Screaming Goat

(NO SPOILERS) While I feel that the FNAF movie may not be for everyone, it is a competent film that is enjoyable, especially to fans of the franchise (despite what Rotten Tomatoes might tell you; seriously, the Mario Movie first and now FNAF?). Plot: The plot of the movie is actually very well fleshed out, considering the complicated lore that it is based off of (game theory has 60+ videos on FNAF, you can't tell me I'm wrong). In particular, I like development of Mike and Abby as a family dynamic, which makes it stand out as more than a "generic slasher movie". There are a few plot holes or things that may not make sense if you don't follow the franchise, but not to a detrimental extent. Also, props to the director for actually making the movie take place over 5 nights. Acting: The acting was pretty great overall. Not much to say, originally I was doubting Matthew Lillard but he eventually came around and did a really nice job in his role. Also, there are a few cameos in the movie... keep your eyes peeled. Horror: There are some relatively violent scenes in the movie, but there isn't that much gore which is pretty surprising. Regardless, while I wouldn't say the movie wasn't teeth-clenching, edge-of-your-seat scary, it can get pretty tense at some points, given that you're invested in the story. Visuals: The set design and costuming was probably the best part of the movie. The pizzeria, for instance, was massive and genuinely looked like a pizzeria from the 80's (think Chuck E. Cheese or Showbiz). The costuming was also superb, especially with the animatronics, which somehow were able to look lifelike yet robotic at the same time. Props to Jim Henson's Creature Shop for this one. Music and Sound: While I still believe the visuals were the best part, the sound design was nevertheless amazing. The music is newly composed and doesn't derive from any established FNAF-related music (except for the credits... no spoilers though), but still fits in quite nicely with the tone of the movie. TL;DR the FNAF movie is a great movie for FNAF fans (including younger ones), and does the franchise justice despite the franchise's convoluted lore. It does have a few plot holes and may not be for everyone, but is a must see for any fans of the franchise (kind of like the Mario Movie), hence why I rate 5 stars.

It's like Wario Land 4 and Sonic the Hedgehog mashed together but with an anxious, unstable Italian man and a giant sentient pizza

(No spoilers) The Mario Movie was spectacular. Here's the gist of the movie: - Story: In spite of the criticism that the movie has received by critics (I'm looking at you, rotten tomatoes), the story is strong and fluent enough that one can easily follow but still enjoy it. As long as you aren't expecting an extremely symbolic story that completely changes your worldview, the story won't soil the experience. - Characters: Even though there isn't much character development within the story, all of the characters were solid and fleshed out and never felt out of place. Peach and Bowser were definitely my favorites. - Visuals: The visuals in this movie were absolutely stunning, and the vibrant colors and cartoonish art style really made it feel like the world within the games. The visuals especially shine in the movie's action scenes, which Nintendo and Illumination nailed. - Voice Acting: All of the voice actors in this movie utterly killed their roles. Even Chris Pratt, the voice that raised a lot of eyebrows, fit Mario in this movie. And yes, Jack Black absolutely delivers. - Cameos/Easter eggs: For any seasoned Mario fan out there (or even anyone familiar with a Mario game), the immense amount of easter eggs will amaze you, and it can be fun trying to catch all of the references in the movie. - Music: The music in this movie was astounding. All of the original songs fit the tone of scenes perfectly, and the composers even hid motifs from the music of the games into their songs. There are a couple of licensed 80's songs inserted into the film that can feel out of place, but are few and far between. TLDR the Mario Movie is amazing for any parents looking to spend time with their kids or any Mario fans, new and old. It has a relatively simplistic story, but the visuals, attention to detail, and effort make it worth watching tenfold.