Category Archives: Fantasies: Animated or Not

Thorax, Lorax, No Ax to Bear

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tomfortuna

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is a thorax of a movie: no head, no guts, just a rib cage of cotton candy colors to tickle kids with – without the childlike wisdom of Dr. Seuss. Maybe the clear cutting of a … Continue reading →

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No Potter Plants Here

Posted on July 21, 2011 by tomfortuna

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two” (PG13) bristles with excitement as our favorite young magician defeats the maniacal Lord Voldemort, leaving those of us in the audience well satisfied that the journey has been worth all the thrills … Continue reading →

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Transformers Are Real

Posted on July 12, 2011 by tomfortuna

Baby Boy, Transformers Are Real “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (PG-13) is a childlike experience. And if you’re able to turn off your conscious brain and watch this movie like a baby boy must watch the world from his crib, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 30, 2011 by tomfortuna

Roar Thor Roar “Thor” (PG13). After years of superhero movies so dark and dismal that they seemed designed to make us give up hope, “Thor” is like a breath of fresh air on a bright, balmy spring day. This movie’s … Continue reading →

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A Rio at Home Vacation

Posted on April 25, 2011 by tomfortuna

“Rio” (G) When the music’s playing and carnival’s crowds or the Amazon’s leaves are swaying, “Rio” is like taking a vacation – whether we’re in the film’s dense jungle or spruced up Rio de Janeiro. And with its animated joys … Continue reading →

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A Hopped Up Sugar Buzz

Posted on April 7, 2011 by tomfortuna

“Hop” (PG). Sometimes a movie idea’s so sweet and cuddly, the movie makers are too buzzed to think. Just like it’s hard to resist a chocolate kiss in a bowl that appears magically before you, it’s hard to resist a … Continue reading →

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The Perils of a Sucker Punch

Posted on March 26, 2011 by tomfortuna

“Sucker Punch” (PG13) Now, a “sucker punch,” of course, is a “low blow,” and you might wonder how this film knocked out a green light — with yet another movie plot that resembles that of a video game. As it … Continue reading →

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Hi, Ho, Rango!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by tomfortuna

 “Rango” (PG). You just gotta love a chameleon in a cowboy hat, Rango, who rides a roadrunner to the rescue – especially when the film opens with our hero hiding in a pop bottle to avoid being a hawk’s lunch. … Continue reading →

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The Shrubs vs. The Clintstones

Posted on January 3, 2011 by tomfortuna

“Gulliver’s Travels” (PG). Starring Jack Black as a lovable loser who learns how to get the girl, this film’s a genial joyride. And while the original book knew to make childish mischief meaning-full, this film in the end, despite itself, … Continue reading →

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Yogi vs. the Boo-Boo, Blagojevich

Posted on December 22, 2010 by tomfortuna

“Yogi Bear” (PG). During this time of year dedicated to reminiscence, this live action/CGI animation film seems more like a Fifties vacation fantasy than a modern animated film. It’s simple and direct and character based: sweetly funny and not too … Continue reading →

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