Raya and the Last 10 Dragons
The Last Dragon is a movie that’s full of big set pieces, exciting action and an original story that bucks a lot of the conventional Disney tropes. It’s a movie that’s sure to please fans of the genre, as well as those who are looking for something new and exciting.
- The Lion King
- The Jungle Book
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- The Little Mermaid
- Pocahontas
- Mulan
- Hercules
- Sleeping Beauty
- Cinderella ..
Kung-Fu Panda
Kung-Fu Panda is a movie that is full of action, humour and memorable characters. It’s still one of the best movies of all time.
The Chinese setting is brilliantly captured and the voice cast is certainly impressive too. However, Jack Black stands out and brings Po to life in the best possible way. It’s hard to imagine another actor pulling off a charismatic and enigmatic panda quite like him. Because of that, Kung Fu Panda is easily one of the best panda movies ever made. ..
Kubo and the Two Strings
Kubo and the Two Strings is a stunning piece of art that combines stop-motion and CGI animation against gorgeously rendered landscapes to help it stand out next to other animated movies of its kind. The story is simple but powerful, and the animation is top-notch. This is an amazing movie that I highly recommend.
Kubo, a young storyteller, accidentally summons a mythical spirit from his past. This spirit, which Kubo names Monkey, helps him on a thrilling quest to save his family from the approaching evil. ..
Kubo is a visually and storytelling treat. This is definitely one you should have on your radar to watch. ..
Moana
Moana is a beautiful, unique Disney movie that stands out from the rest. The setting is set deep in the heart of Ancient Polynesia with a distinct pacific island vibe that helps it stand out from other Disney movies of its kind. The colourful, vibrant setting lends itself nicely to some gorgeous water effects and an excellent use of color throughout.
Moana sets out on a sea voyage to find her long-lost demigod, Demigod Maui. She has the help of her family, who are well-known for embarking on sea-faring voyages to lands afar. However, a terrible curse has been placed on the tribe and they can only find help from Moana if she retrieves the heart of goddess Te Fiti. Moana sets out to do just that, but she quickly realizes that she is not alone in this quest. She meets new friends along the way and soon realizes that this is not a simple task - she must team up with them in order to succeed.
With a catchy melody and a well-written story, Moana is an excellent animation that is sure to please fans of the company’s older classics.
Tangled
Disney’s Tangled is a colorful and witty film that does a good job of refreshing the princess formula. ..
Rapunzel is a magical girl who has spent her entire life in a tower. When she runs into a runaway thief called Flint, her life is changed forever.
The movie features some great moments and the visuals are absolutely stunning throughout. In fact, the movie that followed this (Frozen) suffers quite a lot thanks to scaling back on the CGI effects. While Frozen was a great movie, its follow-up, Cinderella, is not as good. The CGI effects have been scaled back significantly and this makes the movie less enjoyable. ..
Frozen
Frozen is a movie that is full of energy and excitement. It’s full of songs that will keep you singing all the way through. The story is also very exciting, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
Frozen is a story about love, loss, and the power of family. It’s a story that will make you laugh and cry, and it’s one that will leave you feeling inspired to do more than just sit on your couch and watch TV.
The movie is a hit with kids while likely more polarizing for adults. However, Elsa and Anna’s adventures in Arundel eventually caused Froze to become a cultural phenomenon that refuses to let it go.
How To Train Your Dragon
Hiccup is the son of a chief and, as such, is expected to take over his father’s position one day. But Hiccup has other plans. He wants to be a dragon rider and find the dragons that have been rumored to exist. With the help of his friend Toothless, Hiccup sets out on an epic journey to find these dragons and become a master dragon rider. ..
Hiccup is trained to hunt and kill dragons, but when he stumbles upon and befriends a young dragon himself, Hiccup realizes there’s more to these creatures than first meets the eye. Hiccup learns that the dragons are not just ferocious beasts, but also intelligent and kind beings who need help in order to survive.
How To Train Your Dragon is a heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance, set in the beautiful world of DreamWorks Animation. The animation is top-notch, and the jokes are funny and well written. The movie has a great theme of friendship and acceptance, and it will both children and adults alike enjoy it.
Big Hero 6
The story follows six friends who are recruited by a secret organization to take on a dangerous mission. Along the way, they must overcome obstacles and challenges that will test their teamwork and strength of character.
Hiro Hamada is a 14 year old boy who spends his time making money from illegal robot fights. When his older brother Tadashi saves Hiro from a dangerous gang, tragedy befalls the family. It’s around this time that Hiro discovers an inflatable health care robot called Baymax, created in the past by his brother.
Hiro, Baymax, Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred team up to save their hometown from an evil super villain who’s intent on using Hiro’s own inventions against him.
Big Hero 6 is an animated film that tells the story of a young robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, who teams up with a group of friends to save San Fransokyo from a villainous plot. The film’s execution is top-notch, and it’s one of the better animated offerings in this field. ..
Pocahontas
The movie Pocahontas tells the story of a young girl, Pocahontas, who is forced to leave her home in Virginia and travel to the Indian country of Powhatan to trade goods with the tribe. While there, she falls in love with a man named John Smith and helps him fight against the English. In the end, she is forced back to Virginia and dies in his arms.
As the film progresses, we learn more about Pocahontas and her relationship with Captain John Smith. We see her try to find a way to be free and protect herself from the English. We also see her struggle with the idea of marriage and being forced to leave her home. In the end, Pocahontas is able to find a way for herself and Smith to be together, even though it means facing danger.
In the midst of this brewing family conflict, Smith’s fellow Englishmen find themselves intent on robbing the Native Americans of their gold. With relationships pushed to the limit, Pocahontas finds herself forced to choose a side.
Pocahontas is a story of love and adventure, set in the early 16th century. It tells the story of Pocahontas, a young girl who is forced to leave her home in Virginia to live with the Powhatan tribe. She falls in love with one of the tribe’s leaders, John Smith, and together they travel to England to find a way back home. In the end, Pocahontas is able to return home and live with her people again.
Brave
Brave is a distinctly Scottish movie set deep in the heart of Scotland, abandoning the mythical landscapes and obvious backdrops of old Disney films. ..
The film follows the adventures of aspiring archer Princess Merida, daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. With her parents determined to have her wed, Merida defies them and inadvertently plunges the kingdom into chaos. ..
When Merida learns of a powerful witch who can help her right her wrongs, she sets out on a journey to find her. Unfortunately, this witch’s power comes with a price - and soon Merida finds herself in danger of losing everything she’s worked for. With time running out, Merida must scramble to save the kingdom before it’s too late. ..
Brave is an enjoyable animated picture that manages to brave the storm. ..
Mulan
The Mulan remake is a watered-down, forgettable movie that doesn’t quite live up to the original.
Mulan is a young Chinese girl who disguises herself as a boy and takes her Father’s place in the army to help protect China from invaders. The story follows Mulan as she goes through her adventures, including fighting against the enemy and learning new skills.
In the story, Mulan’s ancestors send a tiny dragon called Mushu to join her on her mission. When he meets Mulan, Mushu quickly changes his mind and decides to help her stop the opposing Hun army. Together, they set out to stop the opposing Hun army.
Beautifully written and armed with some very strong themes around belonging and identity, Mulan is a real classic and another must-watch animation.
- Raya and the Last Dragon
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Game of Thrones, Season 7 9. Sherlock, Season 4
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
