Screen Squinty's Super Short Reviews.

Here is where I will put short reviews of various things I see, mainly for practicing shorter review statements (it will be updated occasionally).

TV/Online

Animaniacs

One of the children’s animations from the 90’s that pioneered something different from the norm. It pushed the envelope of standardized television in its time using a combination of various types of humour geared towards both adults and children, surprisingly intelligent at times, and a tradition of television watching for those who grew up through that period.

Disney's Gargoyles

This is one of Walt Disney’s better television series, with a great set of characters (though somewhat trope-ish, though it was the nineties) a great villain, and some of the best voice talents out there. Good for all ages and would recommend the television show, especially as it picks up quite well in season 2 with great story arcs (ignore season 3, the first 2 seasons can stand on their own).

 

Moonbeam City

Its like if Archer tripped acid while watching Miami Vice and 80’s music videos. This was not necessarily funny, though there were one or two jokes that illicit a chuckle, but a definite watch for the spectacle it is alone.

 

Super Jail

If imagination was personified as a comedian that went on an acid trip and wrote and animated a show with a few couched themes sprinkled here and there, you would have the surreal trip that is Superjail.

 Films

Inside Out

This was an excellent film with a well developed narrative, fun visuals, and character interactions that are great, and at times, intelligent and moving to watch.

 

The Last Unicorn

An excellent animation from the 80s with a great sense of maturity, style and adventure with great characters and voice work, and an amazing ambiance that sucks you right in.

 

Minions

This movie had a well designed super villain, amusing scenes, and the characters were decently fleshed out, though it could have done with a slightly more developed narrative.


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