Day 40: Dinosaur

Curse those Meteor Showers: Our 40th Movie!!

1. What movie did you watch?

Dinosaur. The film was released in 2000 and is Disney's first non-Pixar computer animated feature. While the characters in Dinosaur are computer-animated, most of the film's backgrounds are live-action and were filmed on location in Venezuela, making for a compelling visual effect. Critics originally praised the film, (primarily for its stunning visuals) and it was a success at the box office, becoming the 5th highest-grossing film of 2000. Fun fact: The film was originally going to be much more violent in tone, and would end with the Cretaceous era extinction event, which would ultimately result in the deaths of the film's characters. This was scrapped for obvious reasons. 

2. Have you seen it before/ how long has it been since you last saw it?
Maddie: I maybe saw it once after the time I saw it in theaters- it was never one that I loved as a kid.
Alexis: I haven't seen it in many years. I know we used to own it on VHS but it's been a really long time since I watched it.

3. What memories did it recall?
Maddie: The main memory was of the ride in Walt Disney World at Animal Kingdom- very fun!! The carnotaurus pops out at the end!

Alexis: When this movie first came out, they had Dinosaur toys in the Happy Meals at McDonald's. The toys were rubber hand puppets of most of the characters. My family went a couple times during the course of the movie, and each time my sister and I got the carnotaur one, and we were so upset! Also, at one point in my childhood I had a reoccurring nightmare featuring me being chased by a tyrannosaurus rex/ carnotaur type thing and I've avoided dinosaur movies ever since. I'm traumatized. The dream was likely inspired by this movie, so thanks a lot Dinosaur!

4. What did you think of it?
Maddie: Definitely not my fav- couldn't really connect with the characters and it just felt very dark to me.
Alexis: It's okay but it's not amazing. The coolest part I think is how they made it by using computer generated images over real video and pictures of tropical places. But overall, I think the plot isn't that deep.

5. Favorite moment:
Maddie: I guess when they arrive in the valley after getting through the cave. It's a nice moment when the older ones realize they are irrelevant and can help.
Alexis: I always liked the lemurs the best, so my favorite parts involved them! I also remember as a kid I really liked the score, which is an odd thing for a little kid to notice but I enjoyed the music.

6. Any other comments:
Maddie: Meh
Alexis: It's really hard to find gifs/images of this movie, all you get is Jurassic Park!

Day 39: An Extremely Goofy Movie

When we have so many questions: Our 39th Movie!

1. What movie did you watch?
An Extremely Goofy Movie 

2. Have you seen it before/ how long has it been since you last saw it?
Maddie: It's been years!
Alexis: I watched it over the summer.

3. What memories did it recall?
Maddie: Not many, I didn't have recordings of this so I didn't watch it much when I was younger.
Alexis: Memories of watching it with friends, it was a favorite for a while and we'd often watch both movies.

4. What did you think of it?
Maddie: It was great but again I felt so bad for Goofy- Max is still such a dick to him!! I get wanting to forge your own path in college but there's a nice way to do that, and Max doesn't take it. Not cool, bro- he's your dad, he's PAYING for you to be able to enjoy your college experience.
Alexis: I really like it! I think it's funny and cute, I love Goofy and Ms. Marpole. I also love the X game scenes and Bradley Uppercrust the Third. You can definitely tell the movie is a product of it's time because of the big deal they make about board sports.

5. Favorite moment:
Maddie: My favorite moment was when Goofy met Ms. Marpole and they bonded over weird 70s dances int eh library. I'm glad Goofy gets some happiness in this movie and gets a lady!

Alexis: The scene in the club/disco is my favorite. I love the dance scene!

6. Any other comments:
Maddie: But WHY is Goofy stuck in the 70s? What is Beret Girl's name? And most importantly:

Alexis: "Bye son, I can't miss you if you don't leave!"

Day 38: The Tigger Movie

The Wonderful Thing about Tigger is he got his own Movie!: Our 38th Movie!

1. What movie did you watch?
The Tigger Movie. The movie was released in 2000 and is the highest-grossing film in the Winnie the Pooh franchise. The film was originally slated for a direct-to-video release, until then–Disney CEO Michael Eisner heard the Sherman Brothers' score, and decided to release the film in theaters worldwide. Fun fact: This is also the first film in the series where Tigger is voiced by Jim Cummings, who also voices Pooh. Tigger's original voice actor, Paul Winchell, officially retired from the role in 1999.

2. Have you seen it before/ how long has it been since you last saw it?
Maddie: I've never seen it before!! This is very exciting!
Alexis: It's been several years. Like most of the Disney sequels we've been watching recently, I owned this one on VHS but nothing else so it's hard to find and watch.

3. What memories did it recall?
Maddie: I'd never seen it before so not really any, except for the ones I've already recalled about Winnie the Pooh in general.
Alexis: I really liked this one when I was younger (because all the Winnie the Pooh movies were my favorites), but I remember it made me sad. Even as a little kid I understood how sad it was for Tigger to not have a family, and it made me upset. I did love it though, especially the songs.  

4. What did you think of it?
Maddie: I really liked it! I think it the basis of the movie- that Tigger is lonely and doesn't have a family (or know his family)- is very sad, but the lengths that everyone goes to to show that they are his family and make him feel better is so sweet. Plus I liked that they used different kinds of musical styles (jazz, blues, etc.) throughout the film.

Alexis: This movie is extremely sentimental, and I love it. I think it says a lot about friendship and different types of families. It's also very classic Winnie the Pooh, as in the tone, style, and characters stay true to the original stories. It's overall really cute; great songs, great story, great message.

5. Favorite moment:
Maddie:  I think my favorite part is the end when Tigger realizes that they are his family and gives the locket to Roo- their relationship is so sweet and amazing! I love it!

Alexis: My favorite part is also at the end, when Tigger realizes his friends are his family and they're the ones who wrote the letter. It's so sweet how they all say their part, and show that they care about him. It makes me happy!

6. Any other comments:
Maddie: Why are all of the spin-off Winnie the Pooh movies so sad and sweet? Why must they all give me such feels?

Alexis: I agree, they're all so emotional and sweet! Also, I enjoy that this whole movie was inspired by one line in Tigger's theme song. 

Day 37: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

But how old was Ariel when she had Melody?: Our 37th Movie!

1. What movie did you watch?

The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea. The film was released in 2000, and starred Jodi Benson reprising her role as Ariel. Fun Fact: the movie is listed among the 50 worst children's movies ever made.

2. Have you seen it before/ how long has it been since you last saw it?

Maddie: Yes, I used to watch it a lot when I was younger but haven't in years now.

Alexis: I also used to watch it a lot when I was little but I haven't seen it since VHS's went out of fashion, because I only had it on tape!

3. What memories did it recall?

Maddie: It used to be on Disney Channel ALL the time, so I remember watching it there, but otherwise nothing specific.

Alexis: My sister and I used to have the best CD-ROM computer game that went with this movie! It had great games on it, like diving for shells and trying to complete a maze to get the trident, I remember them all very vividly because we used to play it all the time!

4. What did you think of it?

Maddie: I liked it! I think that the music is very fun and the animation is good (not up to their usual but that's okay). The story seems a bit ridiculous at times- literally Melody is pissed so she gives Morgana the Trident even though she knows she shouldn't- but overall a fun little movie!

Alexis: I really liked it, I think it's very good in terms of sequels. The animation doesn't look cheesy, and I think the story is well done. I love finding out what happened after Ariel and Eric's happily ever after!

5. Favorite moment:

Maddie: I really like the introduction of Tip and Dash, particularly Dash- when I was younger I did a report of Walruses and have loved them ever since- so he's a shoe in for favorite. I think their song, "Titanic Tip and Daring Dash: Adventurers/Explorers" is great. they were very Timon and Pumba (who served as inspiration) and that's fine with me!

Alexis: I also really liked Tip and Dash! They're so sweet and cute, and such good friends to Melody. I remember always laughing at their scenes when I was little. I also really enjoyed all the musical numbers, especially "For a Moment". The music is great for a sequel Disney film!

6. Any other comments:

Maddie: I'm very confused by what ocean- sorry SEA (they literally never call it the ocean)- they lived in! Atlantica seems to be a very tropical environment but they also very easily get to the Arctic where Morgana lives- color me confused.

VERSUS

Alexis: I had many questions surrounding this movie, such as why Eric doesn't need a jacket in the arctic weather? Also, if Ariel was 16 in the first movie, how long did they wait to have Melody? Was Ariel technically a teen mother? These are important questions!