Movies 2012: Rise of the Guardians (2012)

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Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Date seen: 06 December 2012

Rated PG, 97 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.5

Metascore: 57/100 (User Score: 7.6)

Tomatometer: 73%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 84%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.50/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended for kids.

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

Certainly one of the contenders this year among the animated films with its vibrant characters and clever screenplay. The kids will surely want to see this again after a single screen. One good movie for the whole family--worth the watch!

After watching this movie:

You'll ask your self as to what is your center.

For your consideration:

• Animated Feature of the Year
• Character Animation
• Music in an Animated Feature
• Animated Effects
• Production Design
• Storyboarding

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Movies 2012: Hotel Transylvania (2012)

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Hotel Transylvania (2012) in 3D

Date seen: 11 October 2012

Rated PG, 91 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 7.1

Metascore: 47/100 (User Score: 6.4)

Tomatometer: 43%, Rotten (Audience Score: 77%)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.75

Recommendation: B - Recommended for children.

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

Notes:

This one is surely an enjoyable piece for kids. The art, the story, and over-all appeal will never fail your expectations for a movie like this. Though does not level with Oscar-nominated animated films, it will still be among the notables for this year.

After watching this movie:

Your kids might not be afraid of Dracula at all.

For your consideration:

• Voice: Fran Dreschner as Eunice

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Movies 2012: Brave (2012)

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Brave (2012)

Date seen: 07 August 2012

Rated PG, 100 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.6

Metascore: 69/100 (User Score: 7.3)

Tomatometer: 77% (Audience: 81%)

Movie Notebook Score: 8.0/10

Recommendation: A - Recommended for all ages.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

Honestly, this film has always been consistently among the most anticipated this year, however this falls short of your highest expectations. Though you can give it the credit that it was created more for the kiddie audience, still it lack the flavor that is expected of a Pixar produce regardless of its target audience. Nevertheless, this does not go down to waste your money and it still entertains a lot somehow. This is the best animated film of the year to date. 

After watching this movie:

You'll be emotionally neutral.

For your consideration:

• Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: Kelly McDonald as Merida
• Character Design
• Effects Animation
• Animated Theatrical Feature
• Animated Feature Production
• Musical Score

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Movies 2012: Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

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Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

Date seen: 13 July 2012

Rated PG, 94 mins

IMDB User Rating: 7.0

Metascore: 50/100 (User Score: Not yet available)

Tomatometer: 46%, Rotten (Audience: 65%)

Movie Notebook Score: 6.80/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended for kids and for the kid-at-heart.

Grade: GT - Watch if you want to have a Good Time

 

Notes:

While the series has always provided us installments that can stand alone as a film--that benefit those that haven't seen the previous movies--the same formula has been employed from it's predecessors. And the dangerous trend common to all series, maybe except for a few, is that waning appeal. Nevertheless, the movie manages to make you laugh and the kids will surely adore this fun film.

After watching this movie:

You'll think about the sequel--if there will be, would Ice Age: The Dawn of Man be next? 

For your consideration;

• Voice: Wanda Sykes as Granny
• Soundtrack: Chasing the Sun as sung by The Wanted

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Movies 2012: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)

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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)

Date seen: 17 March 2012

Rated PG, 86 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.5

Metascore: 47/100

Tomatometer: 58%, Rotten

Movie Notebook Score: 8/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended for all ages, especially for children, politicians, those who care less, and those who do not care at all.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have a Quality Time

Notes:

We accept the fact that books will always be better than movie adaptations of them. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax might not be as good as the book but it still delivers the book's important message. The movie is a feast for the eye--the vibrant colors and excellent drawings, not to mention the editing. It's the combination of fun and relevance; worth the pay, worth the time spent.

After watching this movie:

You'll feel satisfied.

For your consideration:

• Animated Feature Film of the Year 2012
• Voice Act: Ed Helm as The Once-ler