Films that Avert the Idea Animation’s Only for Kids
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

With a silver hunk for a stepdad, a young man finds himself craving some real intimate daddy-son time. A stepson confesses he's sexually inexperienced so his stepdad gives him some "tips". This pair gets into a heated discussion which turns deliciously physical in the blink of an eye. Mateo hears some strange noises from his stepson's room and catches him making some intimate videos.
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
In a world where we hear ringers and beepers at every corner, technology feels inescapable. This is why technology is often an enemy in Digital J-horrors, like One Missed Call.
Disney has long since had a reputation for creating underwhelming sequels. Is Zootopia 2 any different?
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
It doesn’t offer an absolute answer for the dialectical ethical questions that emerged in search of justice but portrays the characters as living people beyond the identities of victims.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.