TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES (Released to Theaters USA 2018)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  Teen Titans Go! To the Movies—weak and disorganized—is a pointless work of nothingness. Watch for a comical cameo of the Marvel creator, Stan Lee, in this DC presentation.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline The Teen Titans try to get their own movie and, in the process, save the world from Slade/Deathstroke.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Peter Rida Michail and Aaron Horvath for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Aaron Horvath, Jelenic, Peggy Regan, Peter Rida Michail, and Will Arnett for making the film possible. Cast includes Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Will Arnett, and Kristen Bell. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a okay film to some extent but is not the best of films overall.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE PROUD FAMILY MOVIE (Released to Disney Channel USA 2005)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  The Proud Family Movie has good animation and the voices are well chosen. However, the script, as written, is flat and lacks originality. It is what it is.  Film Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  The Proud family is offered a vacation and the adventure is on.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Bruce W. Smith for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Bruce Smith, Willard Carroll, Thomas L. White, and Ralph Farquhar for making the film possible. Casting includes Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, Jo Marie Payton, Tara Strong, Orlando Brown, Soleil Moon Frye, Jeff Bennett, Alisa Reyes, Omarion, LisaRaye McCoy, and Arsenio Hall.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  No. Sadly, this animated movie works as a low-grade film with not much to show for itself.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

TOM AND JERRY: A NUTCRACKER TALE (Released to DVD USA 2007)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale—cute, simple short film— may be more for children than adults. There are points within the story that lose pace but overall this 'toon' presents and portrays itself well and has interest built in due to great animation that contains just the right amount of color and noise.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Jerry Mouse wants to be in a ballet.  Additional Thanks   Thank you to Directors Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone for making the film possible. Cast includes Chantral Strand, Ian James Corlett, Kathleen Barr, Tara Strong, Garry Chalk, and Trevor Devall.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a good film for children; adults will find it charming at times. It is a suitable watch overall. 

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THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL'S BEGINNING (Released to DVD USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

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. 

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Ben Meyers