Lincoln—very smartly written political script—portrays American President Abraham Lincoln as a more than astute politician deeply committed to ensuring future generations of African slaves their personal rights to freedom while defining American destiny. The film becomes another Steven Spielberg classic that not only entertains, but teaches and inspires. Daniel Day-Lewis (My Left Foot and Last of the Mohicans) is, as usual, at the top of his form, as he interprets the character of Abraham Lincoln. Sally Fields, brilliantly cast as Mrs. Lincoln, creates an absolutely perfect male/female tension between herself and Daniel Day-Lewis. The movie deserves an A+ rating across the board. The script, deeply thoughtful, makes its audience feel like we purchased insider seats on the actions that changed the course of a nation’s conscience.
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Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Steven Spielberg for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Jonathan King, Daniel Lupi, and Jeff Skoll for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: William Seward (David Strathairn), Robert Lincoln (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), W. N. Bilbo (James Spader), Preston Blair (Hal Holbrook), and Thaddeus Stevens (Tommy Lee Jones).
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning—prequel story to The Little Mermaid stories—is the third release in the film series. The movie works as a suitable children's watch with its inside story of Ariel from her childhood to her adulthood. The movie serves at a little higher level of quality than part 2. The film has good/suitable voiceovers, acting, presentation, and portrayal.
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Storyline
Music is banned in Atlantica.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Peggy Holmes for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer John Lasseter, and Producer Kendra Haaland for making the film possible. Cast includes: .Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field, Parker Goris, Tara Strong, Jennifer Hale, Grey Griffin, Jeff Bennett, Kari Wahlgren, Lorelei Hill Butters, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Rob Paulsen.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. The movie works for children. Adults may choose to watch with their children, but not find the interest that can be found in other animated features like Tangled or Zootopia.
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco—not as good as its prequel—presupposes the
animal dialogue with human voiceovers while the storyline does not align itself
with the reality of animals needing to find their way home as their primary
directive. This sequel lacks the heart of the first movie and has missed opportunity
to improve portrayal of story. It feels like the story has been thrown together
which makes it a weak watch.
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Storyline
Several pets find themselves marooned in San
Francisco and must find their way home. They pick up a few acquaintances along
the way.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director David R. Ellis for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Barry Jossen, Co-Producer Justis Greene and James Pentecost for making the film possible. Cast
includes Micheal J. Fox, Sally Fields, Ralph Waite, Al Michaels, Tommy Lasorda, Bob Uecker, Tress McNielle, Jon Polito, Adam Goldberg, Sinbad, Carla Guigino, Trish Campbell, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Ross Malinger,
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
No. This film could be skipped unless one wants
to finish the series. This is part 2 of the original Homeward Bound movie.
Unfortunately, there is little to recommend it to audiences.
