Thursday, February 20, 2014

Mr Peabody & Sherman



Lily (aged 6): "If I had to do two best, best films, a boy one and a girl one, the girl one would be Frozen and the boy one would be Mr Peabody."
Nana: I think it was a kiddies' film, really.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy



Lily (aged 6): "I loved it. I love that they made something out of a movie that already happened. I like the little tiny croc, he's so sweet."
Daddy: I think Lily is referring to the fact that it's a prequel that sets up the backstory of the pirates from Peter Pan. There was some effort to bring A N Other Tinker Bell  movie in line with the better Disney offerings (the involvement of John Lasseter and casting of Tom Hidddleston). But it's only a nudge above the usual.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

The Lego Movie




Lily (aged 6): "I did like the fact there was lots of Lego and it was all made of Lego and Star Wars kicked in. The little boy at the end, I think he was the main character.  It's not as good as Frozen but it's funnier than Frozen."
Daddy: The Matrix, done with Lego. Whilst I laughed several times, it's more a movie that wants you to appreciate the cleverness. In fact, I'd say it's actually got less to offer for kids than it has for the Family Guy audience who can feel smug when they get the references.