lawlam Reviews

Birdz (1998–1999)

Why didn't it last?

[4 September 2001]

There are so many shows nowadays that are great as they are and just didn't get enough attention. This was definitely one of them.

"Birdz" is an animated comedy for kids about life in the city of Birdland, where all the inhabitants are birds. Particularly, about the (mis)adventures of Eddie Storkowitz and his family as they watch Eddie strive to one day become the next Steven Spielbird.

What makes this show so great? EVERYTHING! The characters are easy to relate to, the stories are hilarious, as well as educational, and it's definitely something fresh. I mean, we've all seen the dog, cat and mouse shows, why not try something different?

I also know that I'm not alone in my opinion. I know both kids and adults that watched this show and found themselves laughing at just about everything they saw. Oddly enough it only lasted one season apparently due to low ratings.

I urge everyone to take a look at this show at least once. It would be a shame to see it go the way of the dodo. (pardon the pun)

CyberWorld (2000)

Not perfect, but still great entertainment!

[16 December 2000]

Cyberworld is truly unique in the sense that it not only provides the animation content in 3D, but it also provides the movie experience in 3D thanks to IMAX's incredible technology.

Here's a brief synopsis of the movie: You enter into a surrealistic 3D gallery where the host guides you through several unreal samples of 3D animation. Unfortunately, the gallery is being destroyed by computer bugs and it is up to the host to stop them before the entire gallery collapses.

From the technological point of view, this movie is astounding. The animation is realistic and in some cases, surrealistic. The artists who helped to compose this movie have really pushed the limits of the software and hardware capacities available to create a movie that is stunning to the eye.

From the creative point of view, this movie has a few flaws. The galleria bridge between each sequence was very well thought out, but the transition between some of the sequences seemed a little abrupt at times. Not to mention that there was a rather heavy emphasis on the theme of bugs.

Overall though, this is a truly unique experience in movies that is well worth discovering. Never been to an IMAX movie before? Maybe it's time you find out what IMAX is all about by seeing this movie...