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I really love this series. These filmmakers know how to let a story unwind. I greatly appreciate the way they allow so much time for their main characters to frolic and glisten in wonder. These animators not only create a visually spectacular cast of dragons and Vikings, but they teach them to fly in ways that are not only believable, but that audiences can feel. See the 3D version – feel like you're flying. Feel like you're falling in love again. "It's just a cartoon" some may say, but this cartoon took my breath away, and then it had me in tears. My only fault with this film is the noisy opening. It takes 10-20 minutes before we feel invited into the film – but once in, audiences will be taken for a beautiful ride in the clouds. Also, I love the elegant way this film wraps the trilogy. Possibly a strong A-, but given the Avatar-like splendor of the Hidden World, I'm going with a full A. |
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Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
