But will it have "legs"? I think that's Mendelson's favorite thing to say. I used to read him quite a bit when he was writing for Forbes -- he almost lost his mind with glee when The Greatest Showman had legs like the Rockettes!
The only good thing about this review is that it lowered my expectations which made me appreciate the movie even more. I struggle to understand how you think this movie was for a younger audience.
I was disappointed by the hockey action (which I was really looking forward to), especially Riley’s bullshit penalty at the end, she had the puck!!! I’m not usually a nitpicker, but the lack of attention to detail in the “real world” and the ugly weasel-like avoidance of explicit queerness left me thinking Pixar has grown into a pretty cynical view of its audience. “Bay Area High School,” come on.
I thought it hit. There were good laughs, quick wit, the story moved along despite plenty of places it could have gotten stuck. I was intrigued throughout and was surprised it was over - felt fast to me.
Between both Turning Red and Soul being great & more innovative latter-day Pixar efforts that each cover aspects of the same thematic territory, it’s hard to muster much more enthusiasm for this one than “that was fairly enjoyable.” (And the original is easily Top 5 Pixar for me.)
boy, I was really hoping this one might be a return to form...
Man, guys name Scott must not like this movie because Scott Mendelson hated it
But will it have "legs"? I think that's Mendelson's favorite thing to say. I used to read him quite a bit when he was writing for Forbes -- he almost lost his mind with glee when The Greatest Showman had legs like the Rockettes!
The only good thing about this review is that it lowered my expectations which made me appreciate the movie even more. I struggle to understand how you think this movie was for a younger audience.
I was disappointed by the hockey action (which I was really looking forward to), especially Riley’s bullshit penalty at the end, she had the puck!!! I’m not usually a nitpicker, but the lack of attention to detail in the “real world” and the ugly weasel-like avoidance of explicit queerness left me thinking Pixar has grown into a pretty cynical view of its audience. “Bay Area High School,” come on.
I thought it hit. There were good laughs, quick wit, the story moved along despite plenty of places it could have gotten stuck. I was intrigued throughout and was surprised it was over - felt fast to me.
Between both Turning Red and Soul being great & more innovative latter-day Pixar efforts that each cover aspects of the same thematic territory, it’s hard to muster much more enthusiasm for this one than “that was fairly enjoyable.” (And the original is easily Top 5 Pixar for me.)