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Maricar Estrella

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Maleficent (2014) 54% EDIT “Undoubtedly, Jolie's performance will be touted as elegantly evil, but it's Elle Fanning's effervescence as Aurora that really makes this film glow.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Dec 13, 2018 Full Review Hostiles (2017) 71% 3.5/5 EDIT “The true standout is the achingly riveting Rosamund Pike. As Rosalie Quaid, Pike becomes a force greater than the script at hand.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jan 5, 2018 Full Review Ferdinand (2017) 70% 3/5 EDIT “But what really stands out are the themes of friendship, problem solving and learning to be true to yourself. Ferdinand does not back down to his bullies and stands firm in his beliefs.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Dec 13, 2017 Full Review The LEGO NINJAGO Movie (2017) 56% 3/5 EDIT “The storytelling is uneven and may be difficult to understand for the younger demographic. However, that target audience will still connect to the frenetic battle scenes, sophomoric humor (butt jokes, anyone?) and engaging characters.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Sep 27, 2017 Full Review Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) 87% 3.5/5 EDIT “The film also inventively incorporates CG animation, live-action sock puppets and a flipbook to bring to life the pages of Pilkey's sentimental ode to boyhood.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jun 2, 2017 Full Review The Boss Baby (2017) 53% 2.5/5 EDIT “In the end, the only statement being made is that this is an adequate family film. Oh, and love conquers all.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 30, 2017 Full Review Beauty and the Beast (2017) 71% 3.5/5 EDIT “The attention to detail in this film is exquisite, from the gold flakes on Belle's ballroom gown to the Fantasia-like theatrics of the Be Our Guest feast. All of the acting heavy hitters truly bring those inanimate objects to life.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 14, 2017 Full Review Sing (2016) 71% 2.5/5 EDIT “The movie doesn't come close to the humor and heart of [Illumination's] summer hit, The Secret Life of Pets.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Dec 22, 2016 Full Review Moana (2016) 95% 4/5 EDIT “Moana pays homage to Pacific Islanders by introducing us to a strong female character unlike any we've seen in mainstream films - a hero who is both smart and sympathetic, strong and compassionate, independent yet belongs to a group.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Nov 22, 2016 Full Review Trolls (2016) 76% 3.5/5 EDIT “It's hard not to smile when watching Trolls, a sweet and humorous take on the pursuit of happiness.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Nov 2, 2016 Full Review Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) 97% 4/5 EDIT “From its captivating narration and first stormy scene, Kubo and the Two Strings lures the audience into its vivid storytelling and exquisite execution of stop-motion animation.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Aug 17, 2016 Full Review Bad Moms (2016) 59% 3.5/5 EDIT “If you're willing to dive deep into the dark side of parenthood, this is the film for you.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jul 28, 2016 Full Review The Secret Life of Pets (2016) 70% 3.5/5 EDIT “With all of the comedic stars, the film has a fair share of LOL moments. And while you won't find any revelatory insight into the mind of your pet, parents and children alike will fall for this fun, fast-paced furry tale.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jul 7, 2016 Full Review Finding Dory (2016) 94% 4.5/5 EDIT “Another huge improvement from its predecessor is the animation, from the way the kelp sways in the ocean to Hank's camouflaging metamorphosis. The filmmakers provide a dynamic, colorful backdrop worthy of 3-D viewing.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jun 15, 2016 Full Review Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) 29% 2/5 EDIT “Director James Bobin duplicates the visually stunning world he inherited from Tim Burton, who helmed 2010's Alice in Wonderland. However, the meandering pacing and convoluted storytelling make for a lackluster tea party.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com May 26, 2016 Full Review The Jungle Book (2016) 94% 4/5 EDIT “It's one of the few films in which the 3D enhancement is justified. Each scene captures the essence of each animal so vividly that children in the audience were reaching out to the screen to try to "touch" the fur.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Apr 14, 2016 Full Review Miracles From Heaven (2016) 45% 3/5 EDIT “The film adaptation tells the true-life tale of the Beams with such intensity and urgency that a box of tissues may not be enough to keep up with the water works.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 16, 2016 Full Review Zootopia (2016) 98% 4/5 EDIT “On the surface, Zootopia is a witty, wondrous buddy-cop film... At a deeper level, the film allows parents to bring tough topics to the dining-room table, topics such as bullying, stereotyping and inclusiveness.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 3, 2016 Full Review Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) 87% 3/5 EDIT “The main reason families enjoy the series is Po, thanks to Jack Black's frenetic and friendly approach. There's just enough huggable and HiYa! moments to keep the animated film's core audience chomping on their popcorn and glued to the screen.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jan 28, 2016 Full Review Norm of the North (2016) 6% 2/5 EDIT “Even the trait that should endear the audience to Norm, his infamous " Arctic Shake," in which the bear goes into uncontrollable fits of dancing and twerking, becomes unbearable to watch.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jan 14, 2016 Full Review The Peanuts Movie (2015) 87% 3/5 EDIT “The Peanuts Movie has all of the elements a true fan would want - the original characters, a nod to past TV specials, even a jazzed-up "wahwah" - but like its stalwart hero, it falls just short of completing the task at hand.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Nov 6, 2015 Full Review Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) 99% 4/5 EDIT “For a film without words, the story speaks volumes.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Aug 4, 2015 Full Review Minions (2015) 55% 2/5 EDIT “Parts of the story are quite dark and unnecessarily gruesome for younger audiences. Even a bedtime story is turned into a humorless plot point.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jul 8, 2015 Full Review Inside Out (2015) 98% 4/5 EDIT “Directors Pete Docter ( Monsters, Inc .; Up) and Ronnie del Carmen ( Dug's Special Mission) have created a masterful study of family dynamics. Like the Oscar-winning Up, Inside Out takes great care in weaving complex ideas into a children's tale.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jun 18, 2015 Full Review Home (2015) 53% 3/5 EDIT “Tim Johnson ( Antz) has capitalized on DreamWorks' proprietary animation platform, Apollo to create a rich, intricate setting...But the technology doesn't save the film from falling flat on other levels.” – Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 26, 2015 Full Review
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