‘Ratatouille’ Download and Reviews

November 23, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Animation, Comedy, Family

“Ratatouille” Movie Details

Ratatouille tagline: Dinner is served… Summer 2007
Ratatouille - DVD Cover

Ratatouille DVD Cover

Actors:
Patton Oswalt Remy
Ian Holm Skinner
Lou Romano Linguini
Brian Dennehy Django
Peter O’Toole Anton Ego
Brad Garrett Gusteau
Janeane Garofalo Colette
Will Arnett Horst
Julius Callahan Lalo/Francois
James Remar Larousse
John Ratzenberger Mustafa
Teddy Newton Lawyer
Tony Fucile Pompidou/Health Inspector
Jake Steinfeld Git
Brad Bird Ambrister Minion
Directors: Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 out of 120,107 votes

“Ratatouille” Movie Review

“Ratatouille” Plot Summary

Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant’s new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin despite Remy’s family’s skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.

GREAT addition to the Pixar family of films…

I attended a sneak preview of Ratatouille, and I have to say, Pixar has done it again. I enjoyed Cars, but didn’t LOVE it like some of the other Pixar Films (Monsters Inc and The Incredibles are my favorites). This movie, however, was just about perfect. If I had one complaint (and it’s VERY small) it was a just a little too long, but not by much. But the voices, the computer animation, the music, and above all the story were all top notch. I’m continually amazed at how Pixar continues to crank out great films like these that both children and adults can appreciate. I have a feeling most critics and film goers alike will rate this one very high. I wholeheartedly recommend the film – it really was a fun night out at the movies! Congrats Pixar!! Oh, and they also continue to do wonderful shorts that appear before the feature. This one involving aliens(that’s all I’ll say) is really cute and continues that fine tradition

Can’t wait for the DVD!

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‘Toy Story 2′ Download and Reviews

November 14, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

“Toy Story 2″ Movie Details

Toy Story 2 tagline: “Oooh…3-D” (USA 2009 re-release)
Toy Story 2 - DVD Cover

Toy Story 2 DVD Cover

Actors:
Tom Hanks Sheriff Woody
Tim Allen Buzz Lightyear/Buzz Lightyear II
Joan Cusack Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl
Kelsey Grammer Stinky Pete the Prospector
Don Rickles Mr. Potato Head
Jim Varney Slinky Dog
Wallace Shawn Rex the Green Dinosaur
John Ratzenberger Hamm the Piggy Bank
Annie Potts Bo Peep
Wayne Knight Al the Toy Collector/The Chicken Man
John Morris Andy
Laurie Metcalf Andy”s Mom
Estelle Harris Mrs. Potato Head
Jodi Benson Tour Guide Barbie/Barbie on Backpack
Joe Ranft Wheezy the Penguin
Directors: John Lasseter and Ash Brannon
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 101,233 votes

“Toy Story 2″ Movie Review

“Toy Story 2″ Plot Summary

When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting. add synopsis

Cute Toys Are Back With A Bang For More Adventure

It’s been about a decade since I last saw ‘Toy Story’. Thus, it would be unfair to compare that with ‘Toy Story 2′. Pixar has produced numerous gems since the first ‘Toy Story’. This one is a sheer delightful adventure and it’s not one that is only limited to entertaining children. There are the charming characters from the old one and some wonderful new characters that include the energetic Jessie the Yodelling Cowgirl, the hot barbies and Woody’s faithful and hyper steed. The animation is superb and looks refreshing. The story too takes a new turn that presents the dilemma of whether one should live an eternal life of wealth and security or an unpredictable life that at least promises a few years of love. The actors do a fine job lending their voice. Hanks and Allen are back as Woody and Buzz and Joan Cusack is a treat as the vivacious Jessie. But I must add that I loved Buzz’s gang that includes the hilarious Rex and the lovable Slinky, the resourceful Mr. Potatohead and the cute Hamm, and their attempts to rescue Woody and bring him back home. There’s a beautiful song by Sarah Mclachlan that dictates Jessie’s pain. The sequel being a huge hit just proves how timeless the characters are and I want to see ‘Toy Story’ again just to follow the whole story. It’s already been a decade since, but I wonder whether they’ll make a sequel and what the fate of our toy friends will be once Andy has grown up. ‘Toy Story 2′ is an unforgettable adventure with a beautiful soul.

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‘Monsters, Inc.’ Download and Reviews

October 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

“Monsters, Inc.” Movie Details

Monsters, Inc. tagline: Monsters, Inc. : We Scare Because We Care
Monsters, Incorporated - DVD Cover

Monsters, Inc. DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Jack Angel
  • John Goodman James P. “Sulley” Sullivan
    Billy Crystal Mike Wazowski
    Mary Gibbs Boo/Mary
    Steve Buscemi Randall Boggs
    James Coburn Henry J. Waternoose III
    Jennifer Tilly Celia
    Bob Peterson Roz
    John Ratzenberger Yeti
    Frank Oz Fungus
    Dan Gerson Needleman/Smitty
    Steve Susskind Floor Manager
    Bonnie Hunt Flint
    Jeff Pidgeon Bile
    Samuel Lord Black George Sanderson
    Additional Voice
    Directors: Pete Docter and David Silverman IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 103,181 votes

    “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Review

    “Monsters, Incorporated” Plot Summary

    Monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted. add synopsis

    My personal favorite Pixar movie

    Pixar. With only seven movies you’ve built yourself a reputation as the greatest current animation studio of them all. Dreamworks has made some good ones and 20th Century Fox’s movies have made me chuckle a bit, and Disney has gone downhill in recent years. But you can consistently produce quality work with almost no stain on your track record (except A Bug’s Life, the one Pixar movie I did not enjoy). But I’ve lost track of my thoughts

    I’m here to talk about Monster’s Inc., my personal favorite Pixar movie

    I’m a doodler myself, and wan’t to be an animator someday. And I love drawing monsters. Weird looking, many armed, strange-eyed creatures. That may have been the 1st reason Monster’s Inc. appealed to me. So many of these creatures looked like something I would draw, and I spent much of my movie time looking at the creatures in the background

    I also was captivated by the world that was created in Inc. A big problem for me in Pixar’s newest movie Cars was lack of real explanation for their universe, like how they built their buildings. In Monster’s Inc. the monster world is explained so much more in depth, and we really believe this world could exist. There’s a beauty in watching the thousands of closet doors zoom around and I always get goosebumps from watching the ’scare montage’, because I now know the mechanics of the world these creatures live in. The characters in the world are also incredibly well realized. Mike and Sully both are easily relatable to, and even small characters have feelings and motivations we can understand. ‘Boo’ actually behaves like a young child would, and that helped me believe she had real emotions. But the creature Randall is what stole the show for me. With his many arms, chameleon-like ability and sheer voice presence, it was hard for me to keep my eyes off of him. But what really made me love this movie so was the characters. When it comes time for the ’sad part’ of this movie, I was sad. I was actually seeing an animated cartoon that managed to make me feel for these animated creatures without being emotionally manipulative. And I’m not afraid to admit that I cry 4 out of 5 times at the ending

    So, in the end, I can’t recommend this film enough. I think this stands above all other Pixar productions and is definitely one of the best animated films I’ve had the pleasure of seeing.

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    ‘Up’ Download and Reviews

    October 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Up” Movie Details

    Up tagline:
    Up - DVD Cover

    Up DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Edward Asner Carl Fredricksen
    Christopher Plummer Charles Muntz
    Jordan Nagai Russell
    Bob Peterson Dug
    Bob Peterson Alpha
    Delroy Lindo Beta
    Jerome Ranft Gamma
    John Ratzenberger Construction Foreman Tom
    David Kaye Newsreel Announcer
    Elie Docter Young Ellie
    Jeremy Leary Young Carl
    Mickie McGowan Police Officer Edith
    Danny Mann Construction Worker Steve
    Donald Fullilove Nurse George
    Jess Harnell Nurse AJ
    Directors: Pete Docter and Bob Peterson
    IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 out of 80,303 votes

    “Up” Movie Review

    “Up” Plot Summary

    By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.

    What a joy to watch

    LOOOVED this movie

    I found it so enjoyable to watch and actually had tears in my eyes from a particular scene which included a Doberman (won’t say more). I also teared up from an emotional, tender scene with Carl and Ellie

    The animation breathtaking, extremely funny and quirky too. It didn’t pander to children i.e a kiddy movie, but made sure it entertained ‘kids’ of all ages

    I actually wondered if the writers of this movie got together one night for pizza and beers and penned out this movie whilst a little intoxicated. It’s got some seriously good laughs!Can’t wait for it to come out on DVD.I highly recommend this movie.

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    ‘Cars’ Download and Reviews

    September 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Animation, Comedy, Family

    “Cars” Movie Details

    Cars tagline: Ahhh… it’s got that new movie smell.
    Cars - DVD Cover

    Cars DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Owen Wilson Lightning McQueen
    Paul Newman Doc Hudson
    Bonnie Hunt Sally Carrera
    Larry The Cable Guy Mater
    Cheech Marin Ramone
    Tony Shalhoub Luigi
    Guido Quaroni Guido
    Jenifer Lewis Flo
    Paul Dooley Sarge
    Michael Wallis Sheriff
    George Carlin Fillmore
    Katherine Helmond Lizzie
    John Ratzenberger Mack/Hamm Truck/Abominable Snow Plow/P.T. Flea Car
    Joe Ranft Red/Peterbilt
    Michael Keaton Chick Hicks
    Directors: John Lasseter and Joe Ranft
    IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 60,069 votes

    “Cars” Movie Review

    “Cars” Plot Summary

    A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

    well done

    Caught the world premiere at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte– we’re not race fans ourselves by any means, but you really don’t have to be to get on the road with this one. We were privvy to a couple inside jokes, living amongst the racing atmosphere that IS Charlotte, but even if we hadn’t gotten that extra little chuckle, there’s definitely plenty to find. Not just for kids. Kids will like the cute characters, and bright colors, adults will like it simply because it’s just plain entertaining without having to dumb down to appeal to kids. You’ll find yourself wanting to find the next twisty backroad to get to your next destination. Watch for all kids of cameo’s, and it’s too bad IMDb doesn’t include a picture of the animated character as well– it’s not always easy to remember what the names are once you get home. Owen’s good, Newman is classic, if a little flat (I applaud him for just plain staying active and leaving his house!), but it’s really Larry the Cable Guy’s movie– newfound appreciation for that one– and ‘tow-mater’ is a multi-layered pun. Not only on the fact that he’s a tow truck, but also his ‘they call me tater salad’ bit– Overall, highly entertaining, just try not to speed too much on the way home….

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    ‘Toy Story’ Download and Reviews

    September 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Toy Story” Movie Details

    Toy Story tagline: “Oooh…3-D” (USA 2009 re-release)
    Toy Story - DVD Cover

    Toy Story DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Tom Hanks Woody
    Tim Allen Buzz Lightyear
    Don Rickles Mr. Potato Head
    Jim Varney Slinky Dog
    Wallace Shawn Rex
    John Ratzenberger Hamm
    Annie Potts Bo Peep
    John Morris Andy
    Erik von Detten Sid
    Laurie Metcalf Andy”s Mom
    R. Lee Ermey Sergeant
    Sarah Freeman Hannah
    Penn Jillette TV Announcer
    Jack Angel Additional Voice
    Spencer Aste Additional Voice
    Directors: John Lasseter
    IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 130,160 votes

    “Toy Story” Movie Review

    “Toy Story” Plot Summary

    A cowboy toy is profoundly threatened and jealous when a fancy spaceman toy supplants him as top toy in a boy’s room.

    A Monumental Achievement in the Cinema

    ‘Toy Story’ is a real sight to behold because it is the first feature-length, computer-animated film. Once you get passed the amazing visual effects, you see a really great film that works because of interesting characters and a second-to-none screenplay. Even the roughest of critics would have trouble finding problems with this winner. 5 stars out of 5.

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    ‘WALL-E’ Download and Reviews

    August 1, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Family

    “WALL-E” Movie Details

    WALL-E tagline: An Adventure Beyond the Ordinar-E
    WALLE - DVD Cover

    WALL-E DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Ben Burtt
    Paul Eiding Additional Voices
    Jeff Garlin Captain
    Garrett Palmer Hover Chair Son
    John Ratzenberger
    Fred Willard Shelby Forthright
    Kim Kopf Hoverchair Mother
    Kathy Najimy
    Sigourney Weaver
    Directors: Andrew Stanton
    IMDB Rating: 8.6/10 out of 153,705 votes

    “WALL-E” Movie Review

    “WALLE” Plot Summary

    In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.

    WALL-E is one of the most cutest, lovable characters Pixar ever invented!!

    Not only it’s Pixar’s best film of all-time but it’s the best movie of this year and one of the greatest imaginative, visually, moving & excellent animated films in years and surprisingly, one of the best sci-fi movies since E.T.!! Coming with high expectations, it definitely succeeded mines. It’s so beautiful, moving, hilarious & sad at the same time. And for those who has been anticipating Thomas Newman’s score for WALL-E, it’s certainly one of his best right behind Finding Nemo in which I thought was his best score to date! Like I said it’s Pixar best film so far, WALL-E knocked off Ratatouille of the top spot in which I thought it was their best film to date and officially, WALL-E is the best Pixar film i’ve ever seen with Ratatouille right behind and Finding Nemo, third. Pixar fan or non-Pixar fan, you’ll definitely enjoy this one. WALL-E will forever be remembered as one of the most lovable characters ever created on film!!!

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