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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.

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IR Film Review: RUBY GILLMAN - TEENAGE KRAKEN [Dreamworks/Universal]

The texture of a Dreamworks animation film has usually reflected in its reflexity to the modern climate. While "Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken" does this in a certain way, it more caters to a smaller demographic. The story of a young girl finding her identity before growing into her own skin has been done before (and definitely at times) with greater gusto.

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