Movie Reviews8.1/10
My Neighbor Totoro Review: 38 Years On, Still the Purest Kind of Magic
A tale of two sisters, a forest spirit named Totoro, and a cat bus, rendered with quiet magic.
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Tag: animation
Movie Reviews7.1/10
‘Luca’: A Pleasant Trip, Not a Landmark
A review of Luca, Pixar's charming summer tale of a sea monster discovering the human world, with a gentle but forgettable middle.
Movie Reviews8/10
Stop-Motion Horror Meets Its Match in Coraline
A tale of a girl who finds a door to a world of wonder and terror, where the mother who waits is not what she seems.
TV Reviews5.5/10
‘Monsters at Work’ Misses Its Satire Target
A tale of monsters who once did frightful deeds now labor to undo their own terror, a satire seldom delivered.
Movie Reviews7.6/10
Corpse Bride Review: Stop-Motion Musical Earns Its Ambitions
A dead bride, a living groom, and a score of bones — Corpse Bride's stop-motion music earns its dark ambition.
Movie Reviews4.6/10
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Turns a Video Game Into a Forgettable Movie
A tale of a plumber and a princess, rendered upon the silver screen, yet failing to rise above the humble realm whence it came.
Movie Reviews5.6/10
Minions Review: Three Yellow Creatures Chasing a Villain Across Europe
A tale of three small yellow creatures who chase a villain across Europe, bright, loud, and pleasing unto children.
Movie Reviews8.2/10
Howl’s Moving Castle Turns 22: Why Miyazaki’s Slow-Burn Fairy Tale Holds Up
A moving castle, a cursed girl, and a wizard's broken heart: Miyazaki's tale of war, love, and becoming oneself.
Movie Reviews7.1/10
Thirteen Years On, Monsters University Still Feels Like a Minor Story in Its Own Universe
A prequel tale of the little monster who dreamed of becoming a scarer, and the friend who changed his fate.
Movie Reviews7.2/10
Ralph Breaks the Rules: A Fun, Heartfelt Commentary That Can’t Quite Reach Its Ambitions
A tale of a villain named Ralph who leaves his station to seek a medal of honor amid a kingdom of candy.