Christmas Again (2021)

Title: Christmas Again
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Release Date: December 3, 2021
Genre(s): Fantasy
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Andy Fickman
Starring: Daniel Sunjata, Scarlett Estevez, Gary Anthony Williams


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who's into these Groundhog Day-esque holiday films.

What is this about?
After ruining Christmas, a girl has to relive the day over and over, but decides to have fun with it.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas time.

Where does it take place?
Chicago.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's a new movie on Disney+, so duh.

How did I like this?
It was fun! Rowena totally didn't ruin Christmas. She was being a typical 12 year old girl reacting to her family being kind of awful. I felt most bad for Uncle Gerry though; don't put people on the spot like that! But she does purposely ruin a few repeat Christmases by being selfish, but I'd probably do the same thing knowing I'd just get to do it over the next day. Of course, she has to learn a lesson about the meaning of family and the spirit of Christmas.

Have you seen Christmas Again? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Return to Halloweentown (2006)

Title: Return to Halloweentown
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Release Date: October 20, 2006
Genre(s): Fantasy
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: David Jackson
Starring: Sara Paxton, Judith Hoag, Lucas Grabeel


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the other movies who won't mind a change of actress.

What is this about?
Marnie goes to college in Halloweentown and comes head to head with a prophecy.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the other three.

Where does it take place?
Witch U, Halloweentown.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I watched the other three.

How did I like this?
It's not as good as the other three and I absolutely think that has to do with the change of actress. She didn't feel like Marnie at all. It's still a fun movie, but just didn't fit with the others.

Have you seen Return to Halloweentown? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Halloweentown High (2004)

Title: Halloweentown High
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Release Date: October 8, 2004
Genre(s): Fantasy
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Mark A.Z. Dippé
Starring: Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the other two movies.

What is this about?
Marnie starts an exchange program for kids from Halloweentown to attend school in the mortal world. What could go wrong?

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the second one.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere in the mortal world...

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I liked the other movies.

How did I like this?
It's so fun. It's interesting to see magic in the real world, although I did miss Halloweentown.

Have you seen Halloweentown High? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Descendants 3 (2019)

Title: Descendants 3
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Release Date: August 2, 2019
Genre(s): Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the other two movies.

What is this about?
More kids from the island are finally being invited to Auradon. And Ben and Mal get engaged! But all is not peaceful...

When would be a good time to watch this?
Right after the previous one.

Where does it take place?
Auradon and the Isle of the Lost, of course.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I like these movies.

How did I like this?
Another super fun installment to this series! Good girl goes bad! Bad girls team up to defeat evil! HADES!

I adored the plot of this one, but songs weren't as good as the previous two. With the exception of Audrey's.

Have you seen Descendants 3? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018)

Title: Under the Sea: A Descendants Story
Rating: NR
Run Time: 10 minutes
Release Date: September 28, 2018
Genre(s): Fantasy, Short Film
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Hasraf Dulull
Starring: Malika Bayerwaltes, Dove Cameron, Anna Cathcart


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the series.

What is this about?
Mal has an unexpected face-off with an old foe.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Right after Descendants 2.

Where does it take place?
Auradon.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was watching the other movies, so why not.

How did I like this?
It was fine. The actual scene would have been a good for in the movie. The rest is literally a music video.

Have you seen Under the Sea? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Descendants 2 (2017)

Title: Descendants 2
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Release Date: July 21, 2017
Genre(s): Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the first movie.

What is this about?
The crew are settling into their new lives, but Mal still doesn't feel like she fits so she goes back home.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have two hours and feel like something cutesy.

Where does it take place?
The Isle of the Lost and Auradon.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I enjoyed the first one and wanted more.

How did I like this?
I think it's better than the first one. I just really liked having them actually back on the island. And Evie and Mal's duet? Amazing! The whole movie was just really cute and fun.

Then that plot twist! Where did that come from?! Did not see that coming!

Have you seen Descendants 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 (2020)

Title: Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Release Date: April 18, 2020
Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Musical
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Paul Hoen
Starring: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the original!

What is this about?
Zombies are now fully integrated into Seabrook High (kind of), but what about werewolves

When would be a good time to watch this?
During a Halloween movie marathon to lighten things up.

Where does it take place?
The quaint town of Seabrook.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I adored the first movie.

How did I like this?
It didn't give me those same giddy feels, so that was a bummer. But it did have deeper issues this time around. Addison doesn't feel like she belongs, while Zed is finding his place.

The werewolves weren't as interesting as the zombies and the songs weren't as catchy. It's like the writers were trying too hard and missed the mark. BUT they did do a reprise of my favorite song from the first! So cute!

Have you seen Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (2018)

Title: Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Release Date: February 16, 2018
Genre(s): Romance, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Paul Hoen
Starring: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes cutesy movies.

What is this about?
After 50 years, zombie teens are finally allowed to attend human high school. There, Zed meets Addison...

When would be a good time to watch this?
During lockdown.

Where does it take place?
Seabrook, a perfectly planned community.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I needed a Z for Blogging From A to Z and this seemed like the logical choice.

How did I like this?
Easily one of Disney Channel's best movies. It is sooo cute and every single song was crazy catchy! Yes, the plot is cliche and predictable, but it was fun and cute and kept me smiling.

Have you seen Z-O-M-B-I-E-S? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

Kim Possible (2019)

Title: Kim Possible
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Release Date: February 15, 2019
Genre(s): Adventure
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein
Starring: Sadie Stanley, Sean Giambrone, Ciara Riley Wilson


Who would I recommend this to?
Umm...I don't know actually...

What is this about?
High school secret agents.

When would be a good time to watch this?
During lockdown.

Where does it take place?
Middleton High and remote secret islands.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I loved the animated series when I was young.

How did I like this?
First impression: the special effects are bad, even for a Disney Channel movie. And it did not go up from there.

Have you seen Kim Possible? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

Geek Charming (2011)

Title: Geek Charming
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Release Date: November 11, 2011
Genre(s): Romance
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Jeffrey Hornaday
Starring: Sarah Hyland, Matt Prokop, Sasha Pieterse


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who enjoy teen romances.

What is this about?
Dylan is popular and wants to be crowned Blossom Queen. Josh is a geek and wants to win the film festival, but needs an interesting subject. Maybe these two opposites can help each other out...or fall in love.

When would be a good time to watch this?
During a girls night, a date night, on a rainy afternoon during shelter-in-place orders...

Where does it take place?
A typical American high school.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I need a G for the A to Z Blogging Challenge and it looked cute.

How did I like this?
It was so freaking cute! Of course, it's the typical "popular girl isn't what she seems" type plot, but it felt fresh and new. Josh's film made me cry!

Have you seen Geek Charming? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

Evermore: Season 1 Episodes 1-4 (2014)

Title: Evermore
Rating: PG
Run Time: -
Release Date: October 17, 2014
Genre(s): Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: -
Starring: Alex Starke, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Clive Rowe


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of magical mysteries.

What is this about?
Tara's blended family moves into an old family mansion her mother inherits, and gets sucked into weird magical happenings.

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a dark and dreary night...Or whenever you're in the mood for some mystery and magic.

Where does it take place?
England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I needed and E for the A to Z Blogging Channel and it seemed like something I might like.

How did I like this?
The first two episodes were a bit questionable, but after that I was super into it! I'd totally binge it if Disney+ had the rest of the series. I love how to magic is handled. It's more subtle rather than IN YOUR FACE MAGIC.

Have you seen Evermore? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

The Descendants (2015)

Title: The Descendants
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Release Date: July 31, 2015
Genre(s): Fantasy
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of Disney Channel and cheesy teen movies.

What is this about?
Four offspring of the villains are allowed to attend school with the heroes children. But Maleficent has other plans for her daughter.

When would be a good time to watch this?
If you're under lockdown like me, then...

Where does it take place?
Auradon, where all of the fairy-tale characters live (minus the villains, of course).

Why did I decide to watch this?
I love Disney villains.

How did I like this?
I was expecting it to be cheesy, but holy rusted metal Batman, the beginning is beyond! But once the kids settle into school, I really enjoyed it! It's a pretty typical "change of heart" type plot, but fun nonetheless. I do have to wonder who their other parents are...

Have you seen The Descendants? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?