Many an unsuspecting parent’s judgement may be clouded by the neon rainbows, sparkling glitter and endless barrage of pop music that this film heaps onto the big screen.
Pixar’s new film is the best animation film this year so far, and their best release since ‘Toy Story 3.’
2014 brings us another year of great variety in animation style and storytelling, though my pick for Oscar winner and my favorite short are not the same this year.
The Boxtrolls is a charming and quirky film that is a bit less dark and suspenseful than LAIKA’s previous animations, but with the same incredible visual effects.
Perry breaks down each nominated short and shares his thoughts on who will take home the Oscar.
Miyazaki's latest is undoubtedly one of the top 3 animated feature films of this year.
Almost every Disney movie about princesses is about white European princesses with perfect faces and “ideal” hour-glass figures.
Sometimes I wonder if the film industry is even trying to make a good film these days.
Monsters University is a charming film about succeeding in life and trying your best.
I highly recommend “Epic” to all age groups. It’s a thrilling adventure with magic, fantasy and a lot of heart.
Overall, the Croods is an exciting film, with a lot of humor and heart.
Toon Boom Animation sent a donation check to Perry S. Chen to help fund his new and most personal animation film “Changyou’s Journey,” about his father's fight against cancer.
2012 was an amazing year for animation short films. This year’s Oscar nominees share one thing in common: they are all silent films, each demonstrating the power of pure storytelling with only visuals and music! The nominees are: “Paperman”, “Fresh Guacamole”, “Maggie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” “Head over Heels,” and “Adam and Dog.”
Perry Chen reviews Rise of the Guardians and interviews William Joyce and Peter Ramsey.
I enjoyed this film immensely, and I recommend it to children of all ages. I am so excited that Tim Burton is returning to his original spooky, stop-motion roots with this amazing new movie.
“Paperman” is an incredible film, the best animation short I have seen this year! The art is a seamless bend between CG and 2D animation, retaining the feel of fluid hand-drawn movements.
I recommend the film to kids age 6 and up because there are a few intense battle scenes. “Wreck-it Ralph” is an action-packed adventure, filled with humor, sorrow, and triumph.
I really enjoyed this film, and can relate to Norman because I have been bullied before, like most people, for being different. The film is very emotional and about proving one’s inner power. I am really impressed by how the animators created the film out of stop motion! I marveled at the intricate metal skeleton design of the assembly for the puppets used for the making of the film.
Brave is a ravishing film full of humor, action, and stunning imagery. This movie is the first Pixar film with a girl as the main character. The film is a feast for the eyes, especially the scenes of Merida in the woods with the cryptic blue wisps.
The Pirates is a fantastic laugh-out-loud action-adventure film for the whole family to enjoy!
