Transformations in \\Brother Bear\\
According to first reviews, 24 minutes into \\Brother Bear\\ not only does the the main character go through a transformation, the film itself transforms. In Kenai’s human world, colors are earthen and muted. But as he transforms and becomes part of the animal world the palette shifts to rich, saturated colors. But what might be […] |
The Hollywood Reporter \\Brother Bear\\ review – "Disney bids farewell to 2-D in fine style"
{{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/reviews/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2006016 The Hollywood Reporter}} reviews \\Brother Bear\\, calling it “a playful movie that celebrates nature and the spirit world with striking imagery and a smooth blend of drama and comedy”. The film features “solid laughs”, “terrific” voice actors, and “startling” beauty. They conclude that \\Brother Bear\\ will “attract solid family business at the boxoffice”. |
Variety \\Brother Bear\\ review – mild and underwhelming
{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_review&reviewID=VE1117922169&cs=1 Variety}} calls \\Brother Bear\\ an “underwhelming” and “mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel”. While the dialogue is “generally uninspired”, the mysticism “arbitrary”, and the native characters “rote and unvaried”, there are some bright spots. The film is “notable for its colorful animation, particularly of the scenic backgrounds, reasonably catchy […] |
\\The Cat in the Hat\\ pictures
Check out these pics from the upcoming live action movie \\The Cat in the Hat\\ posted at {{link http://www.cinecon.com/gallery/album73 Cinema Confidential}}. |
Slant Magazine \\Brother Bear\\ review – terrible and sexist
{{link http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/film_review.asp?ID=868 Slant Magazine}} takes an almost Freudian viewpoint in its review of \\Brother Bear\\. Besides suggesting that the “film’s sexism goes largely unaddressed” in this “terrible Disney toon”, they believe the main character’s transformation into a bear is a “transsexual transformation” and that the natives resemble “fallen Catholics living out patriarchal sex fantasies”! |
Tickled Pink: The Coolest Cat Turns 40
Hot off the heels of commemorating the 40th anniversary of Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room pop artist Shag has gone on to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ultimate cool cat, the Pink Panther. Does this mean we will see new Pink Panther cartoons, or perhaps a DVD set of the old classic cartoons? You know […] |
Nick All Nite: What Happens When Nickelodeon and Holiday Inn Collide
Ever dream of paying $149 a night for seven nights to fall asleep while staring at SpongeBob SquarePants wallpaper? How about having Jimmy Neutron valet park your car or Dora the Explorer service your room while you are out with your family during the day enjoying the sights and sounds of Orlando, FL? Well dream […] |
All It Takes Is A Little Imagination: John Lennon Animated DVD in the Pipe
The Forum at the Big Cartoon Database reports that a new DVD is coming featuring animation based on drawings by Beatles legend John Lennon. The DVD will be entitled Lennon Legend and will be released on October 27 in Great Britain and November 18 in the US. Follow the link for more details. Now all […] |
Bob Clampett’s Beany And Cecil: The Special Edition
This disc is a real treasure that a lot of you probably haven’t seen. You owe it to yourself to read about the disc then get yourself a copy. Seriously. |
The Lion King: Platinum Special Edition
Disney’s unexpected blockbuster comes to disc in an expectedly top-notch package, with a stunning transfer of the film itself and a fine selection of supplements. |
Lady And The Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure
Disney’s direct-to-video sequel surprises in its faithfulness to the original, and contains a very nice selection of extras to make up a premium-grade all-round package. |
The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume Three
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part Three of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
Heavy Metal: Collector’s Edition
The movie may be juvenile, but it makes no apologies for being all about sex and rock and roll. Strong attitude makes up for some weak drawing, and the soundtrack can’t be beat. Add in a pile of extras, and this is simply one of the best animation DVDs out there, a grand tribute to the rock cartoon classic. |
Gay Purr-ee
UPA’s theatrical outing isn’t a total cat-astrophe, but the slow pacing and somewhat melancholy mood denies it purr-fect entertainment status. |
The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume Two
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part Two of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
Dumbo: 60th Anniversary Edition
Walt Disney’s classic gets suitable treatment on DVD, with a crisp transfer and some better than usual bonus features making for a fitting 60th Anniversary package. |
The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume One
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part One of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
The Jungle Book 2
Disney’s theatrical sequel is merely a DTV with high aspirations, despite its “greatest hits” package feel and the overwhelming sense of déjà vu! |
The Rescuers
Disney’s transitional film, where the baton was passed from the Nine Old Men to the younger generation of artists, gets a good transfer but skimpy extras. |
A Bug’s Life: Collector’s Edition
Pixar’s second animated feature is an exciting adventure story with beautiful designs, and memorable characters. It also is a great uplifting tale about rising up to one’s potential and working together. |
The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
This early DVD is not up to current day standards for cartoons on disc, but it does provide collectors the opportunity of having all these unique WWII films in one place. Looney Tunes fans should be especially interested. |
The Animatrix
Some of Japan’s top animators and directors give their own take on The Matrix universe revealing and adding some great new dimensions to the film. The shorts include: Kid’s Story, Final Flight Of The Osiris, A Detective Story, The Second Renaissance Part I, The Second Renaissance Part II, World Record, Beyond, Matriculated, and Program. |
Balto
The Toon Review‘s LaserDisc Archives makes sure Balto gets his dues in a look at the correctly framed widescreen edition. |
The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit
This is THE best way to collect the amazing, original three Wallace & Gromit featurettes, with lots of bonus material not found on the other versions. |
Treasure Planet: Special Edition
Disney’s interplanetary adventure gets the thumbs up and a nice representation on disc. |
The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad: Gold Classic Collection
Two fabulous characters come together for Walt Disney’s final 1940s anthology film, and the first completely animated production since World War II, that’s full of excitement, mystery and adventure! |
The Sword In The Stone: Gold Classic Collection
Disney’s take on the young King Arthur legend, with magician Merlin guiding the boy through life’s ups and downs in an infectious comic fashion. |
Studio Idefix #2 – Lucky Luke: Daisy Town and Ballad Of The Daltons
In Part Two of a LaserDisc Archives special, Toon Review looks back on French animators Studio Idefix and their Lucky Luke western spoofs. |
