Mr. Turner (Timmy's Dad)

(You are reading a sorta spoiler-free mini review provided by your boi Timmy's Dad!) Hi there, I'm Timmy's Dad, and thanks for checking out my mini review: Yes, Blue Beetle had predictable parts, things that didn't quite make sense, really depressing moments that drowned out the "comedy", lots of cry-fighting, and typical characters (like the "quirky, relatable" female who swears in 90% of her lines, the bad gramma, the dorky protagonist, the uncle who tries to be the comic relief, the loving dad who dies at some point, etc.). BUT, the family and immigration themes are heartwarming. And you can tell the filmmakers put lots of lore and mystery and all that. Modern superhero movies are really encouraging the "no-to-killing, yes-to-self-defense" thing, and it's nice, especially with all the crime you see on the news. Actually, that's probably why the Blue Beetle writers put that there in the first place. Overall, seeing Blue Beetle isn't really worth it unless you're into the DC cinematic universe. I mean, come on- how long are we gonna let companies get away with the superhero movie formula? XOXO, Timmy's Dad/Mr. Turner

These people need to learn from Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse! I mean, was Raquelle even there?? XOXO, Timmy's Dad/Mr. Turner

Visually beautiful (one of my new favorite art styles) but everything else was quite surface level- Elemental didn't have the usual memorable dialogue, iconic characters, and deep Pixar themes that make you cry. But I'm glad many people, including myself, liked how they represented immigrants. Ember's stress about making her parents happy felt real, and the way her family built their community was nice to see. I think the writers tried too hard with the jokes (or maybe they didn't try hard enough?). And I wasn't expecting Peter Sohn to direct another Pixar movie- I mean, do you remember The Good Dinosaur?? It kind of makes sense that Elemental had the lowest Pixar opening (if that has anything to with this), but Elemental is really not a bad film overall. XOXO, Timmy's dad/Mr. Turner

Frankenweenie reminds me of Paranorman and Monster House with a similar level of interest of The Addams Family 2019. I like that it continues from Victor 1984, and the stop-motion added an extra creepy aspect to it. The references were pretty cool, too, but I'd rather watch Frankenstein than a retelling of it. I wish the plot wasn't as simple as it was, but sometimes a simple story is nice. Frankenweenie definitely isn't Tim Burton's best work, which is a bit disappointing- especially since it has a lot of potential to be better, but it's easy to appreciate the story, visuals, and effort everyone put into the film. I probably won't rewatch Frankenweenie, but I think it's worth seeing it at least once. XOXO, Timmy's dad/Mr. Turner

Wowie wow wow! Was this movie something! Have a seat, let me tell you about it. I wasn't expecting the characters to talk about the topic of race so much in this movie, even though it is a good topic to address, since the characters come from different backgrounds. I just thought it became a little more dominant than it should have. I feel like none of the characters handled it as well as they could have. I mean, this opinion is minor, and I'm not in a similar situation as the family in this film- I just thought the movie would be more lighthearted. I think the idea of biological vs non-biological should've been the main thing to take away. I was expecting more family-related problems instead of business-related. I wanted to see more of the kids and their side of story, which is why I think this should've been a series. And the movie wasn't as PG-ish as I thought it would be... Overall, the film is not the worst, but I don't recommend watching it. There are better things out there, like Turning Red, or the Fairly OddParents reboot (hehe just kidding). However, this is a perfect "junk movie" if you feel like having a good laugh and making fun of fictional characters. XOXO, Timmy's dad/ Mr. Turner

Overall, the show is pretty fun and cute- it's something I would watch every now and then. It definitely has potential to be lore-filled and mysterious, like Gravity Falls, Craig of the Creek, and The Owl House, but I don't think that'll happen, which is why I'm not totally invested. As we've witnessed many times before, TV-Y7 shows can be silly and weird but still super meaningful and special. I feel like many of the episodes in Kiff follow the formula too closely too often- we've all seen the twist where the characters think someone is trying to murder them, but it turns out they just wanted to fix up their car! I would love for the show to explore more of Table Town and the society and rules (and how it possibly connects to the grand Disney theory!). Maybe I missed these things or perhaps the writers are saving these for later episodes? The characters and settings are interesting, and I don't want to see their potential go to waste. In conclusion, I like the show- it's fine how it is, but it could be even greater. XOXO, Timmy's dad/Mr. Turner

Surprise surprise, another Spider-Man movie! People seemed to have really enjoyed this movie, calling it a cinema masterpiece and everything. I'm not really a big Marvel fan or anything, but I thought it was actually pretty good. It's Marvel so we all know what to expect. Beautiful lighting, camera angles, transitions, 360s, fighting scenes, only the quirky-est of comedy, camera focus and such. I especially loved the sunrise lighting and red lighting for when Aunt May died- they all worked so well. The special effects for Dr. Strange's scene were basically eye-candy. The symmetry and breaking glass gave it a cool, weird feeling. The film was a wonderful excuse to bring back old references and characters, such as the villains. This is probably the first Marvel movie I actually understood what was happening (and why). I liked that they tried to help the villains, rather than hurt- finally! Genuine fans of Marvel would probably find the film more enjoyable and emotional. They would understand how heartbreaking Aunt May's death was, or the nostalgic feeling of all the old spidermans. It was a little sad that Peter's friends couldn't remember him in the end, but I guess he got a fresh start that he wanted. And, of course, the movie leaves you with 50 different unanswered questions- classic Marvel! It just feels like there are so many rules and loopholes that anything can happen. But even after all that, I'm surprised that I'm actually looking forward to the multiverse of madness movie- even my little Timmy can't wait! Xoxo, Timmy's dad/ Mr. Turner

Ah yes, a perfect excuse to make Spiderman Into the Spiderverse, but it's Doctor Strange. *Featuring Minecraft poison potatoes and convenient timing!* Here is a perspective from a not-so Marvel fan: The music was on point- it made me scared of the Scarlet Witch. It beautifully foreshadowed events, like before Dr. Strange fought other Dr. Strange, there was an unnatural build-up. They did a great job making the audience feel the power and energy in these battles using sound, acting, camera shakes, etc. It was really engaging! Like, I felt the frustration and strength of that one girl with the yellow powers that was fighting Scarlet. I thought America would be like Spiderman- slightly annoying and slightly unlikable- but she turned out pretty alright. The story was fine- it was solid- but I found myself more interested in the visuals and magic parts. In fact, I wanted to watch the movie mostly for the special effects, and it was certainly worth it! love how they twist reality and subvert expectations for the appearances of all the different universes, like in the scene where Dr. Strange trapped the Scarlet Witch. It was cool how her powers turned everything into what looked like glass shards, but they're somehow reflective AND liquid-like AND portals. So yeah. I love the use of illusions and how the main characters take advantage of it. But I guess they kinda have to, since it's their main power. They have really cool ideas that need about a week (instead of 2 hours) to really explain them, like the dreamwalking thing, or how America got her powers, and such. But I guess that's how Marvel is still making movies; by really stretching it out. Typical Marvel; always adding, never fully explaining. I was glad that Wanda finally realized the error of her ways, instead of the movie just kill her off or something. I mean, they couldn't just get rid of her- she has cool powers! I like how evil they made her feel, but her jumpscares and awkward movements were unnecessary. Also, I wasn't expecting her to sort of dominant the film. I thought the movie would be more about the multiverse, but like I said, Marvel wants to really savor the idea to make more movies probably. I would like to see a mini-movie or whatever where Wanda tries to self-heal and recover from losing her family. And I wish America stood up to the Scarlet Witch sooner and trusted herself and her powers. She didn't seem hard to motivate, like it really could've happened much earlier! She also didn't take long to control her powers it seems. The movie did a great job inspiring the audience to ask questions, like Scarlet's "throne". It makes me question who built it, how'd the people who built it know about her, and stuff like that. It was nice that Dr. Strange was finally, genuinely happy; it always felt like something was off (or should I say strange) about him ever since. Being genuinely happy was probably the key to getting his 3rd eye. Speaking of the 3rd eye, it's creepy and I hope they don't show it often. Period. (Sorry, Steven). I think we all expected that conclusion- the only way the Scarlet Witch would stop is if her kids are afraid of her. And on behalf of Timmy's dad's mom, the movie was like Lifetime on steroids. Also, she was half-expecting Ned from No Way Home to show up. So, yeah, that concludes my thoughts of the movie. Overall, I can see how people thought the plot and details and stuff were average. The movie was visually beautiful, though. Now get ready for a whole other movie about America! XOXO, Timmy's dad/ Mr. Turner

Ah, Dreamworks' 2-D animation days, like The Prince of Egypt, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and The Road to El Dorado. Many people in the reviews have complained about Chel not being a good role model, and I can see where they're coming from. But I feel like people are fans of Chel the same way they like "bad" characters, such as Grunkle Stan from Gravity Falls, or Eda the Owl Lady from The Owl House. People just like them as a character and how they contribute to the story. I like Chel's quest for adventure, and I wouldn't say she's generally evil nor purely good. And if you don't think your kiddo is ready to watch this film yet, then that's fine. The film is rated PG, but that doesn't mean everyone will handle it the same way, of course. I think a teen or tween audience will enjoy the movie more and understand that it's just trying to have fun. I'm sure lil' kiddos will like the movie, too, but I think an older audience will make the most of it and appreciate it better. Anyway, I liked the main characters, Tulio and Miguel. They were funny, comfortable with each other, and humorously petty at times. Speaking of comedy, it is mostly straightforward and ironic, like when that shark ate the seagull (Miguel and Tulio's only food) and, like, half of the boat paddle. The art style is beautiful and geometric (?) with patterns and organic shapes. I love the design and fantasy creatures of El Dorado, like the giant, colorful fish, birds, and turtle-looking-thing, the golden butterflies, the lively greenery, and the warm red-gold dominant colors. I believe the team put a lot of thought, care, and effort into the character animation. For example, Chel walks in a way that seems sneaky, quick, yet flowy. It makes her goal of escaping El Dorado believable. The culture in the film reminded me of the culture from The Emperor's New Groove (which I found funnier). Yes, there are some weird, "not-as-brief-as-I-thought" moments, but they're watch-able, depending on how sensitive you are. I enjoyed the magic, spells, and potions in the movie. It made me wonder how it exists, how the people discovered it, and what other types of magic there are. I thought Miguel and Tulio's reaction to being caught lying about being gods was pretty genius. They put on a show and argued to distract the one magical guy, like in the beginning of the movie. I have some questions, though. Did the chief know Tulio and Miguel were human all along by telling them "to err is human"? If he did, why did he let them get away with lying and almost stealing hundreds of gold objects? And do the people of El Dorado still think that Miguel and Tulio are gods? I feel like they deserve to know the truth. I don't quite understand those medium, possibly-fake, scores from the "big reviewing companies". I thought the movie was beautifully produced with no major "problems", and everyone pretty much got what they deserved. In the end, Miguel and Tulio didn't get exactly what they wanted (gold and to be kings of Spain) because of the way they wanted it (by lying to an entire city of people) but they realized they got something better, which were new companions, Chel and Altivo. I thought the music would really reflect the culture of the people from El Dorado, but it was still good though. The dramatic Spanish guitar was on point. I liked the "cartoony" sound effects, like the scratched record, "scoring points", and squeaking. XOXO, Timmy's dad/ Mr. Turner

Didn't think I'd cry from a show targeting 2-4 year old kiddos, but here I am. Bluey- what a heartwarming, beautiful show! It has a cute, dreamy art style and fun stories nicely packed in 7 minutes! I overall love its humor, ideas, and sometimes sarcastic flare. It's not "too nice" like other shows for kids, such as the reboot Caillou. I like how it mentions the little things that other shows don't, like why people like walking by themselves, or how Bingo dreamt of a warm, comforting sun when her mom hugged her. The main idea I like from this show is the importance of imagination, creativity, and playtime. For example, when they used markers to play rug island, when Bandit told Bluey to keep doing her job of making up games, the kiddos playing at school, and building teamwork and collaboration skills. It is a little disappointing people in the US watch the "censored" version and can't get the full experience, but I'm grateful it doesn't affect the series much (I think). Yes, it can be weird and potty humor-y at times, like in the Magic Xylophone, but they're just trying to relate to us weird humans. I love how everyone (including the adults) role play with each other, even if some just joined and are not exactly sure what's going on. One of my favorite episodes is Baby Race- especially that ending. Baby Bluey may not have realized it, but she walked to her mom because she loves and appreciates Chilli's effort and care. I can see the similarities between Bluey and Peppa Pig (young female main character, mom and dad, younger sibling, going-to-new-places-and-making-new-friends type of stories, etc.) But Bluey still remains unique. XOXO, Timmy's dad/ Mr. Turner