Young CriticThis sequel is a rushed affair that wisely leans on the strengths of the original Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) was one of the last films to enjoy a regular box office run before the COVID-19 shut-downs brought the cinematic
Young CriticDisney's latest musical is an emotionally transporting allegory of the immigrant experience The concept of family films is taken to mean films to be watched as a family. And while many of these same films deal with famil
Young CriticJason Reitman’s take on his father’s original films finds a difficult balance With Hollywood playing it safe with films from now on, it’s hard to truly exhume much originality with blockbuster fare. As such we are resort
Young CriticThis new version of the classic fairytale attempts to modernize tropes, but falters in its execution Since most classic fairytales are in the public domain, any film studio could theoretically produce them. However, the
Young CriticShawn Levy's latest is a charming and enjoyable ride Shawn Levy is turning into the type of powerhouse Hollywood producers that we simply don’t see anymore. The Canadian has been working diligently behind the scenes, occ
Young CriticDisney's newest "ride adaptation" is a charming if derivative affair The roadmap that Disney created of transforming amusement park rides into films (and not the other way around), has been quite lucrative. The Pirates o
Young CriticThe sequel to the Michael Jordan hit is a shameless Warner Bros. commercial The battle for IP and mining viewers’ nostalgia is reaching worrying heights. Creativity and originality are at stake for easy profits. A balanc
Young CriticPixar's latest is a big step-down from their usual fare Pixar’s constant output and extremely high standards can be grueling for filmmakers, it is impossible to keep up the production of such transcendental and cultural
Young CriticThe recontextualization of the Disney villain proves to be a winning character study Disney’s live-action remake craze was beginning to make me lose faith in many of their projects, as I saw inventive directors such as G
Young CriticThe newest Disney princess seems to be on creative autopilot Due to COVID-19 the manner in which films are released is changing in ways that could be seismic in the future. No one is sure if things will return back to no
Young CriticA cringey and embarrassing reboot of the classic cartoon It seems like the Warner Brothers family division has given up coming up with original ideas. They seem to be following a formula of taking old IP and modernizing
Young CriticPete Docter does it again with a fascinating exploration of the meaning of life Peter Docter has brought us some of the most original and creative stories in film in the last two decades. Working at Pixar he helped write
Young CriticApple and Cartoon Saloon’s collaboration proves to deliver the best film from each yet Apple’s foray into film has been timid so far, it has failed to discover a specific theme it wants its films to have, though this is
Young CriticA fun sequel that proves to be a beacon for this year's family genre It might seem counterintuitive, but family entertainment during lockdown has been scarce. With kids stuck at home, studying online, the likes of new fa
Young CriticChris Columbus returns to the directing chair with a rather overstuffed sequel Chris Columbus (the director not the Genovesean explorer) has had an ability to craft Christmas classics. His most famous Christmas movie is
Young CriticThis remake from Robert Zemeckis employs, but doesn't commit to interesting interpretive changes Roald Dahl’s impact on children’s stories is something that has not gotten the proper appreciation it deserves. Dahl was ab
Young CriticThe Sherlock Holmes spin-off works better as a family film than a canon story The Sherlock Holmes IP has allowed a steady production of adaptations since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published his mystery entries in the
Young CriticThe Newest Disney Live-Action Remake Ends Up Blunting Its Powerful Source Material One pleasant aspect of the money-bait live-action Disney remakes is their modernization of certain tropes that were outdated when the ori
Young CriticAn Expert and Effectively Emotional Exploration of Self-Worth and Necessary Communication Iciar Bollain has an ability to make incredibly reflective films of societies current troubles. Her debut feature Flowers from Ano
Young CriticDisney has had a largely successful track-record when creating satisfying blockbusters. Whether from beloved existing material, or a pairing with original filmmakers, there are rare misses with this roadmap. The highest
Young CriticYou’d think that after seeing so many studio films, one would be accustomed to the pathetic pandering that can sometimes be produced. However, I am still angered when a studio film is so blatantly crafted as a product, w
Young CriticSince its first foray into animation with Luxo Jr. (1986) and with its groundbreaking Toy Story (1995), Pixar has been the quality standard for animation in Hollywood. Thus whenever a new release of theirs is announced,
Young CriticThe video game industry continues to be the leader in growth in the entertainment industry, far outpacing any other sector. It thus makes sense that film studios (struggling for declining movie attendance) want to adapt
Young CriticIt’s surprising to say, but out of all the iterations of the Dolittle story, the seeming trashy Eddie Murphy ones are the best. They were able to capture the ridiculousness of the premise of a doctor who communicates wit