With Halloween passing by so quickly it's good to acknowledge those films that gave us scares. Horror classics like Nosferatu, slashers like Scream, gore fests like Saw, and of course monster flicks. Monster flicks can range in production values and effects. Films like the Host show us how a CG tadpole can scare us silly, and nostalgic films like Godzilla or Mothra can let us know that we don't need CG to make something good. You'll notice with a lot of these films that I mentioned, none of them have been made in America. There haven't been many "American monster films" unfortunately. Most of the well known "American monsters" were mostly created in the 30's, 40's, or 50's. More recent monster movies made in America were films such as the Godzilla remake starring Mathew Broderick or the remake of King Kong directed by Peter Jackson. What's the problem with these films? They aren't original. They're remakes. Cloverfield came out to tell us that it's original, fresh, new, and completely amazing.
Summary of the plot goes like this: Rob, the vice-president of a company he works for, is headed off to Japan. His friends decide to throw him a surprise party before he leaves. At the party Rob begins talking to a girl he cares about named Beth. He gets into an argument with her and she goes back to her apartment. While Rob is sad about this, an Earthquake shakes the city. Suddenly explosions go off in the distance. Rob and some of his friends (one who is recording the event on camera) run off to the Brooklyn bridge to try to escape the unknown threat. However the Brooklyn bridge is smashed by something. So now they decide to try to find Beth and get her out of the city, while avoiding the unknown menace.
So, there's the plot. Now the catch to this plot? The ENTIRE film is shot on a digital camcorder held by Rob's friend Hud. It's really amazing. You're put through this realistic feeling and very improbable situation. The film can be shaky at times, and that was one of the major complaints, however in my opinion the shakiest is right in the beginning.
For acting. All the actors provide a very real feeling performance. You can tell that they really prepared for this role. My favorite part of the actors was that most of the actors were relatively unknown, at least to me. They weren't big name celebrities, which made them actually feel like everyday people.
The special effects of the film are just incredible. When you get good shots of the monster, it looks almost like a real creature. One of my favorite scenes is when the military storms down a street. Bullets are flying everywhere, the cameraman is hiding so he doesn't get trampled by a tank, and there's a great shot of the monster getting shot at.
Scare factors for the film were relatively good. I was frightened during many of the scenes of the parasite creatures that pop off the monster and a few of the "gotcha" scenes.
J.J Abrams definitely gave us an amazing monster flick. The DVD itself comes with deleted scenes that are pretty funny and interesting. Most of the deleted scenes are from the party and most end with "can you cut what I said out of the video?" or something similar. It comes with two separate endings and commentary.
Overall the film is great. I give it a 5/5 and recommend you to buy it when you get the chance.
-Z
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
HSM3: The Review
Hello everybody! Despite all the business of school, I had the time to see High School Musical 3: Senior Year today! I have seen the first two, so I had some pretty big expectations for this one. Did the movie live up to the hype? Read my review and find out.
First off, the synopsis. This movie is the last in the series of High School Musical, and the entire group is graduating from high school. That is, after they star in the spring musical, which happens to be all about their senior year. They've all got a lot of choices to make about their future, and it seems they'll all be separated for good. What choices will they make as graduation comes closer?
So, I think Kenny Ortega realized that he had to end this with a bang, and I quickly noticed that he didn't just want a bang, he wanted a SHABANG. The choreography just kept getting more and more complicated, and the costumes more and more shiny!
I really like how Olesya Rulin, the actor who plays Kelsi Nielsen, got some more chances to sing in this one. I think she's the only one out of all the cast that can pull off looking like a high schooler, because they all look too old to be in high school, if you ask me. I also enjoyed the new characters that they added, such as Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara, played by Matt Prokop. He provided some comic relief, even if he wasn't one of the main characters. Another new addition was Sharpay's personal assistant, Tiara Gold, played by Jemma McKenzie-Brown. I thought something was fishy about her the moment I saw her, and while she didn't have a big role, her scene with Ashley Tisdale at the end made me laugh.
I was kind of sad that Lucas Grabeel, the actor who plays Ryan Evans, didn't get just a little bit more screen time. Maybe that's just because he got so much in HSM2. Other than that, I think HSM3 definitely lived up to its expectations, and was a perfect way to end this story that many have fallen in love with. I'll admit, I didn't think this movie was a good idea at first, but I can say now that it wasn't a good idea, it was a great one.
Overall rating: 5 stars
First off, the synopsis. This movie is the last in the series of High School Musical, and the entire group is graduating from high school. That is, after they star in the spring musical, which happens to be all about their senior year. They've all got a lot of choices to make about their future, and it seems they'll all be separated for good. What choices will they make as graduation comes closer?
So, I think Kenny Ortega realized that he had to end this with a bang, and I quickly noticed that he didn't just want a bang, he wanted a SHABANG. The choreography just kept getting more and more complicated, and the costumes more and more shiny!
I really like how Olesya Rulin, the actor who plays Kelsi Nielsen, got some more chances to sing in this one. I think she's the only one out of all the cast that can pull off looking like a high schooler, because they all look too old to be in high school, if you ask me. I also enjoyed the new characters that they added, such as Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara, played by Matt Prokop. He provided some comic relief, even if he wasn't one of the main characters. Another new addition was Sharpay's personal assistant, Tiara Gold, played by Jemma McKenzie-Brown. I thought something was fishy about her the moment I saw her, and while she didn't have a big role, her scene with Ashley Tisdale at the end made me laugh.
I was kind of sad that Lucas Grabeel, the actor who plays Ryan Evans, didn't get just a little bit more screen time. Maybe that's just because he got so much in HSM2. Other than that, I think HSM3 definitely lived up to its expectations, and was a perfect way to end this story that many have fallen in love with. I'll admit, I didn't think this movie was a good idea at first, but I can say now that it wasn't a good idea, it was a great one.
Overall rating: 5 stars
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Death Note II: The Review
Hello all! I realize I haven't posted a review in a while, but, as promised, here is the review for the movie Death Note II: The Last Name!
This movie's official release in the United States was yesterday, October 15th at 7:30 PM. Tonight at 7:30, the last showing will be taking place, and I'd recommend all fans and non-fans alike to go see it. There is a bit of confusion regarding the rating, since it is not rated, yet treated like a rated R movie. Luckily, I was able to get in without a problem.
This movie is a continuation of the movie Death Note, in which Light Yagami finds a notebook that can kill someone simply by having their name written in it. He soon decides to use the notebook to rid the world of evil, and gets a visit from the bored shinigami (Death God) Ryuk. He soon becomes known as "Kira", the Japanese pronunciation of "killer". The world's greatest detective, L, soon steps in to catch the murderer behind the sudden heart attacks killing criminals everywhere, and it becomes a battle of wits as they get closer and closer to victory. Who will triumph?
This movie concludes that story, and introduces other important characters such as Misa Amane, another Death Note owner who is in love with Light, and Kiyomi Takada, who is given the Death Note later in the movie. It continues to show Light's true evil and how merciless he really is.
I watched the original anime, and it is very different. After all, they can't fit the entire plotline in two movies. Near and Mello do not show up, and instead it is L himself who faces Light to the very end. They both meet the same fate, but with very different circumstances than the original story. I liked how Sayu, Light's younger sister, was given a slightly bigger role in the movie, even though she is of little use to the plot.
I'll admit, certain actors were not all that convincing. Erika Toda did do an amazing job as Misa, though she is portrayed as not as much of an airhead as she is in the original series. The best actor, I thought, was Kenichi Matsuyama, the actor who played L (though I may be a little biased). He perfectly captured all of L's quirky mannerisms, such as his love of sweets and his crouched way of sitting. The audience couldn't help but laugh as he drowned his sweets in syrup while discussing serious matters, or when he wore a mask to hide himself.
Sometimes, when a series gets made into a movie, the movie can't live up to the fans' expectations. However, this movie lived up to them and more. It's a complex story that shows a battle between two geniuses, with some comedy and action thrown in too. I'll admit, it would've been better had it been subbed, not dubbed. But perhaps this is simply a preference of mine. All in all, it was definitely worth watching.
Overall rating: 5 stars
Check back, more reviews soon!
-S
This movie's official release in the United States was yesterday, October 15th at 7:30 PM. Tonight at 7:30, the last showing will be taking place, and I'd recommend all fans and non-fans alike to go see it. There is a bit of confusion regarding the rating, since it is not rated, yet treated like a rated R movie. Luckily, I was able to get in without a problem.
This movie is a continuation of the movie Death Note, in which Light Yagami finds a notebook that can kill someone simply by having their name written in it. He soon decides to use the notebook to rid the world of evil, and gets a visit from the bored shinigami (Death God) Ryuk. He soon becomes known as "Kira", the Japanese pronunciation of "killer". The world's greatest detective, L, soon steps in to catch the murderer behind the sudden heart attacks killing criminals everywhere, and it becomes a battle of wits as they get closer and closer to victory. Who will triumph?
This movie concludes that story, and introduces other important characters such as Misa Amane, another Death Note owner who is in love with Light, and Kiyomi Takada, who is given the Death Note later in the movie. It continues to show Light's true evil and how merciless he really is.
I watched the original anime, and it is very different. After all, they can't fit the entire plotline in two movies. Near and Mello do not show up, and instead it is L himself who faces Light to the very end. They both meet the same fate, but with very different circumstances than the original story. I liked how Sayu, Light's younger sister, was given a slightly bigger role in the movie, even though she is of little use to the plot.
I'll admit, certain actors were not all that convincing. Erika Toda did do an amazing job as Misa, though she is portrayed as not as much of an airhead as she is in the original series. The best actor, I thought, was Kenichi Matsuyama, the actor who played L (though I may be a little biased). He perfectly captured all of L's quirky mannerisms, such as his love of sweets and his crouched way of sitting. The audience couldn't help but laugh as he drowned his sweets in syrup while discussing serious matters, or when he wore a mask to hide himself.
Sometimes, when a series gets made into a movie, the movie can't live up to the fans' expectations. However, this movie lived up to them and more. It's a complex story that shows a battle between two geniuses, with some comedy and action thrown in too. I'll admit, it would've been better had it been subbed, not dubbed. But perhaps this is simply a preference of mine. All in all, it was definitely worth watching.
Overall rating: 5 stars
Check back, more reviews soon!
-S
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Ghost Town: Review
This is kinda a short review :D
Ghosts are awesome. Why are they awesome? Because they're dead, scary, can pass through anything, and are just superb! So a movie about ghosts has to be good right? Well, yeah! What's even better is it isn't the generic horror film either! Ghost Town is a romantic comedy...with ghosts!
The plot goes as so:
A dentist has a near death experience, and after it he begins seeing ghosts everywhere. The ghosts realize he can see them and they try to get his help with their problems. At first he doesn't want to help, but a tuxedo wearing ghost convinces the dentist to help him. The dentist begins flirting with the tuxedo ghost's widow in an attempt to get her not to marry a person she's engaged to, however as things always turn the dentist falls in love with the girl himself.
Yeah, so thats about it.
The actors in film are excellent. The film stars Ricky Gervais, a British actor, as the self-centered dentist Bertram Pincus, Greg Kinnear who plays the tuxedo wearing ghost Frank, and Téa Leoni plays Gwen, Frank's widow.
Ricky Gervais is an excellent actor, his portrayal of a self-centered British dentist is not only hilarious but extremely well executed. Kinnear's portrayal as Frank is just hilarious all together and Leoni and Gervais have a great chemistry on screen. The ghosts that Bertram sees throughout the movie are hilarious when they interact with him or each other.
The story itself was great. It seemed very well written and well performed by the cast.
I don't really have much else to say about the film besides it's a good comedy, great little movie to just go see with some friends, and I definitely recommend it.
I give it a 4.7/5
Ghosts are awesome. Why are they awesome? Because they're dead, scary, can pass through anything, and are just superb! So a movie about ghosts has to be good right? Well, yeah! What's even better is it isn't the generic horror film either! Ghost Town is a romantic comedy...with ghosts!
The plot goes as so:
A dentist has a near death experience, and after it he begins seeing ghosts everywhere. The ghosts realize he can see them and they try to get his help with their problems. At first he doesn't want to help, but a tuxedo wearing ghost convinces the dentist to help him. The dentist begins flirting with the tuxedo ghost's widow in an attempt to get her not to marry a person she's engaged to, however as things always turn the dentist falls in love with the girl himself.
Yeah, so thats about it.
The actors in film are excellent. The film stars Ricky Gervais, a British actor, as the self-centered dentist Bertram Pincus, Greg Kinnear who plays the tuxedo wearing ghost Frank, and Téa Leoni plays Gwen, Frank's widow.
Ricky Gervais is an excellent actor, his portrayal of a self-centered British dentist is not only hilarious but extremely well executed. Kinnear's portrayal as Frank is just hilarious all together and Leoni and Gervais have a great chemistry on screen. The ghosts that Bertram sees throughout the movie are hilarious when they interact with him or each other.
The story itself was great. It seemed very well written and well performed by the cast.
I don't really have much else to say about the film besides it's a good comedy, great little movie to just go see with some friends, and I definitely recommend it.
I give it a 4.7/5
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Clone Wars
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away....specifically 1977.
Now, probably every single scifi fan knows the significance of this date, that's right, it's the year episode IV of Star Wars was originally released. Now, nearly 31 years from those humble times, a new chapter in the Star Wars saga has emerged. Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
For those of you who don't know the plot here's just a summary from imdb:
"As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ... "
Well that about sums up this film. As many scifi fans know Star Wars has always been an excellent film that was made with live-action...unfortunately this is not the case for this film. The entire film was made with CGI which I found to be an odd step to take. Of course, something I should point out is this film is really just one gigantic pilot episode for the new series coming out. So, of course they have to make it CGI, seeing as the series is going to be CGI.
The film begins very suddenly with an overview of what's been going on. This brief part has a narrator telling us what happened rather then the traditional crawling text.
Also, may I note that this film not only had no involvement with the usual 20th Century Fox, but also it didn't use John Williams original theme. Instead it used a newly composed sounding version of the theme.
My view of the plot. I felt it to be...loose. The idea of the infamous crime lord's son being kidnapped and it's up to two Jedis to save him seems to me kinda odd. Not that saving a crime lord's son is a bad thing, it just doesn't seem "Star Wars-y". Otherwise, the idea of giving Anakin a padawan to teach seemed like a very nice idea. It's always fun seeing Lord of the Emo's teach a 15 year old alien girl how to brutally destroy robots with a sword that cuts through anything known to the universe.
The action scenes in the movie are...shall I say...intense. They are fabulous. Just what I'd expect from a Star Wars film set in the Clone Wars. In fact, after I saw the film I really wanted to blast some Separatist Battle Droids myself. Lightsaber battles in the film where great, dog fights in space were okay (weren't many of them).
The voice acting maybe could've been a little improved. Not the voices themselves or how they spoke per say, but just some of the lines. Anakin constantly calls his Padawan "Snips" and she calls him "Sky-guy" (obvious pun on his name Skywalker). These nicknames bothered me for one small reason...They really don't seem to have any meaning besides showing us Jedis can't create good nicknames for people. Another thing I was a little bothered by was that Jabba the Hutt had an uncle named Ziro the Hutt. Ziro, who I kinda expected to be a little older and more "Godfather-like", turned out to be a purple, young looking, and sounding like a woman. It was hard to think of him as "Jabba's Uncle", I kept wanting to think of him as "Jabba's Scary Aunt".
Now, interestingly enough only four of the actors from the original movie performed their voices for the movie. Anthony Daniels (C3-Po), Matthew Wood (General Grievous, who ironically never really spoke at all in the film), Christopher Lee (Count Dooku), and Samuel L Jackson (Mace Windu, and he's had it with those snakes on that Jedi Council).
Animation in the film was good, yet I found it to be kinda blocky. Of course, that is probably because it's trying to be like the former cartoon series which itself had a blocky feel.
Overall: The film was decent. Not the best Star Wars film, yet certainly not the worst ( Holiday Special ). I enjoyed the film, though I found the opening to be slightly rushed, but that's not bad.
I give the film a good 3/5
-Z
Now, probably every single scifi fan knows the significance of this date, that's right, it's the year episode IV of Star Wars was originally released. Now, nearly 31 years from those humble times, a new chapter in the Star Wars saga has emerged. Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
For those of you who don't know the plot here's just a summary from imdb:
"As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ... "
Well that about sums up this film. As many scifi fans know Star Wars has always been an excellent film that was made with live-action...unfortunately this is not the case for this film. The entire film was made with CGI which I found to be an odd step to take. Of course, something I should point out is this film is really just one gigantic pilot episode for the new series coming out. So, of course they have to make it CGI, seeing as the series is going to be CGI.
The film begins very suddenly with an overview of what's been going on. This brief part has a narrator telling us what happened rather then the traditional crawling text.
Also, may I note that this film not only had no involvement with the usual 20th Century Fox, but also it didn't use John Williams original theme. Instead it used a newly composed sounding version of the theme.
My view of the plot. I felt it to be...loose. The idea of the infamous crime lord's son being kidnapped and it's up to two Jedis to save him seems to me kinda odd. Not that saving a crime lord's son is a bad thing, it just doesn't seem "Star Wars-y". Otherwise, the idea of giving Anakin a padawan to teach seemed like a very nice idea. It's always fun seeing Lord of the Emo's teach a 15 year old alien girl how to brutally destroy robots with a sword that cuts through anything known to the universe.
The action scenes in the movie are...shall I say...intense. They are fabulous. Just what I'd expect from a Star Wars film set in the Clone Wars. In fact, after I saw the film I really wanted to blast some Separatist Battle Droids myself. Lightsaber battles in the film where great, dog fights in space were okay (weren't many of them).
The voice acting maybe could've been a little improved. Not the voices themselves or how they spoke per say, but just some of the lines. Anakin constantly calls his Padawan "Snips" and she calls him "Sky-guy" (obvious pun on his name Skywalker). These nicknames bothered me for one small reason...They really don't seem to have any meaning besides showing us Jedis can't create good nicknames for people. Another thing I was a little bothered by was that Jabba the Hutt had an uncle named Ziro the Hutt. Ziro, who I kinda expected to be a little older and more "Godfather-like", turned out to be a purple, young looking, and sounding like a woman. It was hard to think of him as "Jabba's Uncle", I kept wanting to think of him as "Jabba's Scary Aunt".
Now, interestingly enough only four of the actors from the original movie performed their voices for the movie. Anthony Daniels (C3-Po), Matthew Wood (General Grievous, who ironically never really spoke at all in the film), Christopher Lee (Count Dooku), and Samuel L Jackson (Mace Windu, and he's had it with those snakes on that Jedi Council).
Animation in the film was good, yet I found it to be kinda blocky. Of course, that is probably because it's trying to be like the former cartoon series which itself had a blocky feel.
Overall: The film was decent. Not the best Star Wars film, yet certainly not the worst (
I give the film a good 3/5
-Z
Monday, September 15, 2008
Not for Long!
Hey everybody! I know Z already mentioned this, but we are pretty busy now with school here. That doesn't mean we won't review, they simply won't be as often. There are some great movies that need reviewing, after all!
As well as some older movies to review, there are some new movies that will be coming out in the near future that I'm very excited to see and share with you! Specifically Death Note II: The Last Name. This will be coming out on October 15th and 16th, and you can bet I'll be there!
Besides that movie, another movie I'm excited for is Twilight. I read the book, and I must say I'm a fan. I'm very eager to read the rest of the series. Though I was worried at first, since the book is almost always better than the movie, I was comforted by the fact that Stephenie Meyer herself was pretty involved with the project, so I know the characters must be well-suited to play their parts. And I have to admit, they do look like what the characters would look like in real life.
Are there any other movies coming out that you're excited about? Maybe we'll review them for you!
Well then, that's it for now. Happy September! :D
-S
As well as some older movies to review, there are some new movies that will be coming out in the near future that I'm very excited to see and share with you! Specifically Death Note II: The Last Name. This will be coming out on October 15th and 16th, and you can bet I'll be there!
Besides that movie, another movie I'm excited for is Twilight. I read the book, and I must say I'm a fan. I'm very eager to read the rest of the series. Though I was worried at first, since the book is almost always better than the movie, I was comforted by the fact that Stephenie Meyer herself was pretty involved with the project, so I know the characters must be well-suited to play their parts. And I have to admit, they do look like what the characters would look like in real life.
Are there any other movies coming out that you're excited about? Maybe we'll review them for you!
Well then, that's it for now. Happy September! :D
-S
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Brave Little Toaster
Yes, you read that title correctly. I am reviewing The Brave Little Toaster. Why? You ask. Simple, this film was one of the films I remember very well as a child. Unfortunately I never saw it on the big screen, but I did watch it every time it was on Disney (back when Disney was actually good). Now, what exactly makes this movie excellent? Two words. TALKING APPLIANCES.
That's right, before Toy Story or Small Soldiers with their talking toys, we had TALKING APPLIANCES. Now, what's exciting about Talking Appliances? MORE LIKE WHAT'S NOT EXCITING!? You've got Kirby the vacuum, Blankey the electronic blanket, Toaster the Toaster, Radio the radio, and Lampy the lamp. Now you may be saying "Geez, those names aren't original except maybe Kirby" Well, that is where you're wrong. Kirby isn't really original, it's an old Vacuum company. Besides the simplistic names, the movie was over all good. The basic plot (I got from the International Movie Database, which I edited accordingly) goes as so:
When a young boy (this nerdy looking kid named Rob) and his family don't come one year to their holiday home, their household appliances, led by the toaster think their master might be in trouble. They decided that rather than stay where they are, they'll try to find them. So beings a dangerous and amusing adventure through the countryside and into the big city.
That's about it. Household appliances go to find their master, Rob. Now, the reason I find this film to be so excellent is obviously for it's simplicity and oddness. Although it's a musical, it's one of the few with singing Toasters.
One of the most interesting things about it is it's darkness. The movie is surprisingly dark. Toasters are dangled over a bathtub in Toaster's dream. They kill an demented and frightening air conditioner. A deranged shop owner (who eats pink marshmallows and talks with his mouthful) attempts to dissemble radio for parts. Sadistic computers tell the gang to get lost. And a giant magnet chases the owner and nearly gets him crushed....Dang...This movie is really intense.
Thing is, I'm not even joking! All these things happen! I remember being kinda frightened too! I worried about the life of a toaster...
Anyway, as I draw this shortish review to a close I have this to say in conclusion.
The Brave Little Toaster was a good kid flick. It's simple, funny, musical, and sometimes frightening. However, it's one of the few good animated films that I can boldly say I remember and I like.
I give it 4.5/5
-Z
That's right, before Toy Story or Small Soldiers with their talking toys, we had TALKING APPLIANCES. Now, what's exciting about Talking Appliances? MORE LIKE WHAT'S NOT EXCITING!? You've got Kirby the vacuum, Blankey the electronic blanket, Toaster the Toaster, Radio the radio, and Lampy the lamp. Now you may be saying "Geez, those names aren't original except maybe Kirby" Well, that is where you're wrong. Kirby isn't really original, it's an old Vacuum company. Besides the simplistic names, the movie was over all good. The basic plot (I got from the International Movie Database, which I edited accordingly) goes as so:
When a young boy (this nerdy looking kid named Rob) and his family don't come one year to their holiday home, their household appliances, led by the toaster think their master might be in trouble. They decided that rather than stay where they are, they'll try to find them. So beings a dangerous and amusing adventure through the countryside and into the big city.
That's about it. Household appliances go to find their master, Rob. Now, the reason I find this film to be so excellent is obviously for it's simplicity and oddness. Although it's a musical, it's one of the few with singing Toasters.
One of the most interesting things about it is it's darkness. The movie is surprisingly dark. Toasters are dangled over a bathtub in Toaster's dream. They kill an demented and frightening air conditioner. A deranged shop owner (who eats pink marshmallows and talks with his mouthful) attempts to dissemble radio for parts. Sadistic computers tell the gang to get lost. And a giant magnet chases the owner and nearly gets him crushed....Dang...This movie is really intense.
Thing is, I'm not even joking! All these things happen! I remember being kinda frightened too! I worried about the life of a toaster...
Anyway, as I draw this shortish review to a close I have this to say in conclusion.
The Brave Little Toaster was a good kid flick. It's simple, funny, musical, and sometimes frightening. However, it's one of the few good animated films that I can boldly say I remember and I like.
I give it 4.5/5
-Z
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