Frozen II lets the formula go, lets the characters’ mature, except for a funnier than ever Olaf, and gives fans what they really came for, another catchy soundtrack.
10 out of 12 Tamales
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“Spider-Man: Far From Home”: One-Sentence Review
Even if this Spider-Man’s web falls a little short of reaching Homecoming, Far From Home’s relaxed tone, genuine laughs, and superhero-ready Jake Gyllenhaal make it the perfect contrast to the emotionally-charged Endgame.
9.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Toy Story 3”: Throwback-Tamales Review
It’s rare for a sequel to be better than the original—and odds-of-winning-Mega-Millions rarer for the third entry to top the first two—but Toy Story 3, poignancy, charm, heart and all, does that in spades.
12 out of 12 Tamales
“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
“WALL-E”: Throwback-Tamales Review
Never have protagonists of metal and circuitry conveyed the human condition better than in WALL-E, Pixar’s monumental platonic love story.
11 out of 12 Tamales
“Ralph Breaks the Internet”: One-Sentence Review
While Ralph Breaks the Internet will keep kids under ten glued to the theater screen—parents will find themselves looking for the logout button.
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
“The Queen of Katwe”: One-Sentence Review
Though the The Queen of Katwe mostly adheres to the Disney biopic formula, “unlikely underdog overcomes all odds and succeeds,” director Mira Nair’s (Monsoon Wedding) concerted effort to have cultural authenticity and superb acting in Katwe lifts the film above mediocrity.
7.5 out of 12 Tamales
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