Animated movies I've seen
These are all the animated movies I saw recently enough to give a fair review of, ranked with a short review. Enjoy!
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- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsDaveigh ChaseSuzanne PleshetteMiyu IrinoDuring her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.An enchanting, dazzling and utterly uplifting fantasy which will transport everyone, young and old, through the looking glass and into it's powerful, magical seemingly perfect world. I didn't want it to end.
- DirectorPete DocterBob PetersonStarsEdward AsnerJordan NagaiJohn Ratzenberger78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.With the some of the best first five minutes in cinematic history, it's easy to forget the rest of the movie is also a heart warming, thrilling and hilarious adventure movie which is arguably the highlight of Pixar's filmography.
- DirectorJohn LasseterAsh BrannonLee UnkrichStarsTom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackWhen Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.Not so much a sequel as a hilarious, dazzling, action packed roller coaster ride smashing through all the contending animated studios, this is better than the first (only just though) with great action, wonderful characters and a touching, terrific storyline.
- DirectorJohn LasseterStarsTom HanksTim AllenDon RicklesA cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's bedroom.The first ever CGI feature length movie remains one of the best. This is visually gob smacking and endlessly eye popping, but what takes this to infinity and beyond is the wit, depth and charm of the screenplay.
- DirectorGil KenanStarsMitchel MussoSam LernerSpencer LockeThree teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.Spooky, hilarious, thrilling and ingenious this disgustingly underrated animated masterpiece may have been forgotten by almost everyone and lost the Oscar to a film full of dancing penguins but it still stands high and tall above most animated films of the 2000s.
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonSamuel L. JacksonHolly HunterWhile trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.Heroic and heart warming, The Incredibles is another bravura animation from Pixar which takes an old genre and gives it heart, punch and brains. Absolutely, positively incredible.
- DirectorSteve BoxNick ParkStarsPeter SallisHelena Bonham CarterRalph FiennesWallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.A delightfully eccentric, endlessly funny and surprisingly touching burst of clay-mation gold, TCOTWR boasts great set pieces, wonderful humour and cinema's greatest dog.
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsChris PrattWill FerrellElizabeth BanksAn ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.Everything is awesome. Everything. No I mean everything. Every character is awesome. Every action scene is awesome. Every plot point is awesome. Every thoughtful and sweet moment is awesome. Every single tiny little thing is awesome.
- DirectorVincent ParonnaudMarjane SatrapiStarsChiara MastroianniCatherine DeneuveGena RowlandsA precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.Proving simple black and white images can be just as effective as any kind of animation, Persepolis is a powerful, gripping, almost superhuman autobiographical masterwork which never lets you go.
- DirectorPete DocterDavid SilvermanLee UnkrichStarsBilly CrystalJohn GoodmanMary GibbsIn order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realize things may not be what they think.Monstrously good fun with endless heaps of charm, warmth, thrills and tear jerking moments which takes an ingenious premise and turns it up to 11. The result is an ace which is great enough to define a childhood.
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsYôji MatsudaYuriko IshidaYûko TanakaOn a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.With mind blowing visuals and an epic, stirring story, Princess Mononoke puts most American animators in their place and has enough energy, emotion and power to light up the Las Vegas strip.
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsHideaki AnnoHidetoshi NishijimaMiori TakimotoJiro Horikoshi studies assiduously to fulfill his aim of becoming an aeronautical engineer. As WWII begins, fighter aircraft designed by him end up getting used by the Japanese Empire against its foes.It's sad that Hayao Miyazaki is retiring, but his swansong is unhampered by the excessive length and is deeply moving, visually magical and genuinely astounding in terms of story, writing and artistic merit.
- DirectorRoger AllersRob MinkoffStarsMatthew BroderickJeremy IronsJames Earl JonesLion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.A rich, stirring, emotionally devastating, musically brilliant and visually stunning animated masterwork from Disney. Fun fact: it's based on Hamlet, so it's also one of the best Shakespeare movies of all time.
- DirectorPeter LordNick ParkStarsMel GibsonJulia SawalhaPhil DanielsWhen a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.With ingenious slapstick, awesome action scenes and a fun story this is just as good as Wallace & Gromit and an utterly delightful movie for the whole family.
- DirectorHenry SelickStarsDakota FanningTeri HatcherJohn HodgmanWandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, an 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.Scary, relentlessly thrilling and utterly stunning on a visual level, Coraline is a vivid, twisted and deliciously dark showcase of Neil Gaiman's imagination.
- DirectorAndrew StantonLee UnkrichStarsAlbert BrooksEllen DeGeneresAlexander GouldAfter his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.The sea has never looked better than in this stunningly animated and emotionally resonant adventure which also has plenty of big laughs and thrills.
- DirectorWilliam CottrellDavid HandWilfred JacksonStarsAdriana CaselottiHarry StockwellLucille La VerneExiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household.The heroine may be flat, but otherwise this musical, endearing, endlessly uplifting animated landmark is near impossible to dislike.
- DirectorHenry SelickStarsDanny ElfmanChris SarandonCatherine O'HaraJack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.Although you know where it's going, this shows how powerful and magical animation can be, and it boasts a memorable and touching story as well.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMary Kay BergmanWhen Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing and their parents think that Canada is to blame.Matt Stone and Trey Parker's big-screen treatment of their brilliant TV show is very successful overall thanks to the endlessly brilliant gags and wonderful satire. It's also probably one of the best musicals of recent times. Who'd have thought?
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsHitoshi TakagiNoriko HidakaChika SakamotoWhen two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.Although slighter than other Ghibli movies, this utterly magical movie will bring a smile to even the hardest of cynics with its enchanting visuals and various dazzling sequences of fantasy fun.
- DirectorPete DocterRonnie Del CarmenStarsAmy PoehlerBill HaderLewis BlackAfter young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.While not Pixar's best film thanks to a rushed story progression, it is an extremely powerful adult drama with all of its elements in the right place. It's not a brilliant family film, but it is quite a brilliant film.
- DirectorCory EdwardsTodd EdwardsTony LeechStarsAnne HathawayGlenn ClosePatrick WarburtonLittle Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, the Woodsman and Granny all tell the police the events that led up to their encounter.Red Riding Hood Rashomon style has animation so bad it looks like a badly animated computer game at times, but it's ingenious, inventive, sharp, hilarious and boasts a great voice cast. As if that wasn't enough, it also contains cinema's greatest goat.
- DirectorStéphane AubierVincent PatarStarsStéphane AubierJeanne BalibarNicolas BuysseCowboy and Indian's only wish was to come up with a brilliant idea for Mr Horse's birthday, but when their plan ends up in utter disaster, they'll need to travel the world and back to make things right again.Not enough people have seen this original, wonderfully clever and endlessly amusing stop motion gem. A truly underrated film which needs to get the attention it deserves. It produces Aardman levels of laughter. Yes actually.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsJamie BellAndy SerkisDaniel CraigIntrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.Although it can feel like a video game and doesn't measure up to the comics, Steven Spielberg's brilliant direction, amazing animation and a fun screenplay add up to an entertaining adventure that nails the right tone.
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonHolly HunterSarah VowellThe Incredibles family takes on a new mission which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.A mostly strong sequel which captures what everyone loved about the original film and serves up another satisfying mix of family drama and superhero action. It isn't as good as its predecessor, but it would be a miracle to be as good as that.
- DirectorDavid SilvermanStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.It has plenty of annoying characters but yellow has never looked cooler than it does in this hilarious, smart and thrilling comedy which is one of the better movies based on a TV show.
- DirectorWes AndersonStarsGeorge ClooneyMeryl StreepBill MurrayAn urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.The success of Wes Anderson's live action fare successfully translates to stop motion, and it actually improves on Roald Dahl's novel. That's saying something.
- DirectorNathan GrenoByron HowardStarsMandy MooreZachary LeviDonna MurphyThe magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is.Managing to survive its clichéd framework and awful marketing campaign, Tangled is visually stunning and combines heart and humour with surprising ease.
- DirectorLes ClarkClyde GeronimiEric LarsonStarsMary CostaBill ShirleyEleanor AudleyAfter being snubbed by the royal family, a malevolent fairy places a curse on a princess which only a prince can break, along with the help of three good fairies.A soaring, stupendous Disney dream which is in many ways another Disney film but has great music, awesome visuals and enough heart and excitement to ensure no-one will fall asleep when watching it.
- DirectorRob LettermanConrad VernonStarsReese WitherspoonRainn WilsonStephen ColbertA woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth.Dreamworks' best movie. This monster smash may be seen as slight by some, but it's an endlessly entertaining example of everything which makes animated movies so popular turned up to 11.
- DirectorDavid BowersSam FellStarsHugh JackmanKate WinsletIan McKellenThe story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.It doesn't do a lot to distinguish itself, but this deeply underrated movie manages to make sewers, rats, slugs and frogs likable and it deserves praise for that alone.
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsAnna FarisBill HaderBruce CampbellA local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.A hugely pleasant surprise, this delicious and witty animated offering has its flaws here and there but thanks to invention, visual splendour, humour and excitement it's tastier than a pizza.
- DirectorChris BuckJennifer LeeStarsKristen BellIdina MenzelJonathan GroffFearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.Frozen is the highest grossing animated movie ever for good reason: Interesting characters, good songs, great animation and a strong story. Still, it's just another Disney film so everyone needs to Let It Go.
- DirectorJohn LasseterAndrew StantonStarsKevin SpaceyDavid FoleyJulia Louis-DreyfusA misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.Can you really remember this? Thought not. Still, although one of the least memorable Pixar movies people shouldn't forget that like the others it's beautifully animated, clever and entertaining.
- DirectorPierre CoffinChris RenaudStarsSteve CarellJason SegelRussell BrandGru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.Some bits of it are admittedly quite annoying and it's not that funny, but this animated movie has a lot of heart and charm for a movie about a super villain and the minions steal the show.
- DirectorChris MillerStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekZach GalifianakisAn 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.The rare spin off that improves on the main franchise, this derivative but entertaining movie has claws, brawn and brains and a great hero with a high cute factor.
- DirectorJoy BatchelorJohn HalasStarsGordon HeathMaurice DenhamA successful farmyard revolution by the resident animals vs. the farmer goes horribly wrong when the victors create a new tyranny among themselves.The ending misses the point of the source material, but otherwise cartoon animation has never been so sobering and hard hitting.
- DirectorByron HowardRich MooreJared BushStarsGinnifer GoodwinJason BatemanIdris ElbaIn a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.Another relatively safe piece of Disney formula that refuses to take risks, but it's got enough timely themes, spectacle and social commentary to make this a successful, though slightly overrated, family film.
- DirectorMark BurtonRichard StarzakStarsJustin FletcherJohn SparkesOmid DjaliliWhen Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.Although too Hollywood to compare with Aardman's best work and inconsistent throughout, this clever and charming animated movie largely deserved its worldwide success and it's the worthy feature-length companion to the brilliant TV show.
- DirectorKatsuhiro ÔtomoStarsMitsuo IwataNozomu SasakiMami KoyamaA secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends and a group of psychics.The story isn't great, but as a surreal, visually stunning and occasionally powerful anime, this definitely works and its far-reaching influence is understandable.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneElle RussPopular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter-terrorism organization Team America: World Police. As the world begins to crumble around him, he must battle with terrorists, celebrities and falling in love.It's one joke, uneven and not as funny as it could have been, but it's a demented, delirious and often funny comedy which will probably both offend you and leave you in stiches. Just don't expect to look at puppets the same way again.
- DirectorMark DindalStarsDavid SpadeJohn GoodmanEartha KittEmperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder.A light buddy cop movie instead of anything deep, so it's not an ambitious Disney movie. Still, when it's so funny and clever, who cares? This is one not to be overlooked.
- DirectorWes AndersonStarsBryan CranstonKoyu RankinEdward NortonSet in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog.A slow-paced but beautifully animated and soulful piece from Wes Anderson. It isn't his best work, but it's full of memorable moments and deserves a Best Animated Film nomination come Oscar night.
- DirectorDan ScanlonStarsBilly CrystalJohn GoodmanSteve BuscemiA look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sully" Sullivan during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.With this nice and fun but also derivative and uninspired animated prequel, Pixar show they are starting to run out of ideas and that their best days may be behind them.
- DirectorTim JohnsonKarey KirkpatrickStarsBruce WillisGarry ShandlingSteve CarellA scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.Although not a memorable film in any way, this endless collection of slapstick gags and likable animals will win a lot of people over.
- DirectorEric DarnellTom McGrathStarsBen StillerChris RockDavid SchwimmerThe Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve in Kenya, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.Once again, it feels more like a formula sheet than a movie at times, but it is quite funny and it's a totally harmless slice of animated fun.
- DirectorDuke JohnsonCharlie KaufmanStarsDavid ThewlisJennifer Jason LeighTom NoonanA man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary.Cynical, pretentious and self-indulgent, Anomalisa overcomes its flaws through amazing vocal performances from a cast of only 3 and many moving deep moments. Basically, in terms of being an animated film for adults it's Team America without the comedy.
- DirectorAndrew AdamsonKelly AsburyConrad VernonStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazShrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.The best in this overrated franchise, it still lacks a compelling universe and has plenty of more boring moments but at least it's fun and does what a sequel should.
- DirectorJózsef GémesStarsClaire BloomJoss AcklandRoy KinnearA naive princess, her beloved cat and a poor mining boy team up to save their kingdom from a nasty underground realm of bad-mannered goblins.Unimaginative but harmless and unfairly panned animated movie with some disgusting goblins but plenty of good adventure sequences and some nice songs.
- DirectorMike MitchellStarsMike MyersCameron DiazEddie MurphyRumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme.Despite the lack of imagination, thanks to some good fight scenes and funny jokes it's nowhere near as irritating is its taglines.
- DirectorConrad VernonGreg TiernanStarsSeth RogenKristen WiigJonah HillA sausage strives to discover the truth about his existence.Although Sausage Party doesn't quite manage to be what is was meant to be- a comedy- since it's too reliant on limp R-rated jokes and it isn't as good as it should have been, it succeeds as a brilliant story with many thought-provoking themes and some downright terrifying moments. Also, you'll never forget the last 20 minutes (Don't watch this one with your parents!).
- DirectorPeter LordJeff NewittStarsHugh GrantSalma HayekJeremy PivenPirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.It's one of Aardman's weaker efforts and lacks a good plot but it showcases the eccentric action scenes and effective humour that made Aardman popular.
- DirectorJohn LasseterJoe RanftStarsOwen WilsonBonnie HuntPaul NewmanOn the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.It's as visually stunning as ever but with a duller story and lack of heart it's Pixar's first misstep.
- DirectorDave BorthwickJean DuvalFrank PassinghamStarsRobbie WilliamsIan McKellenBill NighyA group of friends embark on a dangerous journey in an effort to imprison their oppressor, the evil wizard Zeebad.Harmless but uninteresting, this is by the sound of it certainly better than the dreadful sounding American version and has some very good bits, but it's underwritten and doesn't cover any new ground.
- DirectorDean DeBloisStarsJay BaruchelCate BlanchettGerard ButlerWhen Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.Although the second half is stronger and it goes in interesting directions, it still feels so flat a dragon might have sat on it and everything wrong with the first is also present here.
- DirectorEric DarnellTom McGrathStarsChris RockBen StillerDavid SchwimmerA group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild.We've seen animated animals talking hundreds of times before and since, but at least this particular effort is funny and has good moments here and there.
- DirectorLee UnkrichStarsTom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackThe toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.While nowhere near as good as the first 2 and lacking in strong action sequences or anything especially striking, this still has some big laughs and honest emotion. Please stop putting it above the other 2.
- DirectorNick ParkStarsEddie RedmayneTom HiddlestonMaisie WilliamsSet at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home.Despite good vocal performances and jokes, this is incredibly forgettable and workmanlike for Aardman. It's definitely one of 2018's most disappointing films, although most will have forgotten this was even released at all.
- DirectorChris WedgeCarlos SaldanhaStarsEwan McGregorHalle BerryMel BrooksIn a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.A perfectly pleasant animated feature which is devoid of a single memorable moment.
- DirectorCarlos SaldanhaStarsRay RomanoJohn LeguizamoDenis LearyManny, Sid and Diego discover that the ice age is coming to an end, and join everybody for a journey to higher ground. On the trip, they discover that Manny is not in fact the last of the woolly mammoths.The scenes with the squirrel are hilarious and the animation is cool. The rest of the film? Not so much.
- DirectorGeorge MillerWarren ColemanJudy MorrisStarsElijah WoodBrittany MurphyHugh JackmanInto the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!This rather bizarre animated feature full of singing and dancing penguins should not have won the Oscar and has many a dull moment, but at the same time it's quite sweet and the animation is good. Might have worked better as a music video though.
- DirectorMark AndrewsBrenda ChapmanSteve PurcellStarsKelly MacdonaldBilly ConnollyEmma ThompsonDetermined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.Brave starts out fine, with plenty of big laughs, amazing animation and some good moments but then it takes misguided detours into strange and bizarre family lessons and the lack of actual action soon becomes un-bear-able (sorry).
- DirectorAndrew AdamsonVicky JensonStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazA mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.What is all the fuss about? It's one of those premises others will be jealous they didn't think of and the script's got a sharp edge but it's nowhere near as fun as you remember and lacks the charm of Pixar.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsJim CarreyGary OldmanColin FirthAn animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.Visually dazzling but otherwise soulless, this OTT and unnecessarily scary adaptation of a fine novel is little more than another opportunity for Robert Zemeckis to dump us in the uncanny valley.
- DirectorTom McGrathStarsWill FerrellJonah HillBrad PittEvil genius Megamind finally defeats his do-gooder nemesis, Metro Man, but is left without a purpose in a superhero-free world.Despite a great cast, an annoying, clichéd and dull storyline combined with unfunny jokes and a premise stretched far beyond serviceable length make this one to miss.
- DirectorDave FiloniStarsMatt LanterNika FuttermanTom KaneAs the Clone Wars sweep the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, embark on a mission to rescue the kidnapped son of Jabba the Hutt. The renegade Count Dooku, however, is determined to ensure that they fail.As robotic as a droid and featuring a stupid, overly complicated plot, the greatness of the earlier star wars movies is nowhere to be found.
- DirectorByron HowardChris WilliamsStarsJohn TravoltaMiley CyrusSusie EssmanThe canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.The most generic animated movie ever made? Maybe. How many times have we seen this story, these characters, these morals and these jokes? A hundred times at least.
- DirectorDean DeBloisChris SandersStarsJay BaruchelGerard ButlerChristopher Mintz-PlasseA hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.Behold the most overrated animated movie ever! The visuals are great, but it's so flat a dragon might as well have sat on it and it lacks heart, humour and genuine excitement.
- DirectorChris MillerRaman HuiStarsMike MyersCameron DiazEddie MurphyReluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.A dry, unmemorable third outing for Shrek, which has some good action scenes but aside from that is weak, unimaginative and less sharp than the second one.
- DirectorJohn LasseterBradford LewisStarsOwen WilsonLarry the Cable GuyMichael CaineStar 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.It actually happened. Pixar made a bad movie. It makes me sad to say this but Cars 2 is not good and few above the age of 10 would agree. It'll sell loads of toys, but otherwise it's poorly told and lacks a good plot.
- DirectorJorge BlancoJavier AbadMarcos MartínezStarsDwayne JohnsonSeann William ScottJessica BielAn alien civilization is invaded by Astronaut Chuck Baker, who believes that the planet was uninhabited. Wanted by the military, Baker must get back to his ship before it goes into orbit without him.An animated version of ET in reverse minus everything that made ET so great. All together now: ET go home!
- DirectorKelly AsburyStarsJames McAvoyEmily BluntMaggie SmithSeparated 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?It may have sounded like a good idea at first, but this is ultimately an insult to Shakespeare and our intelligence since the jokes are utterly unfunny and the whole thing in general lacks energy.
- DirectorRichard RichStarsJack PalanceHoward McGillinMichelle NicastroA power-hungry sorcerer curses a princess to live as a swan by day in this tale of everlasting love.A truly dire Disney rip off which isn't worth watching for any reason. Stay away. You'll forget it after 10 minutes anyway.
- DirectorMark DindalStarsZach BraffJoan CusackGarry MarshallAfter ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion.As intelligent as a headless chicken and many miles below Pixar movies, Chicken Little is still one of the worst films I've ever had the misfortune to see at the cinema.
- DirectorTony LeondisStarsT.J. MillerJames CordenAnna FarisGene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.Rightly hailed as one of the worst animated films ever, this is a creepy bit of product placement more than anything else. An unfunny, visually mediocre, dull and badly written feature-length commercial for everything phone-related, this is less enjoyable than 3 hours of car adverts.
- DirectorSimon J. SmithSteve HicknerStarsJerry SeinfeldRenée ZellwegerMatthew BroderickBarry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey and subsequently decides to sue them.A terrible animated movie which has no originality, charm, humour, excitement or merit whatsoever, Bee Movie is less entertaining than a bee sting. Avoid like the plague.