Ultramarines follows a 12-man squad of Ultramarines as they are sent to respond to a distress call from an Imperial shrine that’s guarded by a different legion of space marine, the Imperial Fists. The squad is predominantly rookie-based and are looking for combat so that they can join the list of veterans in the Ultramarines. Soon some realize there is something wrong about this mission as they start running into the forces of Chaos that surround and, in some cases, infest the Imperial holy ground…

Loosely based on the classic German fairy tale, Rapunzel, Tangled may be the girliest major animated princess flick Disney has ever released.

It’s a love story that stars a princess who dances, sings and paints while dreaming, a horse that acts like a dog, plenty of hair combing and a lot of pretty, glittery lights. It should make you gag just thinking about it yet the movie, much like Rapunzel, is far more cute and fun than annoying…

It’s difficult to deny the fun, imagination and creativity of these films in any form. What does become clear even between these two movies – especially after watching them in high def – is that, over time, not only has our expectations for films become more demanding but so have Pixar’s skills have become equally adept.

Miayazaki’s films can arguably be described as a bit too weird for American audiences to accept, lacking a clear, super-hero style main character and, instead focusing on normal people in not-so-normal circumstances. Most times he exudes a mood more than a clear, linear story in his films, though this may be one of the most linear of his productions (thanks to the film’s literary inspiration).

Some elements in Ponyo may not immediately endear older American viewers but the overall story will prove entertaining to its true target: very young viewers.