Okay, time to say a few things: 1: Yes, there is no new Alicia content today. Sorry about that! The team is taking something a break over the holiday season, but DON’T WORRY! We’ll be back in action come January! 2: I know, I know, I touched on some prickly things in this video regarding the subject matter of divorce. My goal was not to offend anyone who has gone through a first-hand experience, and I’m sorry if I accidentally stepped on some toes. I also realise that in the video I made it sound like I was talking directly to the audience a lot. This was a mistake. I meant to keep the focus on the couple in the film, and JUST the couple in the film. However, if you want to discuss the subject further, or you have a different opinion, by all means share it in the comments, but please do so respectfully. No shouting at people. Thanks. 3: For the few to whom this pertains, the Lasseter thing. The short version is, I *only* support his art and recognise that he is a good artist. I prefer not to jump to hasty conclusions about people I have never personally met, or have seen very little of in media. Neither should you. I encourage people not to listen to tabloids or sensational news outlets or over-emotional UA-camrs. People should read the facts and make their own independent opinions about things. Now, should Lasseter find himself the subject of yet another scandal, *I will wave the white flag,* as there is no excuse for making the same egregious mistake twice. That is all.
Wish is not the best movie, but it has potential. I'm even working at home on my ideas for Wish 2. Just drawing movies on FlipaClip. There are demons, angels and all kinds of things...
Honestly, I think that the parents being monsters are actually metaphors of arguing parents ignoring and neglecting their children and their feelings. The parents turning back into humans mean that they remember that they have to care and love Ellian.
My issue with the ending was it was too easy. The parents go 'oh we shouldn't hurt our daughter' and poof, they're back as humans. They didn't earn it. They didn't address the arguing, which was toxic. The scene where the daughter yells 'Don't make me choose between you' was a stab to the heart. So many parents argue through their children as proxies, making them choose the winner. The 'what about me' song I guess was needed, but it didn't work the way it was portrayed with her suddenly becoming selfish and arguing that she was more important than her parents' relationship. Essentially it said. "Yeah, you're miserable, but think about me, suck it up and take care of me." That is also the reason why I don't agree with the the happy ending of the parents growing up in that year of the epilogue. People don't change that quickly or completely. It is possible, but we'd have to see some hints that they were committed to the work. Also as a fairy tale, the chances are they didn't choose each other. I would have liked to have the daughter's dark feelings be the realization that her life wasn't perfect, that her parents always had the monsters inside of her. Their help would help her to decide to find her own way forward without needing her parents to fix things. At the end of the movie she's regressed from taking charge and dealing with her arguing parents and her own pain (sort of). Now she is just a kid with no responsibilities. She doesn't even tidy her room. At least she isn't visibly working her parents against each other, but the subtext is there. What I would have liked to have seen is her become queen, her parents stay monsters, but are working on their issues. Not for their daughter's sake, or the kingdom's sake, but because they need it for themselves. You'd have a balance between taking responsibility, but also with that context taking care of oneself. She could be queen and still take time with her friends because it is healthy for her to do that, not because she's become a selfish child. It would have made a really neat closing number, and been more realistic, and also followed through on the premise of the story. That some things that are broken aren't easily fixed.
They probably didn't want to get too involved with the arguing and personal issues because it's a kids movie, and they wanted it to focus more on Ellian
Yeah, Spellbound was quite surprising to me, mainly due to it being a "Movie about divorce" disguised as a fantasy kids movie. I really enjoyed the positive message showing how is not the kid's fault, and how sometimes splitting up can ber a good thing. Or at least, not be a horrible thing that we see in traditional media.
Maybe their curse remains, and like Howl's Moving Castle, they learn to live with it? They still morph into monsters but now they can (literally and metaphorically) recognize their behavior and learn to grow from it? Cuz people don't just say "I love my daughter" and lose ALL of their negative traits.
I think that the ending comes from a worldview where love is conditional on overall happiness. True love is by definition nonconditional, and you're supposed to have a desire to give love and happiness and security to the other person. So logically when protagonist girl asks what's stopping her parents from falling out of love with her, that's a valid question and the answer of "just because" doesn't make sense. It's probably either that she is hard working enough in maintaining the relationship that they think that she will never fail, or she's in their bloodline and they have a deep seated immovable instinct to protect her. Either that or they've lost their capacity to give love to each other but they still enough left to give to their daughter as a separate relationship. They got so consumed with fighting each other that they barely even recognized their daughter and all the pressure she was under though, so who knows if something else distracts them and she's swept under the rug again. Giving love is something that people need to work on and rarely ever comes naturally. (Might be a good contrast between Aster/Alicia's relationship and Celestino/Potion Lady's relationship that the villain's are transactional and the hero's are altruistic)?
Not everything is all sunshine and rainbows, sometimes divorce is best and I like that they showed that aspect. Not everything ends sunny but its not all bad either.
@elsinaattheworkshop I mean yeah, but at the same time, what they showed wasn't nearly serious enough that it should've been a divorce. It resembled a constant sibling rivalry/fight more than anything. To me it looked like they just needed some chill time with a cup of tea, and some therapists.
@elsinaattheworkshopusually I would agree with you but rewatching the movie, the parents had more or less a communication issue. This could have been a lesson that a lot marriages have, lack of communication.
@@kaykay8855 I agree. My marriage counseling parents say miscommunication is the second most common reason that marriages fall apart. The first being falling out of love and just giving up.
Since my parents got divorced when i was a late teen (14-17), i have to say that sometimes putting up with is as happy as it gets. People change, and sometimes even married couples fall out of love. They develope into someone who cant stay in love. There is no marriage to save exept on paper. It is not lazy, it is not giving up, it is simply the best solution. It is healthier than screaming at each other for the rest of your lives while the kids have to cover their ears and cry.
That’s often true to real life. And I think that’s a good argument for stories that don’t show that. Or at least don’t show it as the , because, while the burden should never be on the child to fix their parents relationship, and that can’t always be the end goal, I think that ending should at least acknowledge that on some level, the parents have failed them by failing to be mature and cooperate. Sometimes the best outcome in the control is acceptance, but it seems like the movie is trying to make divorce seem happy and easy and/or the right thing , because the movie clearly portrays that it was immaturity on their part that led to a split in the household and I don’t think that they should lose accountability for that by saying, “oh they’re divorced, it’s all good now ” when they didn’t really grow at all. And I don’t think that’s okay/useful for kids who may be looking to this for guidance and are hurting because of it and see a movie that doesn’t acknowledge the hurt they might be feeling. (also a child of divorced parents just fyi)
I don't personally mind the movie ending with a divorce. I'll admit, I haven't seen it, so I don't know how much/for how long it's shown that the parents argue for. But if the love has clearly fizzled out/dissapeared, if there's more frustration/anger there than care/love, if the enviroment is unable to be stable/safe and caring for the kid, then I think showing divorce as the result isn't a bad/taboo idea. It'll teach kids that divorce doesn't end/ruin everything, that parents can still work together (might even work better) and show love towards their kid even when they aren't together, that relationships where you're constantly frustrated and at eachother's throats isn't doing anyone any good (and the parents needs to look after their mental health as well), that divorce isn't the kid's fault and sometimes things just don't work out but they still have a mother and a father, that you can find happiness and get along/work things out even as a 2 household's family instead of a traditional married one. Anyway, that's my 2 cent.
I agree, I think having your movie end with a divorce for all the reasons you said does work, I mean heck, look at one of my favorite childhood movies, Mrs Doubtfire! But yeah it should not have been the payoff for this movie. The parents seemed like they were being set up for a redemption plot for creating such a hostile environment, obliviously to their daughter’s wellbeing. Instead there is no real redemption, they just separate
TBH, I feel alot of the comments and thoughts about love, romantic love specifically, as a very black and white thing, when there's alot more nuance to it. As a child of divorced parents, who essentially tried to stay together for the kids only for it to end is pure disfunction. I personally don't believe it needs to be a super extreme situation to justify divorce, if one party or both parties fall out of love, and they cannot reconcile those feelings, then there's nothing wrong with getting a divorce. Sometimes love isn't enough, hell I wish my parents got divorced much earlier, because forcing themselves to stay together when they were no longer in love only made them resent eachother and start arguing more and more. The problem with the ending isn't just they get divorced, it's not a "Wrong solution", in fact, I argue thats an example of what's called "sunk-cost fallacy", yes its harder when you have children, and should be a last resort, but children see when there's something wrong especially as they get older, and then you add the inadvertent feeling of guilt for even being here, that two unhappy people are forced to stay together and its your fault. The problem with the ending of this movie isn't the divorce, it's the PORTRAYAL of divorce, they treat divorce like it's a quick and easy bandaid solution and everyone's happy for it. No matter the situation divorce is hard, its not this quick and easy thing, especially when kids are involved, while you may not have those feelings of love you once had anymore, you still grieve that you lost them, that you lost the life you thought you were going to have, the person you were before, or the things you thought you wanted. The thought process of "if you fell out of love with them then you never loved them in the first place" is kinda childish thinking. As hurtful as it is, people grow and change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, sometimes the people in your life now, aren't going to be right for the person you are later. And thats the part of situations like these that I think this movie completely fails to portray. Hell the two divorced parents could still be friends, there are alot of parents with co-parenting situations like that, or atleast some where they communicate and remain neutral and friendly, you just have to put in the work, ESPECIALLY, when you have children. You're right when you say that marriage isn't just about love, it's also about hard work, but it also isn't about just accepting struggle, unhappiness and pain either, and on the other side of the coin, divorce doesn't mean just cutting that person out of your life forever. If you have to constantly fight for your life to continue to love someone, then you don't love them in that way anymore, and that's not a morally bad thing. It doesn't mean they didn't try, it doesn't mean they didn't work hard enough. It's just a fact of life. And that goes for any relationship. I think removing the divorce aspect of the movie is kinda a cop out. What they should've done is portray the lead up to the divorce better, have them put up a front infront of our protagonist and have things get worse and worse behind the scenes, but have them refuse to actually address the core of the feelings, because of the "stay together for the kids" mindset. But as the story goes on and things get worse, especially after becoming monsters, they have to understand that even if they don't romantically love eachother anymore, and don't want to be romantically together, they have to do what's best for their daughter and still need to work together, for better or worse, even if it's not romantically but ye, no hate, just trying to introduce a different perspective!
I’m also a child of divorced parents and I completely agree because my parents divorced for multiple different reasons one of them I only found out a few months ago and only because my mom was angry at the way my dad was treating me (it’s not great) and my mom tried to make it work they both did for me and my brother I was three when they divorced I was just old enough o realize that they weren’t together anymore but not much more than that until a few years later they also didn’t really show how much of an adjustment period it is not only for the parents but for the kids because it is really hard on the kids because suddenly your hopping from home to home on alternating weekends and having to miss out on opportunities because you have to go to the other parents house it takes well over a year for that adjustment period hell if I’m being honest I’m still in that adjustment period because both my parents got remarried so ive moved a lot they just didn’t handle the topic very well
Here's how the divorce coulda worked: 1. Having parents that don't love each other anymore is a very real thing, but that doesn't mean they have to hate each other 2. Divorce isn't *the ending* and it shouldn't have been, coulda shown them not as partners anymore but still working together for their daughter
The things about what can cause divorce isn’t just down to atrocious actions like infidelity & abuse. Sometimes arguments start out small but get bigger & build up resentment over time to the point where you realise that that’s all you do & you’re both at a place where you just don’t want to be with each other anymore - that’s okay. Other times the spark that brought the both of you together can go out over time & not come back, sometimes because you change as people or your goals in life change & don’t match up anymore - all of these reasons are valid & shouldn’t be put down as wrong or not good enough. Funnily enough though, it’s often these ‘smaller’ problem issues where the divorce is often more amicable & the kids are able to come through the process more smoothly because the parents were able to meet in the middle enough to do right by their kids. Look at the film ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ where we see a couple go through divorce start to finish & they didn’t do so for reasons of cheating or abuse but because they just didn’t bring out the best in each other anymore & accepted they were better off apart but still there for the children & NO one complained there!
Ugh, really hated that this movie was released a few days after my parents split. But knowing from the experience, i think spellbound was just afraid to put any real dark themes in it, that would lead to good consequences, and stakes. Them simply arguing over triful things, as much as humans do argue over stupid things, just wasn't the right tone that should've been there for something thematic. I mean, imagine its all joyful, and their at the lake of light then they see that its something really serious that is actually keeping them apart. Divorces 9/10 come from abuse, mental or physical, (in this case from both partners) this likely leading their daughter into becoming a scary monster thats designed specifically as a reflection of what they used to do to each other. There were so many ways that the finale could've gone that wouldnt have felt like a letdown.
I feel like I'm the only one who thinks the parents getting a divorce is a good thing and realistic. One magical journey won't save their marriage. The important thing is the child not suffer in their dispute.
See in theory that’s great and all but when (I’m not assuming anything but) you see it firsthand it’s a whole different thing the way it was handled is not great because they should have at least tried to get some help before just jumping to divorce I know it’s different for different people I know my parents divorced for multiple reasons one being they just aren’t compatible among other things but they tried to make it work because they had me and my brother but thing got out of control and they had no other choice because it was harmful for both in this case that was not true if they talked it out like mature adults they could have been fine
@ Sound it brought more problem trying to fix something that isn’t worth fixing. Honestly, going to straight divorce is a merciful option. Why prolong the pain and bring more emotional damage?
When I watched it, I thought it was very interesting. I was very happy that the girl had her parents back to normal and was happy to be reunited with them.
I hate John Lasseter as much as the next person, but he barely worked on this. I agree with you that it's a CUTE MOVIE! It felt like watching a 2010s Disney movie without it being a typical Disney cash grab. Like, they always have their company plastered all over it, this felt fresh and creative! It didn't feel like it was part of a whole marketing thing, like they were gonna put Ellian in the "official princess" lineup or some crap. It had Disney vibes but wasn't Disney, and it felt refreshing to watch. I don't love this movie as much as I loved The Wild Robot and The Amazing Digital Circus episode 3, but I still enjoyed this cute movie! It actually had a really good story that had actual symbolism. It barely touched the whole "growing up" thing that Disney always sticks to and mostly focused on Ellian's relationship with her parents, and the symbolism behind the fighting parents being monsters was really well done. The songs were also pretty good, nothing special, but okay songs. The designs were also so creative, and I like how they didn't make the female characters have that "Disney princess" bodytype. *I don't know why people were so quick to hate on this movie!* My friend and I genuinely enjoyed it! I was more optimistic about it than she was but we actually both loved it.
While I haven’t seen the movie, I have too agree that the parents getting divorced should not be portrayed as a happy ending. As a child of divorce, whose parents waged something of a Cold War with us caught in the middle, I would have written the divorce as an inciting incident and the resolution as mother and father meeting face to face, making peace, and parting ways in a more bittersweet ending.
Honestly, I feel that I have the same problems with another Paramount film, Wonder Park. They both have the two female characters where they feel bad because of their negative emotions, and thus being the source of conflict for the plot (June dealing with her mom's illness, and that girl dealing with her parent's divorce). But what makes me feel angry is that they treated these negative emotions as "the villains", to the point the message can be summed up as "Negative emotions are bad for you and you need to be happy all the time." that it felt really sugarcoated and spread a bad message as a result. You know why Inside Out worked? Because the writers knew that Sadness isn't a villain because they now that negative emotions are actually beneficial that they help us learn and understand ourselves in everyday life. I get that Spellbound is trying to teach that just because your parents are in a divorce, doesn't mean that its your fault, but something tells me that Skydance has NO IDEA on how emotions work because they care about the bottom line.
You do realize Spellbound and Wonder Park are from the same studio, Sky dance animation Madrid. That explains why their films are hopeless and mean spirted
I just love the dark tornado it just ozzes character like at first you think its just a tornado but at scenes were it appears again you can get an idea of what its saying at the moment if it could talk and the real kicker that the dark tornado is a character in the song were the parents are called out by their daughter for not considering how their divorce would effect her the dark tornado dosent immediately go and start turning her into a monster it just stands behind her taunting the parents bassixally singing your the reason that shes feeling this dark feeling, your the reason why your daughter resents you now, your the reason why she will become a monster, you have no on to blame but yourselves.
Abuse or cheating are not the only reasons to get divorced wtf?? Marriage is a big life decision like any other. People pick the wrong college, the wrong major, the wrong career, the wrong friends, and yes, sometimes people pick the wrong partners, it’s not a bad thing. Not every failed marriage has someone who did something wrong that we can all point fingers at. Life isn’t a fairytale, sometimes people just… fall out of love… or discover they weren’t in love to begin with. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Therapy isn’t some magic fix-all that can mend any relationship, sometimes things just don’t work out and the best thing to do is just rip the bandaid off. Having your parents live in separate houses is better than being raised in a hostile home environment by two people who hate each other. “The parents are arguing all the time” isn’t just a small problem, living with that can be detrimental to a child’s development. Divorce isn’t a good thing necessarily, but sometimes it’s the lesser of two evils. Also, Ellison’s parents didn’t like abandon her or anything after they got divorced?? You don’t have to be married to care for a child?? We see from the end that they’re still raising her, she’s happy, and this is a good thing for her. So what exactly is the problem here?
Slow your roll, I’m not trying to blast anyone here. First, I said that cheating and abuse are SOME of the reasons to get a divorce. The big ones. And I said I know every family situation is different, and I’m not trying to step on anyone’s toes, I’m specifically addressing the relationship they portrayed in the film. And I never once said therapy will solve the situation 😂 Yes, sometimes people do fall out of love, BUT people are not college majors. People are not clothes. People are not items. They are not expendable. You shouldn’t drop them just because you don’t have the same zeal you did when things first started. (I know there’s a few exceptions, as I said, every relationship is different, so it’s really hard to make generalisations, but anyway) The point I was trying to make was, you should never just give up and “rip the bandaid off” when times get tough. (again, there’s a line you can cross for when things get WAY TOO rough, and then separation becomes a legitimate possibility) but more often than not, people don’t actually get to that line, and I feel like that is the case in this movie. You should never expect marriage to be all about being loved and “feeling in love” all the time. It’s about hard work and loving the person you married. Even when it’s hard. ESPECIALLY when it’s hard. A lot of people aren’t taught that anymore. People are taught to cut their losses. People are told to shut other people out. People are told to give up if it’s not working right now. Most people don’t think about the long game. They don’t try to push through because they don’t think that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but you’d be surprised how often relationships can and do turn around if the couple actually works on themselves and the relationship. (speaking from experience) Again, like I said in the film, regardless of whether or not you’re still in the “honeymoon phase” you made a very serious commitment to someone to spend the rest of your life together. That is not something to be taken lightly. You do still need to try and love them even when it’s hard. I’m not saying it’s easy, or enjoyable, it’s probably one of the hardest things anyone can ever learn to do, but it is far more valuable, more rewarding, and more important than normalising divorce. And yes, the movie PORTRAYS a “happy” ending, but… dude, it’s a movie. OF COURSE they’re gonna PORTRAY it as happy. But if it were me in real life, having both my parents separate? That would feel like the most crushing, unloving thing ever. I don’t know how other kids feel, but I for one… I just see too much toxicity in those situations. Too much distance. Too much thinking about the self and not others. I don’t think it’s good or healthy, at least in the cases like the one in the film. Again, let me reiterate, I’m specifically critiquing THIS film’s DEPICTION of a relationship and how they handled it. If your experience was different, that’s valid, I’m just talking about this film’s depiction.
@@PinkiemachineStudios I see your point, however... If a couple does decide to separate, I feel like they've either tried everything or were not committed enough. It’s easy to say that marriage is about hard work and determination, but sometimes, it can turn into a really exhausting cycle where one or both partners are no longer emotionally invested/healthy in the relationship. Some couples can work through their issues and come out stronger, for sure, but it's not always the case, and that's okay too. Not every relationship is meant to last forever. People aren't items to be discarded easily, yes, but they also are not obligated to sacrifice their own well-being for a relationship that no longer serves them any purpose (growth, stability, sentimentality, etc.). I've seen my own parents go through very hard times in their relationship. They aren't in love anymore, and they chose to remain married. They often do fight but they do love each other in another way than only as loving. I still feel like they could've (and should've) divorced because of the many fights. But they've stuck it out for us kids (now adults) and it works for them. I know I wouldn't be able to do the same and it's okay. Not everyone has the same limits. I've never quite believed in pure true everlasting love. For me, the infatuation you feel in the beginning is only a phase that's bound to end at one point. What remains after is what's truly important. In Spellbound, the couple divorced because they cared about their daughter's well being. Growing up in a houshold where your parents are monsters to themselves and her, she was growing up too quick and she shouldn't have. I do love your analysis though !
“It’s not happy. It’s putting up with. That’s not the same.” Just wanted to highlight that one. Kids(We all) deserve better. The stories they are using to figure out their world should reflect that. Not encourage them to put up with immature, harmful behavior so that they can perpetuate it for their future kids. If stories were ONLY meant to reflect reality, we wouldn’t need them. :P
Trying to force people to stay in a marriage that doesn’t work is reprehensible. divorce is 100% a healthy choice to make for relationships. Not all relationships can work and that’s ok. As long as both parents don’t make their daughter’s home life toxic anymore then it’s ok. It’s also super disappointing that you’re acting as an apologist for Lassater, basic Google DOES bring up the severity of his crimes. It would far better to continue making your content and not heap praise on a SA’er.
100% agree This review is just…. Weird. No hate but is just… so much. The movie made it quite clear that the parents didn’t love each other anymore, and forcing themselves to be together, that is what they have been doing, just hurtled each other and their daughter, that is something that happens in real life, people staying together “for the kids” never ends up fell, just fuels resentment, and kids notice. Is not treating people like an accessory, is about creating a healthy environment. The monsters is a Very Clear allegory of what could happen if they were forced to stay together, I thought it was pretty obvious, they symbolise an abusive household, for a movie for kids I think it handled it pretty decently Also I still don’t understand why Lassater is still kicking around in the industry alter all the allegations he has against him, let alone the two movies he has been involved in are mediocre at best, seeing it be braised so transparently is bizarre.
I was wondering when will new Alicia and the starlight kingdom will continue please even when you finish this masterpiece please make more stories from your imagination to share to others please!And also while some might find this story hard to cope due to the theme of divorce but for me I find it very understandable for kids from their point of view and I find it much better well done than how disney would have tried to explain it and also have you seen their first film Luck it's rated G and you'll love it too and have you thought of rewriting moana 2 since it didn't live up to the original at all!not to mention the songs were nothing like lin Manuel's style!
Whe I watched the movie I was thinking it was gonna end the same way you said it was with them figuring it out then when they hopped straight to divorce I was furious because my parents divorced when I was little and the thing is they tried to make it work but things happened someone made bad decisions and they divorced but before that happened they tired to make it work so when the parents didn’t even try before hopping straight to divorce I was also pretty reasonably annoyed
I think the biggest issue is that the only "real" argument the parent have on camera is how to get across with shifting sands. If we'd gotten some back story on why they had irreconcilable differences, I could understand the ending....but we don't. It's basically "I think we should do it this way" "No we should do it this way" and that's not enough of the marriage to understand why they don't have the ability to get past their issues to stay together. Marriages are HARD. You're not just dealing with your own life baggage, you're dealing with someone else's life baggage in conjunction with your baggage. A lot of issues in marriage can happen when the two of you are talking past each other. When my spouse unexpectedly lost his job at one point, he would be at home applying to jobs and fretting over our living expenses. Then I would come home and say "Hey hon, how was your day? What did you do?"....what he was HEARING me say was "You were at home all day long and you don't have a job yet?? How are you so useless?! I can't believe we're together! You're not trying at all!" ...because that's the shit his parents would have said to him and he was reading into my words things that weren't there. All the while, I was just saying the same thing I'd always said when I got home because I hadn't seen him in 8 hours and I was curious if he did anything interesting...so it was really confusing for me when he'd blow up at me about how I needed to get off his back. Humans are a culmination of our experiences and we bring those preconceived notions to every conversation and interaction. The parents were incredibly 2 dimensional and were basically the equivalent of loud wallpaper. The movie spent too much time chewing scenery, when it should have been rounding out these characters to show WHY they can't be together. Of course, many reasons why most people get divorced is because 1 or more of the parties involved are emotionally immature and are incapable of putting their child first, which is why divorce sucks so much. I think the only time I've seen people co-parent semi-effectively is when one of the parents turns out to be gay/trans and the other parent was like "well dang, you're my best friend and I'm sad we don't get to have sex anymore, but I get that you were trying to perform a role in society that was ultimately untrue to who you are as a person...I still love you, but I get why we can't be together like that. Lets do the best by our kid and try to be on the same page when it comes to parenting them." Side note: I hated every fucking adult in this movie. How dare all of them force this kid to deal with running a kingdom while her parents systematically ruin everything and THEN have the fucking audacity to be like "we'll just make you queen" ...Bitch! She's acting queen already, stop trying to act like this is something that's going to make her life better! She's a child, you're the adults, stop making it fucking worse!
My beloved people, i don't kjow where the original comment is...but i have one serious question...there have been rumors of that in Alicia and the kingdom of Starlight Alicia Would DIE at the end, is like:"WHY!? HOW!? WHEN!?" I can't imahine how much Aster will be traumatized but- my dear random people...IS THAT TRUE!? PLEASE TELL ME IS A LIE!!! IT HAS TO BE!!! AND IF ITS NOT SAY IT ALREADY SO I CAN GET THERAPY
I seen enough spoilers, clips and songs that I had a feeling this film wouldn't be the "best," and like you said, it's supposably a film to comfort the topic of divorce. I remember commenting about how sad the ending was and someone was trying to point out it's "co-parenting," but I keep a phase in my head: "A house divided among itself can't stand alone." So, to see the King and Queen remain in monarchy, but as a family remain apart, very disappointing (someone even thought that perhaps they were arranged to be married).
I also had a correlation with this movie and a game I REALLY reccomend “It Takes Two”. Of course it takes the perspective of the parents and had a similar issue with the two parents being immature and already choosing to divorce. But along this journey of rediscovering themselves and each other by this magic love book, they realize there is still something to save, they got together in the first place and even had a kid so why stop there? Of course its a video game and they had much more room to expand on the parents in a more in depth light but it portrays divorce in a much more decisive and nuanced light then being an end all decision like they did with Spellbound. Plus both movies include parents being under a curse or magic spell of some sort and need to figure out how to change back, so thats a plus. Overall the message about family dynamics could’ve been better in Spellbound and I wish we had more depth to the parents like the developers of “It Takes Two” did with their game.
Up front, I have not watched the movie yet. That beeing said, from what I have seen here, I think it is good that the movie chose divorce. Don't get me wrong! I'm not a fan of todays "divorse as soon as the first hurtl shos up"-culture! But there are good reasons for divorce. And "only" constantly fighting can be a verry valid reason for it. Becouse two people that can't stand each other should NOT stay in a relationship, just to "hold the family unite together" or "for the kids". Sincerely, someone who grew up in a household of constant fighting...
6:35 before i listen to the rest. I thought the devoice made sense. The ending felt nice and work to help kids going through the same thing. Showing parents still working together to keep their daughter(and kingdom) happy. 13:07 okay argument heard. I stringly disagree. From what i hot from the movie was that the parents had been growing apart. It got so bad that at some point they made each other actively unhappy when they were around each other. Yes, most families fights, but there a point where you can"t simply turn back the clock to who you were before. The parents staying married would most likely make the family more and more unhappy and dysfunctional. Like a pressure cooker builing too much pressure till it explodes. You're right that the movie was about them needing to put aside there differences for their daughter. At the same time it never depict the two actually getting along. Every time they work together was in order to protect their daughter from the darkness(which i consider the representstion of the effect the teo constsnt arguments had on her) there memories were not about them remembering each other, but remembering what mattered the most, their daughter. The climax was them being almost at this realization, but tripping at the finish line. they could only see how unhappy they were together and deciding it best to separate (which fair) but they could've see what the did to their daughter. Like the considered her(the two discussing about making plans on how to run the kingdom separately is wonderful because it mimics how devoicing parents try to figure out how to handle taking care of their kids. Atbthe same time replacing their daughter with the kingdom shows how kids feel as if they are not being considered which leads perfectly into what about me.) Though that lens i think the movie perfectly set up the fact the two wasn't going to get back together. And a way of telling kids who are going through the same thing that things will be okay. A message i don't see them really get in kid animation. It's also a message those kids would not get if thebparents dud get back together. Last note i consider how well the parents relationship seems at the end very fairytail 😅
Seriously, it is so nice to see at least one positive UA-cam review of this film. I especially appreciate the fact that you at least remembered it was John Lasseter who helped give us the majority of Pixar's most beloved works instead of fixating on why he was fired from Pixar. I've said it many times before, there's a difference between being a bad person and pumping out a bad product. I admit the film starts off really average, with me honestly kinda groaning internally at Ellian literally singing to the audience, not to mention I've never heard anyone us 'caj' as a short word for casual, and I'm really glad she only says that twice. But I felt it got progressively better as it went along. The humor improved, the story got more engaging, and the characters became more interesting, save for Ellian who never really became interesting to me. I was worried the parents talking would make them annoying, but no, it actually made me start to care about them. Plus I really don't get why so many YT critics are calling this one of Menken's worst soundtracks as honestly, I kinda felt like he brought his classic game to the table here. There are points where the instrumentals reminded me of those from The Little Mermaid. I was even clapping along with the comic relief song, I love it so much. Yes, really. If I had to name one major gripe I have, it's that I feel like the ending would have been a little bit more powerful if the parents were still monsters, especially since it seemed like the film was going in that direction. Have them regain their humanity, but still have them divorced and have it presented as okay, but also have them remain monsters who are still accepted by their subjects. Them being divorced I had no problem with. I thought it was incredibly mature to let kids know that things like this can unfortunately happen and it's not the end of the world if it does.
OH MY GOSH! I just finished this movie but the ending left me feeling so disheartened! This is the happy ending for our kids, divorce? It was so validating to watch your video, agree 10000% Keep up the great work!
Divorce as a message or lesson should not be handled like also as a easy fix for problems in a marriage. Because I do think our Society now has a belief that if your marriage isn't perfect you should just immediately divorce each other.
I’ve only seen the trailers and the reviews? BUT YOU SAID EVERYTHING IVE BEEN THINKING!!!! Oh my gosh thiiiisssss Thank you so much exactly the good and the bad exactly. Thank you.
Sister, what you are saying and doing is not okay. The evidence is out there, and deleting the comments makes you look delusional. Don't make this a hill you die on.
for me the ending was really nice but the story really bad and uncreative. especialy the journey i mean elians parents have all the right for a divorce for any reasons. i mean i know that they have a kid but they also have feelings and a life
agreed!! the journey was really boring and the world felt empty, more like a stage and not lived in. it was lacking creativity in many areas bc the movie generally felt generic
Thank you for the review and insight into the film I will definitely be watching this, as there is nothing better these days, and it seems pretty good.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but imo the divorce ending might make more sense if the parents started off... not actually being in love? Make their marriage an arranged one. They do *care* for each other, but they don't *love* each other romantically which is causing a lot of strain and fighting. They've kept their true feelings a secret in order to put up a united front for the kingdom (and their daughter), but as the years go by they've grown to resent their marriage and each other. The 2 unifying things they actually agree on is the love they have for their kingdom, and the love for their daughter.
I'm so surprised that you didn't talk about Rachel Zegler who plays the main character in the movie! Did you know she's gonna play as Snow White in the Disney film Snow White in 2024? She is being hated by millions right now cause of the new trailer that came out
Hey, that's great to hear you like the film. Opinions on movies are still opinions. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the film, mostly because it wants to be a Pixar film, but Skydance Animation is not Pixar. My experience when watching Spellbound was such a bumpy ride. Plus, if the film were released around 2007 or 2008, it would still suffer from a cliché story, stale humor, a terrible message, mean-spirited characters, and the animation, while ambitious, feels like you're watching a Nick Jr. show. Even bringing onboard Alan Menken and Glenn Slater wasn't able to save the movie, as their songs for the film's soundtrack was forgettable at worst. In the end, all of the executives working at Skydance Animation are to blame how their animated films are just pathetic!!! But, maybe the studio will improve once they decide to get rid of that huge creep with the years of abusing women and alcoholism!!! 😤😤😤
When I first saw this movie I was so excited but then i watched Then it started to get boring but I like the part where she songs and The part her and parents we're making sounds it was cute but i stopped watching because it just fell boring im kinda disappointed 😭
Honestly glad this movie exists if only to open up the discussion for divorce morals in kids movies. My parents have had some pretty nasty fights, but I've never had any doubt that they still loved each other and that they're working through whatever issues arise. As such, I've always felt icky watching shows where parents who we see argue maybe once (if even that), get divorced, and then the moral is that the kids just need to get over it. Especially since there's often this nasty undertone of the parents needing the kids to accept their new situation fast just because it makes the parents more comfortable with their decision ("A Whisker Away" addressed this kind of thing, but not many other shows I've seen). I know that there's a lot of reality to these scenarios, but showing kids that all marriage arguments are bad, that divorce is a solution to marriage issues, and that the kids should move on ASAP doesn't set those kids up to maintain good relationships when they get older.
Hi! Big fan of your work with 'Alicia and the kingdom of the stars'! But I think I have to disagree with you on one point. John Lasseter alone wasn't made Pixar and even Disney great at the time, it was more the dedication, innovation and efforts of the writers, animators and production staff at both studios who mostly got to tell heartfelt stories. Lasseter from what I've heard and seen, in fact did more harm than good for both studios including making the workplace for women unsafe and they're treated as maids rather than creative partners, look up the Pixar short 'purl' and you'll know what I mean. Hell, he even stole ideas to take the credit and cancelled projects simply because he didn't like them. We really don't know if Lasseter was guilty or not BUT as someone who dated an emotionally manipulative man who used and abused me, I can see the signs of an egoistical narcissist behind a friendly mask who unapologetically gets his own way. All I'm saying is be careful with people like him in the industry, they'll take advantage of your adoration and kindness. Honestly, you put in way more heart, dedication and effort into your beautiful project than Lasseter would ever will in his own "ideas and stories". People like YOU is what makes animation the most amazing artform of filmmaking rather than heartless producers like him who claim to be kings or dukes!
First of all, the allegations against were not as bad as everyone seems to think. Please look them up before you start blasting someone online. Also, there is a very lengthy explanation here that I’m not about to get into right now. Maybe, if it becomes enough of a thing, I’ll make a video addressing it. Just please don’t use rumours and gossip as your source of information. Thanks.
@PinkiemachineStudios im not talking about rumours that is just True The alleged sexual misconduct toward multiple employees over a number of years included "grabbing, kissing, [and] making comments about physical attributes". The alleged sexual misconduct became so well-known that, according to Variety, at various times, Pixar had "minders who were tasked with reining in his impulses".
@@PinkiemachineStudios "Multiple sources at Pixar and in the animation community spoke with THR about Lasseter’s alleged behavior but asked not to be named out of fear that their careers in the tight-knit animation community would be damaged. Based on their accounts, the alleged incident involving Jones was not an isolated occurrence. One longtime Pixar employee says Lasseter, who is well-known for hugging employees and others in the entertainment community, was also known by insiders for “grabbing, kissing, making comments about physical attributes.” Multiple sources say Lasseter is known to drink heavily at company social events such as premiere parties, but this source says the behavior was not always confined to such settings." - The Hollywood Reporter "“John is a singular creative and executive talent whose impact on the animation industry cannot be overstated,” Mr. Ellison said in a statement. Skydance wants “to expand our animation efforts for the global marketplace,” he added. “We look forward to John bringing all of his creative talents, his experience managing large franchises, his renewed understanding of the responsibilities of leadership and his exuberance to Skydance.” Still, Mr. Ellison continued: “We did not enter into this decision lightly. John has acknowledged and apologized for his mistakes and, during the past year away from the workplace, has endeavored to address and reform them.” Mr. Ellison did not specify how. A Skydance spokesman noted that the company’s two most senior-ranking women, Dana Goldberg, chief creative officer, and Anne Globe, chief marketing officer, both supported the decision to bring aboard Mr. Lasseter. In an email to Skydance employees, Mr. Ellison said he had hired “outside counsel to thoroughly investigate the allegations, which we considered serious.” He did not reveal any of the conclusions but said the company had “carefully evaluated the findings of this extensive investigation.” In a statement of his own, Mr. Lasseter insisted that he had spent time in “deep reflection, learning how my actions unintentionally made many colleagues uncomfortable, which I deeply regret and apologize for.” He added that he planned to build Skydance Animation in the same way he built Pixar, albeit with a new commitment to “safety, trust and mutual respect.” "But the complaints made by Pixar and Disney employees against Mr. Lasseter were serious enough to prompt his ouster. The Hollywood Reporter cited “grabbing, kissing and making comments about physical attributes” as recurring behavior by Mr. Lasseter in meetings and at work events, particularly when he had consumed alcohol. Multiple staff members - none who came forward publicly - also told managers at Disney that Mr. Lasseter had become increasingly domineering over the years." -The New York Times well you said look them up and I did, and yes, it is pretty bad, and it's kinda gross that you're deleting comments about, but even more gross that you're now saying it "isn't as bad as everyone thinks" atleast other reviewers had the decency to even ADDRESS these things. Not to say you're morally wrong for liking his work though, but you shouldn't just delete comments about the situation and act like it wasn't a big deal, while in your video advocating against things like abuse in relationships, it's blatantly hypocritical
In my opinion, I love the movie more that ever when is launch and the next day i watched Wicked, I tell you something Spellbound and Wicked are more enjoyable than Joker: Folie a deux, Hello from México City and Happy Holidays
i disagree wt this take so much wow.. the ending for me was one fo the strengths of the film while there were many small areas throughout the film that made it feel generic. the songs were okay, the way it was before was also my fave, but it’s a weak effort from alan menken tbh. creativity wise, smthg about the world felt off because it felt more like a stage and not a lived-in world.
Saaaammmee!!!! So much more creative and good. But then.....I can't believe they hike to a river to recover their light and just decide to....not???? It did make her "what about me?" Song powerful but like....it's not solved. But I decided that it's realistic for divorce kids, but oof. Selfish parents.
People like to toss up the statistic that "over 50% of marriages end in divorce." Yeah, of MARRIAGES. But in the majority of those marriages, one or both parties were previously divorced. The problem is in the people, not the marriage contract. Look up the statistic people.
Did anyone catch that Lilo & Stitch quote?🌺 "Yeah. Still good." In the movie Lilo & Stitch, Stitch said, "This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It's little, and broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good." Now, that's a message I can get behind!❤ People shouldn't act like divorce is inevitable or like it's the only healthy solution when people fight! We're humans! Sometimes humans disagree with each other, even if we care for one another! Relationships aren't always easy, but that doesn't mean that you should trash them.💔 In my opinion, couples should only resort to divorce in cases of infidelity or abuse. Marriage is a serious promise to make, not a chance to play dress up in a white ball gown and suit. If you aren't willing to work through hardships as a team, then you shouldn't be getting married to each other in the first place. Once you make sacred promises, you should fight to keep them. Love your spouse more than you love winning a petty argument. Learn how to communicate in a healthy and constructive manner.💌
Okay, time to say a few things:
1: Yes, there is no new Alicia content today. Sorry about that! The team is taking something a break over the holiday season, but DON’T WORRY! We’ll be back in action come January!
2: I know, I know, I touched on some prickly things in this video regarding the subject matter of divorce. My goal was not to offend anyone who has gone through a first-hand experience, and I’m sorry if I accidentally stepped on some toes. I also realise that in the video I made it sound like I was talking directly to the audience a lot. This was a mistake. I meant to keep the focus on the couple in the film, and JUST the couple in the film. However, if you want to discuss the subject further, or you have a different opinion, by all means share it in the comments, but please do so respectfully. No shouting at people. Thanks.
3: For the few to whom this pertains, the Lasseter thing. The short version is, I *only* support his art and recognise that he is a good artist. I prefer not to jump to hasty conclusions about people I have never personally met, or have seen very little of in media. Neither should you. I encourage people not to listen to tabloids or sensational news outlets or over-emotional UA-camrs. People should read the facts and make their own independent opinions about things. Now, should Lasseter find himself the subject of yet another scandal, *I will wave the white flag,* as there is no excuse for making the same egregious mistake twice. That is all.
Good to know. Have a great break and Merry Christmas!
I really hope that you will have a nice day at your break time and have a good time spend time with your family
Wish is not the best movie, but it has potential. I'm even working at home on my ideas for Wish 2. Just drawing movies on FlipaClip. There are demons, angels and all kinds of things...
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@@solangegriffin5894 Yes, but I do more sketches on paper.
Honestly, I think that the parents being monsters are actually metaphors of arguing parents ignoring and neglecting their children and their feelings. The parents turning back into humans mean that they remember that they have to care and love Ellian.
My issue with the ending was it was too easy. The parents go 'oh we shouldn't hurt our daughter' and poof, they're back as humans. They didn't earn it. They didn't address the arguing, which was toxic. The scene where the daughter yells 'Don't make me choose between you' was a stab to the heart. So many parents argue through their children as proxies, making them choose the winner.
The 'what about me' song I guess was needed, but it didn't work the way it was portrayed with her suddenly becoming selfish and arguing that she was more important than her parents' relationship. Essentially it said. "Yeah, you're miserable, but think about me, suck it up and take care of me."
That is also the reason why I don't agree with the the happy ending of the parents growing up in that year of the epilogue. People don't change that quickly or completely. It is possible, but we'd have to see some hints that they were committed to the work. Also as a fairy tale, the chances are they didn't choose each other.
I would have liked to have the daughter's dark feelings be the realization that her life wasn't perfect, that her parents always had the monsters inside of her. Their help would help her to decide to find her own way forward without needing her parents to fix things.
At the end of the movie she's regressed from taking charge and dealing with her arguing parents and her own pain (sort of). Now she is just a kid with no responsibilities. She doesn't even tidy her room. At least she isn't visibly working her parents against each other, but the subtext is there.
What I would have liked to have seen is her become queen, her parents stay monsters, but are working on their issues. Not for their daughter's sake, or the kingdom's sake, but because they need it for themselves. You'd have a balance between taking responsibility, but also with that context taking care of oneself. She could be queen and still take time with her friends because it is healthy for her to do that, not because she's become a selfish child. It would have made a really neat closing number, and been more realistic, and also followed through on the premise of the story. That some things that are broken aren't easily fixed.
Love your take! Lots of good points here.
They probably didn't want to get too involved with the arguing and personal issues because it's a kids movie, and they wanted it to focus more on Ellian
Yeah, Spellbound was quite surprising to me, mainly due to it being a "Movie about divorce" disguised as a fantasy kids movie. I really enjoyed the positive message showing how is not the kid's fault, and how sometimes splitting up can ber a good thing. Or at least, not be a horrible thing that we see in traditional media.
Maybe their curse remains, and like Howl's Moving Castle, they learn to live with it? They still morph into monsters but now they can (literally and metaphorically) recognize their behavior and learn to grow from it? Cuz people don't just say "I love my daughter" and lose ALL of their negative traits.
I think that the ending comes from a worldview where love is conditional on overall happiness. True love is by definition nonconditional, and you're supposed to have a desire to give love and happiness and security to the other person. So logically when protagonist girl asks what's stopping her parents from falling out of love with her, that's a valid question and the answer of "just because" doesn't make sense. It's probably either that she is hard working enough in maintaining the relationship that they think that she will never fail, or she's in their bloodline and they have a deep seated immovable instinct to protect her. Either that or they've lost their capacity to give love to each other but they still enough left to give to their daughter as a separate relationship. They got so consumed with fighting each other that they barely even recognized their daughter and all the pressure she was under though, so who knows if something else distracts them and she's swept under the rug again. Giving love is something that people need to work on and rarely ever comes naturally.
(Might be a good contrast between Aster/Alicia's relationship and Celestino/Potion Lady's relationship that the villain's are transactional and the hero's are altruistic)?
Yes! I completely agree!
Just to point out Potion Lady is named Catalina. Just felt you should know since it seems you’d didn’t know but all in all very good point you’ve made
Instead of divorce, they could go on a separation for some time and take marriage therapy. That still would be better.
Not everything is all sunshine and rainbows, sometimes divorce is best and I like that they showed that aspect. Not everything ends sunny but its not all bad either.
@elsinaattheworkshop Totally agree. But it's worth to at least try.
@elsinaattheworkshop I mean yeah, but at the same time, what they showed wasn't nearly serious enough that it should've been a divorce. It resembled a constant sibling rivalry/fight more than anything. To me it looked like they just needed some chill time with a cup of tea, and some therapists.
@elsinaattheworkshopusually I would agree with you but rewatching the movie, the parents had more or less a communication issue. This could have been a lesson that a lot marriages have, lack of communication.
@@kaykay8855 I agree. My marriage counseling parents say miscommunication is the second most common reason that marriages fall apart. The first being falling out of love and just giving up.
Since my parents got divorced when i was a late teen (14-17), i have to say that sometimes putting up with is as happy as it gets.
People change, and sometimes even married couples fall out of love. They develope into someone who cant stay in love. There is no marriage to save exept on paper. It is not lazy, it is not giving up, it is simply the best solution.
It is healthier than screaming at each other for the rest of your lives while the kids have to cover their ears and cry.
That’s often true to real life. And I think that’s a good argument for stories that don’t show that. Or at least don’t show it as the , because, while the burden should never be on the child to fix their parents relationship, and that can’t always be the end goal, I think that ending should at least acknowledge that on some level, the parents have failed them by failing to be mature and cooperate.
Sometimes the best outcome in the control is acceptance, but it seems like the movie is trying to make divorce seem happy and easy and/or the right thing , because the movie clearly portrays that it was immaturity on their part that led to a split in the household and I don’t think that they should lose accountability for that by saying, “oh they’re divorced, it’s all good now ” when they didn’t really grow at all.
And I don’t think that’s okay/useful for kids who may be looking to this for guidance and are hurting because of it and see a movie that doesn’t acknowledge the hurt they might be feeling.
(also a child of divorced parents just fyi)
I don't personally mind the movie ending with a divorce. I'll admit, I haven't seen it, so I don't know how much/for how long it's shown that the parents argue for.
But if the love has clearly fizzled out/dissapeared, if there's more frustration/anger there than care/love, if the enviroment is unable to be stable/safe and caring for the kid, then I think showing divorce as the result isn't a bad/taboo idea.
It'll teach kids that divorce doesn't end/ruin everything, that parents can still work together (might even work better) and show love towards their kid even when they aren't together, that relationships where you're constantly frustrated and at eachother's throats isn't doing anyone any good (and the parents needs to look after their mental health as well), that divorce isn't the kid's fault and sometimes things just don't work out but they still have a mother and a father, that you can find happiness and get along/work things out even as a 2 household's family instead of a traditional married one.
Anyway, that's my 2 cent.
I agree, I think having your movie end with a divorce for all the reasons you said does work, I mean heck, look at one of my favorite childhood movies, Mrs Doubtfire!
But yeah it should not have been the payoff for this movie. The parents seemed like they were being set up for a redemption plot for creating such a hostile environment, obliviously to their daughter’s wellbeing. Instead there is no real redemption, they just separate
TBH, I feel alot of the comments and thoughts about love, romantic love specifically, as a very black and white thing, when there's alot more nuance to it.
As a child of divorced parents, who essentially tried to stay together for the kids only for it to end is pure disfunction. I personally don't believe it needs to be a super extreme situation to justify divorce, if one party or both parties fall out of love, and they cannot reconcile those feelings, then there's nothing wrong with getting a divorce. Sometimes love isn't enough, hell I wish my parents got divorced much earlier, because forcing themselves to stay together when they were no longer in love only made them resent eachother and start arguing more and more. The problem with the ending isn't just they get divorced, it's not a "Wrong solution", in fact, I argue thats an example of what's called "sunk-cost fallacy", yes its harder when you have children, and should be a last resort, but children see when there's something wrong especially as they get older, and then you add the inadvertent feeling of guilt for even being here, that two unhappy people are forced to stay together and its your fault.
The problem with the ending of this movie isn't the divorce, it's the PORTRAYAL of divorce, they treat divorce like it's a quick and easy bandaid solution and everyone's happy for it. No matter the situation divorce is hard, its not this quick and easy thing, especially when kids are involved, while you may not have those feelings of love you once had anymore, you still grieve that you lost them, that you lost the life you thought you were going to have, the person you were before, or the things you thought you wanted. The thought process of "if you fell out of love with them then you never loved them in the first place" is kinda childish thinking. As hurtful as it is, people grow and change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, sometimes the people in your life now, aren't going to be right for the person you are later. And thats the part of situations like these that I think this movie completely fails to portray. Hell the two divorced parents could still be friends, there are alot of parents with co-parenting situations like that, or atleast some where they communicate and remain neutral and friendly, you just have to put in the work, ESPECIALLY, when you have children.
You're right when you say that marriage isn't just about love, it's also about hard work, but it also isn't about just accepting struggle, unhappiness and pain either, and on the other side of the coin, divorce doesn't mean just cutting that person out of your life forever. If you have to constantly fight for your life to continue to love someone, then you don't love them in that way anymore, and that's not a morally bad thing. It doesn't mean they didn't try, it doesn't mean they didn't work hard enough. It's just a fact of life. And that goes for any relationship.
I think removing the divorce aspect of the movie is kinda a cop out. What they should've done is portray the lead up to the divorce better, have them put up a front infront of our protagonist and have things get worse and worse behind the scenes, but have them refuse to actually address the core of the feelings, because of the "stay together for the kids" mindset. But as the story goes on and things get worse, especially after becoming monsters, they have to understand that even if they don't romantically love eachother anymore, and don't want to be romantically together, they have to do what's best for their daughter and still need to work together, for better or worse, even if it's not romantically
but ye, no hate, just trying to introduce a different perspective!
I’m also a child of divorced parents and I completely agree because my parents divorced for multiple different reasons one of them I only found out a few months ago and only because my mom was angry at the way my dad was treating me (it’s not great) and my mom tried to make it work they both did for me and my brother I was three when they divorced I was just old enough o realize that they weren’t together anymore but not much more than that until a few years later they also didn’t really show how much of an adjustment period it is not only for the parents but for the kids because it is really hard on the kids because suddenly your hopping from home to home on alternating weekends and having to miss out on opportunities because you have to go to the other parents house it takes well over a year for that adjustment period hell if I’m being honest I’m still in that adjustment period because both my parents got remarried so ive moved a lot they just didn’t handle the topic very well
Here's how the divorce coulda worked:
1. Having parents that don't love each other anymore is a very real thing, but that doesn't mean they have to hate each other
2. Divorce isn't *the ending* and it shouldn't have been, coulda shown them not as partners anymore but still working together for their daughter
The things about what can cause divorce isn’t just down to atrocious actions like infidelity & abuse. Sometimes arguments start out small but get bigger & build up resentment over time to the point where you realise that that’s all you do & you’re both at a place where you just don’t want to be with each other anymore - that’s okay. Other times the spark that brought the both of you together can go out over time & not come back, sometimes because you change as people or your goals in life change & don’t match up anymore - all of these reasons are valid & shouldn’t be put down as wrong or not good enough.
Funnily enough though, it’s often these ‘smaller’ problem issues where the divorce is often more amicable & the kids are able to come through the process more smoothly because the parents were able to meet in the middle enough to do right by their kids.
Look at the film ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ where we see a couple go through divorce start to finish & they didn’t do so for reasons of cheating or abuse but because they just didn’t bring out the best in each other anymore & accepted they were better off apart but still there for the children & NO one complained there!
Ugh, really hated that this movie was released a few days after my parents split. But knowing from the experience, i think spellbound was just afraid to put any real dark themes in it, that would lead to good consequences, and stakes. Them simply arguing over triful things, as much as humans do argue over stupid things, just wasn't the right tone that should've been there for something thematic. I mean, imagine its all joyful, and their at the lake of light then they see that its something really serious that is actually keeping them apart. Divorces 9/10 come from abuse, mental or physical, (in this case from both partners) this likely leading their daughter into becoming a scary monster thats designed specifically as a reflection of what they used to do to each other. There were so many ways that the finale could've gone that wouldnt have felt like a letdown.
I would rather have that instead. Ellian fully turned into a monster that reflects the results of the parent's actions
I think the message for the parents staying monsters ending could be that you're not responsible for fixing your parents' problems.
I feel like I'm the only one who thinks the parents getting a divorce is a good thing and realistic.
One magical journey won't save their marriage. The important thing is the child not suffer in their dispute.
I completely agree, I thought it made a lot of sense and showed that just because your parents get a divorce doesn't mean you stop being a family.
See in theory that’s great and all but when (I’m not assuming anything but) you see it firsthand it’s a whole different thing the way it was handled is not great because they should have at least tried to get some help before just jumping to divorce I know it’s different for different people I know my parents divorced for multiple reasons one being they just aren’t compatible among other things but they tried to make it work because they had me and my brother but thing got out of control and they had no other choice because it was harmful for both in this case that was not true if they talked it out like mature adults they could have been fine
@ Sound it brought more problem trying to fix something that isn’t worth fixing.
Honestly, going to straight divorce is a merciful option. Why prolong the pain and bring more emotional damage?
When I watched it, I thought it was very interesting. I was very happy that the girl had her parents back to normal and was happy to be reunited with them.
I hate John Lasseter as much as the next person, but he barely worked on this. I agree with you that it's a CUTE MOVIE! It felt like watching a 2010s Disney movie without it being a typical Disney cash grab. Like, they always have their company plastered all over it, this felt fresh and creative! It didn't feel like it was part of a whole marketing thing, like they were gonna put Ellian in the "official princess" lineup or some crap. It had Disney vibes but wasn't Disney, and it felt refreshing to watch. I don't love this movie as much as I loved The Wild Robot and The Amazing Digital Circus episode 3, but I still enjoyed this cute movie! It actually had a really good story that had actual symbolism. It barely touched the whole "growing up" thing that Disney always sticks to and mostly focused on Ellian's relationship with her parents, and the symbolism behind the fighting parents being monsters was really well done. The songs were also pretty good, nothing special, but okay songs. The designs were also so creative, and I like how they didn't make the female characters have that "Disney princess" bodytype. *I don't know why people were so quick to hate on this movie!* My friend and I genuinely enjoyed it! I was more optimistic about it than she was but we actually both loved it.
Lasseter is a massive creep, he is no different than Chris Savino or John K!!!
While I haven’t seen the movie, I have too agree that the parents getting divorced should not be portrayed as a happy ending. As a child of divorce, whose parents waged something of a Cold War with us caught in the middle, I would have written the divorce as an inciting incident and the resolution as mother and father meeting face to face, making peace, and parting ways in a more bittersweet ending.
Honestly, I feel that I have the same problems with another Paramount film, Wonder Park. They both have the two female characters where they feel bad because of their negative emotions, and thus being the source of conflict for the plot (June dealing with her mom's illness, and that girl dealing with her parent's divorce). But what makes me feel angry is that they treated these negative emotions as "the villains", to the point the message can be summed up as "Negative emotions are bad for you and you need to be happy all the time." that it felt really sugarcoated and spread a bad message as a result.
You know why Inside Out worked? Because the writers knew that Sadness isn't a villain because they now that negative emotions are actually beneficial that they help us learn and understand ourselves in everyday life. I get that Spellbound is trying to teach that just because your parents are in a divorce, doesn't mean that its your fault, but something tells me that Skydance has NO IDEA on how emotions work because they care about the bottom line.
You do realize Spellbound and Wonder Park are from the same studio, Sky dance animation Madrid. That explains why their films are hopeless and mean spirted
Wonderpark was amazing in my opinion, and I was very sad during it too.
And they all lived peacefully, separated from each other the end.
10:24 EXACTLY U NAILED THAT. also love your little persona so cute!
I just love the dark tornado it just ozzes character like at first you think its just a tornado but at scenes were it appears again you can get an idea of what its saying at the moment if it could talk and the real kicker that the dark tornado is a character in the song were the parents are called out by their daughter for not considering how their divorce would effect her the dark tornado dosent immediately go and start turning her into a monster it just stands behind her taunting the parents bassixally singing your the reason that shes feeling this dark feeling, your the reason why your daughter resents you now, your the reason why she will become a monster, you have no on to blame but yourselves.
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Abuse or cheating are not the only reasons to get divorced wtf?? Marriage is a big life decision like any other. People pick the wrong college, the wrong major, the wrong career, the wrong friends, and yes, sometimes people pick the wrong partners, it’s not a bad thing. Not every failed marriage has someone who did something wrong that we can all point fingers at. Life isn’t a fairytale, sometimes people just… fall out of love… or discover they weren’t in love to begin with. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
Therapy isn’t some magic fix-all that can mend any relationship, sometimes things just don’t work out and the best thing to do is just rip the bandaid off. Having your parents live in separate houses is better than being raised in a hostile home environment by two people who hate each other. “The parents are arguing all the time” isn’t just a small problem, living with that can be detrimental to a child’s development. Divorce isn’t a good thing necessarily, but sometimes it’s the lesser of two evils.
Also, Ellison’s parents didn’t like abandon her or anything after they got divorced?? You don’t have to be married to care for a child?? We see from the end that they’re still raising her, she’s happy, and this is a good thing for her. So what exactly is the problem here?
Slow your roll, I’m not trying to blast anyone here. First, I said that cheating and abuse are SOME of the reasons to get a divorce. The big ones. And I said I know every family situation is different, and I’m not trying to step on anyone’s toes, I’m specifically addressing the relationship they portrayed in the film. And I never once said therapy will solve the situation 😂 Yes, sometimes people do fall out of love, BUT people are not college majors. People are not clothes. People are not items. They are not expendable. You shouldn’t drop them just because you don’t have the same zeal you did when things first started. (I know there’s a few exceptions, as I said, every relationship is different, so it’s really hard to make generalisations, but anyway) The point I was trying to make was, you should never just give up and “rip the bandaid off” when times get tough. (again, there’s a line you can cross for when things get WAY TOO rough, and then separation becomes a legitimate possibility) but more often than not, people don’t actually get to that line, and I feel like that is the case in this movie. You should never expect marriage to be all about being loved and “feeling in love” all the time. It’s about hard work and loving the person you married. Even when it’s hard. ESPECIALLY when it’s hard. A lot of people aren’t taught that anymore. People are taught to cut their losses. People are told to shut other people out. People are told to give up if it’s not working right now. Most people don’t think about the long game. They don’t try to push through because they don’t think that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but you’d be surprised how often relationships can and do turn around if the couple actually works on themselves and the relationship. (speaking from experience) Again, like I said in the film, regardless of whether or not you’re still in the “honeymoon phase” you made a very serious commitment to someone to spend the rest of your life together. That is not something to be taken lightly. You do still need to try and love them even when it’s hard. I’m not saying it’s easy, or enjoyable, it’s probably one of the hardest things anyone can ever learn to do, but it is far more valuable, more rewarding, and more important than normalising divorce. And yes, the movie PORTRAYS a “happy” ending, but… dude, it’s a movie. OF COURSE they’re gonna PORTRAY it as happy. But if it were me in real life, having both my parents separate? That would feel like the most crushing, unloving thing ever. I don’t know how other kids feel, but I for one… I just see too much toxicity in those situations. Too much distance. Too much thinking about the self and not others. I don’t think it’s good or healthy, at least in the cases like the one in the film. Again, let me reiterate, I’m specifically critiquing THIS film’s DEPICTION of a relationship and how they handled it. If your experience was different, that’s valid, I’m just talking about this film’s depiction.
@@PinkiemachineStudios I see your point, however...
If a couple does decide to separate, I feel like they've either tried everything or were not committed enough. It’s easy to say that marriage is about hard work and determination, but sometimes, it can turn into a really exhausting cycle where one or both partners are no longer emotionally invested/healthy in the relationship. Some couples can work through their issues and come out stronger, for sure, but it's not always the case, and that's okay too. Not every relationship is meant to last forever.
People aren't items to be discarded easily, yes, but they also are not obligated to sacrifice their own well-being for a relationship that no longer serves them any purpose (growth, stability, sentimentality, etc.).
I've seen my own parents go through very hard times in their relationship. They aren't in love anymore, and they chose to remain married. They often do fight but they do love each other in another way than only as loving. I still feel like they could've (and should've) divorced because of the many fights. But they've stuck it out for us kids (now adults) and it works for them.
I know I wouldn't be able to do the same and it's okay. Not everyone has the same limits.
I've never quite believed in pure true everlasting love. For me, the infatuation you feel in the beginning is only a phase that's bound to end at one point. What remains after is what's truly important.
In Spellbound, the couple divorced because they cared about their daughter's well being. Growing up in a houshold where your parents are monsters to themselves and her, she was growing up too quick and she shouldn't have.
I do love your analysis though !
Great respectable chat
@HannahSample-fq2examazingly respectable chat
“It’s not happy. It’s putting up with. That’s not the same.” Just wanted to highlight that one. Kids(We all) deserve better. The stories they are using to figure out their world should reflect that. Not encourage them to put up with immature, harmful behavior so that they can perpetuate it for their future kids. If stories were ONLY meant to reflect reality, we wouldn’t need them. :P
I agree, regarding the end, the parents could have resolved things instead of separating due to arguments.
Trying to force people to stay in a marriage that doesn’t work is reprehensible. divorce is 100% a healthy choice to make for relationships. Not all relationships can work and that’s ok. As long as both parents don’t make their daughter’s home life toxic anymore then it’s ok.
It’s also super disappointing that you’re acting as an apologist for Lassater, basic Google DOES bring up the severity of his crimes.
It would far better to continue making your content and not heap praise on a SA’er.
100% agree This review is just…. Weird.
No hate but is just… so much.
The movie made it quite clear that the parents didn’t love each other anymore, and forcing themselves to be together, that is what they have been doing, just hurtled each other and their daughter, that is something that happens in real life, people staying together “for the kids” never ends up fell, just fuels resentment, and kids notice.
Is not treating people like an accessory, is about creating a healthy environment.
The monsters is a Very Clear allegory of what could happen if they were forced to stay together, I thought it was pretty obvious, they symbolise an abusive household, for a movie for kids I think it handled it pretty decently
Also I still don’t understand why Lassater is still kicking around in the industry alter all the allegations he has against him, let alone the two movies he has been involved in are mediocre at best, seeing it be braised so transparently is bizarre.
I was wondering when will new Alicia and the starlight kingdom will continue please even when you finish this masterpiece please make more stories from your imagination to share to others please!And also while some might find this story hard to cope due to the theme of divorce but for me I find it very understandable for kids from their point of view and I find it much better well done than how disney would have tried to explain it and also have you seen their first film Luck it's rated G and you'll love it too and have you thought of rewriting moana 2 since it didn't live up to the original at all!not to mention the songs were nothing like lin Manuel's style!
maybe the ending should be open ended, providing possibilities since sometimes not every family has the same direction
Whe I watched the movie I was thinking it was gonna end the same way you said it was with them figuring it out then when they hopped straight to divorce I was furious because my parents divorced when I was little and the thing is they tried to make it work but things happened someone made bad decisions and they divorced but before that happened they tired to make it work so when the parents didn’t even try before hopping straight to divorce I was also pretty reasonably annoyed
I think the biggest issue is that the only "real" argument the parent have on camera is how to get across with shifting sands. If we'd gotten some back story on why they had irreconcilable differences, I could understand the ending....but we don't. It's basically "I think we should do it this way" "No we should do it this way" and that's not enough of the marriage to understand why they don't have the ability to get past their issues to stay together. Marriages are HARD. You're not just dealing with your own life baggage, you're dealing with someone else's life baggage in conjunction with your baggage. A lot of issues in marriage can happen when the two of you are talking past each other. When my spouse unexpectedly lost his job at one point, he would be at home applying to jobs and fretting over our living expenses. Then I would come home and say "Hey hon, how was your day? What did you do?"....what he was HEARING me say was "You were at home all day long and you don't have a job yet?? How are you so useless?! I can't believe we're together! You're not trying at all!" ...because that's the shit his parents would have said to him and he was reading into my words things that weren't there. All the while, I was just saying the same thing I'd always said when I got home because I hadn't seen him in 8 hours and I was curious if he did anything interesting...so it was really confusing for me when he'd blow up at me about how I needed to get off his back. Humans are a culmination of our experiences and we bring those preconceived notions to every conversation and interaction. The parents were incredibly 2 dimensional and were basically the equivalent of loud wallpaper. The movie spent too much time chewing scenery, when it should have been rounding out these characters to show WHY they can't be together. Of course, many reasons why most people get divorced is because 1 or more of the parties involved are emotionally immature and are incapable of putting their child first, which is why divorce sucks so much. I think the only time I've seen people co-parent semi-effectively is when one of the parents turns out to be gay/trans and the other parent was like "well dang, you're my best friend and I'm sad we don't get to have sex anymore, but I get that you were trying to perform a role in society that was ultimately untrue to who you are as a person...I still love you, but I get why we can't be together like that. Lets do the best by our kid and try to be on the same page when it comes to parenting them."
Side note: I hated every fucking adult in this movie. How dare all of them force this kid to deal with running a kingdom while her parents systematically ruin everything and THEN have the fucking audacity to be like "we'll just make you queen" ...Bitch! She's acting queen already, stop trying to act like this is something that's going to make her life better! She's a child, you're the adults, stop making it fucking worse!
3:41 Here’s a little fun fact for you: Glenn Slater wrote the songs for Tangled, Sister Act the Musical, and The Little Mermaid on Broadway.
My beloved people, i don't kjow where the original comment is...but i have one serious question...there have been rumors of that in Alicia and the kingdom of Starlight Alicia Would DIE at the end, is like:"WHY!? HOW!? WHEN!?" I can't imahine how much Aster will be traumatized but- my dear random people...IS THAT TRUE!? PLEASE TELL ME IS A LIE!!! IT HAS TO BE!!! AND IF ITS NOT SAY IT ALREADY SO I CAN GET THERAPY
No Seriously...is that right?
Out of curiosity where did you see the rumors?
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I hace Heard rumors too but nothing official
I seen enough spoilers, clips and songs that I had a feeling this film wouldn't be the "best," and like you said, it's supposably a film to comfort the topic of divorce. I remember commenting about how sad the ending was and someone was trying to point out it's "co-parenting," but I keep a phase in my head: "A house divided among itself can't stand alone." So, to see the King and Queen remain in monarchy, but as a family remain apart, very disappointing (someone even thought that perhaps they were arranged to be married).
I also had a correlation with this movie and a game I REALLY reccomend “It Takes Two”. Of course it takes the perspective of the parents and had a similar issue with the two parents being immature and already choosing to divorce. But along this journey of rediscovering themselves and each other by this magic love book, they realize there is still something to save, they got together in the first place and even had a kid so why stop there? Of course its a video game and they had much more room to expand on the parents in a more in depth light but it portrays divorce in a much more decisive and nuanced light then being an end all decision like they did with Spellbound. Plus both movies include parents being under a curse or magic spell of some sort and need to figure out how to change back, so thats a plus.
Overall the message about family dynamics could’ve been better in Spellbound and I wish we had more depth to the parents like the developers of “It Takes Two” did with their game.
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It seems like you are the only reviewer who watched the movie. Such a good review! Subscribed!
Up front, I have not watched the movie yet.
That beeing said, from what I have seen here, I think it is good that the movie chose divorce.
Don't get me wrong! I'm not a fan of todays "divorse as soon as the first hurtl shos up"-culture!
But there are good reasons for divorce. And "only" constantly fighting can be a verry valid reason for it. Becouse two people that can't stand each other should NOT stay in a relationship, just to "hold the family unite together" or "for the kids".
Sincerely, someone who grew up in a household of constant fighting...
Do you not know what "HE" did at pixar
I don't think she cares.
I kept wondering that the whole video. Did people find out he's innocent? Did I lose anything?
6:35 before i listen to the rest. I thought the devoice made sense. The ending felt nice and work to help kids going through the same thing. Showing parents still working together to keep their daughter(and kingdom) happy.
13:07 okay argument heard. I stringly disagree. From what i hot from the movie was that the parents had been growing apart. It got so bad that at some point they made each other actively unhappy when they were around each other. Yes, most families fights, but there a point where you can"t simply turn back the clock to who you were before.
The parents staying married would most likely make the family more and more unhappy and dysfunctional. Like a pressure cooker builing too much pressure till it explodes.
You're right that the movie was about them needing to put aside there differences for their daughter. At the same time it never depict the two actually getting along. Every time they work together was in order to protect their daughter from the darkness(which i consider the representstion of the effect the teo constsnt arguments had on her) there memories were not about them remembering each other, but remembering what mattered the most, their daughter. The climax was them being almost at this realization, but tripping at the finish line. they could only see how unhappy they were together and deciding it best to separate (which fair) but they could've see what the did to their daughter. Like the considered her(the two discussing about making plans on how to run the kingdom separately is wonderful because it mimics how devoicing parents try to figure out how to handle taking care of their kids. Atbthe same time replacing their daughter with the kingdom shows how kids feel as if they are not being considered which leads perfectly into what about me.)
Though that lens i think the movie perfectly set up the fact the two wasn't going to get back together. And a way of telling kids who are going through the same thing that things will be okay. A message i don't see them really get in kid animation. It's also a message those kids would not get if thebparents dud get back together.
Last note i consider how well the parents relationship seems at the end very fairytail 😅
I at 100% agree with you 💚
Seriously, it is so nice to see at least one positive UA-cam review of this film. I especially appreciate the fact that you at least remembered it was John Lasseter who helped give us the majority of Pixar's most beloved works instead of fixating on why he was fired from Pixar. I've said it many times before, there's a difference between being a bad person and pumping out a bad product.
I admit the film starts off really average, with me honestly kinda groaning internally at Ellian literally singing to the audience, not to mention I've never heard anyone us 'caj' as a short word for casual, and I'm really glad she only says that twice. But I felt it got progressively better as it went along. The humor improved, the story got more engaging, and the characters became more interesting, save for Ellian who never really became interesting to me. I was worried the parents talking would make them annoying, but no, it actually made me start to care about them. Plus I really don't get why so many YT critics are calling this one of Menken's worst soundtracks as honestly, I kinda felt like he brought his classic game to the table here. There are points where the instrumentals reminded me of those from The Little Mermaid. I was even clapping along with the comic relief song, I love it so much. Yes, really.
If I had to name one major gripe I have, it's that I feel like the ending would have been a little bit more powerful if the parents were still monsters, especially since it seemed like the film was going in that direction. Have them regain their humanity, but still have them divorced and have it presented as okay, but also have them remain monsters who are still accepted by their subjects. Them being divorced I had no problem with. I thought it was incredibly mature to let kids know that things like this can unfortunately happen and it's not the end of the world if it does.
OH MY GOSH! I just finished this movie but the ending left me feeling so disheartened! This is the happy ending for our kids, divorce? It was so validating to watch your video, agree 10000% Keep up the great work!
Divorce as a message or lesson should not be handled like also as a easy fix for problems in a marriage.
Because I do think our Society now has a belief that if your marriage isn't perfect you should just immediately divorce each other.
I’ve only seen the trailers and the reviews? BUT YOU SAID EVERYTHING IVE BEEN THINKING!!!! Oh my gosh thiiiisssss
Thank you so much exactly the good and the bad exactly. Thank you.
Sister, what you are saying and doing is not okay. The evidence is out there, and deleting the comments makes you look delusional. Don't make this a hill you die on.
Wow im leaving the coment Here but I feel this Will be deleted too
You should review more, your enthusiasm's adorable!
for me the ending was really nice but the story really bad and uncreative. especialy the journey
i mean elians parents have all the right for a divorce for any reasons. i mean i know that they have a kid but they also have feelings and a life
agreed!! the journey was really boring and the world felt empty, more like a stage and not lived in. it was lacking creativity in many areas bc the movie generally felt generic
@@graenovember exactly
Thank you for the review and insight into the film I will definitely be watching this, as there is nothing better these days, and it seems pretty good.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but imo the divorce ending might make more sense if the parents started off... not actually being in love? Make their marriage an arranged one. They do *care* for each other, but they don't *love* each other romantically which is causing a lot of strain and fighting.
They've kept their true feelings a secret in order to put up a united front for the kingdom (and their daughter), but as the years go by they've grown to resent their marriage and each other. The 2 unifying things they actually agree on is the love they have for their kingdom, and the love for their daughter.
This is by far my favorite review of this film. I highly agree with your points and I think you were pretty fair as well.
Hooray! New Pinkiemachine vid!
I'm so surprised that you didn't talk about Rachel Zegler who plays the main character in the movie! Did you know she's gonna play as Snow White in the Disney film Snow White in 2024? She is being hated by millions right now cause of the new trailer that came out
@@lifethroughablindgirlseyes735 yeah I know. It’s not great. It’s just not what I wanted to focus on in the review.
Hey, that's great to hear you like the film. Opinions on movies are still opinions. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the film, mostly because it wants to be a Pixar film, but Skydance Animation is not Pixar. My experience when watching Spellbound was such a bumpy ride. Plus, if the film were released around 2007 or 2008, it would still suffer from a cliché story, stale humor, a terrible message, mean-spirited characters, and the animation, while ambitious, feels like you're watching a Nick Jr. show. Even bringing onboard Alan Menken and Glenn Slater wasn't able to save the movie, as their songs for the film's soundtrack was forgettable at worst. In the end, all of the executives working at Skydance Animation are to blame how their animated films are just pathetic!!! But, maybe the studio will improve once they decide to get rid of that huge creep with the years of abusing women and alcoholism!!! 😤😤😤
When I first saw this movie I was so excited but then i watched Then it started to get boring but I like the part where she songs and The part her and parents we're making sounds it was cute but i stopped watching because it just fell boring im kinda disappointed 😭
Honestly glad this movie exists if only to open up the discussion for divorce morals in kids movies. My parents have had some pretty nasty fights, but I've never had any doubt that they still loved each other and that they're working through whatever issues arise. As such, I've always felt icky watching shows where parents who we see argue maybe once (if even that), get divorced, and then the moral is that the kids just need to get over it. Especially since there's often this nasty undertone of the parents needing the kids to accept their new situation fast just because it makes the parents more comfortable with their decision ("A Whisker Away" addressed this kind of thing, but not many other shows I've seen). I know that there's a lot of reality to these scenarios, but showing kids that all marriage arguments are bad, that divorce is a solution to marriage issues, and that the kids should move on ASAP doesn't set those kids up to maintain good relationships when they get older.
Hi! Big fan of your work with 'Alicia and the kingdom of the stars'! But I think I have to disagree with you on one point.
John Lasseter alone wasn't made Pixar and even Disney great at the time, it was more the dedication, innovation and efforts of the writers, animators and production staff at both studios who mostly got to tell heartfelt stories. Lasseter from what I've heard and seen, in fact did more harm than good for both studios including making the workplace for women unsafe and they're treated as maids rather than creative partners, look up the Pixar short 'purl' and you'll know what I mean. Hell, he even stole ideas to take the credit and cancelled projects simply because he didn't like them.
We really don't know if Lasseter was guilty or not BUT as someone who dated an emotionally manipulative man who used and abused me, I can see the signs of an egoistical narcissist behind a friendly mask who unapologetically gets his own way. All I'm saying is be careful with people like him in the industry, they'll take advantage of your adoration and kindness.
Honestly, you put in way more heart, dedication and effort into your beautiful project than Lasseter would ever will in his own "ideas and stories". People like YOU is what makes animation the most amazing artform of filmmaking rather than heartless producers like him who claim to be kings or dukes!
Why are you deleting coments critical of john lasseter you defending sexual asulter Like WTF
First of all, the allegations against were not as bad as everyone seems to think. Please look them up before you start blasting someone online. Also, there is a very lengthy explanation here that I’m not about to get into right now. Maybe, if it becomes enough of a thing, I’ll make a video addressing it. Just please don’t use rumours and gossip as your source of information. Thanks.
@PinkiemachineStudios im not talking about rumours that is just True The alleged sexual misconduct toward multiple employees over a number of years included "grabbing, kissing, [and] making comments about physical attributes". The alleged sexual misconduct became so well-known that, according to Variety, at various times, Pixar had "minders who were tasked with reining in his impulses".
@@PinkiemachineStudiosthank you for deleting responds variety talked about it
So she keeps deleting my coments John Lasseter did sa variety reoorted on it
@@PinkiemachineStudios "Multiple sources at Pixar and in the animation community spoke with THR about Lasseter’s alleged behavior but asked not to be named out of fear that their careers in the tight-knit animation community would be damaged. Based on their accounts, the alleged incident involving Jones was not an isolated occurrence. One longtime Pixar employee says Lasseter, who is well-known for hugging employees and others in the entertainment community, was also known by insiders for “grabbing, kissing, making comments about physical attributes.” Multiple sources say Lasseter is known to drink heavily at company social events such as premiere parties, but this source says the behavior was not always confined to such settings."
- The Hollywood Reporter
"“John is a singular creative and executive talent whose impact on the animation industry cannot be overstated,” Mr. Ellison said in a statement. Skydance wants “to expand our animation efforts for the global marketplace,” he added. “We look forward to John bringing all of his creative talents, his experience managing large franchises, his renewed understanding of the responsibilities of leadership and his exuberance to Skydance.”
Still, Mr. Ellison continued: “We did not enter into this decision lightly. John has acknowledged and apologized for his mistakes and, during the past year away from the workplace, has endeavored to address and reform them.”
Mr. Ellison did not specify how. A Skydance spokesman noted that the company’s two most senior-ranking women, Dana Goldberg, chief creative officer, and Anne Globe, chief marketing officer, both supported the decision to bring aboard Mr. Lasseter.
In an email to Skydance employees, Mr. Ellison said he had hired “outside counsel to thoroughly investigate the allegations, which we considered serious.” He did not reveal any of the conclusions but said the company had “carefully evaluated the findings of this extensive investigation.”
In a statement of his own, Mr. Lasseter insisted that he had spent time in “deep reflection, learning how my actions unintentionally made many colleagues uncomfortable, which I deeply regret and apologize for.” He added that he planned to build Skydance Animation in the same way he built Pixar, albeit with a new commitment to “safety, trust and mutual respect.”
"But the complaints made by Pixar and Disney employees against Mr. Lasseter were serious enough to prompt his ouster. The Hollywood Reporter cited “grabbing, kissing and making comments about physical attributes” as recurring behavior by Mr. Lasseter in meetings and at work events, particularly when he had consumed alcohol. Multiple staff members - none who came forward publicly - also told managers at Disney that Mr. Lasseter had become increasingly domineering over the years."
-The New York Times
well you said look them up and I did, and yes, it is pretty bad, and it's kinda gross that you're deleting comments about, but even more gross that you're now saying it "isn't as bad as everyone thinks" atleast other reviewers had the decency to even ADDRESS these things. Not to say you're morally wrong for liking his work though, but you shouldn't just delete comments about the situation and act like it wasn't a big deal, while in your video advocating against things like abuse in relationships, it's blatantly hypocritical
In my opinion, I love the movie more that ever when is launch and the next day i watched Wicked, I tell you something Spellbound and Wicked are more enjoyable than Joker: Folie a deux, Hello from México City and Happy Holidays
You execute your reviews better than mine
i disagree wt this take so much wow.. the ending for me was one fo the strengths of the film while there were many small areas throughout the film that made it feel generic. the songs were okay, the way it was before was also my fave, but it’s a weak effort from alan menken tbh. creativity wise, smthg about the world felt off because it felt more like a stage and not a lived-in world.
Oh LoOk a sTrAwbERry
Even disneys wish was better than this film
Saaaammmee!!!! So much more creative and good. But then.....I can't believe they hike to a river to recover their light and just decide to....not???? It did make her "what about me?" Song powerful but like....it's not solved. But I decided that it's realistic for divorce kids, but oof. Selfish parents.
You should rewrite spellbound
Dropped in to say you are right😢 Marriage these days just means less to some people and that's very sad to put at the end of a fairytale story
Ohh gosh woah
Can you please make a normal video without any weird Vailskibum style editing for once! 😑
Arguing parents are not grounds for divorce. YES!!!!!!! Thank you for supporting the biblical view of marriage!
People like to toss up the statistic that "over 50% of marriages end in divorce." Yeah, of MARRIAGES. But in the majority of those marriages, one or both parties were previously divorced. The problem is in the people, not the marriage contract. Look up the statistic people.
Did anyone catch that Lilo & Stitch quote?🌺 "Yeah. Still good."
In the movie Lilo & Stitch, Stitch said, "This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It's little, and broken, but still good. Yeah. Still good."
Now, that's a message I can get behind!❤ People shouldn't act like divorce is inevitable or like it's the only healthy solution when people fight! We're humans! Sometimes humans disagree with each other, even if we care for one another! Relationships aren't always easy, but that doesn't mean that you should trash them.💔 In my opinion, couples should only resort to divorce in cases of infidelity or abuse. Marriage is a serious promise to make, not a chance to play dress up in a white ball gown and suit. If you aren't willing to work through hardships as a team, then you shouldn't be getting married to each other in the first place. Once you make sacred promises, you should fight to keep them. Love your spouse more than you love winning a petty argument. Learn how to communicate in a healthy and constructive manner.💌
Thanks to Spellbound, this should now give more ideas for following the story of Alicia and the kingdom of starlight. 🪄✨