The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enriching the movie further are fantastic supporting characters. Felix and Calhoun both play crucial roles in the story but are allowed to undergo development of their own. King Candy, meanwhile, is my absolute favorite Disney villain. He\u2019s equal parts entertaining and terrifying, with a backstory that fits perfectly into Ralph and Vanellope\u2019s arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tale of Ralph\u2014a Donkey Kong-inspired hulk who faces abuse and neglect on account of being the \u201cbad-guy\u201d\u2014is emotionally gripping. My sympathy for the character kept me invested, as I wanted to see a happy ending just as much as Ralph did. The heartstrings were tugged even harder with Vanellope\u2019s introduction, who becomes something of a daughter figure to Ralph. Disney has no shortage of heartwarming relationships, but none have resonated with me on the scale of Ralph and Vanellope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enriching the movie further are fantastic supporting characters. Felix and Calhoun both play crucial roles in the story but are allowed to undergo development of their own. King Candy, meanwhile, is my absolute favorite Disney villain. He\u2019s equal parts entertaining and terrifying, with a backstory that fits perfectly into Ralph and Vanellope\u2019s arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> presents an imaginative premise, and takes full advantage of it\u2014power-ups, \u201cgame overs,\" cheat codes, boss battles, platformers, shooters, kart racing, its all here. Fun as these elements may be, they work because <\/em>they are <\/em>solely used to service the story, which never gets lost in the shuffle of easter-eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tale of Ralph\u2014a Donkey Kong-inspired hulk who faces abuse and neglect on account of being the \u201cbad-guy\u201d\u2014is emotionally gripping. My sympathy for the character kept me invested, as I wanted to see a happy ending just as much as Ralph did. The heartstrings were tugged even harder with Vanellope\u2019s introduction, who becomes something of a daughter figure to Ralph. Disney has no shortage of heartwarming relationships, but none have resonated with me on the scale of Ralph and Vanellope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enriching the movie further are fantastic supporting characters. Felix and Calhoun both play crucial roles in the story but are allowed to undergo development of their own. King Candy, meanwhile, is my absolute favorite Disney villain. He\u2019s equal parts entertaining and terrifying, with a backstory that fits perfectly into Ralph and Vanellope\u2019s arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> presents an imaginative premise, and takes full advantage of it\u2014power-ups, \u201cgame overs,\" cheat codes, boss battles, platformers, shooters, kart racing, its all here. Fun as these elements may be, they work because <\/em>they are <\/em>solely used to service the story, which never gets lost in the shuffle of easter-eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tale of Ralph\u2014a Donkey Kong-inspired hulk who faces abuse and neglect on account of being the \u201cbad-guy\u201d\u2014is emotionally gripping. My sympathy for the character kept me invested, as I wanted to see a happy ending just as much as Ralph did. The heartstrings were tugged even harder with Vanellope\u2019s introduction, who becomes something of a daughter figure to Ralph. Disney has no shortage of heartwarming relationships, but none have resonated with me on the scale of Ralph and Vanellope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enriching the movie further are fantastic supporting characters. Felix and Calhoun both play crucial roles in the story but are allowed to undergo development of their own. King Candy, meanwhile, is my absolute favorite Disney villain. He\u2019s equal parts entertaining and terrifying, with a backstory that fits perfectly into Ralph and Vanellope\u2019s arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> presents an imaginative premise, and takes full advantage of it\u2014power-ups, \u201cgame overs,\" cheat codes, boss battles, platformers, shooters, kart racing, its all here. Fun as these elements may be, they work because <\/em>they are <\/em>solely used to service the story, which never gets lost in the shuffle of easter-eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tale of Ralph\u2014a Donkey Kong-inspired hulk who faces abuse and neglect on account of being the \u201cbad-guy\u201d\u2014is emotionally gripping. My sympathy for the character kept me invested, as I wanted to see a happy ending just as much as Ralph did. The heartstrings were tugged even harder with Vanellope\u2019s introduction, who becomes something of a daughter figure to Ralph. Disney has no shortage of heartwarming relationships, but none have resonated with me on the scale of Ralph and Vanellope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enriching the movie further are fantastic supporting characters. Felix and Calhoun both play crucial roles in the story but are allowed to undergo development of their own. King Candy, meanwhile, is my absolute favorite Disney villain. He\u2019s equal parts entertaining and terrifying, with a backstory that fits perfectly into Ralph and Vanellope\u2019s arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Henry Jackman\u2019s powerful score and immersive visuals, everything ties together in Wreck-It Ralph<\/em> to create one of the best animated films of recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia<\/em> caught me off guard. I had zero interest in a movie about anthropomorphic animals, much less a buddy cop movie about anthropomorphic animals. It just sounded like a dumb B-movie. And yet, Zootopia<\/em> is a masterclass in filmmaking, with profound themes and a sophistication to its storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to begin with a movie this rich? The premise\u2014about an all-animal world where species relationships reflects the polarized climate of our society\u2014is topical and timeless. What I most respect is that the movie never talks down to the audience. The filmmakers chose to tackle a serious subject, and it's dealt with in a manner that feels raw\u2014though with animals in place of humans, which is what makes Zootopia<\/em> such an inspired piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zootopia itself is a beautifully realized world. As we explore the bustling city streets, lush rainforests, and snowy tundras, there\u2019s an overwhelming sense of history to this setting that perfectly exemplifies how to make the fantastical feel believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More important than the setting are the characters that inhabit it. Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and the rest are so layered that I continuously find new things to love about them with every rewatch. Judy may be the hero, but she herself is unconsciously biased. Bogo is openly biased, but he\u2019s not a heartless villain either. Even the minor characters like Mr. Big and Mayor Lionheart are written with nuance that makes them three-dimensional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do have some quibbles; the villain is a laughably non-threatening presence, and Michael Giacchino\u2018s score is among the weakest on this list. On the whole, though, neither issue ruins my enjoyment of what is otherwise a modern masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edited by: Kelly Conley<\/p>\n","post_title":"[OPINION] Ranking Walt Disney Animation Studios Films from 2010-2019","post_excerpt":"The 2010s have been a transformative period for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Experiencing what many consider to be a neo-Renaissance, the house that Walt built has been cranking out critical and financial hits year after year. But course, some movies are better than others. With 2020 starting up, I\u2019m closing off the year 2019 with a retrospective and ranking of this decade\u2019s Disney animation films.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"opinion-ranking-disney-animations-from-2010-2019","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-02-14 10:54:55","post_modified_gmt":"2020-02-14 17:54:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=55213","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54901,"post_author":"57","post_date":"2019-11-15 01:36:09","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-15 08:36:09","post_content":"\n It seems like nothing is off the table when it comes to Disney\u2019s retellings of animated classics. The latest to receive the controversial treatment is Walt Disney\u2019s canine-driven love story, Lady and the Tramp<\/em>. Full disclosure, my interest in a Lady and the Tramp <\/em>reimagining was nonexistent. I just haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of Disney\u2019s live-action outings. Still, every movie deserves a fair shot, and I am a fan of the original. The good news is, some of the original\u2019s magic is present here, aesthetically. The bad news? There\u2019s no substance to compliment the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start with the positives; the movie looks <\/em>phenomenal. The sets are gorgeously detailed, and the use of lighting and color add a sense of magic to a real-world setting. Secondly, the new renditions of the classic songs are beautifully done, the standout being \u201cLa La Lu\u201d, performed here by Kiersey Clemons as Darling. When it comes to the visuals and music, this is where that famous Disney magic shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Clemons, the human actors are perfectly serviceable here. Darling (Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) are likable as a starry-eyed young couple. Alternatively, the flamboyantly pompous Aunt Sarah (Yvette Nicole Brown) is a lot of fun in what little screen time she has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable by their lack of praise is the voice cast, which leads me to the \u201cmissteps\u201d part. Lady and the Tramp <\/em>stumbles in some areas, one of which being the Air Buddies<\/em>-esque \u201ctalking dog\u201d schtick. For the first few minutes of the movie, the animals are silent. As a dog lover, Lady\u2019s portrayal as an actual puppy is widely charming. We lose a lot of that charm when the dogs are suddenly cracking wise like Hollywood celebrities. It\u2019s jarring, a little annoying, and remains as such for the entirety of the movie. The script\u2019s barrage of unfunny jokes doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stronger performances could have undercut this issue. At the very least, the talking dog scenes would have been mildly entertaining. We instead get Tessa Thompson as Lady and Justin Theroux as Tramp. Though they try their best, their generic deliveries are reminiscent of every mediocre romantic comedy. But that\u2019s nothing compared to Ashley Jensen\u2019s loud, obnoxious take on Jock the Scottish Terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog-catcher character (Adrian Martinez) is another issue. Acting as the movie\u2019s answer to Cruella De Vil, he exists purely to add action and suspense. The problem is, these over-the-top attempts at drama don\u2019t fit within the framework of this simple story. Now I love me a good overarching villain, animated or otherwise, but Lady and the Tramp<\/em> did not call for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The straight-to-Disney+ remake of Lady and the Tramp<\/em> recaptures some of the animation\u2019s magic visually, but stumbles on the substance that made it a classic. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2. Wreck-It Ralph<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Zootopia<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Which is your favorite Disney Animation from the 2010s? Comment below!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The straight-to-Disney+ remake of Lady and the Tramp<\/em> recaptures some of the animation\u2019s magic visually, but stumbles on the substance that made it a classic. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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