Lucian Arrow's Reviews
The Wish of Wokeness Permeated
Puss in Boots is made into more of an irresponsible hero for a few reasons that if removed, would not make the story possible.
By making him a fool, whose life is now in the balance thanks to using up his eight other lives, the writers can make Kitty Softpaws a typical aggressive feminist and “righteous” heroine. SPOILER ALERT- a main point of contention with this argument is the fact that Puss left Kitty on the marriage altar, leaving her angry and heartbroken, but then she reveals she never showed up either. So, what is the point of being angry upon reuniting if both of them neither showed up?
Second, the choice of adding an “emotional support dog” voiced by a queer man makes this a poor choice to cast and merely an excuse to add diversity. On top, adding a mentally messed up dog and presenting him as “emotionally pure” don’t mix.
Finally, while the Shrek franchise doesn’t shy from making artistic choices with fairy tale characters, presenting an impromptu crime family as sympathetic, given it is the feminist human leading them only adds a feminist rapport that is already propped up by Kitty Softpaws.
Created: 12-21-2025
A woke modern Christmas-less action flick
It has all the looks and set pieces of a Christmas movie, but it doesn’t feel like one. More like an action film clothed in Christmas clothes.
While it is dubious as to whether to cast the Rock as the main character is not based on DEI decisions, the choice to cast Lucy Liu as MORA Director Zoe Harlow can definitely be seen as a feminist appeal casting. The character Zoe acts as a domineering mean woman boss to even those who have the option to become nice such as Chris Evans’ Jack, no matter how little it was written.
Featuring Krampus does not bring a certain festive feel to a Christmas movie and even putting a light tone on Krampus’ characterization and relationship with Santa Claus is not in line because Krampus and his “holiday” is the opposite of Christmas. It is more likely that it is a “diversity holiday inclusion”.
Created: 12-21-2025
Questionable casting but decent story
Diversity casting and female empowerment aside, there is not much that would detract the story.
Created: 09-01-2025
An excuse for victim culture to be shoved forward
Normally, this is not my kind of movie, but I was prepping my meal and became a captive audience, so here is my dissertation.
This movie glorifies victimhood culture and the victim herself with no regard to morals based on intersectionality and heavy emphasis on emotional appeal.
Straw recycles the same liberal tropes as it had in countless other movies, and the ending does not make the protagonist more sympathetic and leaves things unresolved. Overall, it is a poorly made film with a goal set on pushing an ideology than making a movie that makes you feel better not worse.
Created: 08-31-2025
SEED finally receives a conclusion of sorts- but with an eye gouging.
Gundam SEED's Cosmic Era universe finally receives a worthy conclusion that can be worth seeing again. The main problem though is that it is too fanservice-y.
If Lacus' "normal suit" near the end and the female characters' jarring lip design isn't off-putting, the final shot certainly is. I won't spoil it, but it did make me think "seriously, put on some clothes at least!"
Created: 02-14-2025
LGBTQ instead of mobile suit warfare
Plenty of summaries, reveal of a female protagonist and deuteragonist for the first time in Gundam anime history, and some clip previews tell me much about this show already. LGBTQ is bleaching its way in.
It is even stated outright by Bandai itself, Gundam is on its way to self-destructing, like humanity nearly usually does in Gundam, into wokeness.
Created: 02-14-2025
Anti-Christian at its core
While initially intrigued when it first came out, a watch of this movie on Netflix reveals its woke ideology. It is flagrantly Anti-Christian, it condemns the good news and the word of God in how the religion treats the titular monster. It also stars a feminist protagonist and a slightly incompetent male deuteragonist. If you cherish Christianity, don't watch this movie.
Created: 02-14-2025
Unless you're into Monster Action only- Not Worth It
At first, I started watching the show, knowing full well that in this time and age, liberal elements would appear. Unfortunately, it became worse when a hypocritical dilemma on relationships and lust is shown. On one side, Hiroshi Randa is condemned for his lustful and cheating relationship between his two wives- one in America and another in Japan. On the other hand, one of his children- protagonist Cate Randa- is known to engage in homosexual relationships; and yet, that is shown as "seemingly okay"! None of these are okay, but then again, if both are condemned, you would not get Cate and her brother Kentaro, let alone a story! Not worth it. As a heads-up, the LGBT elements openly show themselves in Episode 5.
Created: 12-22-2024
An original Christmas movie for the whole family and black sheep of families
The church and the subtle teachings and promises of Christ are positively depicted; Kevin goes there for protection and seeking guidance and comfort. As a whole, Christmas miracles and comedic shenanigans from being home alone to warding off two robbers are abound. Family friendly messages of the importance of family are explored; other Godly messages are explored. In one scene, Kevin goes through his older brother's stuff and finds and then immediately tosses aside a porn magazine (thankfully the contents are not shown)- a subtle but great emphasis for chastity. Overall, it is a great Christmas movie.
Created: 12-22-2024
Very Fun Christmas-themed Musical
Even after 25 years, this special still exceeds in delivering a touching story and a Christmas performance that will be exemplified by Trans-Siberian Orchestra's future performances. The songs are superb and some songs focus on Christ as the reason for the season. It even ends with the character simply called the Caretaker wishing that God will bless viewers on a very Merry Christmas.
Created: 12-22-2024
