Susan Marlowe CPA Reblogs: ‘Epic’ criticized for being too kid-friendly

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“Shrek thinks he’s compensating for something, which I think means that he has a really little…,” the loveable, chatterbox Donkey infers in the blockbuster film Shrek, generating hearty laughs from the adults in the audience. The kids in the crowd join in the laughter – the only difference is they do not understand why they are laughing.  

Humour for adults, usually in the form of double entendres, has become commonplace in recent hit family films. So much so that the apparent absence of off-colour jokes in the new release Epic was jarring enough to make it the focal point of Bruce Kirkland of QMI Agency’s review.

Filed under the headline, “‘Epic’ has nothing much for adults”, the review focussed on what the film lacks for its secondary audience rather than leading with what would matter most to its target audience — children. By way of omission…

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Susan Marlowe CPA | Oz, the Great and Powerful is a good family film…

Good write-up!

-Susan Marlowe CPA

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Unfortunately, that is my highest compliment.  Although Oz, the Great and Powerful succeeds in pleasing their demographic–I was left wanting.  With that said, I am sure many will love this film and kids (especially) will enjoy the story and beautiful imagery.

First of all, I should state that I like The Wizard of Oz, but I am not a fanatic about it.  The new Oz follows its lead in being a wholesome family film, but it does not even get close to its classic status.  While some felt that Disney was taking a gamble in trying to reboot a beloved classic, it seems to have paid off for them (sequel is already in the works).  Hey, they have to make the $$$.

So, why wanting?  For me, it was a bit one dimensional.  Everything looked great and paid homage to the original (more based on novel, than the 1939  film because of…

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Susan Marlowe CPA and the great Disney family movie night

Hello from Susan Marlowe CPA!

Well, I am planning to have a Disney family night with my nieces and nephews. I am going to go all out with this one. I got princess dresses and TRON suits for whoever wants to wear them.

Also, I am going to make a Toy Story cupcakes. Hurray!

Susan Marlowe CPA

Susan Marlowe CPA and The Decidedly Un-Family Movie

Greetings from Susan Marlowe CPA!

I am watching a movie that is decidedly not for the family. This was Charles Laughton’s one and only directorial effort, Night of the Hunter. I am considering at what age would be appropriate for this film. I have two nieces, 8 and 12. And I have four nephews, 6, 9, 13, and 17. I tend to think that I might show it to the 13 and 17 year old boys. A bit of film appreciation.

Anyway, I will update you and let you know how it went.

Thanks from Susan Marlowe CPA

Susan Marlowe CPA: The Aristocats

Susan Marlowe CPA and the family film reviews.

-Susan Marlowe CPA

C I T I N E R A R I E S

The Aristocats

This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family a family of adorable high-society cats.

A Cat in Paris

A Cat in Paris is one of those rare family films that can be truly enjoyed–relished–by adults as well as children.

 

Hugo

When his father dies, 12-year-old orphan Hugo takes up residence behind the walls of a Parisian train station. There, he meets Isabelle, the daughter of filmmaker Georges Méliès, who holds the key to Hugo’s destiny.

Ratatouille

With delightful characters, experience Paris from a new perspective…

 

The Red Balloon

In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris.

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