Thus far, the 2022 Summer Movie Season is proving to be a frustrating and unfulfilling trip down memory lane. Originally, looking at the release schedule, I was pumped to revisit certain iconic characters that were first introduced decades ago, including Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (1986), Dr.’s Grant, Sadler and Malcolm (1993) or even intrepid space ranger Buzz Lightyear (1995). Speaking of Buzz, following the success of “Toy Story 4” in 2019, which served as a coda of sorts for the animated franchise, it makes perfect sense that Disney would try to finagle more money from the pockets of parents by turning to individual character adventures.
Thus far, the 2022 Summer Movie Season is proving to be a frustrating and unfulfilling trip down memory lane. Originally, looking at the release schedule, I was pumped to revisit certain iconic characters that were first introduced decades ago, including Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (1986), Dr.’s Grant, Sadler and Malcolm (1993) or even intrepid space ranger Buzz Lightyear (1995). Speaking of Buzz, following the success of “Toy Story 4” in 2019, which served as a coda of sorts for the animated franchise, it makes perfect sense that Disney would try to finagle more money from the pockets of parents by turning to individual character adventures.