Dumbo (2019) 3D Movie Review

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Dumbo (2019) 3D Movie Review

Written By: Krista Strom

3D

I didn’t know what to expect from the 3D in Dumbo going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is slow paced, but once we got to the acrobatics and flying sequences, I fell slightly in love. These acrobatic scenes are especially fun in 3D. I just wish there was even more of it. Maybe several minute acrobatic performances are unrealistic and only appeal specifically to me, but I still couldn’t help but to feel a little cheated every time an aerial shot was interrupted by silly things like plot and dialogue. Overall the circus acts that we did get in this movie were visually stunning. Speaking of the visuals the computer graphics were fine for the most part; I thought Dumbo’s eyes were kind of creepy at first, but they eventually grew on me. I have to praise this film for all the creative ways spotlights were used, and I’d almost say it’s worth it to see this film in 3D just for the lighting alone. Unfortunately I didn’t feel like the 3D added much to the parts of the movie that weren’t circus performances or flying sequences, which was the majority of the movie. Overall, I think it was a decent 3D experience.

Final Verdict: Good 3D

Movie

In terms of animated Disney films, Dumbo was actually a great choice for a live action remake. Unlike The Lion King or Aladdin, the original Dumbo isn’t a communally defining feature of the millennial childhood, so it makes sense to breathe new life into it. Dumbo first came out in 1941, so I think it’s great that they’re bringing it to a new generation. 

Dumbo is the story of a baby elephant with large ears who learns how to fly, but it’s also the story of the circus troupe he’s born into, and how the people around him relate to him. I was surprised to find out it was directed by Tim Burton, as it seems sweeter than his usual fare. It was a fun movie and with a lovely story, though I don’t think there was any brilliant overarching commentary in it. Some of the side characters in the troupe could have been developed more. I think there are some parallels between Dumbo and the other characters that could have been drawn better than they were. The film is fairly morally absolute; you can immediately tell who the bad guys are before they’ve even done anything bad, and it’s easy to route against them. Ultimately for a kids movie, this is perfectly fine, and the movie has a lot of heart to it.

Incidentally, this film is also well grounded in film history. Throughout the movie there are references to the likes of the Lumiere brothers and Busby Berkeley, and there’s a scene in the movie where people are watching clips on an old projector. They’re small details, but they’re something the film savvy viewer can appreciate.

 

All told, I liked this movie a good deal , and it’s a fun family friendly movie. The story is engaging but superficial. It’s not my favorite Disney movie of all time, but at least it’s still better than Will Smith in body paint .

Final Verdict: 7/10

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Ralph Breaks the Internet Wreck it Ralph 2 3D Movie Review

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Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2 3D Movie Review

 3D Section Written By: 

Jake Jarvis  

Movie Section Written By:

Adolph Vega 

3D

 

I enjoyed the 3D aspect this movie, but it falls short because it misses too many obvious opportunities to fully realize the 3D effects. For starters, why doesn’t the pop up ads (which is a legitimate part of the story) actually pop out in 3D? The beautifully rendered 3D character designs, especially the Disney princesses, don't really need 3D. At least not the pathetic 3D offered up in this film. The 3D disappoints in the various gaming sequences or the locations within the Internet. The 3D is not terrible, it is fine but it doesn’t wow the eye. Like most big studio animation films, the 3D is good but it doesn’t go the extra mile to be great.


Final Verdict: Good 3D


Movie

 

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2 is a strange yet familiar movie. It continues the story of the original Wreck it Ralph movie, but it also serves as a meta commentary on internet pop culture.

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2 (awful title by the way) is set six years after the events of the original movie. In the original Wreck it Ralph movie video game characters come to life after the arcade closed its doors for the night. In this movie the video game character of Vanellope has an existential crisis. Vanellope’s arcade machine needs to be repaired or else she won’t have a place to call her home. Ralph has the brilliant idea to visit the internet (newly installed into the arcade) to help Vanellope repair her arcade machine. In many ways Ralph Breaks the Internet feels like a rehash of the original movie. The story is very fast pace, with many fun twists and turns. The initial premise of the movie is dealt with relatively quickly and the real meat of the story is how the characters deal with the aftermath. The second half of the movie is where the movie goes into the bizarre territory. The movie is very meta and shatters the forth wall with many great jokes. This movie even shatters the self-established rules of its predecessor. It’s difficult to discuss this movie without spoilers because the second half of the movie is so very different than the first half. This movie is not what you think it is.

One of the biggest problems with the movie is the shattering of the preestablished rules of the original. I understand the movie needs to grow and move beyond its roots, but this movie conveniently forgets many key plot points of the original and shatters its own rules. Without well-established rules it’s very difficult to care about what is happening on screen. Clearly defined boundaries must exist to create a fully realized narrative. The internet this movie showcases doesn’t work. The scenario this movie creates is built in a flimsy way. I can only suspend my disbelief so much. This movie is filled to the brim with plot holes and plot conveniences. The commentary the movie has on the internet culture and isolation is very intriguing. I do wish that some of these deeper elements of the story weren’t glossed over but more fully expanded upon. The greatness of this movie is handicapped by all the plot holes. Anything can happen in this story for any reason without any real consequences. I don’t care if this is a ‘cartoon’ it needs to stay somewhat rooted in the reality that it makes for itself. Simply put this movie doesn’t make much sense.

The humor and heart are the two biggest strengths of the movie. I almost legitimately cried during one key moment of this movie. The characters feel authentic and are well written. The sentimental elements of the story are earned and the crisis the characters deal with is genuine. This emotional core is perfectly balanced by the humor in this movie. The laughs come quickly and often. Many jokes are very clever and often subvert the expectations of the viewer. The movie is very entertaining and funny and does a great job of roasting contemporary internet pop culture. I do worry if future generations will understand all the references and internet inside jokes presented in this movie. Unlike The Emoji Movie this movie knows how to do pop culture references without stopping the film to a halt and feeling like a transparent advertisement. The voice acting performances in this movie are top notch. The excellent sense of humor and the strong emotional components work well in this movie.

 

In some ways this movie is pandering to me. I feel very comfortable considering myself a gamer, a film fan and a citizen of the internet pop culture. Maybe I am more critical of this movie because I get all the references. Maybe the casual moviegoers watching this movie won’t be bothered by the plot holes and its contrived narrative. Overall, I enjoyed my time with this movie, but I am also very frustrated by some aspects of the story that kept me from truly loving it.

 

Final Verdict: 7/10

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