Female Film Critics 24/375
Bubble & Squeak is the epitome of the term “your mileage may vary.” If you get on Twohy’s chaotic wavelength, you’ll have a lot of fun. But if you prefer your chaos to be minimally controlled it’s more likely you’ll bounce off the film relatively quickly. Which is a shame because the film unquestionably picks up near its conclusion.
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Adapted from the beloved grade school illustrated novel by Peter Brown, Chris Sanders’ The Wild Robot is an enchanting fable about purpose, identity, kindness as a way to survive. The Wild Robot is an adventure story about unlikely heroes, but more than that it’s a story about motherhood and ‘instinct’ – or programming. The Wild Robot is a superb film that is richly layered rewarding viewers of all ages.
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To have a creative mind like Leonardo da Vinci’s is both a joy and a torment, as shown in the animated film The Inventor, which uses stop-motion puppets and hand-drawn animation to bring the famed Renaissance man and his thoughts to life. The Inventor is a whimsical and occasionally poignant look at a prolific artist with relatable anxieties that bring him down to earth.
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