Review of Chicken Little (2005) by Jacob — 21 Apr 2016
Chicken Little makes me mad at Disney. How could such a beloved studio forget how to write characters and compelling story? How is the studio so misguided as to not only miss heart but go so hip. All the pop culture references feel like a desperate attempt to prove they are hip and cool and bring in audiences.
What’s even more misguided are the attempts at heart. When the film is not dating itself with humor in regards to references and pop songs it is throwing generic/unlikeable characters. You’re either annoyed at the hipness or left shallow at the extended mopey and dopey scenes.
When the film is finally upbeat it doesn’t feel earned. I know Disney meant well with this film but this film both when I saw it in theaters and rewatching it now left me so empty and lifeless that its hard for me to sympathize with them.
I feel bad that this is what Joe Grant was dedicated. A talented former Disney employee deserves something better (thank goodness for Up) to leave Disney on. This isn’t a film for family or even toddlers (ok maybe) it like the acorn incident is an embarrassment and mistake.
This review of Chicken Little (2005) was written by Jacob on 21 Apr 2016.
Chicken Little has generally received mixed reviews.
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