Disney’s 1989 classic The Little Mermaid makes a splashy return to the screen with a refresh that finally bucks Disney’s live-action adaptation losing streak Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ review: Halle Bailey swims to stardom
A quirky less-than-perfect family finds themselves as humanity's last hope as robots take over the world in Netflix's new animated film The Mitchells vs. The Machines No one is doing animation quite like Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. From the pure audacious laugh-a-minute humor of The Lego Movie or the inventiveness — and reinventive-ness —…
In I Lost My Body, a hand separated from its owner after a tragic accident tries to make its way back home. Quick review: I Lost My Body has an extremely absurd premise but thanks to some powerful storytelling, it turns out to be one of the most reflective perspectives on life I’ve ever seen…
This year’s Oscar nominees for Best Animated Short Film offer a diverse selection of animation that share a commonality in the emotional bonds of relationships See the rest of Jane’s 2020 Oscar spotlight series here. Whether for their artistic style or emotional narrative, each contender for Best Animated Short provides a unique blend of creativity and…
When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions. Quick review: Even with its stellar hand-drawn animation, a clunky story followed by questionable morals makes Klaus a lump of coal rather than the holiday treat it so desperately wants to be. Where…
Toy Story 4 follows Woody and friends journey to save a reluctant new toy called Forky where they learn how big the world can be for a toy Quick review: A sharply written story filled with new characters, tons of laughs and outstanding computer animation makes Toy Story 4 a joy to watch. Where to…
In an emotional and heartfelt send-off, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World concludes its epic coming-of-age saga with one last final adventure Quick review: A fulfilling finale for all its characters combined with stellar animation makes How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World a fun-filled adventure for all to enjoy. Where to…
Missing Link tells the story of a lonely sasquatch who journeys far beyond the reaches of the world with his two companions to find a place he belongs. Quick review: An engaging and adventurous tale, Missing Link promises a good time for everyone, even if it’s not quite as memorable as other Lakia viewings. Where…
The Lion King reimagines the 1994 classic animated film of the same name in "live-action" with Donald Glover, Beyoncé, and James Earl Jones. 90-second review: For a remake to be successful it has to have a reason for existing. And having the technology to make photorealistic animals and environments is almost reason enough for a…
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a bright and bold loving critique of the superhero genre and a much needed hard reset. 30-second review: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is so keenly aware of what it wants to be even though what it wants to be has never existed before. It's a bright and bold loving critique of the…
