From a craft standpoint, there’s really not much to see here. But Brink! functions as an age-appropriate parable where young, impressionable viewers will walk away having learned a few lessons.
That was a fun read, thanks! Never seen a DCOM movie (I think). I guess telling parables to kids justified these movies to the adults. Your idea also makes me realise how subversive cartoons like Looney Toons are, because they almost never have morality parables.
Dude, Looney Tunes were so unique. Pure slapstick in cartoon form that's suitable for kids but not dumbed down or teaching them anything beyond pop culture keystones. (I don't think I learned much from most of the Nick Toons either.) 😂
I take umbrage with your remark regarding the lack of craft. There was certainly a level of craft in those made-for-tv movies (though aimed at kids/pre-teens) that is lacking today. Maybe it’s partly because they were still shooting on film. Compared to the crap they release today, it’s a work of art.
I disagree! Brink! very much looks like a TV movie, and not in an artful way. I understand if you or anyone is allergic to the modern Netflix glossy look (which is also bad in a different way), but that doesn't make DCOMs look any less made-for-TV.
You had to be there* for the Erik von Detten adoration.
*a 7 year old girl
Smart House next!!!
Don't make me watch another DCOM!
Director LeVar Burton is worth it!
Okay that does make me wanna watch it...
That was a fun read, thanks! Never seen a DCOM movie (I think). I guess telling parables to kids justified these movies to the adults. Your idea also makes me realise how subversive cartoons like Looney Toons are, because they almost never have morality parables.
Dude, Looney Tunes were so unique. Pure slapstick in cartoon form that's suitable for kids but not dumbed down or teaching them anything beyond pop culture keystones. (I don't think I learned much from most of the Nick Toons either.) 😂
I take umbrage with your remark regarding the lack of craft. There was certainly a level of craft in those made-for-tv movies (though aimed at kids/pre-teens) that is lacking today. Maybe it’s partly because they were still shooting on film. Compared to the crap they release today, it’s a work of art.
I disagree! Brink! very much looks like a TV movie, and not in an artful way. I understand if you or anyone is allergic to the modern Netflix glossy look (which is also bad in a different way), but that doesn't make DCOMs look any less made-for-TV.
Alright, I turned it on for five minutes... I see your point 💩
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Like I said though, it's forgivable! They're TV movies for kids. No need to put big budgets behind this stuff.