Reviews

Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972)

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It’s time we visit Medfield College again by taking a look at the 1972 sequel to The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t! Directed by Robert Butler, this sequel brings back the basic concept of our college protagonists discovering some sort of scientific breakthrough. In the first film, it was the ability to make a human’s brain work like a computer; in this film, it’s invisibility. Is this sequel better or worse than its predecessor? Read on to find out!

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Christoper Robin (2018)

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Today’s film in review is about an English man who is too busy with his work to focus on what really matters most: his family. It’s only after a visit from a whimsical being is he able to reconnect with his family even if it means losing his job.

“Oh, we’re reviewing Mary Poppins again? How marvelous!”

Nope, today’s film is actually Christopher Robin. Directed by Marc Forster, was this not-really-a-live-action-remake-but-seriously-kinda-a-live-action-remake a well-made film? Read on to find out!

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Johnny Tremain (1957)

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The 1957 Disney film, Johnny Tremain, was originally intended for television, but was sent to theatres first. Lucky for it that it did, else it wouldn’t have been eligible for review on this blog!

“Need I remind you that I have a gun pointed in your direction?”

Based on the Esther Forbes novel of the same name, the film tells the story of a young boy in the days before the American Revolution takes off. Is the film adaptation worth viewing? Read on to find out!

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Tall Tale (1995)

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The folklore character, Pecos Bill, appeared in the 1948 animated Disney film, Melody Time. But, he would later re-appear in the 1995 live-action Disney film, Tall Tale. Today we take a look at this film and decide if this is a story worth remembering or not. Enjoy!

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