“Dumbo”– Like many Tim Burton’s films, great to look that but not all that interesting and somewhat slow. The film drags in many spots. Eye candy, but that’s about it. Seemed to lack the 1941’s original film’s heart.
Rating: **
“Aladdin”– I liked this one better than Dumbo as it’s a very colorful movie and stays fairly true to the 1992 animated film. The movie is well cats and the leads are like able. Will Smith made a good Jeannie after a clumsy first few minutes. I enjoyed it.
Rating: ***
“M.I.B. International”– Not sure anybody was really asking for a Men in Black reboot, but here it is. Chris Hemsworth & Tessa Thompson are the new agents and they hold their own, but the story is clunky and the villian was pretty obvious to pick out. Not a bad movie, just forgettable.
Rating: **
“Toy Story 4”– This felt like a revisit with old friends. It’s nothing new or groundbreaking, but the franchise introduces a couple new toys that really uplift the movie including a spork & a daredevil motorcycle guy. They’re both a lot of fun.
Rating: ***
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