THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER TO THE RESCUE (Released to Television UK 1997)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.2|5.0 Starsììì  The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue—save the animal tropes—works with weak scripting and music themes that seem misplaced. While the animation is suitable, some audiences may not relate well to animated household appliances. This film is part two of The Brave Little Toaster series and does not encourage watching the third movie, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  The brave little toaster and his appliance friends with newly formed animal friends, try to save  Rob's college thesis and in the process save animals from an evil lab.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert C. Ramirez and Patrick A. Ventura for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Willard Carroll, and Peter Locke for making the film possible. Voice casting includes Jessica Tuck, Chris Young, Roger Cabler, Deana Oliver, Eric Lloyd, Thurl Ravenscroft,  and Timothy Stack. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  No. This is a low grade film and does not help its target audience as intended. Audiences may feel  creepy and 'weirded out' by animated household appliances even though this is not the intention of the movie. Writers seem to approach the story wrongly. It does not work with the innocence of The Little Engine That Could. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 (Theatrical Release USA 2002)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì

The Santa Claus 2 extends the story from 1994's The Santa Claus movie. The best part of this movie are the elves and an animated reindeer. It's an okay, rather charming, holiday watch for families. Film Poster Courtesy of Amazon Photos

Storyline  Santa begins losing weight and his Santa abilities. He starts turning into a regular person. He is informed that he needs to find a Mrs. Clause. if he wants to continue to be Santa Clause Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Michael Lembeck for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Richard Baker, Rick Messina, James Miller, and William W. Wilson III for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Spencer Breslin, Liliana Mumy, Danielle Woodman, Art LaFleur, Aisha Tyler, Kevin Pollak, and Jay Thomas.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. The story is cute and makes a good natured holiday watch for families.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers