Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 of 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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While Cinderella<\/em> is fun, it veers too far from the beaten path to make it a classic. And when there are already so many successful adaptions out there, it's easier to go back to the old comfy slipper that we know fits.

\u2605\u26051\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 of 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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The royal family is interesting and does add a unique dynamic to the story, which we haven't seen in other versions. Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) is hunky enough and genuinely interested in Cinderella; King Rowan (Pierce Brosnan) is less interested in his son's marriage for simply posterity's sake but desperately wants to use the union to build a bigger empire; and Queen Beatirce (Minnie Driver) is frustrated with playing second fiddle to the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Cinderella<\/em> is fun, it veers too far from the beaten path to make it a classic. And when there are already so many successful adaptions out there, it's easier to go back to the old comfy slipper that we know fits.

\u2605\u26051\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 of 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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On the the positive side, the costume design is stunning. Vivian and her daughters are dressed in vibrant colors, overcompensating in an attempt to stand out and live a life of luxury. This stands in contrast to the muted earth tones of Cinderella, who is simple and plain despite her big dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The royal family is interesting and does add a unique dynamic to the story, which we haven't seen in other versions. Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) is hunky enough and genuinely interested in Cinderella; King Rowan (Pierce Brosnan) is less interested in his son's marriage for simply posterity's sake but desperately wants to use the union to build a bigger empire; and Queen Beatirce (Minnie Driver) is frustrated with playing second fiddle to the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Cinderella<\/em> is fun, it veers too far from the beaten path to make it a classic. And when there are already so many successful adaptions out there, it's easier to go back to the old comfy slipper that we know fits.

\u2605\u26051\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 of 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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While the music is good, tonally the movie feels off (and we're not just talking about the overused autotune). Kay Cannon's Cinderella<\/em> isn't quite not sure what it wants to be when it grows up. Is it a hip-hop musical in the style of Hamilton<\/em>? Or is it a modern twist featuring throwback pop jams instead of traditional ballads? Unable to choose and make up its mind, we get a mishmash of all, causing the audience to suffer from musical whiplash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the the positive side, the costume design is stunning. Vivian and her daughters are dressed in vibrant colors, overcompensating in an attempt to stand out and live a life of luxury. This stands in contrast to the muted earth tones of Cinderella, who is simple and plain despite her big dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The royal family is interesting and does add a unique dynamic to the story, which we haven't seen in other versions. Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) is hunky enough and genuinely interested in Cinderella; King Rowan (Pierce Brosnan) is less interested in his son's marriage for simply posterity's sake but desperately wants to use the union to build a bigger empire; and Queen Beatirce (Minnie Driver) is frustrated with playing second fiddle to the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Cinderella<\/em> is fun, it veers too far from the beaten path to make it a classic. And when there are already so many successful adaptions out there, it's easier to go back to the old comfy slipper that we know fits.

\u2605\u26051\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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In contrast to Cinderella, the other characters are one-note and underdeveloped. The stepmother Vivian (Idina Menzel) is kind of mean but not cruel; the stepsisters Malvolia and Narissa (Maddie Baillio and Charlotte Spencer, respectively) are impartial wallflowers; and the Fabulous Godmother (Billy Porter) is flamboyant. Each character has a box to check, and once it's checked, there's no reason to come back to develop them anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the music is good, tonally the movie feels off (and we're not just talking about the overused autotune). Kay Cannon's Cinderella<\/em> isn't quite not sure what it wants to be when it grows up. Is it a hip-hop musical in the style of Hamilton<\/em>? Or is it a modern twist featuring throwback pop jams instead of traditional ballads? Unable to choose and make up its mind, we get a mishmash of all, causing the audience to suffer from musical whiplash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the the positive side, the costume design is stunning. Vivian and her daughters are dressed in vibrant colors, overcompensating in an attempt to stand out and live a life of luxury. This stands in contrast to the muted earth tones of Cinderella, who is simple and plain despite her big dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The royal family is interesting and does add a unique dynamic to the story, which we haven't seen in other versions. Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) is hunky enough and genuinely interested in Cinderella; King Rowan (Pierce Brosnan) is less interested in his son's marriage for simply posterity's sake but desperately wants to use the union to build a bigger empire; and Queen Beatirce (Minnie Driver) is frustrated with playing second fiddle to the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Cinderella<\/em> is fun, it veers too far from the beaten path to make it a classic. And when there are already so many successful adaptions out there, it's easier to go back to the old comfy slipper that we know fits.

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Have you seen Cinderella <\/em>yet? Does the glass slipper fit or not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Cinderella' (2021) Review: Colorful & Loud Won't Make the Slipper Fit","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cinderella-review-colorful-loud-wont-make-the-slipper-fit","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60422","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":59943,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-06-02 20:28:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-03 03:28:42","post_content":"\n

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> is one of DreamWorks Animation's most beautiful and beloved films. But does new kid on the block Spirit Untamed<\/em> live up to Spirit's legacy? Keep reading this Spirit Untamed<\/em> review to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After her mother died in a horse-riding stunt accident when just a baby, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) spends the majority of her childhood living with her aunt in a big city on the East Coast. But Lucky's dad (Jake Gyllenhaal) wants to rekindled his relationship with his daughter and decides it's finally time for Lucky to live with with him, so she packs her bags and heads to a small town in the Wild Wild West. There she encounters a wild stallion named Spirit; however, her father forbids her from interacting with the horse, fearing another accident. The rebellious Lucky ignores his wishes and forms a bond with Spirit, freeing him from the pen where a horse wrangler named Hendricks has kept him. But when Lucky discovers Hendricks' plan to auction Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her two friends, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin), devise a plan to save the herd from a life of back-breaking work in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a bit confusing as to where Spirit Untamed<\/em> is set in the Spirit universe. Set before the events of 2003's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/a><\/em>, this film isn't quite a prequel (though featuring the same horse) but is more of a retelling of the spin-off TV series, Spirit Riding Free<\/a><\/em>. While movie debuts of children's TV properties are nothing new (My Little Pony: The Movie<\/em>, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies<\/em>), typically the movies are an extension of the series, much like an extended episode. Spirit Untamed<\/em>, however, is a Spirit Riding Free<\/em> origin story, providing an alternate version of how Lucky met Spirit, Abigail, and Pru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the TV series makes sense for its target demographic of young girls (and will surely result in girls begging their parents for riding lessons and a room full of Spirit<\/em> horse figurines), for adult audiences, the film doesn't have a lot of meat to the bone. The simple plot follows tried-and-true narratives, such as an estranged parent-child relationship, a rebellious daughter, and a human befriending a horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky, Abigail, and Pru have fun, amiable personalities, and Lucky is a strong, young leading lady. That being said, Lucky's friendship with the two frontier girls feels rushed and shallow, as they instantly become BFFs in a matter of minutes after a bonding adventure where the two girls help Lucky get off a runaway Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animation is a considerable step up from the show but still feels subpar to the standard we've come to expect from DreamWorks' theatrical releases (which makes sense considering the animation wasn't done in house in order to keep costs down). But cutting corners doesn't seem to just be for the animation; it feels like it was done in all aspects of the film, a little here, a little there. And while the final film isn't offensive or outright bad, it just doesn't feel as good as it should or could have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the more interesting aspects of the film revolves around Lucky's late mother, Milagro (Eiza Gonz\u00e1lez). Milagro competed in the escaramuzas charra, a Mexican rodeo event featuring choreographed synchronized female horseback-riding stunt performers. It's a colorful and beautiful sport, which has been hidden from Lucky as she knows nothing about her mother's life as a horse performer. Rather than having the trio hop on their horses to try and thwart the bad guys' train, it would have been much more interesting to see Lucky discover her mother's past, learn about the sport, and then train to compete in an escaramuzas charra herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the king of the stallions, Spirit himself seems to have lost his wild side we see in the original film, as he's easily tamed by the inexperienced Lucky. The reason Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron<\/em> worked so well was because we saw his perspective and saw firsthand his determination to dig in his hooves in against domestication. And while this film is still named after him, Spirit is easily tamed and feels more like a child's plaything than an important character driving forward the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit Untamed<\/em> is innocent enough but is bland, forgettable, and without the spirit that made Spirit, well, Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 of 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Spirit Untamed' Review: An Innocent, Harmless Ride","post_excerpt":"'Spirit Untamed' review of DreamWorks' newest theatrical release about a little girl, Lucky, who befriends the king of the stallions, Spirit. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"spirit-untamed-review-an-innocent-harmless-ride","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:25:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:25:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=59943","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":7},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};

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Just as the filmmakers brush over her backstory of her parents' death, Cinderella brushes over this as well. It doesn't affect her. It's not relevant to her story. She's just a servant in her own home. But no biggie, she's fine. She's busy (apparently not doing much hard labor) spending all her time sewing dresses in the comfort of her spacious basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cinderella (Camila Cabello) has aspirations to be a world-renowned fashion designer and successful business woman in a man's world. (Don't worry, you'll hear about her dreams and frustrations in her \"I Want\" song before the clock strikes midnight.) She's sassy, headstrong, and resilient. But that's the problem. She's too good, too predictable, and perhaps too modern. And in 2021, we've seen this strong independent woman trope a thousand times before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as the filmmakers brush over her backstory of her parents' death, Cinderella brushes over this as well. It doesn't affect her. It's not relevant to her story. She's just a servant in her own home. But no biggie, she's fine. She's busy (apparently not doing much hard labor) spending all her time sewing dresses in the comfort of her spacious basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But that's where Cinderella<\/em> begins to fall apart. It focuses too much on the pomp and flair than the actual characters themselves, while also trying to be too many things at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The plot of Cinderella <\/strong><\/em>needs no introduction. And it seems the filmmakers assume this and, as a result, do little to set up the backstory. Instead, the viewer is thrown into a raucous opening musical menagerie of Janet Jackson's \u201cRhythm Nation\u201d and expected to just accept it and enjoy the ride. Because this ain't your grandma's Cinderella, honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that's where Cinderella<\/em> begins to fall apart. It focuses too much on the pomp and flair than the actual characters themselves, while also trying to be too many things at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just as every eligible maiden is invited to the King's ball, it seems that every movie studio attempts a Cinderella <\/em>retelling at some point. And despite numerous adaptations of the classic over the years (with Disney taking the lion's share), Sony decided it was time to try the glass slipper on for size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plot of Cinderella <\/strong><\/em>needs no introduction. And it seems the filmmakers assume this and, as a result, do little to set up the backstory. Instead, the viewer is thrown into a raucous opening musical menagerie of Janet Jackson's \u201cRhythm Nation\u201d and expected to just accept it and enjoy the ride. Because this ain't your grandma's Cinderella, honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that's where Cinderella<\/em> begins to fall apart. It focuses too much on the pomp and flair than the actual characters themselves, while also trying to be too many things at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"'Encanto' Review: A Refreshing, Delightful Family Flick","post_excerpt":"A review of Disney's newest animation musical, 'Encanto' (2021). Is the studio's 60th film another Disney classic?","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"encanto-review-a-refreshing-delightful-family-flick","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-29 17:23:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-30 00:23:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=60806","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":62636,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-09-28 04:07:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-28 11:07:06","post_content":"

Ewe<\/span> won't believe what goes down in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Animal Farm<\/em> (1954)! Join our barnyard banter as we discuss this animated adaptation of George Orwell's communist animal allegory <\/span>in this <\/span>Animal Farm<\/em> podcast in episode 222 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.<\/span><\/div>\r\n