By George Robbins
[usr 4.5]
This film review for the now classic animated film Atlantis: The Last Empire is go to emphasize just how much I love this film. As a child or now as an adult, this film has always meant a lot to me. Growing up, this was my go to animated film because it is a film that both adults and children can enjoy. For children, this film is an animated movie with a good amount of action to keep them entertained. On the adult side of things, the film is full of its dark moments that we can all understand. The film holds up well nowadays as it is animated. That is not the only reason it holds up, however.
‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ is a film that has a lot of static background while the characters are very much animated, which may sound like a bad thing but does not look bad at all. This animating style is what keeps children focused on what is going on in the film by giving them characters and objects they can latch on to. With that, children can always tell what objects are important to the plot moving forward and it can keep them engaged. For adults, the same can also be said because, although it is interesting to have things going on in the background, it takes away engagement from the film.
IN CONCLUSION
This film will always remain among my favorite animated films of all time. The characters, such as Milo the protagonist, have their plans laid out before them. This makes the film great to watch as the viewer wants to see them achieve their goals. There does not seem to be a villain in the film but there will be. This fact alone makes the film worth watching as you try to ready yourself for that. This film review for Atlantis was meant to illustrate how well the film is crafted.
For more info on the film click here. If you like this film then you should also watch Titan A.E.
By George Robbins
[usr 2.5]
Krampus Film Review: This film is one that you may or may not find scary, depending on how well you handle horror comedies. Personally this is not a film that I would watch more than once or twice a year. I am not even sure why I am writing this film review. It’s not that I don’t like horror comedies, it is instead the fact that the Krampus design is off-putting; it isn’t scary, but creepy. It is a well made movie in which they did not waste any money with the effects. The cast is a very well put together ensemble that can play well off of one another. This is why I think that this is a film that should be seen at least once. If you liked Krampus I definitely recommend checking out Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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By George Robbins
[usr 4]
Although this film has incredibly religious undertones and very ham-fisted religious themes, that does not at all detract from how well this film plays out. The action combined with the set pieces makes this film incredibly enticing to watch. The protagonist is someone that like many other protagonists is a good person at heart, but needs to make tough decisions at times. The whole movie is a crescendo leading to a very satisfying ending that I think is magnificent given how the remainder of the film has played out. The first watch of the film is something that I wish I could just keep going back to and experiencing over and over again. Anyone who has not seen it, even if you are or are not religious, should absolutely go and see this film.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.5]
‘Falling Skies’ is a series that I spent a lot of time watching and re-watching. As it is a completed series, I can be satisfied whenever I’m doing a watch through of the show and I reach the end. At the start you are thrown right into the action with little narrative explanation, but it is just enough to make sure that you know exactly what is going on. There is action right out of the gate when the show begins, but the biggest part of the show isn’t the action, so much as the drama. What would people do in an apocalyptic scenario and they were forced to fight or hide from aliens. That is a question that is answered very well in this show and makes for good, but also somewhat cheesy interactions between the characters. I always look forward to re-watching it every once in a while because I will suddenly remember how much I enjoy it.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.5]
This tv series is easily one of my favorites of all time. I am a huge science fiction fan, and as such this is a fantastic series. The accurate depiction of how physics is affected in space starts right from the first episode and had me hooked. That and the mystery introduced to the audience as well makes you want to keep watching to see what is happening. This is made even more mysterious when you realize that it is a mystery that began at the far reaches of our solar system. ‘The Expanse’ is a show where if one mystery is solved, then another one pops up immediately after. Just like space in real life; if we discover something about the universe, then we will just keep ending up with more questions. Scientific curiosity is one of my favorite things in science fiction and this series shows that sometimes it can just go too far.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.4]
As a blockbuster film, it is already expected that this film would be relatively well received. I rather enjoyed the movie as well, though I have to admit I haven’t read the book. It doesn’t at all matter though whether you read the book or not, because the film is an experience all on its own. It is by no means a perfect film, but it is entertaining nonetheless. The biggest issue I had with the film was the pacing and the sudden character changes as a result of the pacing. I understand that in order to not make the movie unbelievably long, the pacing needs to be adjusted accordingly. It is for this reason that I believe the movie is good for what it is and I don’t expect it to be anything more. It is simply a fun action movie to watch and myself being a gamer makes me like it just that little bit more.
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