Tag: Disney

REVIEW: ‘The Lion King’ (2019)

Disney has been on a specific trend for their films as of late. They have felt the need to remake some of their most popular works into live-action and this trend is being met with a lot of trepidation, While some of them have been met with some positivity from fans, critically they haven’t been … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘The Lion King’ (2019)

Why The Marvel Cinematic Universe Is A Massive Success

Superhero stories as we know them are fairly new considering that they came to popularity  in the early half of the 20th century. They came about during a time of great trouble in the US, which included the Great Depression and the beginnings of the second World War. Many people were looking for escapist entertainment … Continue reading Why The Marvel Cinematic Universe Is A Massive Success

REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’ (2019)

Disney has been working hard to bring some of their most beloved animated properties back to life on the big screen in a modern live-action approach. While I have been pretty positive concerning these remakes, this decision has caused some criticism. Dumbo is Disney’s  latest attempt to adapt a beloved classic into a modern interpretation. … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’ (2019)

REVIEW: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

One of the most iconic Disney films of all time is the classic 1964 musical Mary Poppins. It’s wondrous joy and magic presented encapsulates what Disney means to so many people. It’s a big musical with a lot of heart and charming performances from its leading stars that has earned a place in the hearts … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

REVIEW: ‘Incredibles 2’

It has been 14 years since the superhero family film, The Incredibles hit the big screen. The film written and directed by Brad Bird was a groundbreaking film for Pixar being the first film to succeed in doing fully realized human characters at the center of their more mature superhero story. Bird’s writing and directing … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Incredibles 2’