"I am Moana of Motusi. You will board my boat and restore the heart to Tafiti." (Moana) Words do not being to describe how I felt about this movie. I cried, I laughed, I cheered on the characters during the final battle. The main plot centers around Moana, the future Chief of her Tribe, going off into the ocean (against her father's wishes, I might add) to find the demigod Maui. She's doing this due to the fact that her island is dying because of Maui. The plot is a bit typical- a hero and her sidekick go to fix something- but Moana pulls it off in a creative and unique way, and even has an amazing plot twist near the end that I honestly didn't see coming. The animation is absolutely stunning- Disney has really raised their standards. The islands, for the most part, were colorful and full of life, and the ocean, for being an ocean, was bright and friendly. The music was catchy and emotional- shout out to Lin-Manuel Miranda for writing many of the songs- and the characters, even the main antagonists, were surprisingly likable. All in all, an absolutely fantastic movie, and definitely my all time favorite. If I hadn't watched it in one of the final showings, I would have gone back and watched it in theaters many times.

"I am Moana of Motusi. You will board my boat and restore the heart to Tafiti." (Moana) Words do not being to describe how I felt about this movie. I cried, I laughed, I cheered on the characters during the final battle. The main plot centers around Moana, the future Chief of her Tribe, going off into the ocean (against her father's wishes, I might add) to find the demigod Maui. She's doing this due to the fact that her island is dying because of Maui. The plot is a bit typical- a hero and her sidekick go to fix something- but Moana pulls it off in a creative and unique way, and even has an amazing plot twist near the end that I honestly didn't see coming. The animation is absolutely stunning- Disney has really raised their standards. The islands, for the most part, were colorful and full of life, and the ocean, for being an ocean, was bright and friendly. The music was catchy and emotional- shout out to Lin-Manuel Miranda for writing many of the songs- and the characters, even the main antagonists, were surprisingly likable. All in all, an absolutely fantastic movie, and definitely my all time favorite. If I hadn't watched it in one of the final showings, I would have gone back and watched it in theaters many times.

"I don't trust him. Who wears socks with no shoes?" (Branch) Trolls was, quite honestly, a really fun and cute movie. The plot: The peppy lead teams up with the grumpy lead to save everyone and fall in love along the way. The plot was, unfortunately, nothing special. There was nothing that made it stand out from the movies like Moana or Zootopia. There is a really cute side plot though, and honestly, I found Branch and Poppy's relationship really entertaining to watch. The animation, for not being Disney, is very good. The hairs, one of the main aspects of a troll, are fluid and realistic, as well as unique for all the main trolls. Everything looked soft and very hug-able (even the Burgens!). The music was okay- more original songs might've helped it stand out. The humor was more than good, there were several moments where I found myself laughing. Overall, a very fun and cute movie to watch on a day off.

"I don't trust him. Who wears socks with no shoes?" (Branch) Trolls was, quite honestly, a really fun and cute movie. The plot: The peppy lead teams up with the grumpy lead to save everyone and fall in love along the way. The plot was, unfortunately, nothing special. There was nothing that made it stand out from the movies like Moana or Zootopia. There is a really cute side plot though, and honestly, I found Branch and Poppy's relationship really entertaining to watch. The animation, for not being Disney, is very good. The hairs, one of the main aspects of a troll, are fluid and realistic, as well as unique for all the main trolls. Everything looked soft and very hug-able (even the Burgens!). The music was okay- more original songs might've helped it stand out. The humor was more than good, there were several moments where I found myself laughing. Overall, a very fun and cute movie to watch on a day off.

"Stay evil, doll face." (Deadshot) If I could choose one word to describe Suicide Squad, it would be.. disappointing, and that's putting it lightly. The plot was confusing and had too many characters, way more than necessary. The effects were mediocre at best, although the final battle did have me on the edge of my seat. Harley and Joker's relationship was.. interesting, at its best. Harley herself was an okay character- sure, she took down a few baddies, but her comments bordered more on annoying than entertaining at times, and her main personality trait was 'In love with Joker.' I may be one of many, but I stand with my opinion when I say Suicide Squad was a bad movie. I probably won't watch this again. Deadshot did make the movie worth watching, his snide comments and backstory was just enough to keep me from leaving halfway through.

"When you've reached rock bottom, there's only one way to go, and that's up!" (Buster Moon) I came into this movie with low expectations. The ads made it seem terrible and cliche, and all the characters looked incredibly annoying. This movie left me with a satisfied feel. The movie centers around Buster Moon, a koala who owns a theater that's on its last strings. In a desperate attempt to save it, he starts a singing competition that attracts animals from far wide. I found all the characters (EXCEPT THE MOUSE) to be likable enough. Although the songs are all covers, they all have a unique spin on them. There were a few plot twists, and I couldn't stop myself from dancing at their final performances. The animation was a bit lackluster- everything seemed kinda lifeless. In the end, it was a cute and entertaining enough movie, nothing special.

"My son, remember me in your stories and in your songs. Know that I will always love you, always." (Bronagh) I watched this movie over winter break, and honestly, I was impressed. I had relatively high expectations, and this movie surpassed them. The story centers around Ben, and his little sister Saoirse. Unbeknownst to him, Saoirse is half-Selkie, a mythical creature that can turn into a seal. Ben and his sister are taken from their home on an Island, and they must do their best to get back. The animation was stunning. 2D is rare to see nowadays, and this movie used 2D in a beautiful manner. The style was unique and adorable. The voice actors fit each character perfectly, and the plot was full of many good plot twists. It was a cute and humorous movie, and it definitely made its way to my top five movies. If you have time and you find this movie, watch it. The ending is a tearjerker, but ends pretty happily. I cried for a few minutes after it ended.

"My son, remember me in your stories and in your songs. Know that I will always love you, always." (Bronagh) I watched this movie over winter break, and honestly, I was impressed. I had relatively high expectations, and this movie surpassed them. The story centers around Ben, and his little sister Saoirse. Unbeknownst to him, Saoirse is half-Selkie, a mythical creature that can turn into a seal. Ben and his sister are taken from their home on an Island, and they must do their best to get back. The animation was stunning. 2D is rare to see nowadays, and this movie used 2D in a beautiful manner. The style was unique and adorable. The voice actors fit each character perfectly, and the plot was full of many good plot twists. It was a cute and humorous movie, and it definitely made its way to my top five movies. If you have time and you find this movie, watch it. The ending is a tearjerker, but ends pretty happily. I cried for a few minutes after it ended.