Saturday, November 23, 2024

Tag: Family

Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)*

Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Rating: PG
Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
Written by: David Guion and Michael Handelman
Based on the book by: Crockett Johnson
Starring: Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds, Alfred Molina, and Zooey Deschanel
Release Date: 8/2/2024
Running Time: 82 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see Gary in his fantasy world. He meets Terry’s fantasy look-a-like and gets rejected because she is with another fantasy character. He shows up, Terry floats to him, and they teleport away.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to James, Abigail, and David for this submission


Despicable Me 4 (2024)*

Title: Despicable Me 4
Rating: PG
Directed by: Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage
Written by: Ken Daurio and Mike White
Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Miranda Cosgrove, Chloe Fineman, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, and Madison Polan
Release Date: 7/3/2024
Running Time: 95 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns. Starting a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.

Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
Various comedic bits are shown featuring the Minions and Super Minions.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank for this submission


Robot Dreams (2023)

Title: Robot Dreams
Rating: NR
Directed by: Pablo Berger
Written by: Pablo Berger
Based on the graphic novel by: Sara Varon
Release Date: 6/7/2024
Running Time: 103 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Ernest and Gabe for this submission


Inside Out 2 (2024)*

Title: Inside Out 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Kelsey Mann
Written by: Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein
Starring: Maya Hawke, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, Kensington Tallman, Lilimar, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan, Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green, Grace Lu, Yvette Nicole Brown, Sarayu Blue, Flea, Ron Funches, Dave Goelz, James Austin Johnson, Bobby Moynihan, Frank Oz, Paula Pell, Paula Poundstone, John Ratzenberger, Kendall Coyne Schofield, June Squibb, Kirk Thatcher, and Yong Yea
Release Date: 6/14/2024
Running Time: 96 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

“Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
Riley’s back at home with her parents after hockey camp. Her mom asks how it went. Riley’s emotions discuss how to answer when Ennui takes control and answers in a nonchalant fashion: “It was good.” We then zoom into Mom’s emotions and see her Anger gets frustrated and exclaims “She goes away for three days and all we get is ‘good?!’” Then mom’s Anxiety asks about the red streak in her hair and worries that she joined a gang. Then we zoom into Dad’s emotions and see his Anxiety asks “She goes away for three days and all we get is ‘Good?!’” The other emotions pause for a second and say yeah, that’s about right. Then they go back to watching a game.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
Joy goes back to the secret vault and lets Deep Dark Secret out. She convinces it to reveal the secret and it says she burned a hole in the rug. Joy is surprised because she thought it was the time she peed in the pool. Deep Dark Secret gets scared and retreats back into the vault and closes the door.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: This film is dedicated to our kids. We love you just the way you are.

Special thanks to Frank and Tony for this submission


School of Magical Animals 2 (2022)*

Title: School of Magical Animals 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Sven Unterwaldt Jr.
Written by: Thorsten Näter, Sven Unterwaldt Jr., Alexander Dydyna, and Viola Schmidt
Based on the book by: Margit Auer
Starring: Emilia Maier, Loris Sichrovsky, Lilith Johna, Leonard Conrads, Emilia Pieske, Nadja Uhl, Justus von Dohnányi, Heiko Pinkowski, and Milan Peschel
Release Date: 6/7/2024
Running Time: 103 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The students of The School of Magical Animals want to perform a musical for the school’s anniversary. Will the rehearsals end in chaos or will the class pull together? And what’s up with the strange holes on the school grounds? With the help of their magical animals, the children learn what really matters: teamwork.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
Willi walks and falls into one of the holes in the ground.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of our dear friend and colleague Enno Hoffmann


Garfield Movie, The (2024)*

Title: The Garfield Movie
Rating: PG
Directed by: Mark Dindal
Written by: Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds
Starring: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg
Release Date: 5/24/2024
Running Time: 101 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
  • Garfield and his dad Vic toast each other as they sit in their comfortable chairs. Garfield starts to watch Catflix and a bunch of cat videos are shown interspersed with the credits.
  • Later, several pictures of Otto and Olivia. Then several pictures of Jinx with Roland and Nolan. Then pictures of kitten Garfield and puppy Odie are shown as the credits slide by.


Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
A three-panel Garfield comic appears. The first panel shows Garfield asking “Why are you still here?” In the second panel he says “Oh! I know!” And in the final panel he says “You’re waiting for the sequel!”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: In Memoriam
Angus Cloud
Marcus Hutchinson
Adam Collins
Tom Jacomb

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission


IF (2024)

Title: IF
Rating: PG
Directed by: John Krasinski
Written by: John Krasinski
Starring: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Steve Carell
Release Date: 5/17/2024
Running Time: 104 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

About a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: After the credit roll, there are a few quick shots of Lewis the Bear from the movie, followed by the words “In loving memory of our friend Louis Gossett Jr.

Special thanks to Frank, Tony, and Alisa for this submission


Thabo and the Rhino Case (2023)

Title: Thabo and the Rhino Case
Rating: PG
Directed by: Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
Written by: Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt, Ursula Gruber, and Martin Gypkens
Starring: Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane, Ava Skuratowski, Andrea Sawatzki, Kumkani Pilonti, Nissi Bodibe, and Vutihari Sibis
Release Date: 5/3/2024
Running Time: 97 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Eleven-year-old Thabo wants to become a private detective like in the movies. If only his home, the small African village of Hlatikulu, was not the most peaceful savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the neighboring safari park because of its precious horn. Thabo’s uncle Vusi, of all people, is under suspicion. Now it is up to Thabo and his new friend Emma from Germany to not only take care of the abandoned baby rhino but also investigate and capture the culprits.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Unsung Hero (2024)*

Title: Unsung Hero
Rating: PG
Directed by: Richard L. Ramsey and Joel Smallbone
Written by: Richard L. Ramsey and Joel Smallbone
Starring: Daisy Betts, Joel Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Candace Cameron Bure, and Terry O’Quinn
Release Date: 4/26/2024
Running Time: 112 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Following David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: Rebecca St. James.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
A quote from mother Teresa is shown, “If you want to change the world go home and love your family.”. Then we see clips of the actual family and where they are now. Followed by pictures and clips of the real family throughout the credits.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
An ad for the charity Compassion is shown.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Nathaniel, Kerry, Matty, Frank and Reynaldo for this submission


Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse (2023)?

Title: Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse
Rating: NR
Directed by: Eric Parkinson
Written by: Eric Parkinson and Mike Snyder
Starring: Anne Heche, Mo Brings Plenty, Michael Martin Murphey, Adrian Paul, and Chevel Shepherd
Release Date: 4/19/2024
Running Time: Unknown

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Inspired by the hit song by Michael Martin Murphey, WILDFIRE tells a story of redemption and forgiveness as a young girl releases a dark secret through the friendship she develops with a wild horse.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Unknown

during the credits
No information at this time

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Unknown

after the credits
No information at this time

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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