Category: Movie Monday

One thing I kind of appreciated about the first Secret Life of Pets movie was its relative focus and simplicity. It may not have been all that original or compelling, but at least it knew what it was doing and didn’t waste your time. Guess what the second movie did? Max and Duke’s owner, Katie,…

One of my biggest and most consistent complaints about these Illumination movies has always been the music. It’s always been lazy and generic, adding little to the movie. It’s a shame; music is such an important cornerstone to film. A good soundtrack can really elevate a story! Going into Sing, I was pretty anxious. How…

Four movies left, ladies and gents. Unless you count Hop. Which I’m not, since it’s not fully animated. Sorry, hardcore Hop fans. Secret Life of Pets is a nice bit of refreshment after the last few Illumination movies. Not because it’s incredible, but simply because it isn’t offensively awful or obnoxious. It’s a perfectly fine,…

Yay! More ruined Suess stories! And just in time for Christmas! Just pretend this article came out a month ago… You know how the story goes. The Grinch is a grumpy old Scrooge who hates Christmas so he decides to ruin it. Hijinks ensue before he learns the true meaning of the holiday and becomes…

We’re finally done with Minions! Now we get to talk about how Illumination takes beloved children book classics and absolutely butchers them on a fundamental level! This is still somehow an improvement! I’m running out of straws to grasp and we’re not even halfway done, please help me. The Lorax is one of my favorite…