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Tag: Pixar

Hoppers Review : Beavers Built to Squeeze

Movie Review Hoppers 7/10 TLDR Hoppers is a warm, charming Pixar adventure with irresistible animation and Bobby Moynihan providing excellent voice work, even if the 104-minute runtime could use a trim and the story never quite reaches the studio’s emotional peak. The Facts Synopsis: A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into…
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March 2, 2026
Elio Review: Pixar’s Emotional Space Adventure Finds Its Heart

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February 12, 2026
Movie Review ~ Moana 2

Moana 2 Synopsis: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.Stars: Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Awhimai Fraser, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison,…
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November 26, 2024
Movie Review ~ Elemental

Movie Review Elemental 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they have in common. Director: Peter Sohn Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer,…
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June 16, 2023
Movie Review ~ Lightyear

Movie Review Lightyear 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg, who is trying to steal his fuel source. Director: Angus MacLane Stars: Chris Evans, Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Keke Palmer, Efren Ramirez, Peter Sohn, Dale…
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June 24, 2022
Movie Review ~ Turning Red

Movie Review Turning Red 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. Director: Domee Shi Stars: Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Tristan Allerick Chen, Addie Chandler, Jordan Fisher, Grayson Villanueva, Josh Levi,…
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March 11, 2022
Movie Review ~ Onward

Movie Review Onward 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him. Director: Dan Scanlon Stars: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Ali Wong, John Ratzenberger, Lena Waithe, Mel…
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March 5, 2020
Movie Review ~ Toy Story 4

Movie Review Toy Story 4 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy. Director: Josh Cooley Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Joan Cusack, Lori…
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June 21, 2019
Movie Review ~ Incredibles 2

Movie Review Incredibles 2 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back but this time Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. Director: Brad Bird Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huckleberry “Huck”…
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June 14, 2018
Movie Review ~ Bao

The Facts: Synopsis: A woman gets a second shot at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes alive. Director: Domee Shi Running Length: 8 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Proving once again that there is no emotional well they can’t mine for a few surprising tears, Pixar’s latest animated short (playing before Incredibles 2)…
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June 14, 2018