| Gross: Related: The Top 100 Animated Movies of All Time & The 50 Best Animation Schools. G The story of an abandoned child who grows up among a pack of wolves in the jungle of India and must be returned to the 'man village' before the villainous Shere Kahn the tiger can take his revenge on mankind by killing him. Roger Allers, G Part 1: Best Free 2D Animation Software for Beginners 1. Miguel Ferrer, Votes: $1.60M. Besides this, the ending has to be one of my all time favourites.NOTE: While the latest restorations offer an arguably better picture, the image itself has been cropped for widescreen viewing, which may upset some fans. | Bruce Reitherman, Votes: Aladdin feels much less like a cartoon, more of a cinematic whirlwind; helped along by some great CGI, but mainly great story telling. 103 min A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by two teenagers and a group of psychics. Makoto Shinkai Directors: Tia Carrere, Stars: Eva Gabor, The 2007 Friendship Edition is the original unaltered version and is preferred. | Gross: | Nigel Hawthorne, Votes: 100 min After all, kids need a good scaring too you know. | Finding it difficult to fit in among her peers, she either confines herself to her true loves (Elvis and taking pictures) or lashes out at people; more often than not, hurting herself and her sister in the process. When a connection forms, will distance be the only thing to keep them apart? | But hey, Hakuna Matata!PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the 2011 Diamond release is far better than the 2003 'Special' edition, it still contains a couple of minor changes and one huge mistake, in which, during one particular scene, the cloud of Mufasa is no longer visible (seriously, they did that!). Barry Cook Director: Our animation courses: https://www.bloopanimation.com/our-courses/What are the different types of animation? Hamilton Luske, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | The presentation of these pieces and the intimation in the middle also help to give Fantasia a wonderful old-world feel. The story of a boy who goes from zero to hero based on Greek mythology could have gone so very wrong; yet manages to go so very right! In fact, I would argue that 'Rhapsody in Blue' is the best sequence out of all Fantasias - matching perfectly in time the music, imagery and story. Mahito Tsujimura, Norman Ferguson, By this point the Disney company were in dire straits. Wendy and her brothers are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland with the hero of their stories, Peter Pan. | Hamilton Luske Since its invention in the late 1800s, 2D-animation technology has empowered animators to take this type of animation to a whole other level. Well, unfortunately it does not reach the dizzy heights it set out to. | 83 min 123,242 The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with alien worlds and other galactic wonders. Directors: $141.60M, PG Ron Clements, Directors: Stars: Not placing it as number one may warrant more death threats than I can possibly handle, but I feel, despite it's many strengths, there are better films out there. $85.00M. 97 min Wolfgang Reitherman, $38.18M, PG 94 min Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way. $120.62M, G Ben Sharpsteen 125 min Eleanor Audley, Corey Burton, Votes: The picture is gorgeous and it has a great set of songs to match. It's the story of a Hawaiian girl, Lilo, who is being taken care of by her struggling older sister, due to her parents having died in a car crash. Animation, Adventure, Drama. Here it is - the family favourite, the crowning jewel of the Disney collective, the nineties sing-along classic! Meg Ryan, Wolfgang Reitherman 414,656 Deems Taylor, | $99.05M, Approved Also, early editions feature various mistakes; the most offensive of which have now been fixed. When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. Noted for being the crossover work between the animators of old, Disney's 'nine old men', and the new and upcoming animators that would eventually give us such classics as 'Beauty and the Beast', 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Lion King', this was very much an end of an era. NOTE: Both the restored 2014 Diamond Edition and the 2008 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition, though with one or two imperfections, are highly recommended. A little fox named Tod, and Copper, a hound puppy, vow to be best buddies forever. | Eddie Murphy, G Stars: 307,438 Christian Rub, Stars: Veterans Day. David Spade, It's nowhere near as bad as Beauty and the Beast, but I would recommend that hardcore fans hang on to their VHS copy for now. Richard Haydn, Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder. The film that saved the Disney company from bankruptcy after the second world war. PG Animation, Drama, Family. G Gary Goldman James Woods, Kurt Russell, Aoi Yûki, Votes: Akemi Yamaguchi, Glenn Close, Votes: Bill Shirley, What she really needs is a friend... While other packages from this period ('Fun and Fancy Free' and 'Melody Time') lack the charm, story telling and good music needed to be pleasurable, Make Mine Music does not lapse. Joshua Meador | Joseph Gordon-Levitt, | G Roy Atwell, Votes: Ayano Shiraishi, Samuel E. Wright, Hamilton Luske, That’s the reason why we decided to walk you through the intricacies of 10 animation styles one by one. Animated films using traditional animation, rather than CGI or Stop Motion. Clyde Geronimi, 74 min In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime. | Gross: Ming-Na Wen, Francis Glebas, Peggy Lee, Tiana is very relatable and her desire to succeed as a businesswoman will have feminists and modern-day parents jumping for joy. Clyde Geronimi, 95 min Directors: Christian Bale, Another problem is that Tiana spends far too long as a frog, something little girls don't really want to see, which also seemed wasteful considering her beautifully designed human character. | This style may appeal to some, but the sketchy pencil outlines are viewed as lazy by many (although this is less offensive here as it is with later releases such as The AristoCats). Roscoe Lee Browne, Votes: 235,473 Claymation or clay animation is essentially stop motion animation using clay. Ron Clements, | Another problem is dialogue, which at times is a bit too fast and fluttery to understand. Robin Hood seems less concerned with the magic, seriousness or even general majesty of Disney animation, it just wants to have some good old fun! Karl Swenson, $218.97M. by Billy Joel). | Gross: Clyde Geronimi, Matt Damon, Lastly, while it won't bother a lot of people, there is no doubt that the way in which the Indians are drawn could be viewed as offensive. Hamilton Luske, | Ron Clements, Robert Downey Jr., | | World-famous animators pick the best animated movies ever, including Disney and Pixar movies, cult movies, kids movies, stop-motion, anime and more ... although it was hailed as a rare example … James Earl Jones, Lady and the Tramp is not merely another story about dogs; it is a tale of class-divide and breaking through social boundaries to find true love. Chris Sanders, $21.29M. Gorô Naya, Votes: 134,254 Director: Lastly, the character of Lawrence is infuriatingly unwelcome as the typical English meany, especially considering that he is supposedly from the same country as prince Naveen (Maldonia, wherever that is). Eartha Kitt, Corey Burton, Votes: 86 min | Gross: Stars: Fox, $35.35M. But things could have been oh so different, had the original concept of 'The Kingdom of the Sun' gone ahead. Stars: Martin Short, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Gary Trousdale, Costing a mind-blowing $140 million to produce, Treasure Planet was the most expensive traditional animation the company ever produced, which meant that when it flopped the damage to the company was hugely significant: a $30 million loss! Stars: | See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. It is all of them! Anika Noni Rose, Directors: Christian Bale, Directors: Scatman Crothers, Votes: Mike Gabriel, $38.18M. | Stars: G It's The Sword in the Stone. While the picture is slightly trimmed, it is minor damage. The master's personal favourite, out of all of his creations; Bambi is a tale of growing up and facing tragedy along the way. | 127,761 Animation, Adventure, Drama. Keiko Yokozawa, Despite the hard work, however, the film became a lesser hit for the company, as audiences of the time weren't as thrilled with it as they were with Snow White or Cinderella; and thus, poor old Alice was demoted; occasionally appearing on television, rather than getting a re-release in cinemas. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Stars: The Jungle Book has its fun, and yet, still manages to allow it's story to carefully unfold. This may sound irrelevant, but it gives an indication as to what place the company was in, as honestly, there had been a slump in quality ever since Sleeping Beauty had robbed them of their riches. | Ted Berman, | Directors: 79 min Stars: 235,473 After Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives. Peter Behn, Votes: Stars: Wolfgang Reitherman, 134,254 G Animation, Adventure, Family. A little better thought out and this could have been top twenty material. Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household. G If he should fail, the Horned King shall use it to unleash an army of the un-dead. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Directors: Keith David, $37.68M. Wolfgang Reitherman | An animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Although the music does a lot of the work here, it's safe to say the experiment was a success.NOTE: The restoration on the 2010 Edition is highly recommended. Yes. Ben Sharpsteen | Being blunt, this is very much Disney painting-by-numbers, providing us with one of the very least original animations the company has ever produced. Animation, Adventure, Fantasy. | Stars: Clyde Geronimi, Stars: Dramatic from beginning to end; the picture is spellbinding! Pinocchio (1940) 3. The son of Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it. Stars: Leopold Stokowski, | 3D, also referred to as CGI (computer generated imagery), is the most popular type of animation for feature films currently, and it's become common in TV and short films as well.. Watch it!NOTE: Both the 2004 Special Edition, Musical Masterpiece and the 2013 15th Anniversary Edition are highly recommended. | 85 min | | Gross: | Gross: Stars: Wolfgang Reitherman, Animation, Adventure, Drama. The comedy, though unapologetically nineties, is still funny; the animation is solid; the musical numbers are as good as they come (despite such lyrics as 'he was so hot, steam looked cool'); and the plotline/love story is one of the very best, having you right on the edge of your seat. 117 min Whilst heavily laden with songs, in a sort of Les Misérables fashion (which may not suit everyone), the film manages to balance the dark and disturbing themes with it's need to appeal to a younger audience. Warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. | Verna Felton, Votes: G Director: 83 min You can import 3D models to your animated videos. With it's gentle unfolding and beautiful animation, Lady and the Tramp will enrapture viewers of all ages.NOTE: The restored 2006 Platinum/50th Anniversary Edition and the 2012 Diamond Edition are both highly recommended. At the top of the page is an example of 2D Animation, and it shows all different sorts of objects moving with music in the background which I think makes it more exciting. 125 min Director: Tony Goldwyn, | Gross: This lukewarm reception was most undeserved when you appreciate how very iconic the film has become, and how well it succeeds in piecing together a film out of the madness of Carol's work. Ron Clements, The early 1950s were a great time for the Disney company, and Lady and the Tramp is no exception to that. | | | Animation, Family, Fantasy. Animation, Comedy, Family. | Gross: 88,760 Demi Moore, Kelsey Grammer, Votes: Animation, Drama, Fantasy. Stars: Hendel Butoy, | Proving that lightning can strike twice in the same place, The Lion King 2 makes for surprisingly good viewing.NOTE: The 2012 Edition is recommended. | Joaquin Phoenix, One for the misfits, Lilo and Stitch is a strange entry on this list, considering it's concept and setting; but the idea pays off. Linda Hunt, A Hawaiian girl adopts an unusual pet who is actually a notorious extra-terrestrial fugitive. | Gary Trousdale, Directors: The story of a fox that befriends a hound, only to learn of the very different paths fate had in store for them, this sweet yet heartbreaking tale is very much the Bambi of the eighties. James MacDonald, Hayao Miyazaki John Musker Dickie Jones, Tesshô Genda, Votes: Animation, Comedy, Family. Tell us what you think about this feature. Two seconds of the step-mother's reaction is all that is needed for the best villain defeat ever!PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the restoration on the 2012 Diamond Edition is somewhat acceptable to first-time viewers, fans will notice the clumsy mistakes in animation and colouring. John Musker But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test. Eleanor Audley, | Basically, in 2D, there is one drawing available, which i… David Spade, Martha Wentworth, Votes: 144,486 Quincy Jones, Votes: The restored 2003 Platinum Edition is still good, but more similar to the 1990s re-release in both colour and picture size. As for faults, it may come across as not being serious enough for some viewers, with a few too may chase scenes thrown in, although I would argue that this suits the tone of the film. Phil Harris, Animation, Drama, Family. However, the 2004 Masterpiece Edition and 2010 Un-Anniversary Edition are both much more acceptable. 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