A magic ruby ring transports fifteen-year-old Lucy (Emily Hamilton) one hundred years back in time to a castle, where she's a servant girl. Christian Anholt, Emma Cunniffe, Gillian Kearney, Judy Parfitt and Rutger Hauer costar in this enchanting family film.
Harley Cokeliss
Director
Emily Hamilton
Lucy
Emma Cunniffe
Noreen / Nellie
Rutger Hauer
Patrick Collins
Judy Parfitt
Mrs. Puxley
Samantha Bond
Mary Spencer
Christien Anholt
Robert Langley
Todd Boyce
Mr. McLaughlin
Gillian Kearney
Elizabeth Langley
Jan Moffat
Gran
Sophia Money-Coutts
Victoria McLaughlin
Bridget Biagi
Great Aunt Edith
Disney remakes have often gotten a bad rap for their consistent reliance on the originals and overuse of CGI. However, Mulan is a remake that is able to transcend beyond Disney's other remakes with a confident and bold earnestness.
Yes, "Nope" is definitely about the modern obsession with turning tragedy and horror into a spectacle for people’s enjoyment. But it's also about the power of looking, who has the right to look, and what happens to those who are looked upon.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes on the heels of its billion-dollar grossing predecessor, and seeks to do absolutely nothing other than repeat its success. In this, the film is eminently effective. If you have seen the previous film, you can expect something extremely similar in this package. That is, a barrage of references to Nintendo intellectual property wrapped in a plot that provides the thinnest layer of emotional payoff for the characters.
The power of a talented female director like Patty Jenkins and an overall diverse cast is what makes this film worth watching for me.
A tale of legendary hunters and monsters that reminds us once more not to judge a book by its cover. Enjoy this heartwarming sea shanty with a well-done plot twist.
Life may find a way, but is it worth testing its fierceness and how far it will go?