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Trolls Band Together (2023)
Dreamworks W
Although Trolls and Trolls 2 were mediocre at best, this is leagues above and "good". This is one of the best kids movies of the past few years. Its wholesome, the music is catchy and works, the villians are memorable, and it has a good message. This movie at its core is about family, sibling relationships specifically, it shows that not every relationship is good, some are messy and thats okay, its important to work for your family because they are the only people who can't really cut you out, they aren't temporary. The animation is beautiful, and set design is clever and creative. Throughout the movie we see that everything within the world of Trolls is made of toys, the water is orbeez and the trees are pool floaties and noodles. We have new races introduced, Betty Spagetty dolls and muppet adjacent characters. All 90s toys. It warms the heart and stays with you, a classic Dreamworks movie.
Poor Things (2023)
Beautiful but writing makes me wanna bash my head into a wall
This feels like a sex fantasy of someone who wants to have sex with a child. It disgusted me to know that Bella Baxter had the mentality and naivety of a very young child and is repeatedly taken advantage of by fully grown men. It parades itself as a feminist movie but lacks the depth to make it one, having sex and not caring when people take advantage of you isn't empowering it's asinine. Although this movie is beautiful in color and production design, and the acting is good, the writing and story make it not worth it. Sex scenes don't necessarily make me uncomfortable, but when they go on for 30 minutes it feels like I shouldn't even be watching, especially when Bella is said to have the brain of a child. They don't entertain any other growth within her character besides gratuitous sex. This is a movie I'd skip.
Our Flag Means Death (2022)
Beautifully Queer
As a queer person this show hits all the right marks and perfectly shows the queer experience through pirates. The characters are loveable and it kept me invested throughout the show. Some may not like this show because it is so queer, but those people don't have to watch it, and this is the perfect show for young queer people trying to figure themselves out along with the characters. I do pray for season 2 and am excited to see where this love story leads.