[School of Movies 2018]
Now we reach the point where Disney seemed off their game, at least in comparison with the lightning strikes of Mermaid, Beauty, Aladdin and Lion King. The fact that I really like Hercules is neither here nor their, this was a snarky yet earnest take on Greek mythology framed around an action sports movie for boys.
It had one of the most real-feeling and grown up of Disney heroine's so far, James Woods before he revealed himself to be a complete dick, Danny DeVito on top form as a washed up boxing coach and a quick-witted, slightly-too-energetic pace which a lot of people might consider off-putting.
It was also an ideal, basic model for the superhero movies that were around the corner, and in fact it's a better Superman story than any of Kal-El's movies that have followed so far, though Thor and then Wonder Woman far exceed its reach.
Since Alan Menken's lovely, lively score only spans a few minutes I have used other, tonally appropriate music for this one. Next week, Mulan.
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Daniel Floyd of Extra Frames
Highlander
Zootopia
Logan
Coraline
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Book of Life
L.A. Confidential
Watership Down
Swiss Army Man
Wonder Woman
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2
Doctor Strange
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Hero
The Thief and the Cobbler
Brazil
The Lego Batman Movie
Mulan
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