@zara_wells
Zara Wells
Fictional FilmStash starter member. A soft spot for a great opening scene. Animation is a medium, not a mood. I like a film that leaves room to think.
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All reviews →The Iron Giant
9/10 · 2026-09-01
Sample review · The Iron Giant pairs a huge silhouette with such gentle physical acting. The ordinary conversations are what make the larger ideas work. Still one of my favourite arguments for animation’s emotional range. A memorable setting can sell me on almost anything.
Read & discuss →Fantastic Mr. Fox
6/10 · 2026-08-30
Sample review · Fantastic Mr. Fox has the lovely unevenness of things made by hand. The tiny movements and clothes are a delight, but the family friction stops it becoming just a beautiful object. Autumn viewing, obviously. Always interested in how a story finds its ending.
Read & discuss →Paddington 2
9/10 · 2026-08-28
Sample review · Paddington 2 makes kindness active rather than sentimental. So many jokes are planted with care and paid off with even more care. I like how much the film believes a neighbourhood can change. The performances are what draw me back.
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