film review

Planes Movie Review

by admin August 9, 2013

Planes is a new animated movie made as a spinoff for the film Cars. Instead of land vehicles, the story revolves around planes, more specifically on Dusty Crophopper. He is a small town cropdusting plane who dreams big about becoming a major highflying racing plane. But due to his plane design as a small cropduster, there are certain challenges that he needs to face.

Dusty’s fellow planes do not believe in his dream of becoming an air racer. He tries to prove it by entering into an international air race, pitting himself against faster and bigger planes. This is where the adventure starts.

Planes is a typical underdog movie where the small and weak main character surmounts all the challenges in order to stand out and move to the top. Kids who have watched the movie Turbo recently may somehow see the similarities in the plot- the underdog protagonist, the stronger antagonist and the race that pits them together. And sure enough, we all know who will come out on top in the end.

Kids who love to see underdog movies will surely love to watch Planes. Those who love everything about planes will also find the movie fun and entertaining. Animation is somewhat similar to Cars since the same studio, Pixar, produces it. But for those who expect something new to see, the movie does not offer anything significant. The movie follows a tried and tested formula for an animated movie that appeals to kids. The animation is great with some fast-paced scenes that are enough to get many of the kids’ attention. But the fun element for kids is there and that is what usually matters.

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The Smurfs 2 Movie Review

by admin August 7, 2013

The Smurfs 2 is a follow up to the first movie of the same title. Kids who watched the first one may also want to continue watching the adventures of the small blue creatures the second time. The story of the second movie revolves around Smurfette this time.

The whole Smurf village is planning a surprise birthday party for Smurfette. Without hearing any birthday greetings coming from her fellow villagers that she rightfully expected, Smurfette thinks that no one cares for her and walks away in sadness.

On the other side of the portal, Smurf arch-nemesis Gargamel is in Paris, France working as a successful magician. He later found out that his Smurf essence is quickly running out and will like to get more. In order to do that, he needs to get it from another Smurf.

During the course of the story, Smurfette is kidnapped by Gargamel with the help of the Naughties, Vexy and Hackus. They are Gargamel’s new creations and assistants in his diabolical plans to rule the world. When they discovered that Smurfette has been kidnapped, the other Smurfs tried to go back into the real world to find and take Smurfette home.

The Smurfs seek the help of Patrick and wife Grace in New York City to help find and rescue Smurfette. This led them to Paris, France to catch up on Gargamel. They go through several adventures along the way, with the chase always involving obstacles like the Naughties.

The Smurfs 2 is a movie made for adventure and has that thrill of chase element. It somehow follows the same movie formula of the first film, an adventure into the human world in order to face their arch-enemy. It is a fun film to watch with the kids.

But considering the overall picture, it is still molded after its predecessor, which is nothing new for the viewer, except that this time, the setting is in France. When it comes to the little kids, Smurfs 2 may be a fun and enjoyable movie to watch. I cannot say the same for parents who accompany their kids to watch the movie. They may not see it as interesting due to the lack of a deeper storyline. It is the adventures and misadventures of the Smurfs in France that hold the movie together. After all, that is what most adults look for. But since this is a movie for kids, parents should see it from their child’s perspective and look for the fun in that.

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Monsters University Movie Review

by admin August 7, 2013

Monsters, Inc. made kids have a different look about these supposedly scary entities. Pixar and Disney made them lovable, fun and adorable instead in an animation about the life of a scarer. This is what made the animated film so popular among the kids. Here’s comes a prequel that aims to offer a look into the past of main characters in the first movie. This is the main storyline for Monsters University.

Monsters University takes place way before Sulley and Mike worked as scarers for Monsters, Inc. To be exact, the film is set when the monsters were still in college studying to be scarers. The plot is centered more on Mike who wanted to fulfill his ambition on becoming a scarer. There, he meets with up with Sulley for the first time, setting up the story on how the two became friends.

All in all, Monsters University is all about Mike and Sulley college life before they became scarers. They go through a number of zany adventures just like any typical college monsters. But Mike is serious about studying to become a professional scarer. Sulley on the other hand, is the happy-go-lucky type who just wants to enjoy college. The trials and challenges they go through while at the university are worth watching for. It also helps explain how Sulley and Mike ended up in Monsters, Inc.

While the small kids may still not be able to relate with anything college, they can associate with the challenges of going to school. Not to mention the fun and zany misadventures of the duo, Monsters University also has something to teach kids, how true friendship can endure. After all, Monsters University is a buddy movie set in a school for monsters. Kids will surely find the movie fun and full of laughs.