Wendell & Wild

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Clark C Fantastic visuals and beautiful animation but a terrible script. Not involving, not well conceived. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/23/22 Full Review Jay W When I first saw the trailer, I was really excited for this movie. Henry Selick has made two all-time animated classics with "Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Coraline". Having him team up with Jordan Peele, sounds like a match made in heaven. Ironic comparison given the subject of the movie. The animation is very distinct. It catches you off guard at first, but you get used to it fairly quick. The movie has a lot of fun and unique characters and create a fascinating world. The characters, animation and moments of humor all work, where does it falter? The story simply has way too much going on. As the movie tries to juggle these different story points, characters make stupid decisions or unprovoked changes solely for the purpose of moving the story towards a conclusion. And I may have complimented a lot of the characters, but I will say that the villains in this are awful. They are the same old tired villain cliché we've seen a hundred times, with nothing clever or funny to make them stand out. I like the themes and morals the movie addresses, but just because I like the message, doesn't mean that I liked the way it was presented. It's a shame because there's a great movie in here, it just doesn't come to its full potential. A good film with just one too many demons holding it back. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Johann D. M This stop-motion animated horror comedy, directed by Henry Selick and co-written with Jordan Peele, follows two scheming demon brothers, Wendell and Wild, who enlist the aid of a 13-year-old girl to summon them to the Land of the Living. With a fantastic and marvelous cinematography and innovative stop-motion animation techniques, this film is both creative and enthralling, even if its plot leans toward simplicity. The story offers enough humor to give audiences a spooky good time, complemented by its inclusive characters. Although it sometimes feels a bit overstuffed with multiple storylines, it is largely a visual treat. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Lotte K The graphics are very nice, and its great how they used the subject of death in such an open manner.. but the storyline is pretty bad and the characters are so inclusive (usually thats a good thing) but its a little to much ... Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review matthias s As a fan of Henry Selick’s films, I had high expectations for *Wendell & Wild*, especially with the brilliant casting of Key and Peele. Their chemistry added humor and charm, and the film’s creepy, gothic atmosphere was spot on. I appreciated the horror elements, which felt unique for an animated movie. However, despite these strong points, the story didn’t fully connect for me. I struggled to empathize with the lead character, which made it harder to get emotionally invested. While the overall plot had potential, it felt like a great concept that didn’t quite deliver in execution. I found myself wanting to like this film more than I ultimately did. It’s visually stunning, and the idea is there, but it lacked the captivating magic I’ve come to expect from Selick’s work. A solid film, but not as memorable as I had hoped. Three stars. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Audience Member the beginning part of the movie was good. It did a good job of introducing the characters and setting up the story. What this movie lacks is a solid ending for the last 20-30 minutes you are just like what the hell is happening. This story had 2 endings that happened one right after the other that did not go together at all. For such a stacked this movie did not do justice to the actors other than James Hong, his character was really good. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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