attonbitus
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Post by attonbitus on Feb 26, 2008 10:02:22 GMT -5
I picked Disney just for the shear impact it's classics have had on several generations... and the music before it got lame.
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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Mar 3, 2008 0:51:23 GMT -5
Bah! So hard to choose!>_< Disney, Studio Ghibli (I grew up in Japan), and Don Bluth was like my whole childhood when it came to television. Dreamworks was later on for me, around 8 or 9 and I love their movies too.T_T
I just can't choose between them so here goes another for "Dammit! Too Hard to Choose" I must say though the following movies stood out alot for me for each studio.
Disney
The Fox and the Hound-To this day at 17 years of age it still makes me cry but I love it all the same.
Studio Ghibli
My Neighbor Totoro- It may not be the first thing people think of when someone says Miyazaki but it is for me. Aside from giving us that awesome Catbus this movie was the reason I loved exploring so much as a little kid and why I love fresh cucumber!^_^
Don Bluth
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West & Land Before Time-Obsessions with cowboys/cowgirls and dinosaurs. Nuff said.
Dreamworks
The Prince of Egypt-The music left a lasting impression on me, now my iPod is full of different music from different countries. Rest in peace Ofra Haza, you were amazing.
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Post by Chibi Chan-o on Mar 8, 2008 22:55:55 GMT -5
I can't choose, so I'll just say what I like about them:
Disney
Wonderful animation and songs. Even to this day, I'll be singing some Disney song in my head. Whenever the classics come on ToonDisney, I arrange some time to watch them. I've even snagged an old VCR my mom didn't need just so I could view my old Disney tapes. Even if the plots are based off fairy tales or other stories, you can't help but love the genericness of it and the wonderful characters. Hunchback of Notre Dame has to be my favorite. The detail of the architecture was too awesome for words. Plus, that movie had a message, which was that persecution was not a good thing.
Dreamworks
Dreamworks has the most original plots. To this day, the Prince of Egypt remains as the best animated movie I've ever seen. Even today's animated movies can't compare to the detail and work TPoE offered. Not only that, it told a famous and inspiring Bible story. Not all of the movies appealed to me the way that Disney and Don Bluth's have, though, in terms of storyline.
Don Bluth
These movies used to scare me. I remember having nightmares about All Dogs Go to Heaven. I loved these movies, even though I had no idea what was going on. Now that I'm older, I can appreciate the depth and darkness of these movies. I love movies that are not particularly fluffy and sweet all the time.
Studio Ghibli
I'm relatively new to Studio Ghibli. There are some elements of the more notable movies that I still don't understand but the animation and characters are unforgettable.
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Post by nymphadora on Mar 9, 2008 10:56:04 GMT -5
I chose Disney. I still watch them and even the sequels too. I had to get Cinderella III the day it came out. For some reason, I never liked the Disney movies that didn't have princesses. I loved The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and all those, but Fox and the Hound, Bambi; never liked them. But after seeing Land Before Time under Don Bluth, I might have changed my vote to Dammit. Too hard to choose. I love those movies so much. I've seen all of them and occasionally watch the series on Cartoon Network. My friends and I have been planning a LBT marathon, actually. No, no, noo! That's horrible, yes it is, yes it is. Poor Ducky.  (Two Ducky quotes there.) |
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Post by username on Mar 18, 2008 23:23:41 GMT -5
That, and Disney use to point out racism. Well, not much point out as actually promoting racism (Just watch an unedited version of Fantasia and Peter Pan Racism? In the early 40s? No waiiii!!!!!! I need to rewatch some of Don Bluth's movies. It's been a while since I saw most of them. Land Before Time was pretty great, as were many of his other movies. I remember that he is extremely talented, but I'll have to watch his movies again to remember just how talented. As for traditional Disney; I love many of their movies, but I must admit, it's basically their soundtracks that really keep them afloat. Very enjoyable movies albeit primarily due to the songs. Alan Menken is amazing, but they aren't the best animated movies out there. Dreamworks Eh. I really like some of their stuff. But not enough to excuse all the crap they put out there too. Pixar is excellent. Sure, Cars was probably their weakest movie, but that's saying something seeing as it was actually a good movie. They just have an incredible track record, and Brad Bird is practically the American equivalent of Miyazaki. In the end my vote goes to Ghibli. Miyazaki is one of, if not the best director alive today. Princess Mononoke + Spirited Away + Howls Moving Castle + My Neighbor Totoro + Grave of the Fireflies + Pom Poko = omfg beats disney into teh ground!!!!!111 |
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Post by Astronomy on Apr 27, 2008 13:24:27 GMT -5
I picked Disney, not so much because of their animation (it all looks the same to me...) but beacuse their soundtracks are (usually) amazing. I cite Mulan's "Reflection" as an example.
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xtal
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Post by xtal on Jun 2, 2008 2:01:11 GMT -5
Oh man...this is so hard to choose! I'm a giant fan of traditional animation, in fact i'm taking courses to become an animator. I have a deep attachment to Disney since they made the films I grew up on. Their animation is so beautiful, and sure the songs do get a bit tiring sometimes...but wow. I don't think anything can top Disney's animation. Just look at Aladdin and Pocahontas...the art direction and color is simply astounding. My favorite films though would have to be Beauty and the Beast (quite possibly one of the best disney films ever made) and Hunchback of Notre Dame. Don Bluth I love as well...his animations weren't as shall we say "clean" but they had more quirks and uniqness than disney did. Especially in facial expressions. His movies were always darker than your typical disney flick and usually held more social commentary, and I loved the fact that most of them didn't have singing! Such as Land Before Time, Secret of NIMH, and All Dogs go to Heaven. EDIT: welll... All dogs does have a little singing, but the songs are short and they arent full blown musical numbers.  Speaking of All dogs go to Heaven was anyone ever freaked out when Charlie went esentially to Hell? Dog Satan gave me friggin nightmares man... Anyhoo, I've only seen three movies from Studio Ghibli but I love them! Miyazaki is a master, and I would love to see more of his stuff. Also, I've heard from one of my art professors last semester that Miyazaki was currently working on a movie that was going to be all in watercolor. Can you image the work that is going to take? I can't wait to drool at it. |
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Post by username on Jun 2, 2008 2:04:19 GMT -5
I have a deep attachment to Disney since they made the films I grew up on. Their animation is so beautiful, and sure the songs do get a bit tiring sometimes The songs get tiring? Ridiculous! Without the songs you'd be left with a fairly mediocre film, just look at the latter half of Aladdin. |
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xtal
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Post by xtal on Jun 2, 2008 2:31:39 GMT -5
^ Aye Kaneda you are right, but it's just when theres an overabundance of the songs in a film. Like when one pops up every gosh darn 5 minuets. Thats when it is tiring for me. The songs themselves however I don't have a problem with(though there a couple I have to skip...like can you feel the love tonight in The Lion King, mebbeh I'm just weird ). I just want a little more inbetween. |
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Post by nymphadora on Jun 2, 2008 5:42:37 GMT -5
^^I know what you mean about too many songs. It's not animated, but I couldn't stand Hairspray. There were so many really long songs and it was boring. I fast forwarded through most the songs. For animated movies, I like them to be light and fun. I don't like dark animated movies.
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Post by spiritmage234 on Jun 2, 2008 7:04:06 GMT -5
^Well, it's called a "musical" for a reason. And if don't mind me asking, but what was the gist of "All Dogs Go to Heaven"? I've never seen it, and I probably won't ever, so I don't care if I get spoiled (just use the "spoiler" tool). |
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xtal
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Post by xtal on Jun 2, 2008 15:56:37 GMT -5
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Post by spiritmage234 on Jun 2, 2008 17:36:59 GMT -5
^Why thank you. ^_^
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