Malawski's Movie Mania

The irresistibility of " Pixar" films is their charm and uniqueness. Audiences fawn over their films because of their ability to connect to audiences and leave an impact on them. The studios' recent hits like " Onward" and " Inside Out" are some of the studios' other features that have had an emotional intensity to them which made them a mature in nature film as well. This new film is another emotional film with stunning animation.  It keeps getting more and more adult every time a new film from " Pixar " comes out and I don't see that changing any time soon because the studio has found a way to make films more grown-up than in years past.  Starring in the film is Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Foxx stars as the lead protagonist, a band teacher who dreams of being a famous jazz musician. His performance in the film is entertaining, joyous, and exuberant in nature. It also comes across as comedic at times which is a plus. Tina Fey's char...

The one thing both "Disney & Pixar" is phenomenal at, is being able to create utterly entertaining films. Their newest feature is nothing short of magic. They are able to craft a film like its fellow filmography, is as beautiful as you would expect from these two iconic movie studios. For years, the studios have created some of the most emotional movies ever. With blockbusters such as: " Up, The Lion King and Inside Out", this film is next up to those films in being one of their most emotional films to date. Not only is this film emotional and creative, but it is also their most adult-centered film yet. With its story and visual effects, "Onward" , is a brilliantly laid out and executed film of emotional proportions.  Director of the 2013 "Disney & Pixar"  film "Monsters University",  is Dan Scanlon. Scanlon returns to make yet another exciting film from the studio. He makes this film just as playfully magical as the rest of the...

Pixars line of movies consists of this: What if Toys had feelings, What if Bugs had feelings, Cars, Feelings have feelings, and last: What if the dead had feelings? Pixars latest tackles the annual Mexican holiday Dia De Muertos aka "Day of the Dead". This festive celebration is when ancestors who have died go back to see their living relatives. Now if you ask me, this holiday sounds like it's a bunch of voodoo, but that's how I see it. Once I saw this film, I knew I'd get an education on this holiday, celebrated by millions. This film may not have comedy, maybe a little, but, this film is a beautiful, colorful and detailed piece of work. Perhaps it is one of the most visually stunning films I have seen this year. What makes this film so colorful, is the detail and all that the film shows. It's truly something that is spectacular. Director Lee Unkrich, works his way in this film gracefully and so authentically, that those who didn't know what this holi...

Pixar's  "C ars"  franchise has had it's ups-and-downs since its first outing back in 2006. Following the first film in the franchise, was a sequel that was the studio's worst reviewed and cost them an Oscar nomination the following year. And for good reason. The third installment of this lucrative series is much better than its 2011 predecessor. This third installment offers the same tone that of the first film and that is refreshing and satisfying for viewers.  I'd say that this is a pretty big moment in the series. Originating back to the emotional roots of the first film, the third chapter is as emotional, quite possibly even more emotional than the first film that started it all. The story telling in this part of the saga is much more emotional and heartfelt than both of the films prior to this one. Voicing favorites from the other films once again are, Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and company all return to star. Also, this third feature, sees the...

After 13 years, and the success of  Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” , comes the return of all your favorite characters from the 2003 hit film. The difference between this sequel and the first film is that there’s a bigger emotional tone than in the previous film. Andrew Stanton, who directed the predecessor to “ Finding Dory”  makes this new film funny on many levels, but relies more on the emotional aspect. As the previous movie had more of a comedic effort, but had a less emotional tone.  Ellen DeGeneres returns as the loveable amnesiac blue-tang, with Albert Brooks reprising the cautious, worrisome clownfish father, Marlin. Due to voice changes and several years, the adorably cute “Nemo” Marlin’s son, was recast for this film and is now voiced by newcomer Hayden Rolence.  Also starring in “ Finding Dory”  are: Eugene Levy, Diane Keaton, Ty Burrell, Idris Elba and Ed O’Neill. All do a terrific job voicing their roles with passion and hea...

As if  Pixar  couldn’t top it again after their successful Academy Award winning “ Toy Story ”, with another community of beings living in peace and harmony, this time around it’s world of talking bugs. The film is similar to  Dreamworks Animations  " Antz"  because it just so happens that these two motion pictures are both about insects.  With a bold and zealous attitude at erecting a fictitious world in which bugs are in contrast to humans. Directors John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton made something with heart and profound curiosity when approaching this movie, which is certainly fascinating. All throughout  “a bug’s life”  the animation is utterly spectacular when analyzed carefully. The film’s  sense of wonder and curiosity is what makes the film stand out. A bug’s life, a tale of wonder, curiosity, and  discover, also has morals to be understood like: Big things come in small packages. This message can relate to all age groups....

In a world where a child’s favorite toy such as an Etch-A-Sketch or an R.C. Car comes to life when their “owner” isn’t present, the first computer animated film ever made, “Toy Story” is an instant delight for kids and adults alike. “Toy Story” has become a stepping stone in the animated film genre. Brilliantly voiced with an all-star cast, and judging from the stubbornness of Tom Hanks’  Woody the Cowboy doll to Tim Allen’s confused and naive space-ranger, Buzz Lightyear, Pixar couldn’t have done any better when casting these characters. When families watch this film, you will see the heart and soul the actors put in during its production. The animation in the movie is nothing short of beautiful. Director John Lasseter, screenwriters Joss Whedon and Andrew Stanton have all crafted a heartwarming piece of art, from pen to paper and from computer to the theaters, their talents paid off. “Toy Story” flows so eloquently throughout its entirety. The stories of each individual charac...

A tale of triumph, loss, and friendship: “Finding Nemo” is a heartwarming, one of a kind film. Two disabled fish learning who they are and how to navigate the ocean blue, “Finding Nemo” is a beautiful, riveting story, with lots of clever humor. “Finding Nemo” will inspire and entertain audiences for countless years to come.  Terrific job well done at the executed animation, which some will find spectacular. Others will enjoy the characters and the humors aspects of the film. Andrew Stanton, director of “Finding Nemo” made something both inspiring and humorous at the same time.     The crafted characters seen in the movie are etched with precise precision, it’s as if some of them are real. A talented ensemble consisting of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, and Willem Dafoe, all do a superb job at their craft.          “Finding Nemo” is a phenomenal and thrilling achievement in animation, and it'll have a lasting effect on those with disabili...

Inside Out Review ~ Pixar once again ceases to amaze. This new flick offers tons of fun for the family. Very colorful and creative, exuberant, and a very relatable film. Inside Out is a masterpiece for the ages.  Starring: Amy Poehler, Kaitlyn Dias, Bill Hader, Phyllis Smith, Mindy Kaling,  with Lewis Black,  and Richard Kind Directed by: Pete Docter MPAA(Motion Picture Association of America) Rating: PG for Mild Thematic Elements and Some Action Runtime: 1 hr 35 min Synopsis: Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley's emotions -- led by Joy (Amy Poehler) -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the stress of the move br ings Sadness (Phyllis Smith) to the forefront. When Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley's mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are Ange...