Greatest Animated/Family Movies Of 2011
by miturv | created - 17 Mar 2012 | updated - 18 Mar 2012 | PublicThe best (in my opinion)
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1. The Smurfs (2011)
PG | 103 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City.
Director: Raja Gosnell | Stars: Hank Azaria, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 96,707 | Gross: $142.61M
When Gargamel chases The Smurfs out of their village, they find themselves stranded in New York City! With a little help from a friendly young couple, they fight the crowds of New York, and go on a quest to find their way home.
A definite must-see! 10/10
2. Cars 2 (2011)
G | 106 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
Directors: John Lasseter, Bradford Lewis | Stars: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer
Votes: 217,924 | Gross: $191.45M
The sequel to "Cars" (2006). Lightning McQueen and the Radiator Springs Gang travel all around the world, competing in the World Grand Prix! But Mater gets mistaken as a secret agent and is whisked off to Paris! Will he be able to be a secret agent and help Lightning?
A great sequel! 8/10
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson | Stars: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 320,687 | Gross: $165.25M
Po and the Furious Five gang are back in the sequel to "Kung Fu Panda" (2008)! Po begins to wonder about his past and where he came from. He discovers that all the answers lie in the mind of the feared Peacock, whom the Furious Five are about to battle!
A great sequel! 8/10
4. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
G | 105 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Justin Bieber, Boyz II Men, Miley Cyrus, Sean Kingston
Votes: 76,437 | Gross: $73.01M
A documentary on the life of Justin Bieber. From when he was just a ten-year old singing in local competitions, to his rise to fame and being swamped by thousands of fans!
A must-see for every Justin Bieber fan! 6/10
5. Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Separated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn't stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together?
Director: Kelly Asbury | Stars: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, Ashley Jensen
Votes: 59,663 | Gross: $99.97M
The Romeo and Juliet love story from a gnome's point of view? Gnomeo and Juliet are desperately in love with each other, but they are from different gardens and their families are feuding! Will they ever be together?
A great film for the whole family! 8/10
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
PG | 99 min | Comedy, Family
Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.
Director: David Bowers | Stars: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris
Votes: 36,574 | Gross: $52.70M
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7. Hop (2011)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Elizabeth Perkins, Kaley Cuoco
Votes: 37,308 | Gross: $108.09M
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8. Rio (2011)
G | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams.
Director: Carlos Saldanha | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Karen Disher
Votes: 248,467 | Gross: $143.62M
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9. Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011)
PG | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel and Gretel.
Director: Mike Disa | Stars: Hayden Panettiere, Glenn Close, Patrick Warburton, Joan Cusack
Votes: 13,961 | Gross: $10.14M
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10. Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.
Director: Mark Waters | Stars: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond
Votes: 105,614 | Gross: $68.22M
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11. Winnie the Pooh (2011)
G | 63 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While searching for honey, Pooh and his friends embark on an adventure to find Eeyore's missing tail and rescue Christopher Robin from an unknown monster called The Backson.
Directors: Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall | Stars: Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, Bud Luckey
Votes: 28,351 | Gross: $26.69M
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12. Puss in Boots (2011)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town.
Director: Chris Miller | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 192,250 | Gross: $149.26M
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13. The Muppets (2011)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Votes: 96,851 | Gross: $88.63M
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14. Hugo (2011)
PG | 126 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 336,810 | Gross: $73.86M
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15. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems.
Director: Mike Mitchell | Stars: Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Jason Lee
Votes: 39,542 | Gross: $133.11M
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16. Rango (2011)
PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff.
Director: Gore Verbinski | Stars: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant, Abigail Breslin
Votes: 293,010 | Gross: $123.48M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
17. Mars Needs Moms (2011)
PG | 88 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away.
Director: Simon Wells | Stars: Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois
Votes: 23,938 | Gross: $21.38M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
18. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, Family
Third grader Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life.
Director: John Schultz | Stars: Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Janet Varney
Votes: 3,442 | Gross: $15.00M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
19. Zookeeper (2011)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zookeeper find love, without opting to leave his current job for something more illustrious.
Director: Frank Coraci | Stars: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong
Votes: 65,188 | Gross: $80.36M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
20. Happy Feet Two (2011)
PG | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them.
Directors: George Miller, Gary Eck, David Peers | Stars: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink, Carlos Alazraqui
Votes: 47,707 | Gross: $64.01M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
21. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg
Votes: 243,194 | Gross: $77.59M
HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS ONE!
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