TOM AND JERRY: SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS (Released to DVD USA 2014)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers—good holiday short film—provides a good reminiscence of these two animated characters. However, be aware that the conclusion has been poorly done. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  It's Christmas time and Tom the Cat works in the mail room and gets a letter from a little girl for Santa. He has to get it to ready to mail before the mailman comes and takes the mail.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Darrell Van Citters for directing effort. Cast includes William Hanna, Rich Danhakl, Nickie Bryar, Mark Hamill, Edie McClurg, Kath Soucie, Rick Zieff, and Frank Welker. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

SCOOBY-DOO! AND THE ALIEN INVADERS (Released to DVD/VHS USA 2000)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders—good animation—works closely with the basic story of the Scooby-Doo cartoons...no surprises. The cast provides great voicing and the movie runs on the current infatuation with aliens and desire to infiltrate military borders. Nothing new here, a run-of-the-mill movie for the Scooby-Doo fan base.   Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb  Storyline The Mystery Machine gang's van breaks down in the middle of the desert so Fred, Velma, and Daphne head to the nearby town for help, while Shaggy and Scooby stay behind with The Mystery Machine van and story is on.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Jim Stenstrum for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Jean McCurdy, Producer/Supervising Producer Davis Dona, and Associate Producer Diana Ritchy for making the film possible. Cast include Scott Innes, Mary Kay Bergman, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Jeff Bennett, Jennifer Hale, Mark Hamill, Candi Milo, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Neil Ross.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It targets a specific fan base and provides a nostalgic walk down memory lane.

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ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES (Released to VHS USA 1996)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Aladdin and the King of Thieves—terrific one-liners—has an exceptionally likeable genie. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  Aladdin is getting married to Jasmine, but is interrupted by the Forty Thieves.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director/Producer Tad Stones for directing effort. Thank you to Associate Producer Jeannine Roussel for making the film possible. Cast includes:Val Bettin, Jim Cummings, Gilbert Gottfried, Linda Larkin, Jerry Orbach, John Rhys-Davies, Scott Weinger, Frank Welker, and Robin Williams.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This a suitable film and it contains some back story on Aladdin.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

SCOOB! (Theatrical Release Germany 2020)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Scoob! is a simply written, animated story that fans of the Scooby-Doo films and television shows will enjoy. The presentation brings nostalgic emotions readily to the surface as it stays true to the original story theme. WOW! The animation, acting, and presentation work. The character, Fred Jones, has been slightly altered in facial features to give him a less chiseled look and a fuller face, but this will not be noticed by most fans.  Great work for Director Tony Cervone for keeping the flow of the film in place. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A boy adopts a young Great Dane and together, with three friends, they have a series of  adventures. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Tony Cervone for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Pam Coats and Allison Abbate for making the film possible. Cast includes: Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs, Gina Rodriguez, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Jeong, Tracy Morgan, Frank Welker, and Simon Cowell. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Nicely portrays the beginning of Scooby-Doo’s relationship with Shaggy and the mystery fan club. The movie serves as a good child/adult share film and maintains expectations for anyone who loves the Scooby-Doo television series.

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A GOOFY MOVIE (Theatrical Release USA 1995)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Stars ìììì

A Goofy Movie—fun, animated ‘take’ on Dad/Son bonding—creates a good, 78-minute, child/adult ‘share’ film. Lots of mishaps and miscommunications as Goofy (voiced by Bill Farmer) endeavors to relive and revive old experiences with his son Max Goof (voiced by Jason Marsden). The usual final crisis and crossroad decision are successfully navigated through compromise and life goes on, none the better or worse for the effort.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Kevin Lima directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Dan Rounds for making the film possible. Additional character/cast include: Pete (voice of Jim Cummings), P.J. Pete (voice of Rob Paulsen), Roxanne (voice of Kellie Martin), Principal Mazur (voice of Wallace Shawn), and Bigfoot (voice of Frank Welker).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A wonderful movie for anyone who wants a great Disney film and one of their better animated pictures to watch.

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