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Milo Coy, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell and Jack Black. © 2022. Netflix and Detour Filmproduction. Directed by Richard Linklater. Watched it on Netflix
Quick Review: I'm new to Richard Linklater films but I was interested because of the animation style and getting to know the director's work more since he's famous for the film Boyhood (2014). Plus, he has worked on two past films with the same style of animation. After watching this film, I got used to the animation style and it works here great for the story Linklater is trying to tell. It's a well-directed film with a simple and nostalgic story, filled with a great cast and homage to the 60s and NASA. It's a memory lane for much older adults who experienced the 60s and the moon-landing. While this film didn't hit me with nostalgia, I found interesting real-life facts during the film that I haven't heard. The NASA part was the strongest part for me while the 60s story felt underwhelming but I still cared about the childhood story. Plus, I like how the moon-landing sequence is all about the main character rather than the actual Apollo 11 team. The moon-landing sequence was the best part of the film and the NASA team behind it was great. Zachary Levi and Glen Powell work together very well and the comedy of this film worked well as well. Some misses but I had some chuckles. The score is well made and the cinematography was also well done. This film felt like a Saturday morning cartoon film and it hits that well. While some parts were underwhelming or weren't that interesting, the NASA storyline was an interesting part of the film and it works here for this type of animation film. This film was very interesting from beginning to end and it's a film that not many studios will produce today. It's just a simple heartful story from childhood and it will work for people who experienced the 60s or maybe 70s. I enjoyed this film as what it was as a childhood film and I cannot wait to watch Boyhood. Honestly, this film can be watched with the entire family. If you love space and the 60s, this film is right for you. This film was an interesting piece of animation and I hope filmmakers continue experimenting with many types of animation in the future. Netflix, keep doing your own thing unless you screw over animators. Now Streaming Only on Netflix. Vizeit Score: "B" (Share this review link to film friends!) Copyright © 2022. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr.
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