Chicken Little (2005)

Title: Chicken Little
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Release Date: October 6, 2005
Genre(s): Animation, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Production Co.: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Director: Mark Dindal
Starring: Zach Braff, Joan Cusack, Garry Marshall


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever likes animated movies that aren't Disney, even though this is Disney.

What is this about?
After being an uber embarrassment, a small chicken tries to win his father's favor.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you run out of other things to watch.

Where does it take place?
Oakey Oaks.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was watching all Disney animated features, for better or worse. Originally because it was Disney.

How did I like this?
This is the most un-Disney Disney movie ever. Like it doesn't look or sound like Disney, but more like a knock off. The story is a super cute idea, but it's overall not very interesting or engaging. And the plot is super flimsy, since when Chicken Little could have showed his dad a piece of sky, he hid it, despite trying desperately to show him earlier in the movie?

Have you seen Chicken Little? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Stardust Telepath (2023)

Title: Stardust Telepath
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: October 9, 2023
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Studio Gokumi
Director: Kaori
Starring: Yurie Funato, Seria Fukagawa, Shiki Aoki


Who would I recommend this to?
You or anyone who felt like they simply didn't belong.

What is this about?
A high school girl wants to meet an alien, so she can finally feel understood.

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

Where does it take place?
Earth.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like aliens. I was convinced I was an alien for a long time.

How did I like this?
I identified with Umika from that first scene! I too always felt like I wasn't understood or scene and struggled to speak up in class and knew I need to go to space to meet aliens who would get me! Other than that, it's just super cute!

Have you seen Stardust Telepath? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion (2013)

Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
Release Date: October 26, 2013
Genre(s): Anime, Fantasy, Drama
Production Co.: Shaft
Director: Akiyuki Shinbou
Starring: Chiwa Saitou, Aoi Yuuki, Ai Nonaka


Who would I recommend this to?
Not fans of the series, but maybe yes, fans of the series. I don't know.

What is this about?
I have no clue, honestly. But it's visually interesting.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the main series, or the other two movies.

Where does it take place?
Mitakihara City.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I enjoyed the series.

How did I like this?
"I don't expect you to understand. No one in the world could understand." I mean, I certainly do not understand anything going on in this movie. I didn't hate it, I just was confused the entire time. It felt like it was trying too hard to out due the original series.

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

Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)

Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: January 7, 2011
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy, Drama
Production Co.: Shaft
Director: Akiyuki Shinbou
Starring: Aoi Yuuki, Eri Kitamura, Chiwa Saitou


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like their magical girls more cerebral.

What is this about?
Young girls are asked to protect their hometown from witches.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Uhh...whenever.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like magical girls and this was highly rated.

How did I like this?
I was not prepared for this. I knew it was tagged as Psychological, but I wasn't sure what that meant. Well, now I know. While I love the idea of putting cute magical girls into these dark, trippy landscapes, it felt more gimmicky than an integral part of the story at first. But as things moved along, all this darkness really starts to affect these girls in real ways.

Have you seen Puella Magi Madoka Magica? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Farming Life in Another World (2023)

Title: Farming Life in Another World
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 6, 2023
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy
Production Co.: Zero-G
Starring: Atsushi Abe, Shino Shimoji, Lynn


Who would I recommend this to?
Farming Sim players.

What is this about?
A man dies and is reincarnated into a Farming Sim.

When would be a good time to watch this?
As soon as you have time for something cozy.

Where does it take place?
The Forest of Death.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded fun.

How did I like this?
I absolutely adored this from the very beginning! It's essentially exactly like a farming game, so I was very familiar with the progression. However, the mid point does introduce a pretty entertaining plot. I wasn't sure about that at first, but it fit and kept me invested.

Have you seen Farming Life in Another World? What did you think?
If not, would you watch this?

Home on the Range (2004)

Title: Home on the Range
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2004
Genre(s): Animation, Comedy, Musical
Production Co.: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Director: Will Finn, John Sanford
Starring: Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Cuba Gooding Jr.


Who would I recommend this to?
Umm...whoever is already interested.

What is this about?
A trio of cows set out to save their farm by catching a yodeling bad guy!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you have nothing else to watch.

Where does it take place?
In the old west.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I'd never seen it and am on a mission.

How did I like this?
It's not bad, but it's definitely not good. There are cute and funny moments, but this is not up to the usual Disney standards. It felt like they just wanted to do a Western, for the sake of it.

Have you seen Home on the Range? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X (2021)

Title: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: July 3, 2021
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: SILVER LINK.
Director: Keisuke Inoue
Starring: Maaya Uchida, Tetsuya Kakihara, Saori Hayami


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

What is this about?
The villainess may have gotten the good ending and a harem of her own, but her doom may still be coming from new foes!

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the first season.

Where does it take place?
Fortune Lover.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I liked the first season.

How did I like this?
It's cute and I adore everyone's adoration for Catarina while she just has eyes for food! I don't think the overall plot was as good as the first season, but it was still a good time. And it really gets into the main character's back stories.

Have you seen My Next Life as a Villainess? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?