Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 7
Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 7 reviews and DVD reviews. Included in this wave were The Chronological Donald: Volume Three, Disneyland: Secrets, Stories & Magic, and The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Tagged: Disney
Underdog
A boring and uninspiring adaptation that lacks action and suffers from mostly static characters, Peter Dinklage as the nefarious Dr. Simon Barsinister being the notable exception.
Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1
Although the technology has come a long way in that time, the Pixar philosophy of putting characters and plots in the forefront remains sound.
Ratatouille
Complex in its simplicity. It can be summed up quickly by saying it’s about a rat who helps a clumsy oaf achieve greatness in a French restaurant. But the rich themes that it covers in the process are universal and inspiring.
Meet the Robinsons
Despite its obvious shortcomings, Meet the Robinsons left me wanting a little more. It’s been a long, long time since a Disney film without a little lamp logo at the beginning has made me feel that way.
The Jungle Book
With an ensemble cast of memorable characters, catchy tunes and lots of zaniness, it’s hard not to love the Kipling adaptation.
Grey’s Anatomy: Season Three
Every so often there’s a show that taps into the collective “now.” The criteria for such a show is pretty simple: throw together some realistic characters, soap opera relationships, an[…]
Bridge to Terabithia
It’s a rare film that gives children an honest voice that doesn’t talk down to them. Yet at the same time, there’s also a solid film inside for adults to enjoy as well.
Dinosaurs: Seasons Three and Four
When Dinosaurs began airing in 1991, I was suckered in by the attachment of Jim Henson and his wonderful puppets. The cute baby and his numerous catch-phrases won me over[…]
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Still a lot of fun, has lots of action and adds some depth to the overall story, but it’s also bloated and ends far too suddenly.
