M .W. K

This movie was pretty good. But could have it been done better, yes, it definitely could have. The animation is beautiful, the voice acting pretty well done, and the pacing is passable. Though the plot could have been worked on a little more; especially when it came to the dialogue. Another thing that could have helped was if there was more character development for most of the characters - and not just Snow and Merlin (the two leading characters). Like, how did the Fearless 7 form, and what were their lives like before they were cursed; why exactly did Regina want eternal youth and beauty, and how did her magic work; how come all the monsters in the movie were so adorable looking and not menacing - also who exactly were the kids who were cursed? And as I said before, the dialogue really could have used some work. The story has its moments where it was funny and charming, but there were plenty of times where I thought that a line could have been written better, or at least said in a different way. It was also a bit too cartoony at times. And I get that it's meant to be a kids film, but that doesn't mean that all the characters should act goofy. Also, I thought that making three of the seven into identical triplets was just a lazy way of not putting more focus into their designs. Plus, I would have liked to see Arthur pull Excalibur out of the stone; like having him finally earn his lesson. Also, Hans using a cooking pan as a weapon isn't clever - it's already been done by "Tangled". And I didn't think The Magic Mirror was funny - he just came off as bland and uninteresting. Finally, I didn't like the music used in the movie - it just didn't hit me at all. I will say that they did a good job over a story about appearances. Snow, as well as the others, got to see how most normal people face discrimination, while good looking people tend to receiving special treatment. I really would have liked if they focused a bit more on that subject. Because the harsh reality is that that's how the world works - you need to have beauty and charm in order to get ahead in life. And while, not all people need that, there are many that do. Snow being a caring person who didn't care about appearances, but still struggled to accept what she really looked like because of all the kindness she's been receiving...made her a pretty relatable character. Though honestly, while the girl did look beautiful as Red...she's perfect as Snow. Lastly, I would of had Snow and Merlin start off on an actual relationship, and date for awhile before eventually getting married - further develop their chemistry. And the other dwarfs could of met other normal gals who ended up loving them for who they were, and not what they could offer. Plus, it would have been better if Merlin's magic consisted of all the natural elements, and not just lightning - I mean, come on, he's named after the most powerful and famous wizard in fictional literature. Also, and I can't stretch this enough...Average was the worst character in the movie; just so petty and weak-willed - he was down right pathetic. If he was clever and diabolical, that would have at least somewhat made up for his fragile body and ego.

I have to admit that I really enjoyed the movie. It was a little weird and could really out there, but that's what I liked about it. I really enjoy animated projects that don't shy away from family problems, teenage drama, or social issues. The characters, the animation, and the voice acting were all done very well. They did a good job of showing how scary changing and growing up can be, but it almost always happens for a reason. Yes, there are things in life that will make you ask questions, and there are moments where you'll have to think things through, but that's the whole point of life - learning as much as you can as you grow up, until you finally go your own way. However, like many other Disney movies, the problem is mostly resolved a little too quickly. And while forgiving and moving on is very important, it's still not easy (as they make it seem in their movies). Ming did the exact same thing to Mei that her own mother did to her - and she didn't even see that? The only real difference is that Ming's overprotective nature came from parental love, while Wu was just domineering and possessive. If nothing is ever going to be good enough for someone, than a child shouldn't even be pushed to be perfect. Healing can happen...but it always takes time. (Also, Ming shouldn't need to apologize. She may have given her mother that scar, but it was Wu's controlling and overbearing nature that caused such an act.) And although I did like Mei's friends, mostly Miriam and Priya, I will say that Abby definitely could have been toned down a bit. And I also would have liked to see a bit more of Mei's dad. Plus, the relationship between Jin and Ming could have been better - I mean, Jin is supposed to be the guy that Ming defied her mother over to be with...and yet, they barely spend any time together. Also, the designs for Mei's aunts (minus Lily) were pretty bad; and I really mean that they were ugly. And Tyler...just because he was a fan of 4-Town, doesn't mean they should just forgive him for all the bullying and humiliating he's done - at least wait until he apologizes first. And as for 4-Town, I definitely would enjoy a spin-off of this talented boy band. People may call the portrayal of Chinese culture in this movie racist or stereotypical; but it isn't if it's all fact. Most families of Asian cultures are very controlling and pass those toxic personalities onto their children. Parents shouldn't push their desires onto their children, because than the children never get to live their own lives. If your kids ever rebel against you, it's most likely because you're refusing to listen to them. If there's ever a sequel, I seriously hope that Disney doesn't tone down the problems and issues that come with growing up.

I'm sorry to say that this movie...was a disappointment - almost as much as a disappointment as its predecessor "Rumble". The story was pretty predictable, the characters were bland, the music wasn't very good, the humor was barely clever, and the voice acting could have used some more work. The action scenes, while they could be good, were mostly boring (almost like it was performed by amateurs). The only really good thing about the movie were the designs; especially that of Mr. Hu, who basically looked like the lovechild of Wolverine and Shang-Chi - and I guess that the animation was passable as well. There were just so many things that just didn't work at all. It was almost like the people working on this movie wanted to focus more of the humor than the story, and the world building. I guess that would explain why everything felt rushed - from the chemistry building between Tom and Räv, to the mentoring of Tom with the Zodiacs - heck, Tom doesn't even train with all of the Zodiacs, and it's barely even a day until he starts mastering his powers. And there really isn't any or enough explaining over what is going on, what is going to happen, or how it all even started - I mean let's get some back story on all the Zodiacs, and how they came to be (and give them better personalities and catchphrases and comebacks while you're at it). Honestly, the worst character for me was the Goat - that character didn't talk or communicate, it just blew stuff up; which gave me the strong impression that it was mentally disturbed - seriously, why would they have someone like that on the team? It was like this movie was trying to be a cheap/Chinese version of "Into The Spider-Verse"; which is by far a superior animated film. Why not have the Tom character be like a loner who became aware of his powers and his responsibilities when he turned thirteen, and was originally raised by his parents who sacrificed themselves to protect him - this gives him a reason to be looked after by his grandmother, who also currently trains him. But Tom has trouble fitting in (as well as keeping his powers under control) because of his temper; due to the trauma he felt from losing his parents - that might make him relate to Hu much more. Plus, a nice romance between Hu and Mistral would have been nice to see - maybe they were an item in the beginning, but have been doing a whole on-and-off thing for years 'cause Hu always pushes people away when things get too complicated - that being said Mistral has only ever loved Hu, and that's why she still believes in him; and still wants to be with him. Also, why not have the Zodiacs more in their human form while being in the human world? Why were they animals in practically most of the movie? Plus, I feel that it would have been better if the Zodiacs had both human and animal characteristics while in their Zodiac form; only becoming full animal in times of crisis. And so, when Tom finally faced the threat, he could have been better prepared, and if Hu still have part of his life to save him...he should have gonw from regular Tiger to full on White Tiger. And Hu didn't have to raise Tom by himself...Mistral could have decided to stay with them - that way Tom gets both a father and mother figure in his new life. That, to me, might have made the movie better.

Honestly, I’m not that impressed with this show. It’s really not what I expected it to be. It was mostly passable at best. Not that I’m saying it’s bad. There are funny, dramatic, and emotional moments, interesting characters, the voicing is done well, the animation is good (and faithful to VivziePop’s style), and it does have an interesting story to tell. Episode 4 is definitely best one of the first season, with the best story and songs to go with it. And I did like the reveals of episode 6 and episode 8 – as I didn’t see them coming. That being said, there are things I didn’t care for and would have done differently. First off, I didn’t really care about the redesigns of the main characters (especially Charlie). To me, Charlie’s original design helped her stand out from most other demons, but her redesign actually makes her look more like the citizens of Hell. I didn’t hate them, I just got really used to their original designs. Another thing is the minimal episodes and timing – it would have been better if there were ten episodes instead of only eight, and instead of the traditional twenty minute running time, the show could go for thirty minutes; like some other animated series are trying. I just feel like the extra two episodes, and the extra ten minutes, would help with expanding the story and character developments. Because it actually looked like the people were trying to rush with the story while putting so much with little time; and that really irritates me. I mean, we waited four years just for eight episodes and a rushed storyline? And while I did think that the voice cast did a pretty solid job, I really would have preferred if they kept the original VAs. I guess I just got used to the voices after all this time. And seeing other people voice these characters…it’s just not the same. Another thing, I wasn’t really a fan of Lucifer’s portrayal in this show. I’m not saying he had to be cruel or heartless, but making him goofy and silly…it really doesn’t make him stand out. I would have preferred if his character was more like a cross between Jafar (from Aladdin) and Black Hat (from Villainous) – I also didn’t really care for the voice actor either. But the thing that surprised and irritated me the most was discovering that Lilith has been enjoying herself in Heaven all this time – meaning that she willingly abandoned her husband and daughter; and people. So I can only guess is that Lilith is no longer the woman Lucifer loves, or the mother that Charlie remembers. There was just so much more drama, and tragedy, and learning, and changing that I wanted to see happen in this first season. Including the chemistry building between potential characters. Well, hopefully all those things will happen, and questions will be answered in the second season. But what I would love to see...is Lucifer's older brother...Michael; the most powerful of the archangels.

I did not find this movie to be fun, funny or very original. It was full of clichés, and there were numerous times where I was just so bored watching it, as it had nothing I haven't seen before. It was definitely made specifically for kids, and not one of those kid movies that adults can also enjoy (like "Toy Story", "Kung Fu Panda" or "Sing"). It was almost like a cross between "Monsters Inc." and "Real Steel", and not at all in a good way. The animation was okay, but the voice acting could have been a little better - especially with Will Arnett, as I didn't think he was the right choice for Steve/Rayburn Jr. I feel that maybe Seth Rogen or John C. Reilly might have been a better choice. And while I did understand why they added dancing for Steve's wrestling style...it was ridiculous. Because it was done in a rather silly and obvious manner. I just feel like they could have done it a bit more creatively. The pacing was also boring, and didn't really understand why we couldn't see Steven or Tentacular battle against more monsters. Also, I strongly disliked that Jimothy character! I mean, he was just a spoiled, snotty, rich, white guy with short blonde hair, swagger clothing, and was constantly on his phone - like we've seen multiple times with almost anyone that has tons of money! The movie didn't even need him! There was a lot of stuff that I believe would have made the movie much better: like a bit more focus on Steve and how he is always getting pressure from everyone, especially from his father who wanted Steve to be just like him. Or seeing Winnie struggling to let go of the past and at least try to make her own story, and not live in her father's shadow. And Tentacular admitting that he wants to make his own legacy, because no matter how hard he worked or how many times he's won...everyone constantly compared him to Rayburn - making him feel invisible, alone, and unappreciated. We also could have seen more flashbacks of both Steve and Winnie's fathers, and how big their legacy was, and how much they had to live up to. Plus, most of the side characters were either uninteresting or did not have enough time for character development, and needed much more screen time - especially Winnie's mom; cause it looked like she wasn't appreciating the family she still had. I also would have liked to see a little romance between Steve and Axehammer. Plus, I feel that the movie would have been better if "Tentacular dominated most of the matches, but Steve manages to withstand his attacks and land multiple counter attacks himself (stunning the audience). Tentacular barely avoids losing by knockout, but wins by a close split decision and remains undefeated. Despite the match results, Steve does not mind the outcome, and is triumphantly labeled the "People's Champion" by the cheering crowd as they give him a final standing ovation. Steve and Winnie visit Jimbo and Rayburn Sr.'s bronze statue again, thanking them for helping in spirit." That to me would have been a far much better ending.

This was pretty enjoyable. It wasn't anything special, but it was fun to watch. I'd say that it was...passable in the least. The voice acting and the animation is pretty good, and the story is quite interesting. The characters were also done pretty good, but some weren't really necessary, or were just pointless. Also there were a couple of things that could have made the story much better (in my opinion). For starters, we could have known a bit more of Mack and Pam's backstory - like maybe, they knew each other as ducklings and tried new things; but while Pam became adventurous, Mack became anxious. And it would have been nice to see just a bit more of Kim and her family, like maybe have her family stay at the pond until sunset; it would have really helped built her chemistry with Dax. The designs of the animals were fine, but they could have been a bit more accurate. The designs for the ducks was good enough, but Awkwafina's Chump and Keegan-Michael Key's Delroy definitely could of had better designs - heck, Delroy looked closer to a tucan than a macaw. The designs for the people...definitely could have been better. Heck, the design for the Chef was down right terrible. And while I did like that in this movie the humans didn't really talk, and left it to the animals...there was absolutely no need for a villain in this movie. If anything, they should have just gone with actual predators to go after the mallard family. I'm in no way saying the predators actually have to hunt them down throughout their travels, but there should be some predators that will be no matter where they land. Plus, Danny DeVito's Dan, wasn't anything special or funny - which is sad to say, because...it's Danny DeVito. So, by making the movie a little longer, and getting rid of the villain (and maybe the curmudgeonly uncle), it could have made room for improvements. The humor also could have been better. Some jokes were a swing and a miss, and some were actually quite predictable, but there were times when they got a chuckle out of me - such as Chump's bit of being called "chump", or Gwen's long pleading. By the way, Gwen was the cutest thing in the movie. She was like the perfect balance between annoying and adorable. I even liked how Gwen would exaggerate things, and blurt out whatever she was thinking. And in the end where everyone tried to do her "pleading"...it was terrible. Gwen is the cute one, that bit belongs to her. And I liked the chemistry between Mack and Pam, they really did look like a married couple, as well as parents. I also would have liked to see a bit more of the place where the flock rested or landed in; especially Jamaica - it looked so beautiful. Despite all of that, I honestly wouldn't mind a sequel where the family travel to another exotic place.

Season One: I can honestly say that I'm pretty satisfied with the results. I was a little concerned when I learned that my all time favorite anime was going to get a live action series - even after I learned that Eiichiro Oda was working with the people working on this project, I was still skeptical. But after watching it, I can definitely see the faithfulness to Oda's source materiel while also being a bit more ground; and trying out something a little different. I was pretty happy with the casting choice, as most of the actors did a fantastic job at portraying their respected characters - my favorite being the portrayal of Dracule Mihawk; despite his limited appearances in the anime and manga, he has always been one of my favorite characters (and I was more than happy to see him getting more screen time on this series). And while I did like Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, his portrayal at times came off as weak - I get that he was trying to capture the stern and seriousness of Zoro, but he doesn't really have the voice for it just yet, which is why I think he could have used just a bit more energy. And while Iñaki Godoy's acting also came off as weak at times, his personality usually made up for it. I get that there is only so much you can do with real people, and you have so much more room with animation, which is why plenty of stuff was cut out in the first season. But I really wish it had at least ten episodes, if it would have helped for us to see more of the characters we enjoyed and it could have helped build up more of the story - such as Don Krieg, Pearl, Genzo, Nojiko, Cabaji, Merry, Gin, Patty, Mohji, Mayor Boodle, Kuroobi, Choo, and even Arlong's sawblade, or a bit more on the relationships between the crew and their past; as well as the people in their lives. And while there were times when the choreography was obvious, most of the times it was done very well. And I don't object for diversity, just as long as it makes sense. I really do hope that Netflix keeps these people on their payroll, so they can continue bringing this amazing world to life.

I'm not gonna lie...I really enjoyed this animated series. And I was more than happy that they got the original cast to reprise their roles. The art style was very similar, if not completely similar, to the comics as well, which also really worked in its favor. And despite it being an alternate version to the graphic comics, and the movie...it was still very entertaining. I was glad to see more of the other characters and how much more depth they got, and make the league into something much more than pitiful exes who were trying to win back the heart of the girl who always ran away from making true connections. Almost everything worked for this project. It was good to see the complexity of the characters, and how they wanted to learn from their mistakes, and refused to let the past define them. But I am disappointed that we got to see a lot less of Scott Pilgrim...despite him being the supposed main character. And some changes I didn't really care for...like Todd Ingram suddenly having an obsession with Wallace Wells, despite the latter not returning his feelings - it just didn't really fit into the story (in my opinion). Also, Wallace found someone else in the last episode. I would have maybe had Todd and Envy Adams seem like there was a chance for them to get back together, and maybe try to become better people. Also, the battle between Old Scott Pilgrim and the others...I would have liked to see it last just a little longer. Plus, I will admit that the chemistry between Scott and Ramona could have been focused on a little more, 'cause they fell in love too quickly. So it would have helped if the first and last episode of the season were closer to thirty minutes. And maybe just a bit more "mature" situations. I will say the voice acting...did come off as weak at times. But I am more than hoping for a second season to be in the works.

I honestly, to my surprise, actually enjoyed watching this movie. While not perfect, it's still very fun to watch; and some scenes were emotional enough to touch me. The animation is unique, the story is good, the music is catchy, and the characters are fun. And the chemistry between Wade and Ember is pretty believable, because it does take its time to develop it - even if you can tell almost right away. And I suppose their personalities almost match their elements: Ember has trouble with her fiery temper, while Wade tends to be a sympathetic crier. To me, Wade and Ember have one of the most realistic relationships in any Disney movie, because while you can tell there is something between them, they still start off as good friends, and confirm their love near the end of the movie; thus becoming a real couple. They say opposites attract, and that's very true in their case - but they also have things in common. The moment when Ember met Wade's family was fun to watch because it showed how far society has come to accepting others; and yes, the game where Wade made Ember cry for the first time was very touching because it what sparked their true feeling for each other. It would have been nice to hear more about Wade's father; like what kind of man he was, what he did for a living, and what caused his relationship with Wade to drift away. It also would have been nice to see more of Clod, he definitely should of had a bigger role. I also wish they explained more of the crack in the dam - did it just get old, or was it caused by something? The part where Ember and Wade have an argument over their differences, that I also wish had a bit more attention put to it. I mean, Ember got her say on how she feels, but Wade never really explained his point of view. Maybe he could have told Ember that just because he comes from luxury, he never truly did what he wanted because of everything his father expected of him growing up - and his dying wish was for Wade to find his own path. Also, Wade could have told Ember that the reason his family has money is because of how much hard work they put into making a life for their families. Overall, I did enjoy the movie. And I actually thought that Wade died in the end - but it's Disney; they don't do that. And I'm actually glad they didn't. It would have been nice to see more of Ember and Wade's childhood. Maybe have them cross each other's paths multiple times (as they grew up), but never actually interacted. And the movie could have also explained why the are things fire can touch, while there are things that burst into flames. If there's ever a sequel...I'd watch it. Maybe it could be about Wade and Ember getting married and starting a family.

I really enjoyed this movie! That being said, it is in no way perfect and still has only a couple things it could have done better. Such as having John Mulaney as the voice of "Big" Jack Horner; it didn't work for me - I just couldn't take that voice seriously...and I found it to be a little annoying. A better voice might have been someone like...Kevin James or even Bob Sapp. And while I did love the Wolf, I wish they would have used someone else as the physical embodiment of Death. Because I don't see Death, I see just another version of The Big Bad Wolf. They could have used someone like Xibalba (the Mayan god of death), that to me would have been better - and they could have taken design inspirations from Tzekel-Kan and his acolyte (from "The Road to El Dorado"). I also was not a fun of the animation, because we've seen Puss and his companions in traditional 3D animation, so to suddenly see them in a different style...it just didn't work for me. The worst for me was Perrito because comic-reliefs are almost done wrong. I mean, Perrito looked, talked, and acted like a moron. There is nothing wrong with someone being friendly, happy and positive...but that doesn't mean they also have to be naive and idiotic. Why didn't they just make Perrito happy-go-lucky because whenever he was stayed positive something good things always happened to him? The only times where he actually comforted Puss was when he was good, and I wish he was better at it because he even admitted that he wanted to be a therapy dog. I even wished there was just a little more time to rebuild the chemistry between Puss and Kitty - and I wish they actually kissed, much like they did in the first film. I did like the twist they did with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but the whole reference to their story got old real quickly; also the bears could of had just a bit more brains. And while it is small...I didn't like the new mask they gave Kitty, and should have stuck with the black one. Finally the whole name "Team Friendship" was just stupid. That being said I loved how much darker and more mature this movie was than all its predecessors. My favorite parts were always when the Wolf was on screen. I was also shocked to hear so many beeping/swears in the movie, as well as the "body count". I hope other kid movies start taking notes from this. And while I did find Jack Horner to be a spoiled brat, I did find him to be a believable villain because of how heartless and egotistical he was. The same goes with Death - I really wish he was given a bigger role. The action was pretty fun to watch, and I like the message they were trying to get across: "live your life to the fullest, and be happy with what you have." And I guess the animation worked every now and than, and most of the voice acting was done very well. I really did enjoy watching this movie, and so the good stuff outweigh the annoying stuff. It seemed to me that there was more to be told, which is why I wish it was a little longer. I also wish that Puss and Kitty prepared to redo their wedding, and planned on having a littler (and what they would name them). I would gladly love see another movie with Puss and Kitty going on another adventure together.