Revisiting Moana (2016)

Avengers Doomsday Trailer Breakdown

The very first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is finally here, and we are breaking it down shot-by-shot! While lower-quality leaks have been circulating for months, seeing these massive reveals in full quality changes everything. We dive right into the devastating destruction of the X-Mansion, including the fallen Xavier's School sign, Professor X being blinded by a destructive light, and the return of James Marsden's Cyclops in his classic blue and yellow suit. We also analyze Robert Downey Jr.’s unexpected accent, the circular icon on his chest armor, and the terrifying moment he stops a lightning-charged Thor with just two fingers. Plus, we explore the massive multiversal mix-up, from the New Avengers taking over the tower under Val to the collision of three distinct worlds. We dissect the massive character crossovers, including a skirmish between Gambit and Shang-Chi, Mystique's classic new look battling with Yelena Belova, a meeting with Namor and the Wakandans, a frozen Mr. Fantastic, and Ian McKellen's Magneto teaming up with Charles Xavier. Finally, we break down the shocking return of Steve Rogers wielding Mjolnir on the retro-futuristic Fantastic Four ship, and how his alternate timeline family might be the secret cause behind all these incursions. Don't forget to like and subscribe to DadToons as we gear up for Spider-Man: Brand New Day next! 00:00 - Breaking Down the Doomsday Trailer Leaks 00:39 - X-Mansion Devastation & Professor X 01:29 - RDJ’s Doctor Doom Accent & Costume Details 03:02 - Three Universes Collide at Avengers Tower 06:11 - Wakanda, Atlantis, and Unexpected Alliances 07:29 - Epic X-Men Cameos & Hero vs. Hero Showdowns 08:30 - Loki’s New TVA & A Frozen Mr. Fantastic 11:44 - Thor vs. Doom: The Two-Finger Stop 18:08 - Steve Rogers Returns (And He's Still Worthy!) 20:44 - What is "Infinity Vision"? & Russo Brothers Return Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons Listen to DadToons as a podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadtoons-reviews-animated-television-and-movies-from/id1809223766 https://open.spotify.com/show/67CaKDYGTE0iuH2lsJd0o9?si=8da1bacf4d384e97 #Doomsday #trailerbreakdown #avengers #marvel #movies #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #comics #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #fantastic4 #thunderbolts #newavengers

MOANA Live Action Review

Disney finally did it—the live-action Moana remake is here. But does it capture the magic of the 2016 masterpiece, or is it just a cramped, unnecessary cash grab? In today's DadToons review, Matt and Braden break down why this high-budget Dwayne Johnson passion project feels more like a coloring book page than an oil painting. We look at everything from Catherine Laga'aia’s performance as Moana to The Rock's bizarre "punch-ups" (yes, including Mini Maui's "butt cave"). Plus, we deep dive into the technical side: how shooting the entire ocean on Disney's digital stage "The Volume" stripped away the scale, animation range, and dynamic action sequences that made the original so beloved. Are you sticking with the 2016 animated masterpiece, or did this live-action upgrade work for you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 00:00 - The Remake Nobody Asked For 02:37 - The Exact Same Plot (But Worse) 05:28 - Recasting Moana: Animation vs. Live-Action 10:50 - Redoing the You're Welcome Song 11:45 - Where Did the Realm of Monsters Go? 15:59 - The Rock's Executive Producer "Punch-Ups" 21:06 - How "The Volume" Ruined the Ocean 26:30 - Moana 2026 Behind-The-Scenes Fun Facts 31:04 - Does It Work? (Coloring Book vs. Oil Painting) 36:50 - The Live-Action Standard (HTTYD Comparison) 40:40 - Official Scores: The 90% Rule #Moana #DisneyLiveAction #Moana2026 #DwayneJohnson #DadToons #MovieReview Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons Listen to DadToons as a podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadtoons-reviews-animated-television-and-movies-from/id1809223766 https://open.spotify.com/show/67CaKDYGTE0iuH2lsJd0o9?si=8da1bacf4d384e97 #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews

Revisiting Moana (2016)

Journey back in time with us to the long forgotten year of 2016 when Moana was in theaters. Look back with dads Matt and Braden at the original Disney movie as we prepare to go see the live action Moana remake in a couple days. Join us for all our silliest Nitpicks, funnest Fun Facts, and our crazy predictions for Moana 2026. 00:00 - Revisiting Moana (2016) 02:06 - The Musker & Clemens Disney Legacy 05:02 - Re-rendering Water: Disney's 3D Evolution 07:28 - The Hero's Journey, Sidekicks & Maui's Energy 09:25 - Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Magic 11:09 - Nitpicks: The Coconut People & Overpowered Ocean 14:14 - Nitpicks: Tamatoa's Side Quest & Polynesian Cultural Mashups 16:42 - Nitpicks: The Cringey Twitter Joke & Boat Plot Holes 19:42 - Fun Facts: Director Cameos & The Hidden Rug 21:15 - Fun Facts: How The Rock Changed "You're Welcome" 22:26 - Fun Facts: Mini Maui & Hand-Drawn 2D Animation Secrets 23:23 - Fun Facts: Lin-Manuel Miranda's David Bowie Tribute 26:25 - Does it Work? Re-Evaluating the Heart & Re-watchability 29:43 - Does it Work? Favorite Lines, Best Visual Frames & Final Scores 32:36 - Looking Ahead to the Moana Live-Action Remake (2026) 36:33 - Breaking News: Moana 3 is Already in the Works! Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons Listen to DadToons as a podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadtoons-reviews-animated-television-and-movies-from/id1809223766 https://open.spotify.com/show/67CaKDYGTE0iuH2lsJd0o9?si=8da1bacf4d384e97 #Moana #Disney #film #TheRock #dwaynejohnson #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #FlightoftheConchords #jemaineclement #linmanuelmiranda #JohnMusker #RonClements

Toy Story 5 SPOILER Special

Dads Matt and Braden are back for a Toy Story 5 SPOILER SPECIAL, this time in person, fresh out of the theater. Did this movie exceed our expectations? Did Pixar finally ruin the franchise? Are Woody and Bo Peep more than 'just friends' this go-around? Does Woody need to be in this movie at all?We discuss every detail of the movie and deliver our spiciest Nitpicks, funnest Fun Facts, and ask the age old question - Does It Work? [00:00] Intro [00:25] Toy Story 5 Summary & Synopsis [02:41] First Impressions: A Different Kind of Pixar Movie [06:54] Character Analysis: Jesse as the Protagonist [11:29] Core Criticisms & Toy Story 5 Nitpicks [13:32] Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants & Acting Quality [18:00] Aging Voice Cast & Recasting Bonnie [22:00] Ranking the Toy Story Franchise (Best to Worst) [25:07] The iPad Plotline & Tech vs Toys Commentary [26:19] Massive Plot Holes: Jesse's Chaps & Toy Story 2 Errors [36:45] Toy Story 5 Behind-The-Scenes Fun Facts [38:01] Tim Allen’s Record-Breaking 51 Roles [45:40] Pixar’s Sequel Strategy: Toy Story 5 vs Hoppers [47:44] Final Verdict: Does Toy Story 5 Actually Work? [54:10] The Wedding, Franchise Romance, & Ending Breakdown [57:25] Final Review Scores, Ratings & Outro Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons Listen to DadToons as a podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadtoons-reviews-animated-television-and-movies-from/id1809223766 https://open.spotify.com/show/67CaKDYGTE0iuH2lsJd0o9?si=8da1bacf4d384e97 #ToyStory5 #Pixar #MovieReview #ToyStory #ToyStory5Review #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews

Dads REACT to the Shrek 5 Trailer

Dads Matt and Braden are back reacting to the newly released SHREK 5 Teaser Trailer and breaking it down shot by shot. We let ya know what we liked, what we hated, and what we anticipate for the movie based on this first look at it! Is Shrek too weird looking in 4K? Is Eddie Murphy's Donkey JUST annoying now? Will the Gingerbread Man's gumdrop BBL carry this entire film on it's back? And DO we actually want to date a snowman? Find out on this full trailer breakdown! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Differences in the Fairy Tale Books 02:25 New looks at Shrek's Kids 03:50 Shrek looks WEIRD 04:22 Why Shrek looks weirder than Toy Story 05:42 Further Further Away City 06:50 Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy 08:00 Story and Gumdrop Butts 10:00 Expectations Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons Listen to DadToons as a podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadtoons-reviews-animated-television-and-movies-from/id1809223766 https://open.spotify.com/show/67CaKDYGTE0iuH2lsJd0o9?si=8da1bacf4d384e97 #Shrek #Shrek5 #Movies #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #mikemyers #eddiemurphy #donkey #film #BBL #gingerbreadman