Treasure Planet (2002)

Title: Treasure Planet
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Release Date: November 27, 2002
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Thompson, Martin Short


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever liked Atlantis or other forgotten Disney flicks.

What is this about?
It's Treasure Island in space!

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

Where does it take place?
Space...

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I had never seen it before. I'll admit that when it first came out, I kept confusing it with Atlantis.

How did I like this?
First of all, the animation reminded me of Anastasia. Second of all, was the narrator at the beginning the host from the Haunted Mansion?! Bonus points for both.

It's not terrible, but I can definitely see why this one didn't blow up like other Disney movies from this time. Atlantis was awesome, and this one kind of paled in comparison despite being quite similar in theme and story. For me, the world just seemed kind of random. I didn't understand why there were alien animals and Victorian aesthetics? It's not quite Steampunk enough to make sense.

If you want a Disney Treasure Island, I'd go with Muppet Treasure Island every time.

Have you seen Treasure Planet? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Title: Lilo & Stitch
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Release Date: June 21, 2002
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Starring: Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone with a heart. Even a small one, like mine.

What is this about?
A little girl befriends a dangerous alien experiment.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime is a good time. It's fun summer movie night movie.

Where does it take place?
Hawaii.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I saw it in theaters as a kid because duh, Disney.

How did I like this?
I adore this movie! Probably more now than I did as a kid, since I now notice just how disturbed Lilo is. It's understandable since both of her parents died and now her sister has to be more like a mom. On top of that, she has no friends. This is the first time Disney every had a family dynamic like this.

I also just love Stitch and how Lilo accepts him just the way he is. This one makes me cry multiple times.

Have you seen Lilo & Stitch? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Peter Pan 2: Return to Neverland (2002)

Title: Return to Neverland
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Release Date: February 15, 2002
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Robin Budd, Donovan Cook
Starring: Blayne Weaver, Harriet Owen, Corey Burton


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who really does like Peter Pan stories.

What is this about?
Captain Hook kidnaps Wendy's daughter, and Peter Pan must save her!

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a dark and stormy night.

Where does it take place?
London and Neverland.

Why did I decide to watch this?
For my Disney Animation-athon.

How did I like this?
This started off way darker than I expected. It's set during WWII and it doesn't shy away. I was surprised.

I just don't like Peter Pan at all, so I went into this with low expectations anyway. But Captain Hook is a shadow of himself, I don't like it. And why in the world would Jane agree to help him after he kidnapped her?! Yes, she doesn't like Peter either, but...he kidnapped her!

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

Recess: School's Out (2001)

Title: Recess: School's Out
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Release Date: February 16, 2001
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Chuck Sheetz
Starring: Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever watched Recess back in the day.

What is this about?
TJ and company must save summer vacation from disappearing forever.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you need some background noise with occasional entertainment.

Where does it take place?
3rd Street School.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was part of my Disney Animation-athon.

How did I like this?
I don't think I saw this as a kid, or if I did, it didn't stick with me at all, even though I did regularly watch Recess. I'm not a huge fan of shows getting a movie, especially when the events of the movie aren't "cannon." Like, this would never happen in the show universe. It's too over-the-top and random. There's no continuity. It's just some random events for the sake of a movie.

Have you seen Recess: School's Out? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

Title: Fear Street Part Three: 1666
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Release Date: July 16, 2021
Genre(s): Horror, Fantasy, LGBTQ+
Production Co.:Chernin Entertainment
Director: Leigh Janiak
Starring: Kiana Maderia, Ashley Zukerman, Gillian Jacobs


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who watched the first two parts, or like queer witchy horror.

What is this about?
We learn how Sarah Fier's curse began...

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the first two parts, but also immediately.

Where does it take place?
Old world Shadyside.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I liked the first two parts and needed to know how it ended...and began...

How did I like this?
It's much better than part two, and my favorite of the three. It's the gayest and the witchiest and the least gorey!

Have you seen Fear Street: 1666? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)

Title: Fear Street Part Two: 1978
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 49 minutes
Release Date: July 9, 2021
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: Chernin Entertainment
Director: Leigh Janiak
Starring: Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Ryan Simpkins


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever liked the first one!

What is this about?
The surviving teens of the Shadyside Massacre seek help from the survivor of a previous massacre. She tells them her story...

When would be a good time to watch this?
When it's still daylight out, if you're a baby like me.

Where does it take place?
Camp Nightwing in Shadyside.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I liked the first part and needed to know what happened!

How did I like this?
This one took longer to get going than the first part and wasn't as scary. It was more...bloody though. It was missing the creepy factor. It felt more like a regular serial killer movie rather than a paranormal. At least until that ending...

Have you seen Fear Street 1978? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021)

Title: Fear Street Part 1: 1994
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Release Date: July 2, 2021
Genre(s): Horror, Fantasy, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Chernin Entertainment
Director: Leigh Janiak
Starring: Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr.


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes teen horror and the '90s.

What is this about?
A murderer is loose in Shadyside targeting teens!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Immediately. Or at least before the next two parts.

Where does it take place?
Shadyside.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was a huge Fear Street fan as a kid and tween!

How did I like this?
It was wild good fun! I'm glad it wasn't actually scary or too jumpy. It's definitely bloody and violent though.

Do not split up! Never split up! There is no reason to split up! Ever! Stay together! Stay alive! That ending had me so nervous.

Have you seen Fear Street? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?