The Sonic 2 Movie is finally here! But while this has been the success story of an actual great video game movie, beneath Sonic is a pile of unfinished, CANCELLED productions that never saw the light of day. Starting all the way back in the mid 1990s, let's see the history of SEGA and their plans to create new Sonic cartoons, concepts, shows and movies. And what went wrong for each and everyone. This is the CANCELLED Sonic Movies...
...I must say, the REAL Sonic 2 Movie was actually fantastic! So many references even to things like Sonic Advance 2. As for these cancelled ones... they seem alright. Maybe less of a fan having now learned about the rabbithole that is Ken Penders. Thankfully we're not in THAT timeline...
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The Sonic 2 Movie is finally here! But while this has been the success story of an actual great video game movie, beneath Sonic is a pile of unfinished, CANCELLED productions that never saw the light of day. Starting all the way back in the mid 1990s, let's see the history of SEGA and their plans to create new Sonic cartoons, concepts, shows and movies. And what went wrong for each and everyone. This is the CANCELLED Sonic Movies...
...I must say, the REAL Sonic 2 Movie was actually fantastic! So many references even to things like Sonic Advance 2. As for these cancelled ones... they seem alright. Maybe less of a fan having now learned about the rabbithole that is Ken Penders. Thankfully we're not in THAT timeline...The Thing About Happy Feet...DazzReviews2022-12-14 | Become a member! 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCs0AqQc_0sxwqJROHuJeEpg/join
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Happy Feet is one of those movies that exploded into the public conscious, and yet was never made by one of the big dogs. Not Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Sony or even Aardman! And yet, it was hailed with a stellar cast including even Steve Irwin! So was it again good? What was it's backstory? And what can we learn from here? This is The Thing About Happy Feet...
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...Wow. That was a lot to unpack. I had no idea of the whole Steve Irwin background. Can you imagine what could have been...The Thing About Illuminations The Grinch...DazzReviews2022-12-10 | Become a member! 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCs0AqQc_0sxwqJROHuJeEpg/join
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Keeping up with the Christmas theme, of course we've gotta cover an iconic Christmas narrative with Dr Seuss' The Grinch That Stole Christmas. Just.. this is the 2018 version with Benedict Cumberbatch and Illumination Studios. Was it worth it? Was it good? What even happened? Let's discuss it all and more. This is The Thing About Illuminations' The Grinch...
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... Hm. And to think I avoided this movie a year ago due to good reviews. It's not Illuminations' worst, but it's certainly middle of the road...The Scene That Changed Arthur Christmas...DazzReviews2022-12-07 | Become a member! 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCs0AqQc_0sxwqJROHuJeEpg/join
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Arthur Christmas is my personal favourite Santa Claus movie. The way it plays around with every archetype of Santa is just so fun to see roll out generationally, and it all comes together with this final scene that's the perfect little bow to end the saga - there's always time for a bow! This is The Scene That CHANGED Arthur Christmas...
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...The true magic of Christmas isn't the delivery of 2 billion presents anyway... it's the joy in the moment the magic seems real.The Scene That Changed Ice Age...DazzReviews2022-12-03 | Become a member! 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCs0AqQc_0sxwqJROHuJeEpg/join
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Keeping it icey this wintery season, we're pulling back to the very first moments of an entire animation studio that's now gone. How did one single scene shape the entire career directory of Blue Sky Studios? Let's find out as we dissect The Scene That CHANGED Ice Age...
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Hm. Interesting to see just how.. SIMPLE.. the whole scene is. Humble beginnings I guess. Not even music included!Disneys TERRIBLE Planes Movie...DazzReviews2022-11-30 | Adventure awaits you at the edge of the final frontier. Star Trek Fleet Command takes you to Deep Space Nine in their newest chapter! Recruit heroic new officers like Benjamin Sisko, Kira Nerys, and Miles O'Brien. Cooperate with your Alliance to build massive new space stations, and immerse yourself in the story of Starfleet's most important outpost. https://wehy.pe/y/1/DazzReviews
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Oh this is real? There is actually a Planes movie? Not done by Pixar, but done by Disneytoons Studio! And there was me thinking it was all an internet myth. Welp! Since it's essentially a direct-to-DVD Pixar spin-off, let's go see just how bad it can really get. This is Disney TERRIBLE Planes Movie...
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Christmas season is upon us again! And with it, more coverage of the Home Alone movies.. We've seen many crappy sequels, reboots and rip-offs, but it always comes back to the original being the best of the all. Why? How? What is the secret ingredient that Macaulay Culkin brings to the table that makes Home Alone the iconic film that it is? Well. Let's dissect just one scene to see how it clicks - this is The Scene That CHANGED Home Alone...
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Pixar's Coco was seriously my first date option to my current relationship! So naturally, it's pretty near and dear to my heart... And totally not some kind of bias that makes me say: THIS IS THE BEST PIXAR MOVIE. But I truly do adore it. And what is the best scene in the runtime? What is the scene that forever changed Coco for it's classic plot twist and elevation of stakes? Why it's the one where we finally learn of Ernesto De La Cruz's secret. The flashback Miguel causes between him, and Hector...
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Oh dear, it's Shark Tale. What a fever dream of a movie, literally! I used to watch this movie to go to sleep, and it has had some interesting effects on my brain. But having not seen it in about 20 years, now is the time to go back to it and maybe understand just what it was that made this movie seem so weird. Perhaps we'll learn a couple things along the way! Or it'll be a complete waste of our time. Let's get into the TERRIBLE Shark Tale...
... Oof. What a disaster of a movie. And yet, so ahead of it's time with a voice actor playing himself... and Jack Black!The Scene That Changed Kung Fu Panda...DazzReviews2022-11-12 | Become a member! 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCs0AqQc_0sxwqJROHuJeEpg/join
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Kung Fu Panda is seen as a masterpiece trilogy.. and I don't know it that well. It's one of DreamWorks' best, with certainly a cult following but it all started here, in 2008. So today we're gonna dissect the turning point of the movie. And a beautifully creative action sequence that expands in scale over time. Cinematic prowess at its finest...
...Well, I guess it's time to consume the Kung Fu Panda sequels...The TERRIBLE Addams Family (2019)...DazzReviews2022-10-29 | Check out my Under ConTroll WeWatch reaction over on: https://play.wewatch.best/movie/f8e03cd4-605c-49e7-b3be-ab5a49bc3b7e?reactionId=974f130d-e52b-465b-8d5c-ee36783fdd2a 30 Free Tickets using the code: TROLLF30 ^ Or see us watching Sharknado 4: https://play.wewatch.best/movie/596c5040-3b0c-4fca-8b69-51bf4358db0b?reactionId=62ae9498-0bbc-4cc4-be20-c3442e836021 Unlimited Free Tickets using the code: DAZZHALLOWEEN22 ^ Or just browse the website itself: https://www.wewatch.best/
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Oh dear. It's the Addams Family. We all love animated reboots don't we? I've never seen the originals. So this will be an awful first impression. But let's get into it, this is the TERRIBLE Addams Family (2019)...
...Welp. What a shame. But maybe it was unavoidable, if even the first movie was a 50/50 split on reception...The Scene That Changed Hotel Transylvania 1...DazzReviews2022-10-26 | Go to establishedtitles.com/dazz and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Thanksgiving Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with Code: DAZZ. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video!
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Hotel Transylvania is an interesting franchise. Sometimes, I love the characters and the world. But boy does the franchise try to run them into the ground with the most basic of plotlines and a questionably animation style. So instead of harking on the tragedies of the later sequels, let's look back today on the spark that started it all. After all, I have quite a soft spot for the first movie. This is The Scene That Changed Hotel Transylvania 1...
...Welp. What a shame. But maybe it was unavoidable, if even the first movie was a 50/50 split on reception...The Untold Underbelly of Monster House...DazzReviews2022-10-22 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Remember Monster House? What a weird film. Produced by ImageMovers, it was a strange motion capture film about a house that could move. The plot was weird. The visuals were weird. And so was the directing. But digging into it a little further this Halloween I came to discover there were more details in the productions! Did you know Dan Harmon was involved to write the movie? Because it got overwritten? And now he denounces the film? What is going on?? Let's revisit this spooky piece with The Untold Underbellu og Monster House...
...Strange. Who'd have thought there was all of this to say about a film I mostly forgot about in cinemas...The Scene That Changed Coraline...DazzReviews2022-10-19 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Now Coraline is a TRUE stop motion horror movie. This is an absolute classic that has scarred many childhoods - and I always avoided it. So now after 13 years I finally bit the bullet and endured it. And it is absolute masterpiece. And here's the scene that CHANGED Coraline... Bringing together all of the themes, plot twisting at the height of the drama, and revealing the deepest part of the pit that's so dark you can only see stars...
...Wow. I could talk about this movie for hours now. What a film.The Scene That Changed Chicken Run…DazzReviews2022-10-15 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Chicken Run is MY horror movie. I first saw it when I was about 3 years old - and it scarred me. Y’know a chicken is legit killed in this movie?? It was to the point that I had a fear of stop motion movies for a time. And it took me another 20 years before finally watching it all the way through. So with that in mind, happy halloween season, and let’s talk about The Scene That CHANGED Chicken Run…
...Yep. This film was definitely kids first camp.The TERRIBLE Norm of The North...DazzReviews2022-10-08 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Oh brother, it's Norm of the North. This is probably one of the most notorious TERRIBLE movies out there. This is bad. Really really bad. And yet, I've never seen it. So let's break the ice on this one and see just what has everybody hating on the famously poor quality movie that is The TERRIBLE Norm of the North...
...Well, at least Ilymation achieved the dreams that she wanted?LETS WATCH THE (TERRIBLE?) MARIO MOVIE TEASERDazzReviews2022-10-06 | what on earth is happening in the house of Illumination?
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It is Moana! Somehow, we have yet to cover a mainline Disney movie on the SCENE Series, so let's fix that! And even more, let's get into a musical! Famous for Dwayne The Rock Johnson singing You're Welcome, but that's not the sequence I want to talk about today. Come join me as we see Moana at her lowest, saddened after Tafiti and needing support from her Gramma - THIS is the Scene That Changed Disney's Moana...
...I never realised all the techniques Gramma was putting in to help Moana with each and every supportive line. Cool!Is My Hero Academia Boring Now?DazzReviews2022-10-01 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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My Hero Academia Season 6 releases today! And I.... am not hyped for it. Why is that? Why is it this anime had such a cultural impact in the early seasons, whereas nowadays.. we don't really care. Let's look into as we see just what worked so well in the early seasons, and why we don't feel the same with these new releases. Let's talk about whether My Hero Academia Is Boring Now...
...Am I still gonna watch this season? Probably. Will I continue afterwards? I guess we'll just have to see...The Scene That Changed Inside Out...DazzReviews2022-09-24 | Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get 20% off their first box — go to bespokepost.com/dazzreviews20 and enter code DAZZREVIEWS20 at checkout.
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Inside Out is one of Pixar's modern classics... and I didn't like it. But with Disney announcing the sequel - Inside Out 2 - at D23 this year, let's look back on it to see the best scenes what made everyone adore this movie so much. The fact that it had the real world power to help communicate with emotionally and mentally unwell children means this movie is real magic. Whether I'm a fan of the film or not.
...Well, I can at least same I'm very curious to see what new concepts and emotions they tackle in Inside Out 2 will be. Show me angst and existential dread.The Scene That Changed Mitchells vs Machines...DazzReviews2022-09-21 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Mitchells vs Machines is a goldmine of a movie. It is one of Sony's absolute best. And so almost 2 years on, I am delighted to revisit this scene to find the very best of this immaculate movie. This is the Scene That Changed Mitchells vs Machines.
...I think Mitchells was probably the sleeper hit of 2021. The best movie of that year. If Sony make more movies like this then I am 100% on board!The CANCELLED Cat Tale...DazzReviews2022-09-17 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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I hadn't heard of Cat Tale before this. But it was a CANCELLED project, And even more interesting is the background I found with Imagi Animation Studios! So alongside this small little tale, let's also hear about the down of the company and it's ties with other projects like the well known TMNT (2007) and Astroboy. And perhaps the more underground of T28, Gatchaman, and a Legend of Zelda movie concept reel...
...Well. I didn't think I would be learning about a Legend of Zelda movie today...The Scene That Changed Megamind...DazzReviews2022-09-14 | Come check out my reaction over on WeWatch: https://play.wewatch.best/movie/596c5040-3b0c-4fca-8b69-51bf4358db0b?reactionId=62ae9498-0bbc-4cc4-be20-c3442e836021 Or a free demo to see how it works here: https://play.wewatch.best/movie/f2bf5def-ecb5-437c-9604-63680464c414?reactionId=c3c24240-b913-4e99-9531-54794bad3aa6
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We have covered a shockingly low amount of DreamWorks content, so let's get into one of their finest works with The Scene That Changed Megamind... a project that was truly ahead of its time with the themes it touched on. (And accidentally extra relevant right now with a certain meme line, oops!)
...Oh how hard it must be to live in a post Markiplier world...The TERRIBLE Nut Job 2...DazzReviews2022-09-10 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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So Nut Job 2 is one of those movies that appears on every TERRIBLE movie list. But how bad can it really be? With a stellar cast like Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph, surely it can't be that bad. So let's get educational as we look in to see just what everyone was talking about. This is the TERRIBLE Nut Job 2...
...Welp. That was a movie. A horribly titled movie.The CANCELLED Scoob 2...DazzReviews2022-08-27 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Did you know that Scoob was getting a sequel?? I didn't. But we're in the middle of yet another corporate reshuffle and merger that's cancelling productions left and right. And this time it's at Warner Brothers and HBO Max. With the new merger of Warner Bros Discovery, Scoob 2 was started, and quickly taken away. Alongside Batgirl, Infinity Train, and all sorts of other animation projecs. So let's talk about the tip of the iceberg as we talk about one example, with the CANCELLATION of Scoob 2...
...This is just the start of the rabbit hole with this Warner Bros Discovery merger. And unfortunately animation will be the industry hit the hardest..The Scene That CHANGED Spider-Verse...DazzReviews2022-08-20 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Spider-Verse is the best movie of the last decade. No? We were all completely blown away. It is animation at it's absolute pique, no question. And from Sony of all people just coming off the backs of the Emoji movie! But how did they do it? How many camera techniques go into a single scene? And which scene is it that turned Spider-Verse from a good movie, to a great movie? Let's discuss today as we talk about the scene that CHANGED Spider-Verse...
...This was a little different of a scene to what we're used to. But I had a lot of fun slowing it down. And Bad Guys overall is just such a fun movie to watch.How Final Fantasy Perfected Their CUTSCENESDazzReviews2022-08-13 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Square Enix probably make the best cinematic cutscenes of all time. And what better project did they show all of their prowess than in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. So today we're gonna compare the evolution between intros, and which cinematic film techniques were used to master the first 5 minutes. This is Final Fantasy 7's masterpiece CUTSCENE...
...Damn. I am such a sucker for this kind of cutscene...The Scene That CHANGED Sonic 2...DazzReviews2022-07-30 | The Biscuit Barrel: https://linktr.ee/biscuitbarrel
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Sonic 2 was a movie that was way better than it deserved to be. I don't know how they did it, but it is probably one of the best video game movie adaptations we've ever seen. So how did they do? Well let's discuss it as we tackle the scene that best represents Sonic as a franchise with a location that's practically an in-game level. All the while tackling a story plot we've seen multiple times, but perhaps in one of the best ways. This is the scene that encapsulates everything this movie represents, this is the scene that CHANGED Sonic 2...
...Who would have thought that SEGA and Paramount was the one most competent to make the perfect video game movie adaptation? Since the days of the Ugly Sonic Trailer, they've certainly come a long way. Bring on Shadow the Hedgehog.How Baymax! MASTERED Diversity...DazzReviews2022-07-23 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Baymax is a show that released! I haven't thought about Big Hero 6 in many years, but now it's back with it's own Disney Plus show. And it caused quite a stir! Daring to be a wholesome kids show teaching the basics of medicine, emotional trials and *GASP* minority representation!! So let's talk about this fun little return to San Fransokyo. And the discussions it would spawn around LGBT, trans and elderly people too...
...Illumination have cracked the code. Maximum profits for minimum effort. They have officially become the Pokemon Company of the movie industry. So let's just sit down and enjoy the ride...How Minions 2 MASTERED Mediocrity...DazzReviews2022-07-20 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Well, it's finally here - Minions 2: The Rise of Gru. Illumination's magnum opus it seems. After 2 years of delays, they come round with their iconic franchise. And we.. don't.. hate it? Exploding the box office, kids are happy, overprotective parents are fine, meme teens are coming in droves and even us adult reviewers are coming out more and more impressed. And yet, Illumination hasn't changed much. The visuals are the same. The story is safe. And yet this film works to reach the largest audience possible. So how did they do it? What small changes did they ACTUALLY put effort into, and why do we like it so much? Come and discover the bittersweet tale of how Minions 2 MASTERED Mediocity...
...Illumination have cracked the code. Maximum profits for minimum effort. They have officially become the Pokemon Company of the movie industry. So let's just sit down and enjoy the ride...THIS Hidden Gem Is Netflixs Final Hope...DazzReviews2022-07-16 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Netflix ain't doing too well. From rival streaming services taking up their monopolising library, to a constant failure of Netflix originals, to the cancellation of vanity projects that damage the film industry, to culling animation projects everywhere to the dismay of everyone, and now even to just the outdated nature of the bingeing lifestyle. But despite not really using Netflix much myself, there are still a few diamonds in the rough that I cannot praise enough. So today, we're talking about the unique premise that is the SHORTS anthology - Love, Death + Robots. Come and see the wild and wacky world of artistic cinema, in bitesized chunks...
...Man, I need to see more anthologies because I love this stuff! I would happily be done with all things Netflix, just give me more unique prompts like this please!The Scene That CHANGED The Bad Guys...DazzReviews2022-06-26 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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The Bad Guys. Finally! A W for Dreamworks. With its brilliant blending of 3D and traditional 2D art styles, mixed together with a bombastic soundtrack, great direction and a stellar cast. But all of these elements of what made this movie so great all come together during a single scene that encapsulates the successes of The Bad Guys. This is that scene. Let's break it down.
...This was a little different of a scene to what we're used to. But I had a lot of fun slowing it down. And Bad Guys overall is just such a fun movie to watch.Pixar Actually Made a Toy Story 5...DazzReviews2022-06-22 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Pixar has finally released again! And this is probably one of the most hyped up projects in recent years - opening up to a spin off (franchise?) of Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear, reimagined as a real movie! But after the creative foundation.. was this film worth it? What were the changes they introduced, and will we be seeing more of this in the future? Let's break everything down and review Pixar's Lightyear.
...Welp. Who knows if they'll ever make a "Sheriff Woody". Whatever the case, this movie exists. It's not a Pixar trash, but it's certainly not a Pixar classic. Pixar mid. It's Pixar mid.The TERRIBLE Incredibles 2...DazzReviews2022-06-18 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Okay I know, bring your pitchforks down! What I mean to say is it's not a TERRIBLE movie. More.. it's a terrible INCREDIBLES movie. Today we're comparing the two Incredible films together, and realising just what the sequel was missing. As at the end of the day, it was a pretty generic action plot. Shedding its skin of the messaging, heart, thrill and nuance that the original blessed us with in 2004.
...Phew. What do we think? Strongly disagree? I was so hyped for this sequel, and it turned out to forget everything great about the first.When Wall-E Became a Wii Game...DazzReviews2022-06-15 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Pixar was the pinnacle of animated movies. But back in these days, there was also the Wii. It was a tiem when every movie was given a video game adaptation. And whilst Wall-E may be a cinematic masterpiece...as a game, it doesn't share the same fate. But how bad could it be? How did it work? And how was the gameplay of it all? Find out with me as we play Pixar's Wall-E... the Wii Game.
...We do this type of content regularly over on DazzReviews2, so give it a look if it interests you! Though perhaps we may play with the format and try it a few more times over here...The CANCELLED Sly Cooper Movie...DazzReviews2022-06-11 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Time for the prompt that is probably the most requested video I've ever had - the CANCELLED Sly Cooper movie. Think of it like the less popular cousin to Ratchet and Clank, but it's certainlt got a passionate niche audience to it. Well it turns out Sony wanted to make it a film, right off the cuff of the Ratchet and Clank movie too! So here's the tale of how a thieving raccoon had their time on the big screen stolen away from them, and why.
...We will ever find out where the story goes beyond the desert? Hopefully the new Playstation Production will eventually bring it to light.The CG SHORT That Won 30+ Awards...DazzReviews2022-06-08 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Continuing one with our SHORTS Series we have a very special piece, again from CGMeetup, it's 'One Small Step' by TAIKO Studios. This is a film that resonated universally across it's audience. And one that garnered so much admiration that it won many many awards! It was even put up to an Oscar, but was only taken down by a similar short from another powerhouse - Pixar, and they're Bao Short. Even still. What was this short, who was it made by and what kind of impact did it have on the audience? From the animators over at Disney, to the cultural clashes in-studio, to the happy ending and beyond, here is the tale of a Chinese American girl, who just wants to go to space... I'm sure it won't make you cry..
...So TAIKO Studios would go on to make Wish Dragon over on Netflix. I wonder if I should get more into this new branch of animation I've yet to properly touch on this channel...How Chip n Dale MASTERED Cameos Correctly...DazzReviews2022-06-04 | Uploads every Saturday and Wednesday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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So Chip 'n Dale is a movie that came out, and I was blown away by its world building! And while I'm a tad late to the party, I gotta talk about the unique way this movie did it's cameos. While this has become a bit of a trending to cram in crossovers for the sake of eyecandy, we've seen a lot more noticable failures that Chip 'n Dale has arguably avoided. So let's talk about what makes an reference filled easter egg background fodder work well. We've seen it in Wreck-It Ralph, Ready Player One, Space Jam 2, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Lego Movie. But it's time for a new spin. This is my I guess video essay on Chip 'n Dale, and how they MASTERED the background cameo appearance.
...Why do I want an Ugly Sonic cut? What's wrong with me?The TERRIBLE Turbo Movie...DazzReviews2022-05-28 | Follow me on LikewiseTV here: on.likewise.com/dazzreviews
This is the worst DreamWorks movie. It is bad. It is boring, bland, cliche and weird. Did anyone watch this in the cinemas? Do you remember how this film goes? It's the early days of Ryan Reynolds. And somehow having a stellar cast - Samuel L Jackson, Maya Rudolph, Micheal Pena, Ben Schwartz, all sorts of people! But with it being one of the least impacting DreamWorks project ever. Let's dive into it now, for the TERRIBLE series...
...Yep. That was about as bad as I expected. Though I was surprised about the small little moments I actually have praise for! It doesn't save the movie or anything, but it was a wild ride from start to finish.Overwatchs GREATEST Cutscene...DazzReviews2022-05-21 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Overwatch 2 released... and it's basically Overwatch 1. Believe it or not, I used to be a major Overwatch fan, but it rapidly went downhill over the years. So let's turn back time a little to the best of Overwatch's time - back to 2016. When Blizzard were uploading cinematic shorts of each of their characters. And the one that sticks out most to me has to be, 'The Last Bastion'. A short with no written dialogue. About the most interesting character, and a production that break the boundaries and won a video game company a multitude of awards. Overwatch never got better than this. This is Overwatch's Masterpiece Cutscene Short.
...Damn. This is another one of those stories I watched years ago, and still impact me the same way today. It is just beautiful in production. I only wish Overwatch had kept this quality. Or at least continued to released shorts so regularly as 2016. Ah well. Into the bin Overwatch 2 goes.The CANCELLED Mouse Guard Movie...DazzReviews2022-05-07 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Fresh off the news of the Cancelled Nimona Netflix revival, we're covering yet another project that went down through the same 20th Century Fox Disney merger with one of the earliest casualties there was. Not quite a Blue Sky Studios project, but Mouse Guard was the first comic adaptation to hit the can. But inspired by the likes of James Cameron's Avatar, and built to be a Game Of Thrones with mice.. what could have been for this hyper realism dream. Or was it doomed from the start...?
...Admittedly, I think it was quite bold to go for Avatar for inspiration considering it had so little CULTURAL impact. And we saw how Game of Thrones ended but.. maybe it had a chance. Maybe.The TERRIBLE Spongebob Movie 3...DazzReviews2022-04-30 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Oh Nickelodeon. The embodiment of crass corporate immoraloty. And nothing highlights that more than The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run. Fresh off the news of Stephen Hillenburg's passing, the Nick execs decided it was time to tarnish the sole brand keeping them afloat by producing this! Not only repeating the same gimmicks with little new originality, but also masking it poorly as one big advertisement for the Spongebob prequel spin-off Camp Coral...something Hillenburg was specifically against for his franchise.
...Welp. That was about as awful as I was expecting. Crass celebrity inserts, repeated jokes, and 15 minutes of back to back retconned origin stories all to market an unwanted immoral prequel.The Disney CG SHORT That Won An Oscar...DazzReviews2022-04-23 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Pixar may be the one known for adding cg short films before their movies, but Disney does it too! And one stands out from the crowd as the clear cream of the crop! Not only blending the aesthetics of traditional 2D animation and modern 3D CGI, but also giving us a artistic black and white sheen. A short so successful it even won Disney an award at the Oscars. This is all about Disney's Paperman!
...It's nice to know that given the right prompt, some genuine artistic prowess can come out from the Disney machine. Though maybe with the news of a rise in train commute stares, maybe this romance story is a little more outdated right now...This Cinematic REDEFINED Sonic The Hedgehog...DazzReviews2022-04-16 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Sonic at his absolute prime is right here. In the opening cutscene to Sonic Unleashed. This is the cinematic masterpiece that perfected Sonic in every way. The music, the animation, the lighting, the attitude. So hot off the trend of Sonic 2 reaching the US, let us delve into just what makes this version of Sonic the greatest example across his entire 3-decade lifespan. This is scene breakdown of Sonic's best CUTSCENE...
...This is another one of those cinematics that stuck with me for years and years. I'm so glad to finally be able to gush about this in full. And as much as I loved The Sonic 2 Movie. I don't think anything will ever beat Sonic's magnum opus right here. But I'm excited for any attempt that tries..The Scene That Changed Pixars Turning Red...DazzReviews2022-03-26 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Pixar's released their latest movie - Turning Red! But instead of doing a simple review, I figured let's just dive right into a scene breakdown! It's the scene that changed Turning Red. After receiving mixed responses from the internet, I couldn't NOT talk about the scene that splits audiences down the middle. Spoilers, it's the final confrontation of the mum at the 4TOWN concert! What does it do well? What camera tricks were used? And why did some people hate it? Also, let's talk that bamboo scene, and how the dad is totally the best character in the film.
...Damn. This was like several scenes all merged into one. But I wanted to talk about Turning Red! Did I sneak a review in there? Of course I did. There's a lot of great details in this movie, I love the spiritual premise and the chromatic aberration, but let's be honest. Best boi dad just sitting down and talking was the TRUE best scene in the movie...I Was Contacted by Danny Phantoms Character Designer...DazzReviews2022-03-23 | If you wanna check out Stephen's Online Academy, you can check it out here: silverdrawingacademy.com
Final new series coming at you now - it's the CARTOON Series! Typically we cover 3D CG stuff, but let's test the waters with 2D animation. And very fittingly, I was contacted by the character design behind Danny Phantom (as well as Kim Possible, Norm of the North, Be Cool Scooby Doo and Penguins of Madagascar) Stephen Silver! So come witness our very first insider interview about the behind the scenes production of some of our favorite nostalgic, cartoon shows...
...This was a very welcome surprise! To be contacted by an animation veteran is SUCH an honor, and seeing myself in the Danny Phantom format is something child-me never would have imagined to come true! Thanks again to Stephen Silver for reaching out to us with this opportunity!Theyre Making A Wile E Coyote Movie...DazzReviews2022-03-12 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Welcome to the new UPCOMING SERIES! The opportunity for us to discuss movies that known and announced, but yet to get a trailer! Today, it's the next Looney Tunes CGI Remake - COYOTE VS ACME! Come learn all the details there are to know, as we resume Madness March! Also John Cena.
...Do I like this? Do I hate it? It's a CGI live action hybrid Coyote and Roadrunner movie. John Cena's in it. Brandon Fraser might not be. It's like Looney Tunes Back In Action, or Space Jam. But whether it's as bad as Tom & Jerry or freshingly new, I guess we'll just have to wait and see...The CG SHORT That Impressed Pixar...DazzReviews2022-03-05 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Madness March continues! Welcome to a new topic - SHORTS! Did anyone else fall into those rabbithole on YouTube of just finding CG short after CG short film that were both visually stunning, and narratively heartwarming? Well I certainly did 7 years ago. And even after all these years I'm still thinking about it. So let's breakdown the very film that started it all for me, this is Jinxie Jenkins & Lucky Lou. The beautifully simple story of an unlucky guy, and a super lucky girl. And who knows? Maybe we'll learn a little about the people behind the scenes as we dive into this...
...We love a good success story! I know this short film impacted me when I first saw, so it's super satisfying to know that the two core creators both were able to jumpstart their careers from here. Be it as a Pixar Intern turned animator, or a freelance artist of all things artsy. This was a nice hidden story to find on the internet.The Cinematic That CHANGED Game Trailers...DazzReviews2022-02-26 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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Welcome to Madness March! I'm gonna experiment with a handful of different series at this point, so, introducing the CUTSCENE series! As video games get more and more cinematic, I wanna start breaking down the best of scenes from another medium. Today, it's a couple game trailers from years ago that still strike me all these years later - it is the cinematic trailers for Dead Island 1 and 2. And if you have suggestions on other gaming cutscenes to analyse, let me know on our discord or down in the comments!
...Wow. This two trailers are just stuck in my long-term memory even after 11 years. Maybe for future CUTSCENE videos, we'll do things more in-game rather than cinematic trailers, but lemme know what you think! And maybe I'll do more.The TERRIBLE Storks Movie...DazzReviews2022-02-19 | Uploads every Saturday, don't miss out: bit.ly/2OxDh1w
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This movie just seemed to appear one day. Did anyone watch it in cinemas? Well either way it's in front of me now. And it is TERRIBLE. But just what went weird for Warner Animation Group's Stork story? Was it's animation quality close to it's cartoon past, or did it come out as generic? Could it not follow up the hype of The Lego Movie, or did it bite off more than it can chew? Whatever the case, this is our review of Warner Brothers' TERRIBLE Storks...
...Well. That was quite the experience. I hated it. But I loved it at the same time. A complete divide down the middle. Some departments of this film really went hard.. but then other department completely dragged it down. For a movie about birds, it sure didn't fly very high...