Pixar have managed to create animated movies that stay ahead of the curve. They have always been a step-ahead of the multiple animated releases which have cute furry animals learning lessons in “funny” adventures. Their films are never predictable and their … Continue reading Pixar Month: Cars (2006) Review
There is a genius to the way that Pixar crafts their stories. They made their name from building worlds around unique ideas full of potential (see Toy Story or Monsters Inc.) but The Incredibles shows that they can also take an … Continue reading Pixar Month: The Incredibles (2004) Review
This post was originally written on the 15th September 2016) Disney, and in some cases more specifically Pixar, know how to tread that fine line between comedy and tragedy. The opening sequence of Finding Nemo is done almost completely off-screen, letting … Continue reading Pixar Month: Finding Nemo (2003) Review (A Re-Post)
(This is a re-post of the original review I wrote on 22nd July 2013) The key to Pixar’s success isn’t the animation, the voices or even the comedy – it’s the original storytelling. The best of Pixar has the most … Continue reading Pixar Month: Monsters Inc (2001) Review (A Re-Post)
Most animated sequels struggle to find the spark of the original. Most of the time the original story is so insular that it is difficult to justify a sequel and even more difficult to put a coherent, logical story in place. … Continue reading Pixar Month: Toy Story 2 (1999) Review
Pixar remake the Seven Samurai but instead of people it is with ants and cockroaches. Instead of the Samurai being effective heroes they are actually circus animals who have misunderstood their roles. The template is there for a film which could … Continue reading Pixar Month: A Bug’s Life (1998) Review
Sing has all the ingredients to be a great animated movie but just lacks some magic and manages to fall into familiar traps. It is a shame because it has the key elements needed, from a simple but engaging plot, … Continue reading Sing (2016) Review
There is something captivating about the art and style of animated movies produced by Studio Ghibli. The design of the characters and the worlds may seem quite basic, particularly compared to it’s American counterparts, but in it’s simplicity there is … Continue reading My Neighbour Toroto (1988) Review
I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now! It was always going to be a risky move updating a classic kids TV show, especially one … Continue reading Thunderbirds are Go (Season 1) TV Review
Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rise of the Guardians (2012) Review
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