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Whiplash (2014)
Excellent acting
This movie, about a promising young drummer who enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize potential of a student, is a great psychological drama movie!
Despite somewhat predictability, its execution is amazing! The movie shines mostly with its talented actors and technical composition that make sure of a compelling, musical, and passionately ride. Miles Teller (as Andrew) and J. K. Simmons deliver fantastic performances along with the near perfect storyline while the third act delivers a satisfying open ending. The music itself sounds great, especially if you like jazz, but that does not necessarily mean that you have to like jazz to enjoy the movie. It is about the character itself who pursues his dream no matter what.
In conclusion, despite its somewhat predictable plot, this movie is a compelling drama driven by excellent acting, particularly from Teller and Simmons. The technical mastery and focus of the movie on passion make it a ride worth taking, even for those who do not love jazz.
Ice Age (2002)
Funny, serious, and heartwarming
This movie, about a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, is a great animal-adventure movie!
It is such a fantastic experience for the whole family because it offers the whole package. The movie is both funny, serious, and heartwarming, making it entertaining from start to finish. It can feel slightly slow at times, but never too much. What I love most is the amount of humor. The humor is very funny, but it never gets too much. It has a very good balance between its genres and masters "show, don't tell" storytelling! The animation is outdated, but my nostalgia covers for it, and I love the story. It easily touches heart, making you shed at least one tear.
Despite slightly slow moments and dated animation, this movie remains a delightful family experience. Its perfect blend of humor, heart, and adventure offers something for everyone. You will laugh, you might cry, and you will definitely be entertained.
Avgrunden (2023)
Disappointing essential scenes
This movie about Frigga who has to fight for her life and the lives of her loved ones when her city starts collapsing into the mine, is a weak action movie
It has the typical structure of a disaster movie where the protagonist gets called to his/het duty when things begin to get at stake, and then the rest is as we know. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but still, the movie disappoints where it must deliver. The intro is a bit abrupt where I do not get as "scared" by the earlier collapses as wanted. Then story goes in an acceptable way, but the movie struggles to clarify the main turn in the story, where the protagonist, Frigga Vibenius, states that the people of Kiruna must evacuate. When Frigga and her surviving colleagues come out of the Kiruna mine, things begin to get large-scaled, which is a good thing! Despite flawed CGI and effects, the chaos downtown gets exciting. However, when the story leads to when Frigga finds her son, Simon Vibenius, it gets somewhat bland. The third act itself is not bad, but the movie also struggles with its drama, making me not care enough about the characters, which makes the ending quite flat. I wish the large-scaled part continued throughout.
While this movie starts with promise, presenting the fight of Frigga for survival amidst a collapsing city, it ultimately falters. The predictable disaster movie formula holds the movie back, and key moments, like the evacuation order and the reunion with her son, lack emotional impact. Despite a chaotic climax, underwhelming CGI, and underdeveloped characters weaken the overall experience. The movie struggles to balance its large-scale spectacle with genuine drama, leaving me feeling detached.
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
A great composition
This movie, about Tarzan who is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment, is a great jungle-adventure movie!
I do not know why I thought it was only okay when I watched it for the first time, but I was either 17 or 18 years old, so things have changed since then. Today I think the movie is such a fantastic composition with elements that make it a wonderful experience! Because it is a sort of a sequel to the original story of Tarzan, the story can feel somewhat simplistic with a lack of character development, but I still think it is a worthy one because of its inner story and values about equality and human rights among other themes. The movie has a few CGI flaws, but nothing to get too distracted by, and it also has a couple of scenes that can feel a bit cringe. However, I love the excellent score, cinematography, and the switching between the present and past along with a great cast. The movie also feels quite dark and brutal, making it not as hollywoodish as it could have turned out. It offers a compelling cinematic experience because of its well execution of drama and action!
Despite some minor CGI issues and a few awkward moments, this movie shines with a fantastic score, beautiful cinematography, and a compelling story that tackles relevant themes. The dark and brutal tone elevates it above a typical Hollywood adventure, offering a thrilling and well-executed blend of drama and action. It is a great jungle adventure that deserves a second look!
Pocahontas (1995)
Visually beautiful
This movie, about an English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief who share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia, is a good hand-drawn animation movie!
I almost cannot remember anything from my previous watch, but this time I immediately knew how the story would turn out the second the protagonist, Pocahontas, and John Smith met each other - that they will get conflicted people together. This makes the movie quite predictable throughout with predictable characters and actions as well, and there is also a bit too much musical songs along with several filler moments for my part.
However, although it is predictable and has a story that we have seen before, the story itself is never bad. The movie is visually beautiful with stunning colors and animation, and what I really like about it is that it gives time to the important and essential scenes. It mostly masters "show, don't tell" storytelling, and the score is good.
Despite its predictability and familiar story, this movie offers a visually stunning experience. The animation and use of color are remarkable, and the movie effectively uses "show, don't tell" storytelling. While the musical numbers and some scenes might feel like filler, the movie prioritizes key moments and delivers a heartwarming, albeit unsurprising, narrative.
Bird Box (2018)
Thrilling
This movie, about a mother and her two children who make a desperate bid to reach safety, is a great psychological horror movie!
I love that it tries to be based on the reality and that it feels real. In many horror moves, characters usually stay on one location, like inside a house, and it is nice that Bird Box feels somewhat grand-scaled. The first act is one of the most thrilling parts of a horror movie I have ever experienced, and it was such a joy because of its intensity and thrill! The rest of the movie does not reach as high bar as the first act, but is still unpredictable, making it compelling throughout. I have mixed thoughts about the time switching and the conclusion of the story, because I wanted more and it felt that something was missing, but I had a great time!
This movie grips with a terrifying first act and a grounded, large-scale story. Unpredictable twists keep you on edge, though the ending might leave you wanting more. Still, it is a thrilling ride.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Entertaining
This movie, about Jack Sparrow and Barbossa who embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, is a good sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)!
Like its predecessors, it has a somewhat straightforward story where it also relies a little too much on comedy. It lacks a bit of seriousness, making it not as deep as wanted. However, it is enjoyable because of many other elements. Despite relying much on comedy, it is not without its funny humor. In general, it has a lot of entertaining action and drama, making it difficult to avoid the screen. My favorite element is the score by composer Hans Zimmer. It is not just the score itself, but it elevates the whole movie, making the movie pretty epic and cool. All in all, it offers a good experience!
In conclusion, while this movie prioritizes lighthearted fun over a complex narrative, it delivers a thoroughly entertaining experience. Exciting action sequences, engaging drama, and a captivating score by Zimmer make it a thrilling escape.
John Wick (2014)
Action-packed, but has narrative issues
This movie, about an ex-hitman who comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car, is an okay gun fu movie.
It is visually appealing with cool choreography, cinematography, color grading, lighting, scenery, and score. However, other elements make it difficult for me to let me enjoy it enough to like it.
First, the pacing is unnecessary odd. The first act feels like a third act, and for the rest of the movie, it is difficult to interpret what the movie wants to convey with its pacing. Second, the character development is poor. We get an introduction to the protagonist, John Wick, who recently lost his wife, but we still do not get enough time to know him. Therefore, the movie lacks character connection, which also making me not care for his fate in combat. Third, the dialogue is weak because it does not feel natural. It lacks flow and is hard to be impressed by. And last, the plot is thin. In the first place, I enjoy action movies with a small and simple plot, but is the one in John Wick worthy? I am personally not sure. I like to think about the dog and car of John as the last reminders and motivations after the death of his wife, but it bothers me to think that he tries to eliminate a whole mafia because of his dog and car. I can understand if some think he has nothing to lose, but I do not see the whole point of his extreme actions.
While this movie boasts stunning visuals and action choreography, its pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and questionable plot logic hinder overall enjoyment. It throws us into a high-octane revenge quest with a character we barely know, driven by motivations that feel out of proportion. The thin plot relies heavily on visual spectacle, which may be enough for some action enthusiasts, but leaves others wanting more depth.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (2024)
Dark
This series, about a vengeful young woman and a former Jedi who navigate the ruthless Galactic Empire during different eras, is good!
I honestly expected it to be more about central characters in the Star Wars universe like Count Dooku in Tales of the Jedi (2022), and not canon characters although it introduces a couple of well-known characters. This automatically makes it hard for the series itself to set a high bar in the first place. However, I think it is worthy for what it offers. Since the series is about the Empire, I expected it to be dark - and dark it is! To be completely honest, I wish it was even darker, but it is of course a children's series, which I respect. The tales the series tells are good with a mostly predictable but well-executed plot that focuses mostly on inner conflicts that is a central theme in the Star Wars universe with an addition of action and drama. It is definitely worth checking out if you are a Star Wars fan, or at least enjoying the other computer-animated installments of Star Wars.
Despite the absence of original characters, this series captures the grip of the dark side on the galaxy. Familiar plots are elevated by inner conflict and a child-friendly darkness, making it a good fit for Star Wars animation fans.
Unstoppable (2010)
Dynamic
Unstoppable (2010)
Dynamic
This movie, about a veteran engineer and a young conductor who race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe, is a great action movie!
The story is monotonous, the movie has constant shaky camera, and the character development is thin, but you know what? I still love it!
I admire that the movie manages to get you to the edge of the seat by turning a monotonous, but true, story into an intense, action-packed train ride. As said, the character development is somewhat thin, but the characters themselves are easy to care somewhat for. In terms of technical aspects, this is what makes the movie a fantastic one. The cinematography is amazing the color grading is cinematic, the sound editing is breathtaking, the score is good, and the stunts are incredible. The movie contains a lot of elements for just a straightforward story.
Despite a predictable plot, shaky camerawork, and underdeveloped characters, this movie remains a thrilling ride. Its strength lies in its technical mastery. Breathtaking cinematography, expert color grading, a pulse-pounding score,and incredible stunts elevate this simple story into an intense, action-packed experience.
Strays (2023)
Predictable and overloaded with comedy
This movie, about an abandoned dog that teams up with other strays to get revenge on his former owner, is a bad buddy comedy movie.
How the production has trained the dogs is somewhat impressive, and the talking mouths on the dogs look good. The movie is not free of funny moments, but it is overloaded with coarse language and comedy, which are the main elements that leave me with a negative experience. It tries to be funny, but when it gets too much in every single scene, it does not speak to me. Unfortunately, the humor is not my type, and I think it speaks more to primary and middle school pupils. I rarely enjoy live-action animal movies, and despite that this movie stands out with its extreme coarse language, its plot and storyline are as predictable as they can be.
While the talking dogs and their impressive training deserve a nod, this movie fails to impress with its story and humor. The predictable plot and relentless barrage of coarse jokes aimed at a younger audience left me feeling like this movie belonged in detention, not the theater.
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Visually stunning
This movie, about a warrior named Raya who is determined to find the last dragon, is a good adventure epic movie!
It gets slightly overshadowed by the overload of comedy because it rarely relies on complete seriousness, especially with its important scenes, which makes some of the depth fade away. Also, while the backstory is strong, the overall plot is somewhat predictable, making it not as engaging as wanted. To add, I personally do not like the design of Sisu because she looks more like a dragon from a toy collection of a girl. I think Sisu would look much better with a more primitive look because she feels too cartoonish.
However, the strong elements shine the most. It is visually stunning with its incredible animation, beautiful colors, and impressive world building and design. The movie is a feast for the eyes because almost every frame looks like a wallpaper. The cinematography, choreography, and score make the movie even more captivating, and although the plot is somewhat predictable, the movie manages to mostly prioritize its storytelling by showing rather than telling.
In conclusion, despite some shortcomings in plot and character design, this movie is visually remarkable. The animation, world-building, and action sequences are a treat to watch. While the story itself might not surprise seasoned viewers, the movie prioritizes impactful visuals and storytelling through action over lengthy exposition.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
Stunning visuals, but a simplistic plot
This movie, about Soren who is kidnapped by the evil owls of St. Aegolious and want to turn him into a soldier, is an okay animal adventure movie.
What impresses me is the stunning animation. The lighting and colors are perfect, the details are exceptional, and the best of all are the movements of the characters. It is one of the best movement animations of birds I have ever seen. To add, the cinematography and score strengthen the visual and atmospheric joy.
However, the plot, script, and some parts of the concept downgrade my experience. On one hand, I love the animation of the birds because they look so primitive. But on the other hand, I do not think the primitive feeling fits the concept of letting the owls have metal armors where the movie also introduces army battles and supernatural powers. It gets too exaggerated, in my opinion. Combined with the story, I think it would be better with a more cartoonish animation or basically a live-action human movie. Speaking of the story, it is definitely overused, simple, and rushed. Its structure is something we have seen multiple times before and the cliché characters do not make it any better. Also, I think there is too much talking. I want more "Show. Don't tell." scenes. So overall, I am left with a mixed experience.
While this movie boasts phenomenal animation that brings the owl world to life, the overly familiar good-versus-evil plot and reliance on dialogue disappoint. The clash between the stunning visuals of the movie and its derivative story leaves me with a mixed experience.
Suicide Squad (2016)
Action-packed, but too melodramatic
This movie, about a secret government agency that recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force, is an okay superhero movie.
It is definitely a feast for the eyes. Despite that the mostly appealing CGI has its flaws, the amount of characters and action is entertaining. However, the movie is way too melodramatic and the plot is simple. A simple plot is not necessarily a bad thing, but it gets dull without depth. I really like the first act, mostly because of the character introductions, but the third act is as cliche and simple as it can get. Speaking of the dullness, it is much because of the dialogues. It is fun to see a bunch of different characters interact with each other, but they rather just comment on unnecessary things rather than being serious. And when it first gets serious, it gets too cliche, which is unfortunate. So overall, it gets flat, honestly.
In conclusion, while this movie boasts impressive visuals and a fun first act with intriguing characters, the movie ultimately falls flat. The plot is overly simplistic, the dialogue lacks focus, and the story takes a turn for the melodramatic in the later acts. While the action sequences are entertaining, they cannot save the movie from its underdeveloped script.
The Notebook (2004)
Emotional
This movie, about an elderly man who reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes, is a great romantic epic movie!
Very well execution of a good story with talented actors, engaging drama, a beautiful score, and much more. The character developments feel natural as well as the character interactions, and although it is easy to guess who the elderly people really are, the movie manages to catch your heart. The third act feels quite stretched, but at the same time touches your emotions with its perfect ending.
Though the third act lingers, this movie shines with its emotional core, captivating characters, and beautiful execution. A timeless love story.
Me Before You (2016)
A sweet story
This movie, about a girl in a small town who forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she is taking care of, is a good feel-good romance movie!
Despite that I have not read the book, I could guess how the movie would turn out based on the poster. Because I was right about when it comes to characters who "unlikely" fall in love with each other and that the disabled character passes away at the end of the movie, it is important for the sake of the movie to impress with its execution of the story.
I am surprised that I do not get as much connection to the characters as I expected, and while the plot is basically predictable, the dialogues are surprisingly predictable as well. I could several times, unintentionally, guess what the characters said sometimes, and that is not a good thing, especially along with a predictable plot. However, the movie still manages to touch your feelings, especially the sad ones, like the beach scene, and although the story is predictable, it is hard to avoid caring for it, at least for one bit.
Despite predictable plot elements and a familiar trope, this movie manages to tug at the heartstrings. The beach scene evokes a strong emotional response, and the characters, though somewhat expected, are still endearing. Even if the story unfolds as anticipated, it is hard not to get invested in its outcome.
Southern Comfort (1981)
Non-stop silly fights
This movie, about a team of National Guardsmen who are threatened by angry and violent locals, is a weak psychological thriller movie.
I like the plot, and the locations, costumes, and props make sure of a real survival setup. However, the execution is flawed. I like the idea that chaos leads to more chaos, and while the enemy is the original problem, the conflict within the squad makes it the real challenge. Anyway, the fights are the main problem with the movie because it overshadows most of the movie. The soldiers are apparently the dumbest soldiers in the world because it is almost impossible for them to do any sorts of cooperation. I also sometimes struggle to interpret if the movie tries to be funny or serious, and the cliche dialogues do not make it any better. All of these things happen from start until the third act, and while the third act finally gets rid of the silly fights, it lacks compactness and intensity, leaving me disappointed.
This movie suffers from silly soldier fights that overshadow the intriguing plot and survival setting. The unclear tone and cliche dialogue further weaken the movie, leaving disappointment despite a promising third act.
The Next 365 Days (2022)
Not much more than a dramatic plot
This movie, about the relationship of Laura and Massimo that hangs in the balance as they try to overcome trust issues and jealousy while a tenacious Nacho works to push them apart, is a bad sequel to 365 Days: This Day (2022).
What makes this the best one of The 365 Days Trilogy (2020-2022) is that it actually has a decent plot itself where the open ending is in fact decent, plot-wise. Alongside this, the lighting, locations, and costumes are nice like the predecessors, but that does not make the movie good in any way. The movie struggles with almost every single element, both narratively and technically, making it difficult to enjoy. I personally find it hard to believe how the production, or at least the directors, can leave the movie with any sense of satisfaction.
Disappointing sequel. Decent plot (supposedly) cannot save the movie from technical and narrative flaws. Still a frustrating watch despite visuals.
365 Days: This Day (2022)
A movie or a music video?
This movie, about the family of Massimo who ties and a mysterious man bidding for the heart of Laura who complicate the lives of the lovers, is a terrible sequel to 365 Days (2020).
I think the first movie is awful, but I did not expect 365 Day: This Day to be even worse. How did that happen? Well, more than the half of the movie consists of scenes that are basically "music videos" or montages with almost no dialogues. And there are not only "music videos". The movie has no directions with the story until like the last 45 minutes or so. From here, the story itself is decent, but the execution is still heavily flawed like the rest of the movie. Besides nice lighting, locations, and costumes, there is nothing to be impressed by, even the acting. It is surprising how untalented directing is. The movie is almost so bad that it gets entertaining to watch, but in the end, it is one of the worst movies I have ever seen - and it got released in 2022, which makes itself even more embarrassing considering how easy it is to at least make a decent movie nowadays...
In conclusion, despite some attractive visuals, this movie fails to impress. Excruciatingly long montages and a near-nonexistent plot until the final stretch make this sequel even worse than its critically panned predecessor. This poorly directed mess is a contender for one of the worst movies of 2022.
365 dni (2020)
Narrative crisis
This movie, about Massimo who is a member of the Sicilian Mafia family and Laura who is a sales director, is an awful steamy-romance movie.
It is not much good to be said. The only elements I find appealing are the lighting, locations, and most of the sex scenes themselves. Otherwise, the movie is extremely flawed.
The narrative is its worst element because it is literally a disaster. It feels that it is not planned at all, many things may seem spontaneous and improvised, and there is no depth throughout. First, the backstory about the vision by Massimo Torricelli of Laura Biel is so rushed, and the relationship between Laura and Massimo does not make sense. I interpret their relationship as a battle of power through seduction, which is a good starting point, but the reactions of the characters are illogical based on the events. Laura gets kidnapped by Massimo overseas, Laura gets confused and afraid, but suddenly she gets confident. How does that make sense? Also, Massimo wants Laura to love him because of his vision, but how on earth is that possible when you kidnap Laura, get a blowjob by another woman in front of Laura, and have complete physical power over Laura? I do not see any point in that. Speaking of the confidence of Laura and her general personality, she is one of the most confusing characters I have ever seen - in a negative way. As said, first she gets afraid, then suddenly confident, then angry, and then, out of nowhere, she loves Massimo after their meaningless and spontaneous sex. Anna-Maria Sieklucha (as Laura Biel) and Michele Morrone (as Massimo Torricelli) are good-looking humans to most people, but that is worthless when their performances are bad. Everything just looks so silly and stupid.
In terms of technical aspects, while the lighting is very good, the rest is actually far from impressive despite being a movie from 2020. The shots are sharp and the focus is good enough, but the angles, editing, and sounds are poor. The switching between the close-ups and the wide ones is inconsistent, the scenes have weird structures, much due to the editing, and there is something with the microphone recordings that make the dialogues sound like they are dubbed. The volume is too loud compared to the environment, I think. So generally, the movie lacks technical flow and distracts the engagement, and that does not make anything better combined with the already disastrous narrative.
In conclusion, this movie is a frustrating mess. While the cinematography boasts good lighting and locations, the technical aspects fall flat with inconsistent editing and strange sound mixing. Even the steamy scenes, which could have been a saving grace, are forgettable. The true downfall, however, is the narrative. The nonsensical plot hinges on nonsensical character motivations and reactions. The personality of Laura swings wildly, and the actions of Massimo are contradictory. With shallow characters and a nonsensical story, the movie fails to deliver on even the promise of a trashy romance.
Face/Off (1997)
Fun concept and action
This movie, about FBI agent Sean Archer who assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, is a good action movie!
It is not without its issues, mainly because of its bad structure in the scenes with no action. In those scenes, the narrative has struggles, the dialogues are poor, the editing is inconsistent, and the movie could feel out of place sometimes. But hey, I enjoyed it after-all. The concept is fun and the movie obviously focuses on the action with the crazy amount of stunts, practical effects and much more. I like the score as well, and as long it was action, I had a good time!
Wild concept, non-stop action - this movie delivers! Enjoy the stunts, effects, and score - just hold on during the talky bits.
Fifty Shades Freed (2018)
Some actually good scenes, but a mixed experience overal
This movie, about Anastasia and Christian who get married, is an okay sequel to Fifty Shades Darker (2017).
While I think it is better than Fifty Shades Darker, I still think Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) is the best one because of the mysterious take on Christian Grey, but Fifty Shades Freed actually has some good scenes that its predecessors have a great lack of, like when the protagonist, Anastasia Grey, confronts her husband, Christian Grey, after seeing a message on the phone of Christian, and the closing sequence of Anastasia and Christian living as a happy family. And to add, the performance by Dakota Johnson is actually improved compared to the predecessors. Otherwise, the movie is flawed, which is unfortunate. The flaws are basically the general execution, especially narratively, where it lacks good flow and composition, which leaves me with a mixed experience.
While this move offers stronger performances and some well-done scenes, its narrative flaws and uneven execution leave a mixed impression, and it struggles to maintain a cohesive flow throughout the story.
Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
Bad structure
This movie, about Anastasia who must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, is a weak sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).
The story of the relationship between the protagonist, Anastasia Steele, and her lover, Christian Grey, continues. While the first movie is about love and mystery, this movie leans more towards past and jealousy. Despite a potentially good story, the execution is heavily flawed. First of all, the structure is bad. Some of the scenes themselves are good, but they kind of pop out of nowhere. Second, the dialogues are bad, and alongside the poor performance by Dakota Johnson (as Anastasia Steele), the movie makes me cringe. Third, the reactions and feelings of the characters are unrealistic, and the movie does not give enough time to settle things down. Last, the movie contains several plot holes, making it look like a movie without enough planning. Generally, a lot could have been done better, unfortunately.
Despite an intriguing premise, this movie disappoints. A weak structure, awkward dialogue, and unconvincing characters create a rushed, uneven movie. It fails to capture any sort of spark.
The Servant (1963)
Excellent drama
This movie, about upper-class Tony who hires servant Hugo Barrett, is a great psychological drama movie!
I had a wonderful time! Despite that the movie slightly drags a few times, it really has the whole package. The story is excellent, the acting is good, the cinematography is amazing, the editing is on point, and the pace is mostly appropriate. The movie also has such attention to detail and forces you to pay attention from start to finish with its discrete intensity, and while that I a few times was not sure how to interpret some scenes, they actually made my experience even better. It is genius in some aspects.
Despite pacing stumbles, this movie excels. Story, acting, visuals - all grip you. Ambiguity adds depth, making it a lasting cinematic experience.
Wish (2023)
Flawed
This movie, about a young girl named Asha who wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her, is a weak computer animation movie.
Well, I did not expect this from Disney. I have enjoyed most of Disney movies and maybe more than the average viewer, but this movie did disappoint. Its flaws make it feel more like a wannabe than an original and it is not what I thought Disney would go for. The story is a good idea and the inner story is valuable, but the rest is far from good. The movie is rushed, the structure is weird, the purpose of the characters are bit confusing, the (Norwegian) voice actors could have been better, and while the songs may appeal to some, the songs themselves feel random in terms of timing. It feels like the movie tries too much to be something else than to develop its own way. The animation style is new and honestly a nice try, but still, it does not work because it feels rather like cheap video game cut scenes than a work of art by Pixar. The movie has potential and I can see why some might like it, but I do not think it is a worthy Disney movie.
This movie disappoints. A good central story is overshadowed by a rushed plot, confusing characters, and forgettable songs. The unique animation, while interesting, feels like a video game cutscene, not Disney magic. While some might enjoy it, then movie misses the mark.