DadToons Reviews animated television and movies from all eras

Matt Teleha, Braden Greenawalt
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Two dads, Matt and Braden watch and review animated TV shows and films with a comedic analysis and storytelling eye.

  1. Toy Story 5 SPOILER Special

    Jun 26

    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

    59 min
  2. Dads REACT to the Shrek 5 Trailer

    Jun 18

    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

    13 min
  3. is the He-Man movie GOOD or BAD? Masters of the Universe 2026 Spoiler Review

    Jun 7

    is the He-Man movie GOOD or BAD? Masters of the Universe 2026 Spoiler Review

    We watched Masters of the Universe 2026 and came out of the movie with two very different opinions! Is it actually GOOD? Is it BAD? Did Jared Leto once again curse a movie to not make money at the box office, or is this the film that's going to turn his streak around?? Watch along as Matt and Braden argue over the merits of this movie and find common ground in the places we least expected. Who do you agree with? Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Hook 02:54 - Masters of the Universe Plot Recap 04:53 - 80s Cartoon Vibes & Directorial Style 08:35 - Silly Character Names (Fisto & Mekaneck) 09:54 - He-Man Origin Story & Thor Similarities 16:02 - Movie Nitpicks Begin 18:53 - Adult Jokes 22:23 - Jared Leto's Skeletor Performance 24:02 - Product Placement (Coca-Cola, Amazon, Nike) 28:40 - Toy History Trivia (Mattel, Kenner, & Star Wars) 31:54 - Director Travis Knight's Wild Background (Chilly Tee) 36:07 - Final Verdict & Review Scores (Does It Work?) 45:53 - Outro & Upcoming Toy Story Review Preview 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 #MastersOfTheUniverse #HeMan #Skeletor #Review #JaredLeto #MastersOfTheUniverse2026 #DadToonsReviews #AllisonBrie #Podcast #80sCartoon #Eternia #MovieReview #ActionMovies2026 #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #movies #movieanalysis #80s

    47 min
  4. the HIDDEN plot of Coyote Vs. ACME - Trailer Breakdown

    Jun 1

    the HIDDEN plot of Coyote Vs. ACME - Trailer Breakdown

    The legal battle of the century is finally here! We are analyzing the official trailer for Coyote Vs ACME, the highly anticipated Looney Tunes movie that was almost shelved forever for tax write-offs. In this breakdown, we look at the new 3D cel-shaded animation style, dive deep into each shot and theorize our best guesses on the actual plot of the movie. What's the REAL story ACME has been trying to hide? And HOW MANY DIFFERENT BOLO TIES can John Cena manage to wear in one movie?? Chapters: 0:00 - The Tax Write-Off Controversy 4:34 - Cel-Shaded Animation Breakdown 8:32 - Will Forte vs. John Cena 10:46 - The Wile E. Coyote Speech Debate 15:57 - Mixing Cartoony and Realistic 19:39 - The Falling Piano Sequence 23:51 - Hidden Looney Tunes Cameos 27:15 - The Future of WB Animation 31:14 - Summer Box Office Predictions 38:12 - Will Forte's Behind-the-Scenes Reaction 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 #CoyoteVsACME #LooneyTunes #TrailerBreakdown #Animation #DadsReact #WileECoyote #JohnCena #WillForte #WarnerBros #Trailer #Movies #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews

    42 min
  5. Analyzing EVERYTHING in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    Apr 6

    Analyzing EVERYTHING in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    StarFox, Bowser Jr, Rosalina and *SPOILER*! Matt and Rolando break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie from front to back as we try to understand our own feelings on the movie. Is it a SOULLESS cash grab?? Is it a movie that only caters to kids? Is it a movie that Mario fans will actually appreciate, or will they hate it? Are the endless Easter eggs more than just nostalgia bait? These are only some of the burning questions we tackle in this Nintendo-riffic SPOILER Special episode of DadToons Reviews! 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - The Plot in a Nutshell 01:25 - First Impressions 03:26 - Mario VS Sonic movies 04:50 - the needle drops 06:11 - favorite characters 07:29 - Donald Glover as Yoshi 10:15 - Rosalina and Princess Peach Connection 14:00 - Nitpicks - Rosalina's Poor Decisions 15:55 - StarFox and Smash Bros Movie Setup 18:09 - Star Wars References 20:25 - Mario and Peach Relationship 23:03 - Bowser Jr. Origins (Sunshine) 24:51 - Super Mario Bros 2 Easter Eggs 27:07 - Mid-Credits and Post Credits Scenes 30:48 - ROB Robot Easter Eggs 31:41 - Every Smash Bros Character So Far 33:05 - Mario Romantic Interests 34:06 - Bowser and Jr. Dynamic 36:45 - Kamek Game VS Movie 37:54 - Favorite Bowser Lines 39:26 - Finale Easter Eggs (Dry Bowser) 43:58 - Peach's Secret Cosmic Powers 45:47 - BIGGEST Nitpick - NO Jack Black song?? 47:10 - Does it Work? Heartfelt or Cash Grab? 53:33 - Final Dad Scores If you haven't seen the movie yet, check out our Spoiler-Free Review: https://youtu.be/FdVQ90Mw4_4 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 #supermariogalaxy #mario #animatedmovies #gaming #moviereview #movieanalysis #movies #illumination #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #kidsmovies #videogames #bowser #bowserjr #supermariosunshine #supermariobros #kingwart #starfox #supersmashbros #nintendo #spoiler #spoilerspecial #spoilerreview

    58 min
  6. Super Mario Galaxy Movie SPOILER-FREE Review

    Apr 3

    Super Mario Galaxy Movie SPOILER-FREE Review

    Mamma mia! We just saw the Super Mario Galaxy movie and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you head to the theater! Whether you’re a die-hard Nintendo fan who grew up with the NES or a parent looking for the perfect family outing, we’ve got your spoiler-free verdict. From the stunning animation, to the endless stream of Easter eggs from Super Mario Sunshine, Odyssey, and the original 8 and 16-bit classics—is this the best animated adaptation yet? Matt and Rolando give a quick breakdown before delivering our spoiler-filled thoughts! 0:00 First Impressions & Nostalgia 0:40 Story, Emotion & Family Appeal 1:56 Game References Throughout the Movie 2:26 Final Verdict & Spoiler Review Preview 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 #SuperMarioGalaxy #MarioMovie #EasterEggs #Nintendo #SuperMarioBros #DadToons #MovieReview #SuperMarioSunshine #SuperMarioOdyssey #RetroGaming #FamilyMovies #SpoilerFree #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews

    4 min
  7. Pout-Pout Fish to the Bluey Movie: Ricard Cussó Interview

    Mar 25

    Pout-Pout Fish to the Bluey Movie: Ricard Cussó Interview

    In this episode of DadToons, Matt sits down with director Ricard Cussó to discuss the journey of bringing the beloved book The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) to the big screen starring Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks, Amy Sedaris, and Nina Oyama. Ricard dives deep into the creative process of independent animation at Cosmic Dino Studios in Brisbane. He illustrates the massive challenge of turning a 10-page picture book into a 90-minute feature film and the production challenges faced with mid-range animation budgets. We also get the inside scoop on the star-studded cast, including Nick Offerman as Mr. Fish: how a power outage in Turkey almost derailed his recording session. Nina Oyama as Pip: The "zippy" energy she brought to her first voiceover role. Chapters: 00:00 Intro with Ricard Cussó 01:03 Adapting a 10-page book into a 90-minute film 03:28 Casting Nick Offerman as the "Pout Pout Fish" 05:29 Directing via Zoom: The Istanbul power outage story 08:11 The Jellyfish Scene: Navigating technical lighting challenges 09:19 Nina Oyama's Comedic Energy as Pip 11:42 "SpongeBob Rules": Balancing physics and comedy in animation 14:34 Artistic Inspirations: Disney Classics to The Simpsons 18:01 How Fatherhood Impacts Storytelling 21:29 Cosmic Dino Studios - the Animation Production Machine 26:50 Animating the 2027 Bluey Movie 29:26 Watching Now - One Piece and Game of Thrones 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 #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #PoutPoutFish #ThePoutPoutFishMovie #BlueyMovie #Bluey #NickOfferman #NinaOyama #RicardCusso #CosmicDinoStudios #DadToons #IndieAnimation #Animation #AustralianAnimation #SpongeBob #BehindTheScenes #Storytelling #Fatherhood #ParksAndRec #parksandrecreation #spongebobsquarepants #film #pixar

    31 min
  8. HOPPERS spoiler-free review

    Mar 3

    HOPPERS spoiler-free review

    We just got back from seeing Pixar's newest movie, HOPPERS, and we have some thoughts! Is it better than Elio? Matt and Braden of DadToons Reviews break down why this might be the best Pixar film since Turning Red and how it compares to the emotional gut punch of a movie like Pixar's Up. Chapters: 00:00 Pixar's Best Since Turning Red 00:35 A Comedy-Forward Masterpiece 01:05 Emotional Heart & Character Connections 01:29 The Genetics of Pixar’s Up 02:11 Comparing the Emotional Openings 03:08 The Pixar Two-Movie Theory 04:17 Final Verdict & Recommendation Watch the Videos We Mentioned: https://youtu.be/i5xM_Cl82Dk https://youtu.be/243faxWJEWg 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 #DadToons #Reviews #AnimationHistory #Cartoons #Funny #Comedy #DadJokes #DadToonsReviews #Pixar #Hoppers #MovieReview #Animation #WeBareBears #TurningRed #PixarUp #toystory #toystory5 #Elio

    5 min
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Two dads, Matt and Braden watch and review animated TV shows and films with a comedic analysis and storytelling eye.

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