![]() ![]() Laced with an extra layering of cheese, one shudders when reminded of Gloria’s “Love can build a bridge of light,” or Erik’s maudlin plea to the elephant seals. And, goodness gracious, how awful some of the songs are. Ramon’s now given a love interest with zero personality in Carmen ( Sophia Vergara), and though he’s the emotional focal point of the story, it’s very difficult to care for Erik, an offspring that’s got none of his parents’ charisma. Sadly, a couple of fun new characters can’t cover up the abundance of awkwardness in a narrative that increasingly flatlines as it nears conclusion, nor can the forced subplots or the stifling of the original’s two most entertaining characters, Ramon and Lovelace ( Robin Williams‘ last voice work for an animated feature). “Happy Feet Two” retains the charm of the first one with regards to its delightful comedy, here mostly concentrated in two adventurous krill called Bill and Will (voiced by Matt Damon and Brad Pitt), whose puns border on overkrill, and the sanctimonious Sven ( Hank Azaria), who impresses Erik with his flying ability, much to Mumble’s chagrin. ![]() This sequel concentrates on Erik ( Ava Acres), Mumble ( Elijah Wood) and Gloria’s ( Pink) son, who is having a hard time adapting to his penguin nation’s dancing lifestyle. As hard as it may be to justify a sequel for “ Babe,” it’s nothing compared to trying to explain the worth of a “Happy Feet” sequel without mentioning the box office success of its predecessor or the growing popularity of 3D. After (or, beginning with,) ‘ Thunderdome,’ Miller went off in unexpected directions -some of his movies feel more like a fundraising gig in preparation for ‘Fury Road,’ but even in these cases, there’s something to be said about Miller’s dogged determination to explore themes of human (and animal) tenacity, to shine a light on outcasts and expose the absurdity of violence.įor every peak, there’s a trough. While Miller is most recognized for his “ Mad Max” series, going through all eight of his directorial efforts prior to ‘Fury Road’ uncovers common threads regardless how varied the genres he’s worked in and techniques he’s used may be. ![]() His inclinations as such spawned a beloved franchise, launched Mel Gibson into international superstardom and influenced an entire generation of filmmakers. This week’s release of “ Mad Max: Fury Road,” which the Playlist likened to a “speeding maniac in possession of big and provocative ideas” in our review, has given us an excuse to delve into Miller’s cinematic oeuvre.īeginning his career as a doctor, Miller was inspired by the violence he saw in the hospital wards and on the highways of his small Queensland hometown. A world which George Miller‘s fans have had to wait 30 years to see again. Those sounds of clashing metal, revved up engines and gusts of choking dust are reminiscent of a familiar world gone mad. ![]()
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