Raya and the Last Dragon’s stupendous animation and imaginative characters catapult this welcome Disney entry past How to Train Your Dragon-lite territory.
8.5 out of 12 Tamales
Tag: Disney Animation
“Toy Story”: Throwback-Tamales Review
Toy Story, the film that saved Pixar, endeared a generation, and took computer animated films to infinity and beyond, remains as iconic today as it did 24 years ago.
10.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Aladdin (2019)”: One-Sentence Review
While 1992’s Aladdin has the benefit of an all-time great voice performance from Robin Williams’ Genie—plus, being first goes a long way—2019’s live-action version outdoes its traditionally-animated counterpart in at least spectacle and action, making a visit to this well-known world worth it.
9 out of 12 Tamales
“Dumbo”: One-Sentence Review
While the flying baby pachyderm is as adorable and lovable as he was in the 1941 original, Dumbo’s supporting cast should have been better suited auditioning for Disney’s live-action Pinocchio—as the wooden puppet before it comes to life.
6.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Moana”: One-Sentence Review
By mixing catchy-as-ever musical numbers with a fun, yet culturally aware, creation story, Moana adds another winner to Disney’s extensive catalogue.
10.5 out of 12 Tamales
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