My Sweet Monster

Did anyone watch this movie? Is this Russian botnight? I was pleasantly surprised with the opening. How it wanted to grasp a steampunk like magic. But everything was clunky. The story, the animation and the acting. Horrible from A to S.

I never thought I'd notice dubbing in a cartoon/CGI, but interestingly enough, you can see that the lips don't move with the words. It's originally a Russian language film.

It's overall plot and subplots are extremely cliché, but it was entertaining as background noise. The movie starts off slow and takes a little too long to get the story really going. And then it took too long to end.

Musical numbers were pretty good and colors throughout the movie were mostly bright. I didn't notice anything that would cause uncomfortable parent/child conversations. Kids might find the story more captivating than this jaded adult.

My Sweet Monster is the kind of animated film that feels like it's trying to capture the magic of better, more polished fairy tales but doesn't quite hit the mark. The story is one you've seen a hundred times before-an unlikely hero, a misunderstood monster, and a journey that predictably leads to friendship and understanding. While this formula isn't necessarily a bad thing, it does make the film feel overly familiar, lacking the spark that would make it truly stand out.

One of the biggest drawbacks here is the animation. It's clear that the budget wasn't on par with some of the more prominent animated features out there, and it shows. The animation often feels stiff and cheap, with character movements that lack the fluidity and expressiveness you'd hope for. This detracts from the overall experience, making it harder to fully immerse yourself in the world the film is trying to create.

Despite these shortcomings, My Sweet Monster does have some redeeming qualities. For one, the villain is surprisingly enjoyable. The voice acting for this character is lively and engaging, making the villain easily the most memorable part of the film. Additionally, there's an undeniable charm to the movie, even if it's a bit rough around the edges. It's the kind of film that kids might enjoy despite its flaws, and there are a few moments that even adults might find amusing.

It's kinda like when your intimate photos or videos end up in someone else's hands, man. That person's wicked face, in this animated flick, is actually depicted as the bad guy we see. But you know what, even when someone's got something on you, you can't go against the love for your family. I absolutely love how the writer flipped the script on those prince charming tales. It's like a Santa Claus-level plot twist for me. Those dreamy stories, they might just be wrapping up another kind of lie. We're in the dark, unknowingly choosing to anticipate and believe in the intricate stories full of exaggerations and details.

W A R N I N G: Pauly Shore sings.

Other than that, it's an enjoyable little movie.

The . Animation . Is . Near . Realistic . For . All . The . Scenery . While . The . Characters . Held . A . Cartoonish . Appearance. The . Story . Was . Simple . While . The . Characters . Kept . It . Fun. Most . Of . The . Singing . Was . Enjoyable. I . Merely . Wanted . To . Watch . A . Lighthearted . Cartoon . And . That . Is . Exactly . What . This . Was, . A . Very . Nice, . Lighthearted . Little . Cartoon/animated . Movie. I'm . Trying . Very . Very . Very . Hard . To . Attain . . the . Minimum . Words . Goal . But . I . Really . Don't . Have . Much . Else . To . Say.