Princess Mononoke (1997) |
80% | |
Children of a Lesser God (1986) |
70% | |
WALL-E (2008) |
90% | |
Bolt (2008) |
80% | |
Star Trek (2009) |
80% | |
Hayao Miyazaki is typically known for his unique art direction, whimsically convoluted plots, dramatic character dynamics, and heavy filmic use of Japanese culture. That being said, what Mononoke-hime (which will, from now on, be referred to as Princess Mononoke) succeeds... More
Children of a Lesser God is one of those movies that doesn't try particularly hard to make a compelling audio and visual presentation out of a narrative whose themes and premises have more than enough staying power on their own. In this sense, Children of a Lesser God IS... More
The appeal of a premise like that in the Terminator Trilogy changes over time. Initially, it featured an eerie dynamic that questioned the role of fate and preconceived notions on a persons decisions. A dynamic that was nestled nicely in a movie with plenty of action for... More
A Bittersweet Life is a film that ultimately tries to play to two different audiences at the same time, at least in respect to its western audiences. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, though. The way in which it plays to the action-oriented audience is through a... More
Like many modern animated films, Happy Feet tries to double-dip with its audience. Some animated films manage to pull off this dangerous stunt with such finesse that neither party is offended and both audiences are compelled to see the film through different eyes. Happy... More
