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Home » animated films

Tag: animated films

an animated turtle, pig, squirrel, and two dogs
Posted inFilm

DC League of Super-Pets

by Noah Berlatsky July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

The smaller humans who saw the preview were delighted, and their parents didn’t seem to be suffering.

two animated cats look up in shock
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Paws Of Fury: The Legend Of Hank

by Marah Eakin July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

It’s clear that the makers had an aim to make the movie stand out from typical kiddie fare, and they succeed, generally. 

a young girl with dark skin and dark curly hair holds up a cute blue sea creature with big black eyes
Posted inFilm

The Sea Beast

by Catey Sullivan July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

If you’re going to title your movie The Sea Beast, you need to commit to a beast that earns its billing.

Posted inFilm

The Bad Guys

by Tiffany Babb April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

The movie is clever, playing with heist movie tropes while also presenting a dynamic, interesting, and funny tableau of animation.

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Rumble

by Catey Sullivan February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

It’s an unoriginal story told with predictable dialogue, but it’s not as bad as nails on a blackboard.

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Sing 2

by Catey Sullivan December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

The plot is basically, “Hey kids, let’s put on a show!,” but with marvelously anthropomorphized animals and Vegas-worthy production values.

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If you’re into experimental animation, Eyeworks is your festival

by Kathleen Sachs November 7, 2018August 18, 2021

“Experimental” doesn’t necessarily mean “bizarre,” but you’ll find plenty of that too.

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