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. Jul 20

    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

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Breakdown

  2. Jul 19

    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

    MOANA Live Action Review

  3. Jul 8

    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

    Revisiting Moana (2016)

  4. 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

    Toy Story 5 SPOILER Special

  5. 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

    Dads REACT to the Shrek 5 Trailer

  6. 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

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

  7. 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

    the HIDDEN plot of Coyote Vs. ACME - Trailer Breakdown

  8. 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

    Analyzing EVERYTHING in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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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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