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Man escapes poverty, war, and the loss of everything he knew, then trains relentlessly to develop incredible skills and become a leader in his field. Through these hard-earned skills, he forge a kingdom so prosperous, peaceful, and successful that people the world over willingly join it. People he actively helps, with no expectation of reward. Then, with no strings attached, he grants peoples’ wishes; choosing those that will achieve the greatest good – meaning he understands the classic adage of “be careful what you wish for, because actions can have unintended consequences.” Somehow, this paragon of altruism is the *villain.* Even if the efforts to justify that weren’t hilariously shoe-horned, or the writing were halfway decent (expect such gems as, "I let you live here free/and I don't even charge you rent") the movie would have been better if it had been the antagonist's origin story, and he the hero. TL:DR: Older Disney works are better written, with more effective character arcs, and better examinations of their core morals and ideas. Do not recommend.

This show can easily be summarized by the first episode: the narrators push a community's narrative of ghost and demon haunting, when you're actually watching a possibly-autistic girl with an unhappy home life get abused to death, then shunned even after. An incredibly exploitative show in horrible taste. Want a ghost show? Go watch Ghost Adventures instead.

A solid game held back by ambition meeting the realities of a smaller developer. Pros: 1. A fun, dynamic combat system with fluid controls and a clear sense of momentum 2. Beautiful, vibrant art style and world that makes you want to explore 3. A story with some excellent highs and emotional impact. Cons: 1. The story, despite its highs, suffers a serious barren gap in the middle that can undermine your emotional engagement - along with disappointing and clear recycling for one of the endings 2. Relatively small cluster of quests/activities/etc. that can lose their luster halfway through 3. A general feeling of "emptiness" due to content being stretched and exploration not being well-rewarded. It's a game worth playing, but you can tell the development team's aspirations exceeded their size and resources. As much as I love it, it would have benefited from a smaller scope and more compact experience. The game truly excels in its first few and last hours, when the experience is tightest; where story beats are regular and your attachment to this unique, vibrant world is strongest. Ultimately, I enjoyed my time playing, and continue to revisit it periodically. However, if you're like me, the tinge of disappointment at "what could have been" will last as long as the joy of its highs.