This entertaining reboot is as much Hollywood satire as it is a kid’s movie
This was supposed to be a good movie. However, there have been a number of live-action/animation hybrids over the years, and very few of them have been watchable. Tom & Jerry: the Movie, Yogi Bear, and Woody Woodpecker are among the worst but we could have added other examples here.
I was wrong. The movie is actually pretty good.
This is a sharp and witty reboot that pokes fun at the tradition of bringing old cartoon characters back to life. It features a vast array of cameos from movies and cartoons past.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Rescue Rangers is a satire of Hollywood, with familiar faces like He-Man, ET, Roger Rabbit, Scrooge McDuck, Baloo, and many more appearing. ..
Some of the classic Disney characters have been brought back to life in a new movie. Some of them have been treated poorly, but others are brought back to life in a way that is charming and fun. If you are a fan of Disney movies or TV shows, you will definitely enjoy seeing these characters brought back to life.
The new “The Simpsons” movie is a departure from the nostalgic animated series that many fans are expecting. The movie is more of a gentle mockery of Hollywood’s expense, and as such, may not be what some fans are looking for. However, the movie does respect its characters by treating them with some degree of affection. ..
The plot is thin but it’s still engaging enough. After showing us how Chip and Dale originally met, the movie fast-forwards into the future where they are the stars of their own TV show, Chip’ n Dale: Rescue Rangers. It then moves forward in time to a period where the animated rodents have fallen out with one another after the demise of their showbiz careers. But when their old co-star Monterey Jack is kidnapped, the diminutive pair join forces once more to track him down and rescue him from a fate that every animated character must surely dread (there will be no spoilers here).
The kids will enjoy the simple plot even if they don’t understand all the jokes. Adults, on the other hand, will appreciate the satirical swipes at failed animation techniques, bootlegged knock-offs of classic movies, and various Hollywood traditions and cliches. Barely anything is off limits and it’s to the writer’s credit that they have dared to rip Hollywood apart and bite the hands that feed them.
Despite the fact that the movie is enjoyable, it falls short of being truly funny. The gags are well-done, but they don’t quite make up for the lack of laughs. If you’re looking for a lighthearted family movie with some good laughs, then this one is definitely worth checking out. However, if you’re looking for something that will make you laugh out loud, this one might not be the right choice.
The movie is an entertaining watch, with both children and adults enjoying it. It’s the rare animated/live-action movie that can be enjoyed by both groups. ..
Chip and Dale are given a movie that is better than most Hollywood efforts, and the people who grew up watching them are also pleased with the result. This self-aware comedy is cleverer than most, and while it doesn’t always tickle the funny bone, it’s still better than many of Hollywood’s offerings that patronised both its characters and their audiences.
