Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)
An animated reboot based on the book of the same name, with differences from the live-action movie of the same name.

A thief breaks into the home of a famous writer, unknowingly stealing what turns out to be the only manuscript of an upcoming story. In desperate need of money, he submits it to a contest...
An animated reboot based on the book of the same name, with differences from the live-action movie of the same name.
Remakes. Reboots. Reinventions. Redundancy. It's the common practice in Hollywood of late, sometimes offering us victorious reimagining of what can be considered cinematic classics while also, more often, falling flat on their UN-imaginative faces in utter defeat and lackluster results. Admittedly, with this in mind, I went into the newest incarnation of "The War of the Roses" with typical trepidation and cautious optimism.
Hulu continues its Summer releases with The Princess. This film follows the princess (yes, she is unnamed) as she attempts to escape her tower, refusing to be wed to a cruel man vying for the throne. Action-packed and snarky, this is a decently fun film if you need a fighting fix.
This animated kids' movie shows viewers two different species--jungle animals and aliens--and how both species coexist.
Disney has hopefully learned some lessons since 1994. Are those lessons reflected in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King?"