Category: Family and children’s
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“Moana (Live-Action)” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Having not seen the original animated version, I was able to go into this film with a completely fresh perspective, free from comparisons. I’m judging it purely on its own merits as a live-action experience. While these Disney remakes always seem to spark debate, it makes me wonder…
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“Minions & Monsters” Review
I waited a few days after release to see this one. If I’m honest, a lot of animated films this year have been a bit of a letdown.
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“Toy Story 5” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 It’s hard to believe that the first Toy Story film was released back in 1995. More than three decades later, and after many of us thought the franchise had already reached its conclusion on more than one occasion, we now find ourselves with Toy Story 5. Running at a…
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“The Sheep Detectives” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐✨ 4.5 A children’s film that is beautifully written, story-driven and backed by a budget that truly brings it to life. I expected this British-made film to be enjoyable, but I completely underestimated just how good it would be. Emma Thompson and Hugh Jackman both star, but it is Nicholas Braun…
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“Super Mario Galaxy” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️3 After the highs of the first film, this latest instalment had a tough act to follow. This time, the story expands into the Mario Galaxy universe, bringing with it a noticeably broader and more ambitious number of characters. I opted to watch the film in 3D, following plenty of…
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“The Magic Faraway Tree” Review
⭐️⭐️✨2.5 Kids will likely enjoy it, but this ultimately lands as a disappointment and a missed opportunity. A film with genuine potential is held back by a weak story, inconsistent effects and underdeveloped world-building. My wife has fond memories of the book, and for her the film lacked the extra…
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“Hoppers” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 Pixar are arguably producing the best Disney films these days, and this year we are getting two of them, with Toy Story 5 also arriving in the summer. Hoppers is a completely new story with fresh characters and a new setting. Whether it eventually spins off into a franchise…
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“Stitch Head” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️3 I noticed this was showing as an advanced screening at my local cinema and thought it was worth checking out. The trailer animation had looked fantastic for this film, which is generally released on the 13th of February. The film also features a predominantly British cast including Asa Butterfield…
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“Zootropolis 2” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 I probably watched the first film nearly a decade ago in 2016 with my daughter. While I recognised the sloth and the two main characters, I didn’t recall much about the original story or film. My wife and I booked an early evening showing. It’s a film we…
