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“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” I don’t cry at movies. Usually. It has to be quite a touching scene in order to shed a few tears. When I initially heard that a new Winnie the Pooh movie was on its way, I knew that I would experience an entire rollercoaster of emotions. However, I would have never thought that I would start crying from the very first minutes of the film. Recalling my feelings, I must admit that up until this moment, I’m not sure why I even burst into tears. Was it genuine happiness when I saw Pooh and all of his friends? Was it fear since I was aware of Christopher Robin’s upcoming departure? I’m inclined to believe that I was overwhelmed by both emotions. The plot begins with a farewell party for Christopher, organized by the Hundred Acre Wood habitants. I wouldn’t say it’s a heart-rending part. On the contrary, the CGI characters reminded me of my own smaller plush toys and at the back of my head, I was already recollecting all of ...

It’s 2004 and you have this younger version of me enjoying the battles and powers of each hero in the movie called The Incredibles . 14 years later, you come across my 18-year-old self who can’t help but dissect the latest sequel, Incredibles 2 , and question its subliminal message. It’s no longer a “hero appreciation” viewpoint. It’s a matter of giving some credit to the evil side, as well. It is somewhat difficult to come up with a review built in a clear, bullet-pointed manner when the movie itself seems to be a conglomeration of ideas and suggestions, irregularly put forward. Let’s not dismiss the fact that it’s also a superhero film we’re talking about. The action-packed plot is what truly lures in millions of people. Introducing an emotional and stimulating context is usually just a cheap trick to make the audience believe there’s a lot more going on in the story. Now, if you watch Incredibles 2 on its own, my guess is that you won’t be quite impressed with it. But if you tak...