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Should have named it Train Wreck. It would have been more fitting.

One of my favorites. Sweet and poignant. It also introduced my husband and I to the charming film “Brief Encounter” and timeless song “For All We Know”. In this way, it is the gift that keeps giving.

I found this movie so disturbing that I stopped watching it 30 mins in. I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy the daily company of a sweet, affectionate rabbit who has changed my world for the better. This movie seemed to promote every behavior that could harm or endanger the life of one of these very delicate creatures. It showed rabbits eating candy, drinking sparkling water, being picked up by the ears, placed in small cages, hit in the head with a broom, thrown in the air and down steps, and bathed which could lead to shock/death in real life. I realize it’s just a cartoon but it seemed to be blatantly encouraging abusive behavior. I shudder to think of all the impressionable young children or adults watching this film that will mimic this unacceptable treatment of these kind, helpless creatures. The first movie was enjoyable, but I found this one to not only be unwatchable but repulsively sinister. Animal abuse should never be normalized or promoted in any form!

How disappointing! Sigh. Disney has slowly and painfully destroyed Star Wars, but I had hoped a solid actor like Ewan could carry the series…a feat even the greatest Jedi couldn’t undertake. Unfortunately, the ridiculous character Reva and the terrible second-rate actress that plays her sinks the whole battlecruiser. Also, it would have been nice to make bratty mini Leia likable enough to actually make the audience root for her rescue. Perhaps, if Disney spent less time on grooming children and more time on quality storytelling and character development we’d all be better off. Disney keeps missing the mark, the depth, and the essence that is Star Wars. That is why they fail.

Martin and Short always bring an interesting chemistry. Love the setting and atmosphere but Gomez brings it down with her monotone mumbling and lack of talent.