What goes into a great, animated movie? We piece together the parts from some of the best!
THE LOOKS OF TOY STORY
Surprise! Visuals matter. When it was released, TOY STORY was a feat in 3D animation that inspired others to follow in its footsteps. It also shined the spotlight on a little studio named Pixar.
THE HEART OF WALL-E
2008’s blockbuster started with a humble robot named Wall-E. Without uttering a single word, he anchored this charming story and made us laugh and cry. Who says robots can’t have heart?
THE FUNNY BONE OF THE SIMPSONS MOVIE
We already knew that it was a funny show, but this long-awaited version of the popular cartoon delivered with all the wit we’ve come to expect from the minds behind one of our favourite small-screen families.
THE BRAINS OF SPIRITED AWAY
Hiyao Miyazaki’s story about a young girl in a whimsical world is not only visually breathtaking, but also one where every character detail and each turn of the intricate plot is a brilliantly planned delight.
THE BALANCE OF THE INCREDIBLES
This animated gem played on the popular superhero theme and cleverly turned it on its head, spinning a tale that perfectly juggled action, suspense and humour.
THE GUTS OF RATATOUILLE
How’s this for gutsy? A movie takes a rodent, places him in a Parisian restaurant and asks its audience to believe that he can cook. Add some realistic animation and inspired storytelling to the mix, and you have one delicious dish of a film.
THE VOICE OF FINDING NEMO
Not only was the voice work spectacular (Ellen DeGeneres as Dory was genius), but the characters worked in a pitch-perfect portrayal of a father in search of his son who meets some very interesting friends and foes along the way.
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