Zootopia – film review
When I saw the first trailer for Zootopia, I wasn’t sure how much I would like it. That trailer really didn’t give any…
Category: Movie reviews
Reviews of films and direct-to-video works, including anime (excluding television series).
The Good Dinosaur – film review
Set on an alternate Earth in which dinosaurs never went extinct, The Good Dinosaur focuses on the adventures of Arlo, a very timid…
Star Trek Nemesis – film review
The opening scene in Star Trek Nemesis was quite strong. I have always been in the camp that said that the Romulans weren’t…
Dune – film review
I remember watching Dune back when it first came out. Everyone was excited to see it, there was all kinds of advertising (at…
Star Trek Insurrection – film review
I always found it interesting the way the Federation had the Prime Directive, yet went about observing and interacting with the very peoples…
Star Trek First Contact – film review
Star Trek First Contact is the second of The Next Generation films, and the best one of the four films. The Borg attack…
Star Trek Generations – film review
With the Klingons and the Federation playing nicely, Kirk, Scotty, and Chekov join the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-B) on her maiden…
Little Witch Academia – The Enchanted Parade – anime short film review
The first Little Witch Academia film caught me off guard because I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it so much. When I learned it…
Robin Hood – animated film review
Robin Hood came out in theaters a little over 42 years ago, and it has been a favorite of mine since I first…
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – film review
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has long been a favorite of mine. I loved the book on which it was based, I…
Labyrinth – film review
Labyrinth has been one of my favorite films for many years. With David Bowie’s passing yesterday, I thought it would be fitting to…
Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country – film review
Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country is the final Star Trek film featuring the original crew from the television series. After the…
The Aristocats – animated film review
The Aristocats has been an old friend’s favorite Disney animated feature for as long as I have known her. Growing up, I only…
Star Trek V – The Final Frontier – film review
Coming off the high of The Voyage Home, I had high hopes for Star Trek V – The Final Frontier. The previews made…
Star Wars – The Force Awakens – film review
Fans (including me!) have been waiting for this film for a long time. After the general disappointment of the three prequel films, I…
Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home – film review
Depending on the day, my favorite Star Trek film is either The Wrath of Khan or Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home.…
Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – film review
Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith closes the prequel trilogy directed by George Lucas. The war started in Attack of…
Star Trek III – The Search for Spock – film review
Star Trek III – The Search for Spock picks up right where The Wrath of Khan left off. Spock is dead and his…
Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones – film review
Continuing the prequel trilogy is Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones. The Trade Federation has been beaten back, and Padme…
Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace – film review
Let us travel back in time, almost sixteen years ago. Fans of Star Wars and its sequels were eagerly awaiting the arrival of…
Kiki’s Delivery Service – anime film review
First released in Japan in 1989, Kiki’s Delivery Service lacks a lot of the bells and whistles today’s films feature, but it retains…