Rise of the Guardians: Not Enough Magic

So I just watched Rise of the Guardians in 3D earlier and to get straight to the point I was not super satisfied. I liked it no doubt but I guess I expected too much again. I've seen the trailer of the movie last month and I told myself I had to see it because it would be awesome. Well, there was some awe but not much.

Let me break it down to you guys why the movie didn't meet my expectations:

1. Unexplored Story line
We have a protagonist who has a mysterious past and is reluctant to become a hero but turns out to be the only one who could stop the villain. Heard something like that before? Me too, lots and lots of times. Simple in other words. It didn't give me goosebumps which is what I actually look for in animated movies T_T

2. Villain not evil enough
Pitch (the villain's name) is actually scary in some parts but he isn't consistent with what he is showing to the audience. Maybe it was done in purpose but it just didn't work for me.

3. Pacing is a bit complicated
First the movie goes to the conflict quite fast not bothering to build tension and when it does, it (tension) fades away quickly. Not to mention, there's too much going on from one scene to another, but this is a more tolerable criticism.

4. Poor Characterization
I do appreciate how they redesigned the guardians but the movie didn't seem to give it much importance and instead focused on the animation.

But the movie wasn't all bad, as a matter of fact I might even list down a lot more good comments than the bad ones.

1. Great Family Film
Santa, Toothfairy, Easter Bunny, and the Sandman in one movie, how could children not want to watch it?

2.  Impressive Visuals
The effects and the animation were awesome and this can be seen through out the movie especially whenever the guardians make use of their powers.

3. Creative Redesigning of the Guardians
Never would I have thought that Santa is so bad ass, Jack Frost is young and good looking, the Easter Bunny to be surprisingly tall, the Sandman is cute, and the Toothfairy to be super bubbly.

4. Talented Voice Actors and Actresses
Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law and others (no offense to them) all did a good job giving life to their characters.

5. Heartwarming Morals
Believe in yourself, that's the most important moral that I learned watching the movie. There are a lot more but I think the one I mentioned was the most important.

So would I recommend you guys watching it? Of course I do. I'm pretty sure you'll like it. AGAIN the reason why my review is inclined to the negative side is because I EXPECTED TOO MUCH from it so I got disappointed. Nevertheless, it's actually a good movie. Its funny but not too much, I actually found the trailer to be funnier. -_-

So watch it and leave your insights about the movie below in the comments :))

Rating: 3/5