Storks (2016)

[Ezen Baklattan]

Now for my real review where I don't freak out over everything:

 

I enjoyed it! I still think the plot would have benefited from being a bit more divergent from typical plot/character beats, but the movie totally enjoys flying by its own wacky logic and fast paced humor - the world feels natural, and the humor works a lot (the gentrification line had me in stitches). Bonus points to actually casting voice actors and relatively obscure actors as opposed to simply celebrities; Katie Crown and Stephen Glickman kill it as Tulip and Toady respectively, and each brings a fun energy to their roles. The wolves are also a highlight.

 

Overthinking is futile here, just strap in for the ride and enjoy it!

 

B

 

(I also enjoyed the homage to Silence of the Lambs' misdirection)

[Spidey Freak]

It was super adorable and full of Sandbergian likeable goofy. The magic of low expectations.

 

 

[Jonwo]

I really liked this, it's not as good as The Lego Movie but it's a solid, very funny film. 

 

The Lego Ninjago short was very good was well, bodes well for the upcoming film

Edited October 19, 2016 by Jonwo

[Ezen Baklattan]

Just realized this bears a few big similarities to ICE AGE 1.

• A band of mismatched characters must deliver a baby to its human family.
• One character (Sid and Tulip) is a notable social outcast
• Another (Diego and Junior) were previously working with the film's antagonist
• The team runs into trouble with carnivorous animals (wild cats and wolves, respectively)
• The first original CGI movie from a major film studio

[Blankments]

I guess it's a remake of the first Ice Age, if Ice Age was actually good and had good animation and was NOT SHIT

[lolifofo]

I knew the studio behind the Lego Movie wouldn't disappoint. Just watched Storks, and like The Lego Movie, it's HILARIOUS! I haven't laughed out loud so much watching a movie since forever.

 

Warner Animation Group really are making excellent comedies, not like the shitty ones Dreamworks and other American animation studios are making these days. I am even more excited for Lego Batman now, which already looks hilarious. Oh I'm so happy we have a new (sort of) animation studio that's making decent movies.

 

B+

[Goffe]

Nicholas Stoller must be thrilled for making two of the worst movies of the year. Movie is dog poop wrapped in horse shit.

Edited December 25, 2016 by Goffe