Home is Oh Me Rearranged, Dreamworks Confirmed For Illuminati: 3/27/15

This week, Dreamworks newest film, Home, premiered in theaters.
This film was pretty anticipated, as it features mainstream 3D animation's first black protagonist (which is a HUGE deal). It is about a little girl, Tip, befriending an small purple alien named Oh (no, that is not a typo). They both meet while on some important quest, and their objectives/ outcomes probably end up being more or less the same thing.

Honestly, I was really looking forward to this movie. The animation looked great, the aliens (Boovs?) were pretty cute, and it's a Dreamworks film that features Rihanna so it can't be THAT bad. Unfortunately, some critics don't seem to think that's so.

"Anyone over 10 will see the plot twists a mile away. Kids will probably enjoy the goofy Boovs, the rainbows of colors and the music. Call me a traditionalist, but I still say the world was a better place before those darn Boovs invaded." -Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun Times

"Another conspicuously packaged product seemingly designed to wear down an audience more than entertain it." -Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

So, seems like a simple plot with dry humor, right?

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

"A surprisingly moving tale of friendship and family, dressed up as an adorably frivolous sci-fi comedy." -Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine

That's not cute that's terrifying 

"It's not pixel-pushing artistry in DreamWorks Animation's latest that will win over audiences, rather it's the film's timeless traits of sincerity and originality" -Kirk Baird, Toledo Blade

Honestly, I'm not sure what to think of this film after all of these mixed reviews. It hold a 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.7/10 stars on IMDb. Honestly, this seems like one of those movies you just have to see yourself. Some like it, some don't and that's the way it's gonna be. I'll make sure to update this post if I ever have a chance to see the movie. 

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Cinderella Doesn't Cindersmella:3/20/15

Official Cinderella
Movie Poster

After 65 years, Disney has released a live action version of one of their most iconic movies: Cinderella.

Cinderella Limited Edition
Fine China Tea Set
- Live Action Film

This life action version stars Lily James as Cinderella and Cate Blanchett as the stepmother. It follows the basic plot of the original, with a few extra twists and turns. 

Disney has released many different products to promote the movie. Everything from tee shirts to foundation to tea sets have been branded "Live Action Cinderella". The PR that went into this movie is insane.

Since it's release on March 13th of this year, Cinderella has earned $87,549,134. It is currently ranked #1 at the box office, outranking new releases like Chappie and Run All Night. Cinderella currently maintains a 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.8 on IMDb.

"Branagh [the director] pulls off the same sort of trick he did with Thor: he creates a visually overwhelming, heavily gilded world, and then keeps the focus on the characters within it." -Helen OHara, GQ Magazine.

"Nearly a century after that black-and-white cartoon short, and 65 years after a "classic" animated feature that missed the mark, Disney finally got Cinderella right -- for now and, happily, ever after." -Richard Corliss, TIME.

I have not seen this movie yet, but it seems like a beautifully done movie with an enjoyable plot and probably tolerable characters. Definitely a good movie to see with little siblings, cousins, or other small ones. I believe this movie is definitely worth suffering through Frozen Fever for. Did I mention that plays before the movie in every theater? Good luck.

A proud father with his tiny sons