![]() Watch on Netflix right now Spider-Man (2002) Director Sam Raimi hits all the right notes for this villain, with horror movie touches that may remind you of his Evil Dead classics. This chapter of Spider-Man's saga is our overall favorite because of Alfred Molina's pitch-perfect performance as Otto Octavius, Parker's professor who becomes the maniacal Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man 2, the sequel that thrives now that it's established Peter (Tobey Maguire) as the webhead, is a must-rewatch, especially because of all of the connective tissue between Sony's Spider-Man movies. Now that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has hit theaters, this is a perfect time to revisit the best live-action Spider-Man movies ever. Watch on Netflix right now Spider-Man 2 (2004) Unfortunately, word of mouth may turn some off to caring about To Leslie's critical praise, as there's suspicion that the folks behind the film paid celebrities for positive chatter online to try and win an Oscar. Riseborough got tons of critical praise for her performance, and she's joined by a stellar cast including Allison Janney, Stephen Root, Marc Maron and Andre Royo. ![]() But as she re-enters the lives of families and friends, and tries to get her life on the right track, Leslie's not having an easy time with the straight and narrow. Ultimately, however, Aardman Animations' Chicken Run taught audiences that despite odds and obstacles, regardless if something flies or falls, things will never get off the ground for those too chicken to pursue them.Everything was great for lotto winner Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) until she drank her money away. Not unlike Ginger, Rocky and the other chickens they animated, it's obvious that Aardman Animations has a lot in its way and a high point to soar over. However, whether Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget was an effort worth attempting is another question entirely. Ultimately, that'll be up to streamers to decide when Chicken Run's sequel drops. With almost thirty years gone by and so much working against the film, it remains to be seen if Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a story worth telling. As a sequel to the beloved original, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget was crafted with a great deal of love, effort and ingenuity to meet the high expectations set by its predecessor, hopefully validating the hype accumulated after all these years. Above all else and most excitingly, like Netflix's new Wallace & Gromit movie, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is done in stop-motion, returning to Aardman Animations' iconic style. Additionally, while much of the original cast is missing from the announced lineup, new talent such as Shazam!'s Zachary Levi and Harry Potter's David Bradley took on the roles of Chicken Run's colorful characters. Chicken Run's original writers, Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrel, returned to pen the movie's continuation. Although, perhaps Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget had enough time to incubate and prove the series' timeless charm.Īlthough not without challenges, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is also a passion project. The longer it takes the make a follow-up to a popular movie, the more likely it is to lose its cast, charm and relevancy. ![]() One of the biggest problems facing a sequel is time. Like Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep before it, Chicken Run needs to stand out as an independent series, reminding people why it was so beloved in the first place.Īdditionally, without its former headliner, Mel Gibson (a now controversial figure), and backlash facing the decision not to cast Julia Sawalha due to her age, it pressures a new cast to match their iconic performances. However, since Flushed Away's failure in 2006, DreamWorks and Aardman Animations parted ways, meaning the British studio is on its own without DreamWorks' additional resources and past successes to assist them. Even before Shrek and other popular films, DreamWorks was known for movies like The Prince of Egypt. DreamWorks Animation's history is synonymous with some of the best-animated features to ever show on the big screen. ![]()
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