20 Animated Features Line Up for 2009 Oscar® Race
11-12-09, 07:15 PM
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Wow, I just watched 40 minutes of Mary and Max on YouTube but it was just all taken off! Fuck, it was good too.
11-12-09, 10:24 PM
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The pop culture stuff isn't what makes Shrek age poorly. I think the the story and execution just feel so poor now. The characters aren't as interesting as I remember them being. And I now see it doesn't really have a strong emotional core. Whereas when Monster's Inc came out I was too young to really appreciate the wonderful heart the film had. My appreciation only grows for that film.
As for Coraline (which I had to search through this thread to figure out what your were referring to. Come on people if you're quoting that far back mention the name of the movie) I'd put it at least on the level of UP as far as me loving it. That film took great chances for a children's film and for that alone I appreciate it. It helps that the emotions ring true and that visually it's positively gorgeous. I would have no problem if it won over UP. I don't think dreary is a negative for that film (it was intentional as far as I could tell and worked within the context), and it wasn't even a little boring. I left that film with a very big smile on my face.
As for Coraline (which I had to search through this thread to figure out what your were referring to. Come on people if you're quoting that far back mention the name of the movie) I'd put it at least on the level of UP as far as me loving it. That film took great chances for a children's film and for that alone I appreciate it. It helps that the emotions ring true and that visually it's positively gorgeous. I would have no problem if it won over UP. I don't think dreary is a negative for that film (it was intentional as far as I could tell and worked within the context), and it wasn't even a little boring. I left that film with a very big smile on my face.
11-14-09, 05:44 AM
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I feel that (although it deserves it IMO) if Coraline wins, it'll more of an award to honor Selick, and his contribution to bringing back stop-motion.
11-14-09, 06:23 AM
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Why even bother... UP has this one in the bag. I don't know why people have a problem with this film at all... it's the most emotionally fulfilling and deep movie Pixar has ever made, IMHO.
The only other contender I can see is The Fantastic Mr. Fox (which I think looks FANTASTIC [pun] but has yet to open in Austin) and by a long shot Coraline.
I do think Mary and Max will be among the nominees however.
The only other contender I can see is The Fantastic Mr. Fox (which I think looks FANTASTIC [pun] but has yet to open in Austin) and by a long shot Coraline.
I do think Mary and Max will be among the nominees however.
11-14-09, 09:52 AM
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I don't have a problem with UP. I just think CORALINE is better. 
And I'm an admitted, drooling, and hyperventilating Pixar fanboy.
I have yet to see MR FOX, but given the subject matter and the crew behind it, we might have yet another contender. I also enjoy a blumpkin.
And I'm an admitted, drooling, and hyperventilating Pixar fanboy.I have yet to see MR FOX, but given the subject matter and the crew behind it, we might have yet another contender. I also enjoy a blumpkin.
11-16-09, 11:25 AM
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Hated Happy Feet. Preachy, smaltzy, and just annoying.
11-16-09, 10:07 PM
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I totally agree. That year I liked Shrek way more then Monsters Inc. While the original Shrek has stood up a lot better then any of it's sequels it doesn't have the subtlety the Monsters Inc has. Now I think Monster's Inc is the far better movie.
11-17-09, 01:43 PM
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Up! is still a great movie, as good as I remembered it. But I still prefer Coraline.
11-17-09, 01:54 PM
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There is no way UP can lose. The only time Pixar lost was with Monsters Inc to Shrek (which was a breakout phenomenon) and Cars to Happy Feet (one of Pixar's weakest)
Coraline's okay, but I love Ponyo, MvA and Meatballs more. Up is just in a league of it's own - my #3 animated movie ever.
Coraline's okay, but I love Ponyo, MvA and Meatballs more. Up is just in a league of it's own - my #3 animated movie ever.
11-17-09, 02:19 PM
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The newest Pokemon movie premieres on the Cartoon Network this Friday. Does that make it eligible? If so, it's the hands-down winner and this entire thread loses its relevance. 
12-02-09, 10:44 PM
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surprisingly this has been a really strong year for animated films - my faves being Ponyo, Up, Coraline and Fantastic Mr. Fox - all I consider being "excellent" My fingers are crossed that Princess and the Frog looks as good as the trailers suggest.
12-04-09, 06:48 AM
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12-04-09, 08:11 AM
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Happy Feet was, imho, unwatchable. But it had a "green" message which means it wins in the eyes of the academy.
12-04-09, 08:38 AM
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good news to all who hated 'Happy Feet' - their's a sequel in the works - and this time around it's gonna be in 3D - hotcha!!
I really dug Happy Feet. I was pleasantly surprised by it when I saw it in the theater.
12-04-09, 10:21 AM
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maybe I'm not finding the appropriate topic thread, but I saw Planet 51 the other day, and I have to say it was definately fun, not great
12-08-09, 08:07 AM
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saw Mary and Max last night at the DC Jewish Film Festival and the movie just floored me - It's definately in my top ten of the year and while I can say alot about this movie, one, it's definately not for kids and secondly I wasn't prepared for how the movie was going to effect me emotionally.
02-02-10, 10:51 AM
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Well, the category did turn out to be surprising. No one called "The Secret of Kells." Miyazaki is out and Wes Anderson is in?! 
02-02-10, 11:03 AM
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1. Inglorious Basterds
2. Watchmen
3. District 9
4. Avatar
5. Drag Me To Hell
6. Up In the Air
7. The Secret of Kells
8. The Road
9. Taken
10. Ponyo
