Based on the 2013 Newberry Medal-winning children’s book by Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan is the latest original offering from Disney+, and though it may prove a gentle diversion for kids (and parents) as the summer winds down, it has all the staying power of an August breeze...
With 29 million subscribers in its first three months, Disney+ has clearly chiseled itself a nice little chunk of the streaming market. While most subscribers, I’ll warrant, are there for the back catalog of Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar flicks, the channel’s original content is quickly...
Simba is the future Lion King of the Pride Lands. He wants to go to the Elephant Graveyard, a place forbidden to him by his father Mufasa. His actions have unexpected consequences for him and his father. Is this live-action adaptation worth your time and money? Let's find out!
This is a non-spoiler review of "Home Alone 3" starring Alex D. Linz, Olek Krupa, Rya Kihlstedt, and more!
1994 was a year that wowed a nation with the now classic animation, 'The Lion King.' Fifteen years later, Disney has added the title to their long line of live-action remakes. Does it pay respect to the original justly or does it pale in comparison? Let's talk about it!
On one level, I suppose we should all just be thankful (especially during this joyous holiday season) that Disney has graced the world with an actual original movie and not a remake, sequel, reboot, or yet another live-action version of one of their animated classics. And though Noelle—the first...
The good and the bad about Detective Pikachu - what should've been done vs what was done.
I give you a non-spoiler review of the highly anticipated live action remake of the Disney classic!
Can Ryan Reynolds still be funny is a children's movie?
This is a non-spoiler review of “The Lion King” starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and more!
There was once a time that Disney was widely regarded as a paragon of ingenuity and creativity. Chief among the surest things in Hollywood were the latest Disney film’s fantastic animation, super-memorable characters, and brilliant story. And starting with 1989’s The Little Mermaid, the ...
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.
Aladdin is back and more three dimensional than ever!
This is a non-spoiler review of “Aladdin” starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith, and more!
Young Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie.
In the current climate of living green and sustainability, it’s at least somewhat comforting that Disney has taken the concept of recycling and run with it. And though I’m not sure this is the kind of recycling environmentalists have in mind, the Mouse House can at least earn partial credit, right?
Outstanding and beautifully magical, Guy Ritchie's take on Disney's Aladdin is nothing short of respectful fun, even with it's few issues. I give the film a 3 out of 4.
No joke — the latest Disney live-action remake is a total delight from start to finish.
This is a non-spoiler review of “Dumbo” starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, and more!
At one point in Dumbo—Disney’s ill-advised live-action remake of its own 1941 classic—a potential circus investor turns to a colleague and exclaims, “Wow, what a disaster!” As tempting as it is to end this review right there, I’ll soldier on. Going into Dumbo, as you see Tim Burton’s name on the ...
Simple and full of heart, A Dog's Way Home makes your tear ducts flow and causes you to race home as quick as you can to give your pup a big hug. I give the film a 4 out of 4.
It’s been a long 54 years since Julie Andrews floated down from the clouds as Mary Poppins (LBJ was president, The Beatles were singing “A Hard Day’s Night”, milk was under a buck, etc.), which begs the question, “Do we really need to return to Cherry Tree Lane?” Unsurprisingly, Disney thinks...
The fourth Herbie film signalled the tragic demise of a much-loved series with Disney's magical VW appearing in a movie that was total BS. Benjamin Cox pulls over to investigate.
A new movie musical from Disney and the works of P. L, Travers.
Having recently watched the original version, how does this updated Nineties version compare? Benjamin Cox doubles down to examine a well-intentioned but uninspired remake.
It's been a couple decades since Mary Poppins originally looked after the Banks children. Now that they've grown and Michael has children of his own, Poppins is back to help the Banks family through their current struggles in life with magic and proper care.
The story of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is a cherished holiday tale known worldwide. The reason being, in my opinion, is that there is so much we can relate with Grinch when the stressful holiday season comes around. In this article, I take a look at the Grinch and his personality.
Being an adult sucks because your favorite movies stop making sense.
Ron Howard's version is officially my favorite "Grinch." There. I said it.
This is a non-spoiler review of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” starring Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Morgan Freeman, and more!
If there ever was a no-brainer in the history of cinema, it would be a Disney-fied version of The Nutcracker at the outset of the holiday season, with ballet goddess Misty Copeland appearing alongside Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley, and Morgan Freeman. There’s no way the folks at Disney could mess...
This is a non-spoiler review of “The House with a Clock in its Walls” starring Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, and more!
This is a non-spoiler review of “Christopher Robin” starring Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Jim Cummings, and more!
As Disney has proven time and again, if you run out of ideas for movies, all you need to do is dust off an old animated classic and re-do it as a live-action film, and—presto!—you’re off and running. Fortunately this not-so-startling lack of originality has paid off for the most part, giving us ...
1997's Cinderella with Brandy is a classic all Americans can love.
Am I the only person who wasn't "depressed" by this film as a child?
Disney's anthropomorphic VW Beetle returned to cinemas after a bit of a break in another family-friendly effort. But Benjamin Cox wonders if the ride is worth it or is it just scrap?
Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts, and the year where everything changes...
Harry has come a long way, but his struggles are far from over.
Spielberg's divisive take on the Peter Pan tale is a triumph of production but maybe not of narrative. Benjamin Cox thought panto season had long finished...
A review of David Yates' 2007 fantasy film.
The last time Ava DuVernay was behind the lens of a feature film, she earned a Best Picture nomination for 2014’s Selma. After that, she directed the famous trio of Apple ads (starring Mary J. ...
Warning! Not a movie for people with arachnophobia or ophidiophobia.
I explain how ambiguous movie endings can create interesting ideas about plot and character development using the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
A review of Steven Spielberg's 1982 science-fiction fantasy film.
A look at the first film in a very successful series. All these years later, how well does it hold up?
