olivialovesicecream Reviews

The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Made Me Cry

[8/10 · 16 April 2024]

This is by no means my favorite Pixar movie. Or one of my favorite animated movies in general. But after watching it months ago, I thought I should write a review.

This was a vivid and beautiful movie with stunning visuals. The storyline was rather simple and I felt that it could have a little more depth to it.

I know this sounds like a six or seven star review, but there were quite a few endearing moments. Arlo had such a great relationship with his family, especially his father. It was very complex.

SPOILER-the sacrifice of his father for him was bittersweet.

I also love the dynamic between Arlo and the human boy. I feel like because of Arlo's loss, he knows how important it is to protect others, even those he considers his enemies.

But the ending made me cry. It really did! I wasn't bawling, but I shed a few. No Pixar movie has made me cry before, not even Finding Nemo, Inside Out, or Elemental, some of my favorites. Well done, Pixar.

All in all, I recommend you check it out. It doesn't deserve all the hate it gets.

WordGirl (2007–2015)

I'm a Teenager, And This Show Is Very Entertaining!

[10/10 · 9 March 2024]

I watched the whole series when I was twelve/thirteen years old, and I loved it! Two years later, I decided to watch it again, and it's just as good as ever! I love how goofy and fun it is, but even me, as a teenager, have learned new things, like "M. C," "tangent," and "redundant." The best part is that it has great representation with no political lean (unlike "The Proud Family.") The animation is pretty basic, but suits the style of the show. The narrator is great. He is like the narrator from "The Powerpuff Girls," who can talk to the characters. Wordgirl is such a sweet superhero and the show is fun, educational, and can be enjoyed by all ages. One of PBS Kids best shows.

Elemental (2023)

Don't listen to the critics! Elemental is beautiful!

[10/10 · 27 June 2023]

Wow, this may be one of my favorite Pixar films. Great voice actors and a simple yet sweet storyline. Everything you would expect from Pixar.

Let us address the elephant in the room: the animation. The animation is top-notch. The characters flow so smoothly. The city-building is really neat, similar to Zootopia. Pixar spared no expense, and it's definitely worth it.

The storyline is kind of a typical opposites-attract love story, but the concept of using literal polar opposites (fire and water) is very unique. Other elements (no pun inteded) are also weaved into the story, like how Ember's torn between her relationship with her family and her relationship with Wade. I also like how it wasn't a love-at-first-sight thing. It was gradual. The main storyline is simple, but makes the story not souly focused on the love part, but contributes to it. I liked the storyline very well.

But my favorite element (okay, I'm done!) was the characters! I didn't really connect, per say, to any of the characters, but I loved them all! But let's just talk about the two main lovebirds.

Ember Lumen is a "fiery young woman" who has a hot temper. She really wants to please her father by taking over the family shop. But this isn't really what she wants to do, but she is afraid to tell her father. Despite this, she is generally kind. But she is brought out of her shell by...

Wade Ripple, a "go-with-the-flow guy" who is everything Ember's not, physically and mentally. He is my personal favorite character. He is just an average water guy, hopping around from job to job. Ah, and I love his family! So sweet! They do cry a lot though...

But my favorite part of the movie was when Wade sacrificed himself for Ember... it was so bittersweet. And of course this is Pixar, so they had to bring him back, and I love how they played the Crying Game! I love it. But there were many other parts I loved as well.

Overall this movie is wonderful, visually beautiful, and practically perfect in every way. I would highly recommend, 10/10.