Well, we already have a thread devoted to films by Pixar, so I thought I would create one so that we could discuss the animation output of the other major film studio these days. (Perhaps a topic on Bluth Animation next?)
I've been a fan of DreamWorks since the beginning, although I cannot say that I appreciate their films as wholly or often as I do Pixar. It's funny that the studio started out more as a Disney rival with several excellent traditionally-animated films, but soon after dropped that angle in favor of CG-animation. They have proven to be capable, if not masterful, at both mediums.
However, my favorite films of theirs have not been CG; they have been traditionally-animated and, in one case, claymated. These films are:
- The Prince of Egypt - An immensely powerful film. I cannot help but feel spiritual each time I watch it even despite my somewhat areligious mindset
The Road To El Dorado - A film inspired by those two comedic sidekicks that oh so often steal the show from the film's hero. In this adventure, they are the ones who journey to the New World, discovering the lost city of gold, El Dorado, and in turn question their relationship. Really good. Also features an intelligent horse that reminds me of Maximus from Tangled
Chicken Run - What else can you expect from the studio that brought us Wallace and Gromit than a fun, lighthearted adventure with talking animals?
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas - The last traditionally-animated film from the studio. The story is barebones, but the art-style and character/creature design spectacular. Pretty good voicework as well
What are everyone else's thoughts on the studio's animation? Any favorites?
