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Zootopia: Animals live out loud in instant Disney classic
by Matt Ward
There’s something for everyone with Disney’s latest animated classic, “Zootopia,” which arrived in theaters Friday. The appeal for children should be obvious as kids will be drawn to the vibrant world of the film, where animals of all shapes and sizes co-exist in harmony, while behaving and working like human beings. Parents will get to revel in all of the subtle (and not so … Read More Zootopia: Animals live out loud in instant Disney classic
Cinderella: Disney hits the mark with live-action adaptation
by Matt Ward
Somewhere in between “Maleficent” and “Snow White and the Huntsman” lies the latest live-action fairytale feature film adaptation, Disney’s “Cinderella,” starring Lily James in the title role and Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother. A very familiar tale to most moviegoers, “Cinderella” doesn’t stray much from conventional Disney retellings of the fairytale, though there is an added emphasis on Cinderella’s parents prior to their … Read More Cinderella: Disney hits the mark with live-action adaptation
Big Hero 6: Disney pairs family friendly, superhero genres for success
by Matt Ward
There’s been a dearth of family-friendly films this year, and what limited selection there has been is underwhelming to say the least. Enter a fluffy white, lighthearted balloon robot with a “non-threatening, huggable design” named Baymax to save the day. Disney’s latest animated release “Big Hero 6,” loosely based on the 1990s Marvel comic book series is a heart-warming tale about love and loss, … Read More Big Hero 6: Disney pairs family friendly, superhero genres for success
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