Treehouse Time

I watched the new Croods sequel. Ryan Reynolds and Nic Cage as weird cavemen? Yes. More of that.

But the sequel in particular got me by featuring Leslie Mann in a fantastical treehouse, which was how I was first introduced to her in the Brendan Fraser classic “George in the Jungle”. Probably also how I was first introduced to Brendan Fraser and John Cleese. Thomas Haden Church … Maybe everyone in that movie? I was a very young child.

Anyway, “Croods 2” was a joy, and if you still need more of Leslie Mann in an epic treehouse, go back and watch “George of the Jungle” again.

Bonus Question!

Best George?

George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron.

Bro-nward

I’ve got to say. I’m often up for a weird road movie, and “Onward” clinched it by also being about two brothers, including a daydreaming man-child and a responsible one with a more reasonable outlook on life. I relate to that dynamic. And they’re elves. I also relate to that.

And the spirit of their father lingers in their hearts to inspire them in different ways.

Honestly, the one part I might relate to less is the driving. It’s been a while since I’ve taken up that responsibility.

But still! Awesome movie. One of my favourite cartoons in a while.

Bonus Question!

Best elf brothers?

The Stormrages.

Needs More Play

So. If you were wondering about "The Playmobil Movie", I saw it. I had to rush because it somehow got cut to two showings in the one theater in most of the city after its first week. But I liked it! And this is coming from the guy who wasn't actually that excited about "The LEGO Movie". Which this wasn't actually that similar to? This was closer to classic Jumanji, which always captivates me. Yes! Hapless youths get sucked into a fictional dimension! That's my kind of party! 

Also, Adam Lambert finally gets his time to shine as a cartoon voice after a decade? And Harry Potter's James Bond. Like . . . Come on. Much to love.

Bonus Question!

Favourite story where hapless youths get sucked into a fictional dimension?

Well, it's not actually my favourite, and I don't think I've ever even experienced it firsthand, but if they remade the original Dungeons & Dragons cartoon with modern sensibilities, I'd be there on day one.

Dora's Gold

I was never a devout watcher of "Doea the Explorer", though I did catch an episode or two in high school, and that map song got stuck in my head. Not in an unpleasant way. It's still in there somewhere. But then this new movie came out with all those classic adventure tale trappings I love, and I obviously had to see it. For whatever reason, I wasn't really anticipating the inclusion of the anthropomorphised animals from the cartoon. But they're there. And one's Benicio del Toro. He’s a felonious fox. So hey. That's frosting.
And since that frosting is atop an Indiana Jones cake of archaeologic adventure that's mixed with Spider-Man-style teenage action hero pie, I'm satisfied.

Bonus Question!

Best felonious fox?