Animated movies, not just for kids - Blu-ray Forum

jsteinhauer · 11-17-2007, 11:18 PM

Why do so many adults like animated films?

Personally, I can't stand them.

Understood, there is a very fine line between CGI and animation, but I like to see movies about humans and sometimes even real animals.

Would Ratatouille have been as popular of a feature, if the story was written for humans instead of rodents?

I'm not passing judgement; I am guilty of enjoying some very, very bad movies with human actors. I am just curious about the attraction of animated cinema.

Sylin · 11-17-2007, 11:27 PM

Consider that animation was originally designed to entertain adults. The golden years of cartoons from the 20's and 30's were meant for adults, not children. This continued well past WWII in the US. And all through the years there have been both G-rated and mature-themed animated films to satisfy everyone's tastes and entertainment needs.

Bottom line, IMHO, is that animation is just another delivery medium. Granted, I don't think the majority of people take animated cinema as seriously as live-action, but that doesn't make it less of a movie experience.

Then again, I have 3 kids so I am biased.

Jodi · 11-17-2007, 11:41 PM

I love animated movies, both CGI (like from Pixar, Square Pictures, PDI) and 2D cel-drawn (like the Disney classics, including Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast).
I also own a lot of animated TV series (both CGI and 2D cel-drawn). I like to describe animated movies and TV shows as just a different yet entertaining way to tell a story.

Jodi
"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." -- Jessica Rabbit

Brandon B · 11-17-2007, 11:48 PM

Well, you would have to say what exactly it is about animated films that causes you to dislike them. You sort of mention the lack of humans as the main characters, but if it were just that, it seems you'd like the ones that did not apply to.

BB

u_nick · 11-17-2007, 11:53 PM

It's like asking the appeal of ANY type of film. Different people like different things. I dont see the appeal of Horror films. I dont question it though. I simply realize other people like it. There doesnt really have to be an explanation. Everything appeals to everyone differently, thats all.

mystiksuicide · 11-17-2007, 11:57 PM

We personally own Corpse Bride, Ratatouille and Polar Express. We have not yet seen Polar Express cause I think it's better to wait till December to give it the more Christmas feel to it.

But we have enjoyed all our animation purchases

oldmike · 11-18-2007, 12:42 AM

me i love the ones from japan they do some realy hard hiting storys that make you think like ghost in the shell a movie that makes you ask what makes some one human

11-17-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Animated movies, not just for kids Why do so many adults like animated films? Personally, I can't stand them. Understood, there is a very fine line between CGI and animation, but I like to see movies about humans and sometimes even real animals. Would Ratatouille have been as popular of a feature, if the story was written for humans instead of rodents? I'm not passing judgement; I am guilty of enjoying some very, very bad movies with human actors. I am just curious about the attraction of animated cinema.

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11-17-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Consider that animation was originally designed to entertain adults. The golden years of cartoons from the 20's and 30's were meant for adults, not children. This continued well past WWII in the US. And all through the years there have been both G-rated and mature-themed animated films to satisfy everyone's tastes and entertainment needs. Bottom line, IMHO, is that animation is just another delivery medium. Granted, I don't think the majority of people take animated cinema as seriously as live-action, but that doesn't make it less of a movie experience. Then again, I have 3 kids so I am biased.

11-17-2007, 11:41 PM	#3
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	I love animated movies, both CGI (like from Pixar, Square Pictures, PDI) and 2D cel-drawn (like the Disney classics, including Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast). I also own a lot of animated TV series (both CGI and 2D cel-drawn). I like to describe animated movies and TV shows as just a different yet entertaining way to tell a story. Jodi "I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." -- Jessica Rabbit

11-17-2007, 11:48 PM	#4
Brandon B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:597 Blu-ray collection:2918 DVD collection:298 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:1	Well, you would have to say what exactly it is about animated films that causes you to dislike them. You sort of mention the lack of humans as the main characters, but if it were just that, it seems you'd like the ones that did not apply to. BB

11-17-2007, 11:53 PM	#5
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	It's like asking the appeal of ANY type of film. Different people like different things. I dont see the appeal of Horror films. I dont question it though. I simply realize other people like it. There doesnt really have to be an explanation. Everything appeals to everyone differently, thats all.

11-17-2007, 11:57 PM	#6
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	We personally own Corpse Bride, Ratatouille and Polar Express. We have not yet seen Polar Express cause I think it's better to wait till December to give it the more Christmas feel to it. But we have enjoyed all our animation purchases

11-18-2007, 12:42 AM	#7
oldmike Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	me i love the ones from japan they do some realy hard hiting storys that make you think like ghost in the shell a movie that makes you ask what makes some one human

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