Category Archives: Disney

Aladdin (2019) Rated PG

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

A street urchin and a vizier both vie for a magic lamp that makes all your dreams come true. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott. I wasn’t impressed by Disney’s live-action remake. The songs are not memorable; they … Continue reading →

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Bad Hair Day (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

A buddy comedy with a high school tech-whiz whose prom day is fraught with misadventure. Starring Laura Marano, Leigh-Allyn Baker, and Christian Campbell. I was pleasantly surprised by this film. At first, I thought the film was going to be … Continue reading →

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Dumbo (2019) Rated PG

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

A young elephant is born with large ears that enable him to fly. Starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Danny DeVito. If you thought that the original was sad and depressing, this one exceeds the original in the sadness. What’s … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Millionaire (1967) Rated G

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

A young Irish immigrant lands a job at an eccentric billionaire’s home where the father keeps alligators for pets, and the daughter tries to find the man of her dreams who isn’t afraid of her father. Starring Fred MacMurray, Greer … Continue reading →

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The Gnome-Mobile (1967) Rated G

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

A millionaire and his grandchildren are asked to help some forest Gnomes to find the others in their tribe. Along the way, the grandfather is suspected of being crazy – now, the children and gnomes have to help the grandfather. … Continue reading →

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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Rated PG

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a Wi-Fi router in their arcade, and now, they are on a new adventure. This film is all about friendship and how stifling it can be. What a great film for kids, right? The … Continue reading →

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Incredibles 2 (2018) Rated PG

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Mr. Incredible is left to take care of the kids while Elastigirl goes out to save the world. Starring  Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Sarah Vowell. The sequel to The Incredibles brings the family back together as they try to … Continue reading →

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Christopher Robin (2018) Rated PG

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

A grown Christopher Robin encounters his childhood friend, Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him relearn the joys of life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, and Bronte Carmichael. I was hoping this would be a film that would deliver the true story of Christopher … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday (1976) Rated G

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

A mother and daughter both wish to walk in each other’s shoes and find that they’ve switched bodies for a day. Starring Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, and John Astin. I’ve never seen this movie before. I’ve just watched it for the … Continue reading →

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The Old Curiosity Shop (1995) Rated PG

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

When Nell Trent’s Grandfather loses his investment money in cards, they must go on the run as their landlord, Daniel Quilp,  is after them. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Starring Alan Barry, Adam Blackwood, and Tom Courtenay. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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