Finding Dory and Piper

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This film is the sequel to Finding Nemo. This film follows the story of the amnesiac friend Dory. She sets off on an adventure to locate her missing parents with Nemo and Marlin. Dory makes some new friends and discovers the meaning of family.

This film was directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane. This film is has the same plot as its predecessor (why mess with a working formula, right?). This film isn't great, but it a decent heartwarming adventure. The story will make audiences laugh at its outrageousness and cry at its most sincere moments. The film also does bring more light to human interference. There is also an annoyance with this films need to frequently remind audiences what is happening in the story. It uses this to try to show audiences how Dory's mind is working, but it gets tiring very quickly. Ellen DeGeneres returned as the voice of Dory. She is great returning to this role. There was a fear that following her story would be disastrous, because her character was enjoyable in small amounts. However, her likable nature keeps this film alive. Ed O'Neil voiced the character Hank. He works great with Degeneres. Albert Brooks returned as the voice of Marlin. He has gone from being a main character to the side character. It is a unique change that works for the film. Hayden Rolence voiced the character Nemo. Nemo feels like he's there as a reminder of the films predecessor. 

Piper is the animated short that opens Finding Dory. This short is both adorable and heartwarming. This short features some of the best animation I've seen in a while. I give this short 5 out of 5 stars!

This film can be still be seen in theaters!

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great family film that anyone can enjoy.

Answer to last question: Directors Yarrow Cheney and Chris Renaud, The Secret Life of Pets, worked together on the film Despicable Me.

Que: Who was the original voice of Nemo in the film Finding Nemo?

CJ Adams

Noah Cyrus

Peyton List

Alexander Gould

The Secret Life of Pets

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Max finds himself hating his new brother, Duke. The two clash causing themselves to get lost in the big city. Max's friends set off to rescue them as they try to find their way home.

This film was directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris Renaud. This film has predictable plot, but the story is humorously adorable. It really does make you begin to wonder what your pets do while your away. It is easy to view your pets among one of the films characters. I was certainly reminded of my own pet cat. This is a great film for children that adults can enjoy as well. Some people will be reminded of other children films, but that has become unfortunately common. There is some morbid humor it, but it works for the film. I did not get a chance to watch it in 3D, but the animation looked great. Louis C.K. voiced the character Max. He is a very heartwarming character. However, this type of character has become highly familiar with these types of films. Eric Stonestreet voiced the character Duke. This character is obviously the comedic best friend. It is apparent even while he fights with Max. Kevin Hart voiced the character Snowball. At times he did become a over the top, but he wasn't on screen enough to hurt the film. Jenny Slate voiced the character Gidget. Her personality does become tiring after a while, but she is likable enough.

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I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It is an adorable family film that will remind audiences about their own pets.

Answer to last blog: Producer Brad Miska, V/H/S Trilogy, also produced the film Under the Bed.

Que: Directors Yarrow Cheney and Chris Renaud worked together on what other previous film?

How to Train Your Dragon
Despicable Me
Zootopia
Finding Dory

V/H/S and V/H/S 2 and V/H/S: Viral (V/H/S Trilogy)

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The V/H/S trilogy are three anthology horror films that center around seen video tapes that murders its viewer. Each of these films have several different director's creating different stories. Each of these directors were brought together by producer Brad Miska. He brought together a group of people whom he'd had a history with on the Bloody Disgusting website.

V/H/S contains 6 different stories; Tape 56 (narrative film, directed by Adam Wingard), Amateur Night (directed by David Bruckner), Second Honeymoon (directed by Ti West), Tuesday the 17th (directed by Glenn McQuaid), The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger (directed by Joe Swanberg), and 10/31/98 (directed and written by Radio Silence; Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez, and Chad Villella). Tape 56 features a criminal gang that enjoys filming their criminal exploits. They break into a house with a deceased old man and several unmarked vhs tapes. They soon discover that these tapes are hiding some sinister secrets. In Amateur Night, three friends bring women to their hotel room for sex. One of the women is not whom they expected. Second Honeymoon features a young couple traveling in Arizona with a strange woman following them. Tuesday the 17th is a day to travel with friends and search for a killing monster. The Sick Thing ........ features a girlfriend talking to her boyfriend about the threat in her home. In 10/31/98 a group of friends enters a house searching for a party. Entering the wrong house has dangerous consequences. 

V/H/S 2 contains 5 stories; Tape 49 (narrative film, directed by Simon Barrett), Phase I Clinical Trials (directed by Adam Wingard), A Ride in the Park (directed by Eduardo Sanchez and Gregg Hale), Safe Haven (directed by Gareth Huw Evans), and Slumber Party Alien Abduction (directed by Jason Eisener). Tape 49 features two detectives who enter a house filled with unmarked tapes to search for a missing boy. In Phase I Clinical Trials Herman receives an ocular implant that allows him to see ghosts. A Ride in the Park features a cyclist named Mike who is turned into a zombie. Safe Haven is about four documentarians that enter the building of a secluded Indonesian cult. Slumber Party Alien Abduction is pretty self explanatory. 

V/H/S: Viral contains 4 stories; Vicious Circles (narrative film, directed by Marcel Sarmiento), Dante the Great (directed by Gregg Bishop), Parallel Monsters (directed by Nacho Vigalondo), and Bonestorm (directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead). In Vicious Circles Kevin is taunted by his abducted girlfriend through messages being sent to his phone. These messages also affect others around them. In Dante the Great a magician discovers a cape that gives him magical abilities but only at the expense of consuming humans. Parallel Monster features two men who venture into their respective parallel world. One encounters a world ruled by a very different religion. In Bonestorm a group of skateboarders find themselves being attacked by a cultist group.

Okay, a lot of explanation and a lot of various stories. Okay, all of these stories are told as found footage. Unfortunately, this series was made by someone who does not give a fuck but enjoys the horror premise. Although, in many ways this seems more like a springboard for new directors and actors to get their names out there. Each of the segments is very different. It is so much so that you are bound to find one that is kind of enjoyable. These films are also created for fans of this type of horror genre. The first film is prominently filled with people acting disturbingly stupid. The second film is gorier than its predecessor. The third film, the most disappointing, is just bland. The acting in these films is not great, but it progresses the stories along. None of the overarching stories make much sense and are not too entertaining. The segmented stories are poorly written, and cheaply devised. 

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I give this trilogy a 2 out of 5 stars! (V/H/S receives a 3 out of 5 stars, V/H/S 2 receives a 3 out of 5 stars, and V/H/S: Viral receives a 2 out of 5 stars!)

Answer to last blog: Actor Travis Fimmel, Warcraft, plays the role of Ragnar Lothbrok in the television series Vikings.

Que: Producer Brad Miska also produced what other horror film?

Contracted
Lights Out
Before I wake
Under the Bed

Warcraft (Warcraft: The Beginning)

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This film is based of the Warcraft video game series and novels. Dreanor, the orc home world is dying. Durotan/Antonidas and his family join the horde that travels through a portal generated by fel magic to Azeroth. The horde begins pillaging nearby towns and kidnapping people. Anduin Lothar, King Llane Wrynn's son, enlists the aid of Garona, Khadgar, and Medivh to rescue the people of Azeroth and defeat the horde army.

This film was directed by Duncan Jones. Okay, this is definitely made for the fans of the Warcraft games. There are several references mentioned in the film that newcomers won't understand, or catch. It is also a treat for gamers of this franchise to see their characters brought to life on the big screen. However, there is enough story and explanation so that you won't be lost if you aren't a gamer. That being said, this film does take place in a world full of its own mythologies that it can't take the time to fully explain or present everything. So, there are some races that fall to the wayside until needed. The story is decent enough to be appreciated for fans of fantasy adventure films. There are appropriate moments for humor that balance out the dramatic tension. However, the love story fells highly forced and unneeded. Their are some moments where the story falters, but it does amend itself a little. I cannot say how truthful this film remains to the source material, because I have not played the game. The character's are enjoyable to watch on screen. Even if their names are a mouthful that no one will remember (except for gamers). There's some unique imagery and camerawork used to help progress the story. There is a lot of computer animation in this film. Most of it works except for a few small mistakes.

Travis Fimmel plays the role of Anduin Lothar. It is good to see this actor on the big screen. However, I am strongly reminded of his character on the small screen (Vikings). He creates a unique character that is both humorously playful and dramatically serious. Paula Patton plays the role Garona. Even though they put too much emphasizes on her enslavement and her unnatural beauty, she is enjoyable to watch. Toby Kebbel played the role of Durotan and Archmage Antonidas. His performance was the best of the cast, because it really brought an understanding to the orc characters. Ben Schnetzer played the role of Khadgar. He was the comedic relief for the film. It worked even if it did become kinda of tiring. Ben Foster played the role of Medivh. His performance suited the character well, but it could've been a little more heartfelt. Daniel Wu played the role of Gul'dan. He made an impressive villain that the film really didn't take time to develop.

I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It is a decent fantasy film created for fans of the game franchise.

This film can be seen in theaters.

Answer to last blog: Director Lenny Abrahamson, Room, directed the film Frank.

Que: What character does Travis Fimmel portray in the television show Vikings?

Athelstan
Ragnar Lothbrok
Floki
Bjorn Lothbrok

Room

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This film is based off the novel with the same name written by Emma Donoghue. Jack and his mother, Joy, escape from the room that they were imprisoned in for seven (entirety of Jack's life). Jack's imagination aids him as he discovers a strange world outside of the room, and watches his mothers struggles.

This film was directed by Lenny Abrahamson. It is great knowing that the author of the novel also wrote the screenplay. The story of this film hits a very dark and emotional nerve that can be jarring. That being said, by telling the story from the perspective of the son it opens the film to imagination and keeps it from being intensely depressing. It also offers a new variation to a familiar story. It is was also great that this film focused on the characters instead of generating needless action or morbid horror. Jacob Tremblay played the role of Jack. His astounding performance drove the film to its emotional peak. Brie Larson played the role of Ma/Joy. Her emotional performance created the image of a broken and compassionate mother.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great dramatic film with amazing performances.

This film can be seen on DVD.

Answer to last blog: Actor Basil Rathbone played an early version of Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1938).

Que: What other film has director Lenny Abrahamson directed?

Ex Machina
Robot and Frank
Her
Frank

Mr. Holmes

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This film is based off the novel A Slight Trick of the Mind written by Mitch Cullin. The story is also loosely based off the character Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 93 year old Sherlock Holmes is retired and struggling with early dementia.Holmes gains the assistance of his housekeepers son to remember his last case and remember the woman who haunts his thoughts.

This film was directed by Bill Condon. Okay, this film strips away everything that audiences have become familiar with pertaining to Sherlock Holmes. There is very little action. Even though there are entertaining mysteries there isn't much for thrills or excitement. The story rebukes the classic novels by stating that they were exaggerations to make him more worthwhile. However, his character remains as distant and unapproachable as ever, but softens through his revelations. The story is a great dramatic story about old age. However, if the central character was not Mr. Holmes then it would be a great dramatic tale. Ian McKellen played the role of Sherlock Holmes. McKellen was great as a troubled Sherlock Holmes. His emotional performance made an unlikable character sorrowful. Milo Parker played the role of Roger. He was a great supporting actor for McKellen. He opened the character of Sherlock Holmes for the audience. Laura Linney played the role of Mr.s Munro. In various ways, she feels like a reminder of Mrs. Hudson.

I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It has superb acting and a great dramatic story. It just doesn't fell like a familiar Sherlock Holmes.

This film can be seen on DVD.

Answer to last blog: Shakira was the voice for Gazelle in Zootopia.

Que: Who was one of the earliest actors to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes?

John Neville
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Robert Downey Jr.

Zootopia (Zootropolis)

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Judy Hopps, a rabbit police detective, takes on a case to locate one of the missing animals living within Zootopia. Judy enlists the help of a cunning fox, Nick Wilde. Judy quickly discovers that something is turning predatory animals wild.

This film was directed by Bryan Howard and Rich Moore. This film is entirely unique within the Disney 'verse. It offers some very deep, and thoughtful, messages while keeping it entertaining to children. The humor used in it works for both adults and children. The story is great and simple. I enjoyed that it managed to hold some surprises for the ending. I also enjoyed how this film created a very unique world for these characters to thrive in. It also helps that the world is very open to changes, offering it a constant fresh look. The characters are also very original and believable. There isn't any singing in this film, apart from Gazelle. Ginnifer Goodwin voiced the character Judy Hopps. She delivered a great and emotional performance. Her playful personality was well suited for this character. Jason Bateman voiced the character Nick Wilde. Bateman's performance worked great with Goodwin. His calm and sly personality also offered a different perspective.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great animated classic that most audiences will enjoy.

This film can be seen in Theaters.

Answer to last blog: Actress Olivia Dudley,The Vatican Tapes, stared in the film Chernobyl Diaries.

Que: Who was the voice for the character Gazelle?

Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Shakira
Miley Cirus