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REVIEW: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

virginiakublawi | Jul 2, 2023 | 0

I didn’t know about Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken until the trailers started flowing. However, I was immediately encouraged by the colorful designs and unique concepts. I also like Lana Condor and Toni Collette, and DreamWorks had a fantastic year in 2022. In short, I was firmly on board to g...

REVIEW: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

virginiakublawi | Dec 27, 2022 | 2

2011’s Puss in Boots is a movie about which I feel conflicted. The animation and voice acting are excellent, and there’s a clear attempt to give the film emotional stakes. However, the final product is nothing special, leaving no lasting impression. I was shocked when DreamWorks announc...

REVIEW: The Bad Guys (2022)

virginiakublawi | Apr 24, 2022 | 3

I didn’t know The Bad Guys existed until I saw its theatrical trailer, but I knew right away I had to see it. Over the years, I’ve gone from a DreamWorks hater to a reluctant, cautious fan of their work. The Bad Guys looked like the kind of wacky, inventive story this studio excels a...

REVIEW: Home (2015)

virginiakublawi | Oct 10, 2021 | 0

DreamWorks‘ Home didn’t appeal to me at all in its marketing, and I haven’t thought much about it since its release. I distinctly remember feeling like this film was only interested in the youngest viewers judging by its lowbrow humor and simplistic character designs. The stunt c...

REVIEW: Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

virginiakublawi | Sep 28, 2021 | 0

Penguins of Madagascar is the final film in the Madagascar franchise so far. Taking a page from Puss in Boots‘ book, the 2014 release focuses on the series’ comedic sidekicks, exploring their backstory and sending them on their own journey. The penguins also had a similarly titled TV ser...

REVIEW: Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014)

virginiakublawi | Sep 20, 2021 | 0

Mr. Peabody and Sherman is a 2014 DreamWorks movie based on “Peabody’s Improbable History,” a segment of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends. Mr. Peabody is a brilliant, anthropomorphic dog who adopts a human boy named Sherman. I’ve never seen the original cartoon or the movie...