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BRAVE (2012)
From Pixar/Disney. Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time. It’s like a 21st century version of a good ol’ Disney animated movie. Visually spectacular. Funny. Touching. And it won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

MEGAMIND (2010)
Good vs Evil with a real twist. It spoofs and pays homage to the superhero genre. Crazy characters with all-star voices: Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, David Cross, J.K. Simmons and Ben Stiller.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2010)
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature. Whether you have a dragon or not, don’t let too much time drag on before you see this one. (Sorry. I couldn’t resist.)

TANGLED: (2010)
Disney. Rapunzel. Songs. Fun. Nominated for Golden Globe’s Best Animated Feature.

CORALINE (2009)
The quality on EVERY level, this stop-motion film exudes, from frame 1 to frame 144,768 will… blow… your… mind. You have been warned. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (2009)
With all the food raining down I’m guessing some shrooms fell from the sky before the writers got to work on this one. Nominated for Golden Globe Best Animated Feature. Special thanks to creators, and Pratt Institute graduates, Judi Barrett (Author) and Ronald Barrett (Illustrator). You’ll eat it up!

FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009)
Directed by Wes Anderson. Screenplay by Wes Anderson. Need more? Ok. How about nominated for Best Animated Feature Oscar and features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe and Owen Wilson. Need more? (Please never darken this site again.)

UP (2009)
The main character, Carl, is based on Spencer Tracy. Ed Asner is the voice of Carl. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. If you’re making a “must see” list, jot down UP.

BOLT (2008)
He’s a dog starring in his own Super Hero TV Show. Trouble is, nobody has told Bolt his powers aren’t real. Via a mix-up, Bolt ends up in NYC on his own. Separated from his co-star, the film becomes the 21st century version of “Lassie Come Home.” Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature. Plus an all-star voice cast. I give it “Two Milk-Bones up!”
PS: I loved Susie Essman as the jaded, abandoned housecat, now alley cat, named Mittens.

WALL.E (2008)
WALL.E gets an A! He really takes out the trash. Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.

BEE MOVIE (2007)
Bee-ware of negative reviews. The critics gave it a “C.” If you’re a fan of Seinfeld you’ll give it an “A.” Jerry wrote it and stars in it. His ‘voice’ really comes through. Fun Seinfeldian premise. Fun Seinfeldian lines. The animation could Bee better, but it’s still terrific. Contains sort of a scientific/moral explanation on why humans need bee’s. (And it’s not just BEE-cause.)

CARS (2006)
You’ll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico. Flagstaff, Arizona don’t forget Winona. Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino and more! Owen Wilson plays the lead car. He’s joined by Cheech Marin as the the low rider. George Carlin as the VW Bus (covered with flowers and a peace sign). Michael Keaton as the villain/arch-rival. Bob Costas as ‘Bob Cutlass’ the TV commentator. With Paul Newman, who’s been to the races, as the older and wiser ’51 Hudson. Of all the Pixar “Cars” and “Planes” animated films, this is the one to watch. Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature.
PS: I haven’t seen cars talk since “My Mother The Car.”

THE INCREDIBLES (2004)
These super heroes keep it all in the family. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. I would say it’s incredible, but words can’t describe how incredible it is. The only thing more incredible, will be if you don’t watch it. (Or if I say “incredible” again.)