Everyone loves a good animated movie, and 2022 has given us a plethora of terrific toons for our viewing pleasure: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Turning Red, My Father’s Dragon, DC League of Super-Pets, The Sea Beast…the list goes on and on.
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My Father’s Dragon
“An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this adaptation of My Father’s Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.”
Excellent voice casting
Fantastic, imaginative world-building
Powerful emotio…
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