Malawski's Movie Mania

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...

The follow up to 2014’s “Days of Future Past” and the ninth X-Men feature film, is an action packed, visual spectacle, but lacks going into more depth of telling a story. The performances in the film are great but can be a little too dramatic for the situation at hand: defeating the bad guy. The cast led by: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence and Evan Peters, is a wonderful team effort to destroy Oscar Isaac’s En Sabah Nur otherwise known as Apocalypse, the title character and the world’s first mutant. Isaac’s turn at being the bad guy is good but also annoying in some circumstances. His voice as the terrifying character has voice enhancers to make it sound really eerie and utterly creepy. A dry tone screenplay crafted by Simon Kinberg and useless non-action parts in this film do make up for the film to show its glory. Evan Peters shines as the speed demon mutant and the film’s comic relief Quicksilver. Other enjoyable moments that make up for A...

“The Shallows” stars Blake Lively (The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants), in this powerful and dramatic, thrilling film about a medical student (Lively),whotakes a day at the beach to surf some massive waves. After a while, her character is suddenly attacked by a monstrous Great White Shark. Her character must endure tremendous amounts of pain and suffering to survive the deadly encounter and get help. Lively excels most at a dramatic aspect, therefore she delivers a powerful performance. Spanish director Jaume Collet-Serra who’s no stranger to directing dramatic films, does a splendid and riveting job at the approach made to execute this movie. Although the film has scenic wonders, the gore and other obscene special effects, which are without a doubt a realistic cause for nausea. “The Shallows” is a suspenseful modern day version of the 1975 summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws”. Rate: C+ Directors: Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Anthony Jaswinski. Starring: Blake L...

Following the success of Tim Burton’s quirky and unique remake of “Alice In Wonderland”, “Alice Through The Looking Glass” is a colorful feat, but also bleak and sloppy. From the odd mind of Tim Burton, (now producing the film), brings a magical, enchanting film that is a step backwards from the 2010 blockbuster. The performances in this film are nowhere near as jaw dropping, breathtaking and spectacular because of the film’s godawful screenplay written by Linda Woolverton (Maleficent). With a usually talented ensemble this film is garbage when it comes to seeing stellar and outstanding performances from the talents of: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, and the late-great, Alan Rickman. “Through The Looking Glass” displays flamboyant and extravagant costumes without a doubt, just like it’s predecessor. That is what makes the film enjoyable as a distraction from a terrible script. The film also has to offer stunning eye-popping visuals as another diversion for audien...

Based on the flightless bird slinging app of the same name, “Angry Birds” makes its mesmerizing and colorful adaptation onto the silver screen. Angry Birds’ theatrical adaptation is a rare children’s film that has lots of witty humor that even parents will enjoy. What makes this movie such an enjoyable family motion picture is its pizzazz and blazing colors that dazzle through the entirety of the film. The film also does a terrific job at fabricating animation that looks realistic. Directors Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly shine in their directorial debut. They both excel at the art behind the film’s color, character depiction, and humor. These qualities never fade and stay consistent through the whole film. Kudos to the film’s casting director because the cast was brilliantly voiced in the movie. With voices only the ensembles voices resonate with their characters. With having received multiple accolades since its launch in 2009, and over two billion downloads, Angry Birds is a lo...

It's considered by many to be an instant Halloween movie favorite. Ghostbusters is a perfectly cast film, with humorous and intelligent dialogue, and for its time, good special effects. Director Ivan Reitman does a really good job with the humor in the film, and executes the film with originality. "Ghostbusters"  features an all-star cast that is nothing short of superb. Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis all give stellar performances. " Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!"  It considered by many to be a Halloween movie favorite. Ghostbusters is definitely a classic film filled with good special effects, characters, and dialogue, that will be remembered for many years to come. Rate :  A Ivan Reitman presents a Columbia Pictures film starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Harold Ramis. Runtime: 1 hour & 45 minutes. Rated PG