![]() There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 would be a fantastic film. With an all-star cast, a stellar sound-strack, and an out-of-this-world legacy to follow, Marvel was almost guaranteed to deliver a hysterical follow-up to the surprise 2014 fan-favorite. It had all the makings to be a true successor to the original. I mean, Stallone is in it for crying out loud and Marvel has proven itself with some incredible teasers and promotions leading up to the premier. I pre-ordered my ticket almost a month in advance, I was stoked. Heading into the movie tonight I expected three things; the humor was going to be on point, the story would be a satisfying journey to follow (no matter how ridiculous), and I was going to have a great time. What I didn't expect was the immense heart, strong character development, and over-all emotional roller coaster that had my eyes welling up in its final moments. Powerhouse performances from familiar faces and some very strong introductions from new additions threaded together a bright and colorful narrative about one simple thing (that ends up meaning so much more in its final hoorah) - family. It's a story about finding your place in the galaxy (pun intended) that showcases the mastery of Marvel's ability to take a well-written script and pair it with the right people (in regard to both cast and crew) and deliver on all fronts for fans of both the comics and the Cinematic Universe. And yeah, I cried. It was worth it.
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![]() It seems as though every other post on Social Media nowadays involves bragging about how great kids had it in the 90s. Now, don’t get me wrong, the 90s were an amazing time to be alive, but I like to think the greatest thing 90s kids ever got to experience was the decade of Disney greatness. You know the one. Disney films were in their prime in the 1990s, introducing full original soundtracks, beautiful hand-drawn animation, and some of the most beloved stories ever told brought to spell-binding life on the big screen. All of them instant classics we still watch today. It brought us masterpieces like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King, to only name a few, and it created a generation of wide-eyed dreamers and lovers of classic hand-drawn animation. It's an art form that has gone by the wayside. So many films, especially in animation, just seem to be built around pop-songs, toilet humor, and viral hype instead of the simplistic motives and intentional soundtracks many of us grew to love from classic Disney. So, naturally, when you combine the great minds behind some of these iconic films with the musical genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda and the powerhouse, iconic voice acting of Dwayne Johnson, you can almost guarantee an instant classic. Needless to say, I was instantly in love with the incredibly original and beautifully painted masterpiece of nostalgic Disney magic that is Moana. It strives to prove that you belong, you are significant, you are important, right where you are. |
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