KLAUS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated feature, a postman is assigned to a frozen town in the North – where he discovers Santa Claus is hiding out. Directed by Sergio Pablos and featuring Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons.”
11/8/19- Fair reviews at best for this animated film. TRDB.
Add comment November 8th, 2019
FUNAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawing on his mom’s experiences, director Denis Do paints a grim picture of life in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge as a young mother is separated from her 4-year-old son and forced into servitude. But she’s determined to survive and find her child.”
6/7/19- Excellent reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Orphans Seita (voiced by Tsutomu Tatsumi) and Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi) fight for survival in post-World War II Japan. But society is harsh, and they come to the somber conclusion that they can neither escape the hardships of war nor find enough food to survive. Named the Best Animated Feature at the 1994 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, this film proves that not all anime tales are pixie-dust fantasies or brutal sci-fi standoffs.”
1/4/19- Just 1 review noted and it is excellent. TRDB.
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MIRAI- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Delighted at first with his newborn sister, Mirai, 4-year-old Kun quickly grows jealous of the attention she’s getting from their parents — until a magical trip to the future enables Kun to see the person Mirai will become.”
11/27/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment November 27th, 2018
LIYANA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Five Swaziland orphans turn painful memories into art by creating a story about a brave girl on a quest to save her twin brothers after a home invasion — a tale that unfolds through a mix of animation and live-action footage.”
10/10/18- Great reviews for this animated movie. TRDB.
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LU OVER THE WALL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this charming animated tale, teenage Kai is none-too happy to be living in a tiny fishing village far from his Tokyo home, thanks to his parents’ divorce. But things start to look up after he’s asked to join a band and meets a singing mermaid.”
5/11/18- More positive than negative reviews but the positive ones were really only fair. TRDB.
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SON OF BIGFOOT- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot!”
5/4/18- This movie actually got fairly good critical review– audiences did not agree and panned it. TRDB.
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SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated tale, a stray canine with a stumpy tale wanders into the midst of an infantry regiment as the soldiers are training to enter World War I. After they adopt the dog — and name him Stubby — he accompanies his new comrades into battle.”
4/13/18- Very good reviews for this animated movie by the critics and excellent reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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BIG FISH & BEGONIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a world hidden within our own, ethereal 16-year-old Chun embarks on a rite of passage, assuming the form of a dolphin to explore the human realm. But during the journey, she ends up in a life-or-death situation and must make a fateful choice.”
4/6/18- Very good reviews by the critics for this animated drama and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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ISLE OF DOGS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a star-studded voice cast and set against the landscape of rural Japan, this animated adventure follows a game young boy on his long and often-dangerous search to find his beloved dog.”
3/23/18- Excellent reviews for this animated movie. TRDB.
Add comment March 23rd, 2018