This summer, I've seen three animated movies and loved all three!
Despicable Me (2010) - I hadn't planned to see this, but my sister and nephew (age 19) dragged me to it. I didn't think it looked funny. Yeah, the minions looked cute, but a movie about a criminal who wants to steal the moon? It just didn't appeal to me. Guess what? It was hilarious! My favorite line: "Ugh, I hate THAT guy!" (Mr. Gru) It's not funny in print; it's the way Steve Carell says it and what's happened in the movie when he says it. Go see this one, even if you don't have children to take with you. I did.
Shrek Forever After (2010) - I went with my son to see this movie. Since it was fourth in a series, I wasn't expecting much even though I enjoyed the other three movies. I thought perhaps it was overdone. However, I was pleasantly surprised. This time Rumpelstiltskin tricks Shrek into wishing he'd never rescued Fiona. I really enjoyed it.
Toy Story 3 (2010) - I didn't like the first two Toy Story movies that much, so again, I wasn't expecting much, but Disney delivered! The toys are delivered to a daycare center when Andy is packing up to go to college. The animation is so well done, and the storyline is clever. I was actually on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen. And the ending is perfect! I saw this with my husband and 17 year old step-daughter, so don't worry about taking a kid with you. Go see it anyway!
Some of my favorite animated films of all time are Madagascar (2005) and Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (2008), Over the Hedge (2006), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King (1994), and The Little Mermaid (1989) The Aristocats (1970) and 101 Dalmatians (1961).
4 comments:
I've seen half of your all-time faves, bnut none ofthe current ones. Steve Carrell is hilarious, so I bet he really helped make the movie :)
I forgot about Madagascar! That was also a great one. I'm watching Despicable Me this weekend. Can't wait! Here's my list.
Oh the original 101 Dalmatians is awesome! I hadn't seen it in forever and then I was babysitting a friend's young son and popped in the old VCR tape. He fell asleep for his nap and I sat there glued to the movie until the very end :0)
My sister took my nephew, who's three, to see Toy Story 3, and he got really upset at one point. (I don't want to give anything away, but I am sure you know which part) He also said it was kind of scary. She wished someone had warned her beforehand.
I want to see Despicable Me so bad!
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