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Tag: Chris Pine
Where No Man Has Gone Before
Since its inception, the Kelvin Timeline – that is, the alternate timeline that has encompassed Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond – has been a real shot in the arm for the Star Trek brand, allowing the new films to simultaneously honor what has come before while forging their own…
Where No Man Has Gone Before
Since its inception, the Kelvin Timeline – that is, the alternate timeline that has encompassed Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond – has been a real shot in the arm for the Star Trek brand, allowing the new films to simultaneously honor what has come before while forging their own…
Why Wish Doesn’t Work: Message – Messy, Muddled, and Maudlin
***SPOILERS*** Music and animation are musts for Disney animation. However, a good story can elevate a bland-looking film or make a good one great. The writing in Wish is a confounding mess that I just can’t get my head around. The movie is about wishes at its core but has nothing exciting or unique to say…
Why Wish Doesn’t Work: Animation
Disney has been at the cutting edge of animation technology since its inception, and when it’s not, it just purchases whoever is. Even if a Disney animated movie doesn’t have a strong story or characters, you can almost always expect a visual treat. I was very interested in Wish‘s art style from the trailers. It’s something…
Why Wish Doesn’t Work: Characters
Since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney has been the master of creating memorable, lovable characters. And what would a bright-eyed protagonist be without their conniving evil counterpart? Surely, allies will be needed against such evil, be they animals, dwarfs, or enchanted objects. This is another crucial facet of Disney lore that Wish ultimately fails to…
Why Wish Doesn’t Work: Music
When I saw Disney’s Wish, I wasn’t impressed. 2023 is Walt Disney Animation’s 100th anniversary, and Wish was touted as the crown jewel in a fabulous centennial celebration. But the film’s animation, music, and several other key facets of production leave much to be desired. Is Wish really the tribute the studio that invented the feature-length animated film deserves? The…