Perry's Previews – Insights from a Child Film Critic

Perry’s Previews Movie Review & Director Interview: Epic

pchen — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:21:17 -0700

I highly recommend “Epic” to all age groups. It’s a thrilling adventure with magic, fantasy and a lot of heart.

Perry’s Previews Movie Review: The Croods

pchen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:52:21 -0700

Overall, the Croods is an exciting film, with a lot of humor and heart.

Toon Boom Sponsors Award-Winning Child Animator Perry Chen’s New Film About His Late Father

pchen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:35:03 -0700

Toon Boom Animation sent a donation check to Perry S. Chen to help fund his new and most personal animation film “Changyou’s Journey,” about his father's fight against cancer.

Perry’s Previews: 2013 Oscar Animation Shorts Review, Director Interviews & Prediction

pchen — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:15:27 -0800

2012 was an amazing year for animation short films. This year’s Oscar nominees share one thing in common: they are all silent films, each demonstrating the power of pure storytelling with only visuals and music! The nominees are: “Paperman”, “Fresh Guacamole”, “Maggie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” “Head over Heels,” and “Adam and Dog.”

Perry’s Previews Movie Review and Filmmaker Interviews: Rise of the Guardians

pchen — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:01:18 -0800

Perry Chen reviews Rise of the Guardians and interviews William Joyce and Peter Ramsey.

Movie Review: Frankenweenie

pchen — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:40:36 -0800

I enjoyed this film immensely, and I recommend it to children of all ages. I am so excited that Tim Burton is returning to his original spooky, stop-motion roots with this amazing new movie.

Perry’s Previews Movie Review & Director Interview: “Paperman,” A Flight of Imagination

pchen — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:44:37 -0800

“Paperman” is an incredible film, the best animation short I have seen this year! The art is a seamless bend between CG and 2D animation, retaining the feel of fluid hand-drawn movements.

Perry’s Previews Movie Review: Wreck-it Ralph is Wrecking Stereotypes

pchen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:16:54 -0700

I recommend the film to kids age 6 and up because there are a few intense battle scenes. “Wreck-it Ralph” is an action-packed adventure, filled with humor, sorrow, and triumph.

Perry’s Previews Movie Review and Filmmaker Interview: ParaNorman

pchen — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:13:24 -0700

I really enjoyed this film, and can relate to Norman because I have been bullied before, like most people, for being different. The film is very emotional and about proving one’s inner power. I am really impressed by how the animators created the film out of stop motion! I marveled at the intricate metal skeleton design of the assembly for the puppets used for the making of the film.

Movie Review: Brave and La Luna

pchen — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:30:39 -0700

Brave is a ravishing film full of humor, action, and stunning imagery. This movie is the first Pixar film with a girl as the main character. The film is a feast for the eyes, especially the scenes of Merida in the woods with the cryptic blue wisps.