Animation movies

[VENKIRAJA]

http://www.imdb.com/chart/animation

Quite a list of favourites.Discuss about your favouite animation movies here...

[dinesh13284]

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[dinesh13284]

My favourites

Toy Story
Toy Story 2
Monster Inc
Madagascar
Ice age
Ice age 2
Finding Nemo
Ratatouille
Cars
Kung fu Panda
Wall E

[Nerd]

Waltz with Bashir - Its an animated documentary actually. Very intense and in fact surrealistic at times. The director who actually was a part of the 1982 Lebanon war tries to recollect his memories by meeting with various people who were part of the war either directly or indirectly. Towards the end of the movie they show footages of the after-war scenes. Dead bodies, people crying and stuff. An anti-war film. Pretty good.

[VENKIRAJA]

Waltz with Bashir - Its an animated documentary actually. Very intense and in fact surrealistic at times. The director who actually was a part of the 1982 Lebanon war tries to recollect his memories by meeting with various people who were part of the war either directly or indirectly. Towards the end of the movie they show footages of the after-war scenes. Dead bodies, people crying and stuff. An anti-war film. Pretty good.

Sureshot at the Oscar-nu sonnainga. Nalla irundhuchu, especially the Citizen Kane type screenplay and the stunning stunning visuals. Plus 'that' scene :yes: Romba pidicha padam.

[bingleguy]

Interestingly Animated movies usher a lot of emotions that are really captivating ... especially when faces that cant show emotions .... making a car smile n talk, letting the fish do the mozart .... pushing the elephant to utter lessons ;-) though these are imaginations - they still carry weightage when u really understand their intentions ..... Animated movies are a real wonder :-)

My favourites
Ice Age
Monsters Inc.
Wall E
Cars

Does Beowulf come under Animation ??? :roll:

[littlemaster1982]

Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I789Pr5wLUc) - Pixar's latest. Trailer is not that interesting, but it has got 100% in Rotten Tomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/up/) :shock:

[P_R]

Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I789Pr5wLUc) - Pixar's latest. Trailer is not that interesting, but it has got 100% in Rotten Tomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/up/) :shock:
Another trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USpI6Jzl3No&feature=related)

[Vivasaayi]

Kung fu panda

The first anime that I really loved.

neraya animes bayangara expectationsoda paathuruken...but just Kungfu panda satisfied me

I like pandas and any animals that are bulky...thats another eason.

[P_R]

oru nimisham makkaLE

anime is not animation..adhu oru sub-genre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime)

[littlemaster1982]

Enakkum indha kuzhappam irundhudhu. Venki, change the title :P

[Nerd]

Kung Fu Panda - :clap: The people behind these animation flicks are fantastic writers. Great characterizations. Panda was lovely, very likeable. Most of the characters are. But the film was a little incoherent at places and lacked *logic*. No wonder, Wall-E beat it to the oscars.

[VENKIRAJA]

Up is in IMdb's top 20. Seen it anybody?

[Nerd]

How to train your dragon (3-D) - Fantastic. Film of the year so far (along with Shutter Island). I would be surprised if this film is not nominated for Best writing/screenplay.

[ajaybaskar]

Yes... One of the best animation films i'Ve seen. But I am surprised to see the not-so-good reception for this movie in Chennai. Ice age series, Ratatouille, Toy story enjoyed stupendous success in the city but this one is dragging. Running to single shows in the multiplexes.

[Nerd]

Yes... One of the best animation films i'Ve seen. But I am surprised to see the not-so-good reception for this movie in Chennai. Ice age series, Ratatouille, Toy story enjoyed stupendous success in the city but this one is dragging. Running to single shows in the multiplexes.
It opened poorly here but the excellent WOM (which got me into watching this) has made this a blockbuster. But last night we watched it only with 7 others in the theater :oops:

[ajaybaskar]

3D or 2D?

[Nerd]

3-D. Well worth the almost double price.

[littlemaster1982]

Yes... One of the best animation films i'Ve seen. But I am surprised to see the not-so-good reception for this movie in Chennai. Ice age series, Ratatouille, Toy story enjoyed stupendous success in the city but this one is dragging. Running to single shows in the multiplexes.

Should watch this before it runs out of theater.

[kid-glove]

Is this running in PVR, in 3-D?

[ajaybaskar]

No. Only in Sathyam and Inox, it runs in 3D.

[kid-glove]

Thanks so much AB. I gather there are only single shows allocated for 3-D.
Satyam @ 7.25 PM
Inox @ 4.15 PM

[ajaybaskar]

Yes.. More shocking news is that Avatar is still running in Chennai if iam not wrong. It released with Vettaikaran. Now Vijay's next film has hit the screens and has the potential danger to be removed before Avatar.. :-)

[kid-glove]

Yes.. More shocking news is that Avatar is still running in Chennai if iam not wrong. It released with Vettaikaran. Now Vijay's next film has hit the screens and has the potential danger to be removed before Avatar.. :-)
:lol:

[narayanan]

I dint know 'How to train your dragon' was an animation movie and its good. Hmm should try it this weekend then :).

I loved 'Up' - very sweet movie. The 5 min life of Carl and Ellie were perhaps best part of the movie.

[littlemaster1982]

How to train your Dragon :clap: :clap: Terrific response in theater, though I'm little disappointed with the final act. Soundtrack was pretty good too.

[Nerd]

How to train your Dragon :clap: :clap: Terrific response in theater, though I'm little disappointed with the final act. Soundtrack was pretty good too.
The climax was sort of dumb, though they tried their best to bring in *intelligence*.. Way too much time was spent on the battle and I had no clue what was happening :oops:

[littlemaster1982]

Read in Wiki that the altered climax found favour from test audiences and even the author of the book appreciated it. I didn't have much of a problem with it actually. I was disappointed because the final battle didn't excite me much as I would have liked. Best part of the film was the scenes where he befriends the dragon.

[anbu_kathir]

Read in Wiki that the altered climax found favour from test audiences and even the author of the book appreciated it. I didn't have much of a problem with it actually. I was disappointed because the final battle didn't excite me much as I would have liked. Best part of the film was the scenes where he befriends the dragon.

Loved those scenes. The super bgm from john powell helped ! It was fascinating how they managed to make that dragon look cute and menacing at different times.

[littlemaster1982]

Read in Wiki that the altered climax found favour from test audiences and even the author of the book appreciated it. I didn't have much of a problem with it actually. I was disappointed because the final battle didn't excite me much as I would have liked. Best part of the film was the scenes where he befriends the dragon.

Loved those scenes. The super bgm from john powell helped ! It was fascinating how they managed to make that dragon look cute and menacing at different times.

:exactly: BGM for those scenes :musicsmile: Searching for the soundtrack now.

[AravindMano]

An animated Short. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2kNM3MbUn4&feature=related) Lovely.

[Benny Lava]

An animated Short. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2kNM3MbUn4&feature=related) Lovely.

:thumbsup: Beautiful music too!

[AravindMano]

An animated Short. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2kNM3MbUn4&feature=related) Lovely.

:thumbsup: Beautiful music too!

Yup :thumbsup:

[ajaybaskar]

LM,

You got the link for d/ling 'How to train your dragon?' OST? Pls share... :-)

[littlemaster1982]

Part I (http://rapidshare.com/files/382122797/HTTYD_OST_-_Part_1.zip)

Part II (http://rapidshare.com/files/382122801/HTTYD_OST_-_Part_2.zip)

[ajaybaskar]

Thanx...

[Kambar_Kannagi]

Shrek (The Final Chapter) :clap:

Watched in 3D. Awesome experience. :cool:

[ajaybaskar]

Weekend ai waste pannama neraiya padam paatha maadhiri theriyudhu? :-)

[Kambar_Kannagi]

Weekend ai waste pannama neraiya padam paatha maadhiri theriyudhu? :-)

:D Yes. Going for Kites and Robin Hood later. :P

[ajaybaskar]

Robin Hood not yet released here.. Eagerly waiting..

[Kambar_Kannagi]

Robin Hood not yet released here.. Eagerly waiting..

Heard it's ok. Of course, there can be never another flick from this combo to break the all-time-gethu Gladiator. :)

[Dinesh84]

Yesterday, saw 'Bolt'.. wow.. such a nice movie.. how did i miss this for these many days.. :think:

[varunlss12]

Animation movies are very interesting and creative.we can sit back n enjoy those movies.

My favorites are..

Monster inc.
Ice age 1&2
Madagascar 1&2
Antz
Bugs life
Wall e
Cloudy with chance to meat ballz
Kung fu panda

Cloudy with chance to meat ballz is nice movie and worth a watch.Look like dexter's lab....

Any other films... suggest me to c....

[venkkiram]

Any other films... suggest me to c....

Up
Finding Nemo
Cars

[Sarna]

Yesterday, saw 'Bolt'.. wow.. such a nice movie.. how did i miss this for these many days.. :think:

yeah... Super dog'Oda opening scenes ellaam chance'E illa :rotfl: tamil/telugu cinema heroes ellaam minjura heroism :clap:

[varunlss12]

Any other films... suggest me to c....

Up
Finding Nemo
Cars


Thanks yaar... I've all of these movies yet to c.... I'll c it soon post my comments... Any more

[ajaybaskar]

Ratatouille
How to train your dragon

[varunlss12]

Just now seen BEE movie nice one...

[rayan36]

so far...i love the bugs life...good comedy...

[prashanth12]

I think Studio Ghibli movies (sort of like the "Disney" of Japan) are much better than anything from Hollywood (though I am a Pixar fan too).

[Dinesh84]

Sintel, a short animated film.. nice :D

[Jyothsna]

How to train your dragon

What a movie :notworthy: :notworthy: the best animated movie i've ever seen.

[Dinesh84]

How to train your dragon

What a movie :notworthy: :notworthy: the best animated movie i've ever seen.

:yes: a very nice movie.. just saw it a few days back..

this movie had so many karuthus.. 8-)
really liked the hiccup's confrontation with his father..

Father: they have killed 100s of us..
Hiccup: we have killed 1000s of them..

did it release in India?

[ajaybaskar]

How to train your dragon

What a movie :notworthy: :notworthy: the best animated movie i've ever seen.

:yes:

[Jyothsna]

How to train your dragon

What a movie :notworthy: :notworthy: the best animated movie i've ever seen.

:yes: a very nice movie.. just saw it a few days back..

this movie had so many karuthus.. 8-)
really liked the hiccup's confrontation with his father..

Father: they have killed 100s of us..
Hiccup: we have killed 1000s of them..

did it release in India?

Release aanamathirithan nyabagam..

[ajaybaskar]

Yes.. I saw it in theatre and immediately called LM and recommended him to watch. :-)

[littlemaster1982]

did it release in India?

Namma oorlaiye release aachu. Neengadhan pakkama vittutteenga :noteeth:

One of my favorite animation films and the soundtrack is 8-)

[Puliyan_Biryani]

:shock: I am yet to see this, but is it better than WALL-E and Up?

[littlemaster1982]

My rating: Wall-E > HTTYD >>Up

[Sarna]

:shock: I am yet to see this, but is it better than WALL-E and Up?

what is Up ?

[Puliyan_Biryani]

:shock: I am yet to see this, but is it better than WALL-E and Up?

what is Up ?
This is Up
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/


My rating: Wall-E > HTTYD >>Up
Thanks master. Only seen Wall-E so far (best animation movie I have seen). HTTYD and Up - irukku, paakkanum :D.

[Dinesh84]

Up um nalla thaan irukkum..
enakku vairsai padutha theriyala.. :oops:

[littlemaster1982]

I liked UP too. Compared with other Pixar films, it was little boring and less rewatch value :|

[Jyothsna]

For me, HTTYD is better than Wall-E ..

[V_S]

I am a big fan of animation movies right from Lion King, Toy Story I days. I certainly feel these movies not just for kids. I see more value and emotions in these films compared to mainstream hollywood movies. Also, I become a child when watching the film. Again, the best reason to watch these movies for the songs and the scores.

The composers are truly magnificient. Randy Newman, Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, Elton John, the list goes on...

Up - Carl goes up -Michael Giacchino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOsKri8Glw
What a composition, whenever I listen to this music, I cannot avoid tears. This song has so much emotion (highlight being it is just an instrumental) This song also blends the tune of another great score called 'Married Life' from the same film. The composer would have blended excellently both these songs into this song. Never tired of listening to these songs again and again.

Toy Story 3 - So Long - Randy Newman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKJynYJO2Y
This score is from Toy Story 3, which comes at the end, when Andy leaves to college leaving behind all the toys to another kid. After watching this film, no one will treat the toys in the same way. We will even think those toys are still alive. I have even purchased Woody and Buzz Light (at this age) and kept on my desk and would feel like they are talking to me. That's is the impact the the film and the score gives. Again Randy Newman a great composer and singer.

These are just two scores, from the mighty line-up of animation films. "Cars", "The Incredibles", "Ratatouille" and A Bug's Life" again big scores.

There is even a CD I bought recently titled "Disney/Pixar Greatest Hits", which almost includes all of best scores from these films. I have played that CD around 500 times still playing. Never tired. This is what I call soul in the composition.

Waiting for 'Cars 2' and 'Kung Fu Panda 2' coming summer!

[raghavendran]

Ratatouille
brilliant film...the details of the animations.. :notworthy: ..very funny and enjoyable film.. :thumbsup:

[V_S]

Raghavendran,
Yes, it's an excellent movie and concept. Every time pixar is coming up with new concepts, which is what I like about them. Again, one of the biggest asset for such type of films is music. We can drown ourselves in the music. Ratatouille also has some nice scores, especially this french song composed by Michael Giacchino.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_hdmt4vpBo&feature=related
The song is nicely structured (I think with only synth), yet the soul is not at all compromised. I think the accordian which comes around 1:38 blew me off. The singing by Camille and the choir is so sweet. Great song and a perfect example on how to use minimal orchestration and sound beautiful. And it goes well in the movie too and you can imagine Paris at the backdrop of this song, it will fit in correctly.

"Wall Rat" - Another great score from the movie (my favorite score)
Please hear from 0:52, flute sonata with violins. Wow! absolutely amazing!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYs0-PkwrwU&feature=related

"End Credit" I always love end credits as there is no limit for composer to cut short anything due to a scene and also need not worry about the scene, just that the tune has to flow like a river. More freedom is there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqEra1Lwuk&feature=related

Other scores are also available in the related videos, it's a treat to hear them again and again.

Michael Giacchino is one genius of a composer in this modern age IMHO.

[NOV]

Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
The best animation movie of this year! :thumbsup:

[P_R]

Spirited Away

Whatay loully marvellous film.
YeesuallA enakku indha pillaingaLukkAga creatyuwA imagine paNrEnnu solravaingannAlE oru allergy. But this one overcame all the cynicism.

:clap: