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Overall rating: 4 - Light watch and nothing memorable, but worth my while because I get some 40 minutes watching my favorite white Sanrio puppy being animated.

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I know I shouldn't expect much since it's targeted towards an audience with a simpler processing of storylines, but I still want to dissect it without bias since it genuinely could've been improved using the elements already present in the film. If they were worked on, it could've been more effective and engaging in its storytelling.

For the world-building, it should've used more environmental metaphor. Essentially, the conflict in the film is significantly influenced by Chowder, ... hence it could make sense to anchor the world's visuals and characteristics after the character's patterns. I also partly hoped that the cloud land from where Cinnamoroll fell from had more context, or at least some visual storytelling so that he can be better introduced.

In the rise to the climax, Anna strived but ended up being too helpless for the amount of effort she made. Chowder, on the other hand, could've been driven by more character (not necessarily him being painted as evil since I get that this is a kid's show, but better nuanced) so that the conflict will make so much more sense. The plot could've improved exponentially if it capitalized further on the concept of Chowder's "inner feelings." Also, the final "boss battle" felt quite lazy in execution.

I also wished that Cinnamoroll's character was better established throughout instead of just keeping him muted then going all out with his character only by the end of the film. He also could've exhibited additional minor actions that would easily painted the kind of attitude he has. Rapport with Cinnamoroll being the newcomer was also barely achieved (except maybe for Milk).

I understand that art back then was different though I wished the colors and illustrations were more vibrant (think animated Alice in Wonderland). Nonetheless, Cinnamoroll has a great character (albeit quite clueless in the beginning). His qualities could've been built up better throughout the movie though.