Independence Day

Length: 145 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: Several characters get a moment. We'll leave it at that.

But is it art? Guilty pleasures. Everybody has a few. This is a film that has problems, I know it has them, yet I don't care. 

Major Flaws: Come one, Boomer!

Hotel Transylvania

Length: 92 Minutes

I haven't seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: ?

But is it art? ?

Major Flaws: ?

Ghosts of Dicken's Past

Length:  90 Minutes

I haven't seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: ?

But is it art? ?

Major Flaws: ?

An Easter Carol

Length:  49 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book.

Best character: This one is a toss-up. I have a soft spot for almost any Scrooge incarnation, in this case Ebenezer Nezzer; I'm also quite fond of Bob the Tomato, taking on the role of Cavis in this film. 

But is it art? I like VeggieTales. They aren't high art. The animation isn't even particularly fine. They are fun though, and this film isn't short on the fun. But it still delivers on the serious side of things. This is my favorite Easter film, and the song at the climax packs an emotional wallop. 

Major Flaws: Tiny Tim stand-ins are almost always annoying. 

Borrowed Hearts

Length: 91 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? No book, that I'm aware of.

Best character: Big Business Angel Man Who Is Apparently Taking a Break From Being A Royal Bodyguard.

But is it art? Here Budget, budget, budget... where are you?

Major Flaws: Take smarm, add Christmas. Mix thouroghly with unwavering cute child. Serve warm.(Check blood sugar levels after injesting.)

BUT I STILL LIKE IT OKAY?!?!?!