A young emperor, named Kuzco, wants to build a summer resort for his 18th birthday. Then Pacha, a caring peasant as well as the village leader, whom Kuzco doesn’t respect, complains about him building the resort on his hut. But Kuzco couldn’t care less. Meanwhile, his advisor, Yzma, wants to become the next ruler. She createsContinue reading “Review of “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000)”
Category Archives: Modern Disney
The Mystery of the Maturing Appeal of “Winnie-the-Pooh”
Many of us grew up with “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.” We enjoyed the characters, the morals, and much more. However, in the 2000’s, according to my observation, “Winnie the Pooh” apparently became more suited for small children. From the products geared toward little kids, and most of the fans being in theirContinue reading “The Mystery of the Maturing Appeal of “Winnie-the-Pooh””
Review of “Frozen 2” (2019)
The film begins with Anna and Elsa as little kids, around the ages they were when the first “Frozen” movie was released in 2013, but before Anna’s memories of Elsa’s magic were wiped. Their parents are telling them about an enchanted forest that was a place to visit, but then got hidden. Many years goContinue reading “Review of “Frozen 2” (2019)”
Critique of “Lilo & Stitch” (2002)
I saw this movie with camp when I was eight. It was one of Disney’s few successful features in the early 2000’s. It had a few sequels and even a TV series on Disney Channel. The story centers around an alien and a little girl from Hawaii desperate for a friend. Stitch is blasted offContinue reading “Critique of “Lilo & Stitch” (2002)”
Review of the 2011 Film, “Winnie-the-Pooh”
Pooh-Bear wakes and realizes that he is hungry for honey – only to find none in his home at all. Meanwhile, Eeyore’s tail is missing. So, each animal makes a deal that whoever finds Eeyore the best replacement for his tail wins. However, no one succeeds. And poor Pooh still struggles with his rumbling stomach.Continue reading “Review of the 2011 Film, “Winnie-the-Pooh””
Review of “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)
Raya narrates how dragons used to roam the lands nearby hundreds of years ago, until some dark magic force, called the Druun, took over and turned anyone it touched into stone. When the humans thawed, they all fought for a powerful gem that Sisu, the last living dragon preserved her magic into. Young Raya triesContinue reading “Review of “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)”
Review of “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie” (2005)
A strange, trumpeting sound awakens the creatures of Hundred Acre Wood… and scares them. They all run to Rabbit’s home and scream about what they’d heard. Roo, however, is excited to know about the trumpeting noise, and wants to participate in the quest to stop the source of the trumpeting – which is believed toContinue reading “Review of “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie” (2005)”
My Journey with “Chicken Little” (2005)
When the ads and trailers for “Chicken Little” were promoted in 2005, I remember getting excited about the film. I even announced its release on the day it came out in 7th grade math class, after the teacher proclaimed that it was the last day of the 1st quarter. Then came the moment I sawContinue reading “My Journey with “Chicken Little” (2005)”
Review of “Frozen” (2013)
Warning: Contains spoilers*** I did not see Frozen in the movie theater. However, I did see it on my computer. I also saw the Broadway show, which I actually liked more. But this post is only about the first movie. As young children, Anna and Elsa play together until Elsa accidentally knocks Anna out unconsciousContinue reading “Review of “Frozen” (2013)”
Review of “Moana” (2016)
As a baby, Moana shows interest in the story her grandma shares at her daycare, about Maui stealing the heart of Te Fiti. All the other children panic. Moana is somehow called to the ocean, which she likes to explore. But her overprotective father prohibits her from going near it. Years later, when Moana hasContinue reading “Review of “Moana” (2016)”