Author: The Animation Commendation
The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
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If you asked me to give an example of a Disney film that is of the adventure genre, I would have to say: The Island at the Top of the World.
Based on a novel by Ian Cameron, this film is so Jules Verne-like in terms of its adventure. The story just reeks of adventure and not a minute goes by where you don’t feel a sense of adventure. Granted it’s not as fast-paced as later films such as the Indiana Jones franchise, but it’s still the most adventurous Disney film in my opinion. Without further ado, let’s begin the review of this film!
And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!
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Guess the Movie I’m Reviewing on February 9th, 2015!
Secretariat (2010)
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In terms of live-action, Disney is known for doing a plethora of sports films, so it’s about time that I reviewed a sports film for this blog. And why not start with the sport of horse racing with Disney’s Secretariat? The film is based on the true story of the racehorse of the same name and its owner, Penny Chenery.
Let’s go straight to the horse’s mouth and see if Disney sports films are good or whether this is just a horse of a different color.
And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!
Guess the Movie I’m Reviewing on January 26th, 2015!
Well, vacation is over and it’s time to start back blogging! Any guesses as to next week’s movie?
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 16,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
Vacation!
Hello readers,
Just wanted to let you all know that like most people, I’ll be on vacation and busy with family for the rest of the year. So, I’ll be taking a break from this blog and won’t post new reviews until January 2015.
Have a wonderful holiday time!
The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
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During the ’80s, Disney was trying to make their films more adult/more scary/more non-Disney, so to speak. We’ve seen this already in Something Wicked This Way Comes. Now we’re gonna see it again in this film entitled The Watcher in the Woods. Based on a novel, this film is considered a cult classic to many and after having seen it, count me in with that group. Will you be part of that group too? Let’s take a look!
And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!
Guess the Movie I’m Reviewing on December 8th, 2014!
I think this is a bit of an obscure one. Any guesses?
Maleficent (2014)
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When I reviewed Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, I discussed how Disney was making a plethora of live-action adaptations of their animated classics and I prayed that this one in particular would be good.
So, IS Maleficent any good? Let’s find out!
And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!
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