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With Persepolis out this week - the jury prize winner at Cannes, I wondered the above.
Would it be old skool disney hand drawn or CGI? Admittedly this is a broad debate and animated films have many sub genres such as manga etc...but be interested to hear people's thoughts
my ten cents worth...it's between spirited away and toy story 2 but assume many many will disagree
muddycoffee 19-04-2008, 11:29 South park without any doubt.
Just thinking about it makes me want to sing the uncle ****** song.
He Man and She Ra: Secret of the Sword... Mmm, She Ra, how I Adora! :love:
*gets coat*
samesame monkey 19-04-2008, 11:40 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' for me.
Or any of the Wallace and Grommit/Aardman films, they're awesome!
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is a treat, as are all of the Aardman animations. I loved the first 'Robbie the Reindeer' too.
Madagascar was crap IMO.
The Shrek trilogy was good though, I'm just concerned that Shrek 4 won't be, as it's apparently going to be a "prequel" to the first one.
the_mandarin 19-04-2008, 12:46 I found "The INCREDIBLES" to be really good!
melthebell 19-04-2008, 13:02 THE IRON GIANT :)
or the older animated lord of the rings (brilliant blend of animation and live action for its time) pity it never got finished :(
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Top class mix of cartoon characters and live action! Jessica Rabbit! :love:
not wanted 19-04-2008, 13:24 Grave of Fireflies is the most powerful thing I've seen. When The Wind Blows, Fantasia, the Toy Stories, Blue Cat,
Agent Gypo 19-04-2008, 13:27 Akira.
Not usually interested in Manga but this is excellent.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a good call, I also agree with muddycoffee about South Park!
I still think that it is How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966).
Beakerzoid 19-04-2008, 16:43 For me it is the divine anime that is Wings of the Honeamise. Possibly the best animated films I have had the pleasure of seeing.
All the Pokemon movies...
*gets coat*
demoniac 20-04-2008, 16:59 akira or ghost in the shell
Jessica23 20-04-2008, 17:05 [...] Jessica Rabbit! :love:
You called? ;)
Graves of the Fireflies for me too.
I think that was the turning point for me to see animation as a medium and really disassociated that animation = cartoons = for kids viewing only.
Ooooh, difficult question!
Can't decide between Spirited Away, Nightmare Before Christmas, Jungle Book and Interstellar (the extended Daft Punk animated video that's just beautiful). I'll probably remember some more too...Would Beowulf count as 'animated'? :huh:
THE IRON GIANT :)
or the older animated lord of the rings (brilliant blend of animation and live action for its time) pity it never got finished :(
The technique was Rotoscope - Bakshi got as far as Helm's Deep, but then Rankin Bass did a version of Return of the King (and one of The Hobbit) supposedly to finish it off. It's not been seen much outside the USA though.
I liked the technique but the Hobbits were crap ;)
Minesadouble 20-04-2008, 19:32 Finding Nemo :hihi:
Antics^^ 20-04-2008, 23:29 Would have to say Spirited Away or Akira. Saying that I think all the Pixar animated films are quality.
Antics^^ 20-04-2008, 23:30 Ooh & The Lion King too, "hakuna matata" :headbang:
For me it is the divine anime that is Wings of the Honeamise. Possibly the best animated films I have had the pleasure of seeing.
Wow. Even the anime fans I know haven't heard of this film, let alone seen it. But you are right, it is fantastic.
I'd also nominate My Neighbour Totoro (the best Miyazaki film), Millenium Actress or Fantasia.
NEKRO138 21-04-2008, 12:45 I like Akira, Grave of the Fireflies (don't watch if depressed!) and Blood the Last Vampire. Am looking forward to seeing Persepolis. I wish they'd make the comic book Maus into a animated film. It's got it's critics, mainly for the portrayal of the Polish as pigs, but it would be a great way for teenagers to learn about the holocaust.
I will check out the other films mentioned on here. Not many of my mates are into anime, so I pick up recommendations where I can.
I will check out the other films mentioned on here. Not many of my mates are into anime, so I pick up recommendations where I can.
If you want, I can draw up a list of anime films that I think everyone should watch at least once?
NEKRO138 21-04-2008, 13:00 If you want, I can draw up a list of anime films that I think everyone should watch at least once?
That would be much appreciated.
That would be much appreciated.
I'm quite anal, and for some reason one of the things I enjoy doing is drawing up lists.
Give me some time and I'll PM you with my recommendations.
funkymiss 21-04-2008, 13:44 Anyone seen Persepolis? My brother said I should watch it, I'm intrigued...
NEKRO138 21-04-2008, 15:45 Not seen it yet, but I will be doing so. Looks interesting.
Agent Orange 22-04-2008, 08:27 Beavis and Butthead Do America. That film wins hands down.
Failing that and to regain a bit of credibility, I would say 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. That film is awesome and I never tire of seeing it, although I do only tend to watch it around crimbo to get me in the mood :P
Funky_Gibbon 22-04-2008, 09:18 While there are many more technically better animated films, my vote would have to go to Watership Down. I never get tired of watching it.
Phanerothyme 22-04-2008, 10:12 Belleville Rendezvous
Ghosthunter 22-04-2008, 15:10 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlines.....its like an animated version of the classic Castlevania games.
While there are many more technically better animated films, my vote would have to go to Watership Down. I never get tired of watching it.
Do you cry at the sad bits though? :cry:
Robbie Loving 22-04-2008, 18:28 The Lion King
Top film and best animated one ever, closely followed by Finding Nemo
Don_Kiddick 22-04-2008, 18:37 Top film and best animated one ever, closely followed by Finding Nemo
NEWSFLASH:
NEMO FOUND (http://www.c-wilkie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/jokes/images/nemo_found.jpg) :hihi::hihi::hihi:
Robbie Loving 23-04-2008, 08:39 NEWSFLASH:
NEMO FOUND (http://www.c-wilkie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/jokes/images/nemo_found.jpg) :hihi::hihi::hihi:
That has deeply upset me :(
Don_Kiddick 23-04-2008, 10:33 That has deeply upset me :(
Upset you?
Nemo was gutted :hihi::hihi::hihi:
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