Can you believe it’s been almost 6 years since Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated blockbuster FROZEN debuted? And who could forget Elsa’s memorable song “Let it go” which gripped the world for nearly a year. The Academy Award-winning team behind the original movie has regrouped to produce a sequel, namely FROZEN 2. In addition, the original cast featuring Idina Menzel (Elsa), Kristin Bell (Anna), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), and Josh Gad (Olaf) will reprise their roles. The newly released teaser trailer for the sequel presents a darker, more action-packed tone than the whimsical original film.
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New Han Solo Movie Trailer Debuts
The new Han Solo movie that has die hard Star Wars fans on pins and needles just released a trailer. We have to admit, after the unorthodox direction taken in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we’ve been nervous. Nostalgia runs deep, generations deep, when it come to all things pertaining to the universe that George Lucas built. Han Solo remains an icon of Science Fiction fans worldwide. Disney has brazenly opted to role the creative dice. Yet, this latest trailer gives us hope, maybe even a new hope. May the force be with you, always.
Cars 3 Makes Audiences Feel Old
Disney-Pixar’s eagerly anticipated release of Cars 3 arrived last weekend. Much like Toys 3 emphasized the passage of of time, so too does this feature film. Lightning McQueen, race car extraordinaire, finds himself facing obsolescence. Audiences expecting a feel-good comeback story might be surprised.
The BFG Will Win You Over
Admittedly, I did not read Roald Dahl’s original book version of The BFG. Other than the movie trailer, I had no inkling what the story would be about. Perhaps that particular tidbit was serendipitous. My colleagues for this particular review were two pint-sized versions of yours truly, namely my kids. One was thrilled at the prospect of seeing this film while the other likened viewing this movie to getting one’s teeth cleaned at the dentist. It was a tough sell but luckily after extolling the “cool factor” of Giants, my oldest was all in for the review.
Skylanders Superchargers vs. Disney Infinity 3.0
If you’ve been a parent on this planet for the past 5 years you may have noticed the craze in the toy-to-life video games genre. Skylanders has made a huge impact and has prompted competition in the form of Disney Infinity and now the recently released LEGO Dimensions. In what arguably could be characterized as an over saturated market, the need to innovate takes on a heightened sense of urgency. Given that these play sets can be quite costly by design with the myriad of add-ons why can buy including additional characters, vehicles, and levels, the choice becomes more of an investment rather than an impulse purchase. The good folks from Activision and Disney sent CuteMonster starter packs to test out Skylanders Superchargers and Disney Infinity 3.0 respectively. As a longtime gamer now with kids of my own, I couldn’t wait to see who came out on top.
New Trailer for Disney’s Big Hero 6
A new trailer was released today for Disney’s “Big Hero 6”, a movie that represents the first animated translation of a Marvel property by Disney. Toss in the fact that there’s a big inflatable robot buddy in the mix and you’ve won over much of the animated movie loving world. We’re looking forward to this one. Expect a review from CuteMonster.com once the film is released stateside.
Captain America becomes the Hero We Need
Chris Evans returns to reprise the role of Captain America in the sequel titled Captain America: The Winter Soldier, a smartly written movie that’s part thriller as well as action flick. Robert Redford joins the cast adding a maturity and gravitas that sets the tone of the story. Gritty, violent, and dark, action fans will rejoice as Captain America’s super power abilities are fully showcased in his attempt to untangle a web of lies stretching back to his own past.
Brave
Having viewed several movie trailers for Disney Pixar’s “Brave” in the past few months, I had eagerly anticipated seeing the story with my children. Adding to expectations, Merida, the heroine of the movie, was heavily promoted as a defining departure from traditional Disney princess incarnations of the past. Preview press releases highlighted her fiery red unbridled hair, master of archery skills and her fiercely independent spirit The table was set to be swept away by a rollicking adventure story. Yet what unfolded in the movie theater revealed Disney Pixar’s “Brave” to have a different fate.
Movie Review: The Avengers
“The Avengers”, written and directed by Joss Whedon, kicks off what is shaping up to be the year of comic book hero movies. With The Amazing Spider-man and Batman (The Dark Knight Rises) slated for release in the next several months, the special effects artists will be showcasing a tour de force of visual wizardry. Make no mistake, story is important, but what really draws millions of moviegoers to the big screen are the eye-popping, ear exploding, thrill a minute action sequences. Having just attended a screening of “The Avengers” in 3D, I can confidently claim you will be witnessing one of the most entertaining visually compelling comic book movies ever made.