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IR Film Review: FORGOTTEN ISLAND [Dreamworks/Universal]
“Forgotten Island” like some of Dreamworks Animation’s recent non-franchise endeavors in that it has a neat story and fantastic possibility. It mixes different animation styles and places the film in an interesting offshore spot which is likely Indonesia or the Philippines. Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado who directed "Puss In Boots: The Laast Wish" tell the story of Jo and Raissa, two kids that find each other when both are out on the outskirts in middle school.
IR Film Review: HOPPERS [Pixar/Disney]
In the lexicon of Pixar, "Hoppers" is an interesting swing but, like "Onward", is a little uneven and at times not as sure of itself as it should be. But like "Inside Out", one of its best, it is a supporting character like Richard Kind's elephant that really brings the story to bear. Here it is a character called George.
IR Film Review: TOGETHER [Neon]
The idea of togetherness in the modern world is an interesting conundrum especially with more single people of all genders into their mid-40s. It might be a bank of individualism. It might be the continuing element of egocentric society (though that might just be cell phone and social media related). "Together," a new body horror/psychological thriller of sorts starring real life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco tests this in many ways.