Best / strongest animated 3D films

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Richard--W

What is the most interesting use of 3-D in animated films? in which animated films is 3-D applied as a storytelling tool?

I have

2004 The Polar Express
2007 Beowulf
2010 Tangled
2011 The Adventures of Tintin
2012 Brave
2013 Frozen
2014 Maleficent

I enjoy animation up to a point, and at my age that point has been reached. I prefer real people in real environments. But there might be something interesting out there in terms of 3-D that I'm missing.

Feel free to just list your choices, and if you are inclined the reasons for them.

Since when is Malificent an animated film ?

And your title says top 3, yet you list 7. Do you not understand your own thread ?


Frozen
How to Train Your Dragon
Coraline

[Richard--W]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

Since when is Malificent an animated film ?

I wouldn't know. I haven't watched it. It's the U.K. edition. I haven't watched Tangled, either, nor The Polar Express although I did see the latter at the Imax.

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

And your title says top 3, yet you list 7 ? You don't seem to understand your own thread.

Go climb your thumb, Todd Tomorrow.

I asked a question and then listed what I own, not what I would choose. You're the one who doesn't understand the thread. Since you are always sniping my posts, why don't just stop reading them?

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Richard--W

I wouldn't know. I haven't watched it. It's the U.K. edition. I haven't watched Tangled, either, nor The Polar Express although I did see the latter at the Imax.




Go climb your thumb, Todd Tomorrow.

I asked a question and then listed what I own, not what I would choose. You're the one who doesn't understand the thread. Since you are always sniping my posts, why don't just stop reading them?

Lame!

[nycomet]

Based on the movie and story combined with the 3D aspect, my Top 3 animated 3D BDs are:

1. Madagascar 3
2. How To Train Your Dragon 1 *
3. Polar Express **

* Haven't seen How To Train Your Dragon 2 yet
** I love trains and Christmas so this one is very appealing to me

Of course, I like some of the Pixars too (love UP and the Cars series) and even the four Shreks are really good in 3D.

High on my wish list:
I hope Dreamworks will release Shrek the Halls on 3D BD.

Animated 3D BDs on my shelf that I haven't seen yet :
Puss n Boots
Rise of the Guardians
Epic
Paranorman
Hotel Transylvania
Monsters
Monsters University
Croods
Lorax
Despicable Me 2

[JC3216]

Originally Posted by nycomet

High on my wish list:
I hope Dreamworks will release Shrek the Halls on 3D BD.

Animated 3D BDs on my shelf that I haven't seen yet :
Rise of the Guardians

^^ Agreed...it would be nice to have 3D of all those Dreamworks Christmas specials in a set. Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Shrek the Halls, etc.

I see you are from NY... wait for a snowy day and watch Rise of the Guardians! One of my favorites to watch on a snowy winter day! One of the top tier 3Ds.

[neverfinished94]

Madagascar 3 is the best. I think Megamind is good too

[Zivouhr]

For the strongest 3D:

Turtle's Tale 2, Thunder and the House of Magic, Madagascar 3 from a lot of the 3D animated films I've seen.
Best cel animated 3D I've seen is from Beauty and the Beast 3D from Disney.

[Taygan315]

A Christmas Carol (probably my favorite 3D blu)
Madagascar 3
Polar Express
Rise Of The Guardians
Turtle Tale 2
Thunder And The House Of Magic
Kung Fu Panda 2
Shrek Forever After
Frozen
MegaMind
Monsters vs Aliens
How To Train Your Dragon
Lion King
Beauty And The Beast
Monster's University
Tangled

[Paul H]

Don't think I ever mentioned it on this site, but my absolute favorite animation story on Blu-ray 3D has always been Kung Fu Panda in 3D.

It was an early 2008 project, but imo, results produced an unsurpassed 3D creation to date. Every scene has multiple layering and the CGI is at the top of my list for a quality look of realism. One of the most impressive 3D scenes imo, is when Po and Master Shifu hike up the mountain gorge to the pool of sacred tears. The figures look like real miniature mountaineers in the distance as they are climbing to the summit..

[ejon]

Ok, I have seen a lot of 3D but the really strong ones:

1. Despicable Me 2 (a lot better than first)
2. How To Train Your Dragon 2 (a lot better than first)
3. Madagascar 3

The most interesting 3D animation is however Coraline, but I don't find the 3D to be any stronger than the above metioned.

[reanimator]

I'd heard a lot of good buzz about Madagascar 3, so I blind bought it - -having never seen the first two.

As it turns out, the hype was right. Madagascar 3 is not only a funny and entertaining movie, the 3D is terrific. It's probably the best blind-buy in my whole collection.

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by Paul H

Don't think I ever mentioned it on this site, but my absolute favorite animation story on Blu-ray 3D has always been Kung Fu Panda in 3D.

It was an early 2008 project, but imo, results produced an unsurpassed 3D creation to date. Every scene has multiple layering and the CGI is at the top of my list for a quality look of realism. One of the most impressive 3D scenes imo, is when Po and Master Shifu hike up the mountain gorge to the pool of sacred tears. The figures look like real miniature mountaineers in the distance as they are climbing to the summit..

Yeah I liked that a lot as well and it looks fantastic.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Paul H

Don't think I ever mentioned it on this site, but my absolute favorite animation story on Blu-ray 3D has always been Kung Fu Panda in 3D.

It was an early 2008 project, but imo, results produced an unsurpassed 3D creation to date. Every scene has multiple layering and the CGI is at the top of my list for a quality look of realism. One of the most impressive 3D scenes imo, is when Po and Master Shifu hike up the mountain gorge to the pool of sacred tears. The figures look like real miniature mountaineers in the distance as they are climbing to the summit..

I was glad it went on sale a few years back for $20 bucks new.
Fun movies, cool martial arts and great 3D. Can't wait for Kung Fu Panda 3 3D.

Originally Posted by reanimator

I'd heard a lot of good buzz about Madagascar 3, so I blind bought it - -having never seen the first two.

As it turns out, the hype was right. Madagascar 3 is not only a funny and entertaining movie, the 3D is terrific. It's probably the best blind-buy in my whole collection.

Nice. I have to watch that one again soon.

[BleedOrange11]

1. Tangled
2. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
3. How to Train Your Dragon

Other Favorites:
Frozen
Bolt
Meet the Robinsons
Puss in Boots
Megamind
Monsters vs. Aliens
Despicable Me

[Taygan315]

Alright!! Top 3: (no particular order)

1) Madagascar 3
2) Frozen
3) Kung Fu Panda 2

[Ray O. Blu]

No order, just three favorites:

Sammy's Adventures: The Secret Passage
Thunder and The House of Magic
The Book of Life

[kylemj]

Beauty and The Beast
Tangled
Haven't decided on a third yet..

[Interdimensional]

Hard to limit it to just 3.

I particularly like what Laika have been doing with Coraline, The Box Trolls, Paranorman.

Although I was somewhat underwhelmed with the 3d in Box Trolls, I'll need to reassess it when the blu-ray hits. I've watched Coraline several times now, I'm impressed with the 3d in that.

Tim Burton's Frankenweenie is also very good. Unlike the Laika films, I believe it was a conversion, but flawlessly executed. Aardman's The Pirates! Band of Misfits was another good 3d stop-motion film.

Sony has done some solid work on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and the sequel. I enjoyed those way more than I thought I would. They have a very cool visual style and somewhat anarchic sense of humour.

Imagemovers produced a string of mo-cap movies with generally excellent 3d throughout. The Polar Express, Beowulf, Monster House, A Christmas Carol, and then Mars needs Moms finished the studio off. They were criticised for stilted uncanny valley performances, and while that was often a valid criticism, the films worked pretty well for the most part despite this, and the 3d was frequently spectacular enough to justify the price of admission. I didn't care for Jim Carey's Scrooge, but those flyovers of Dickensian London more than made up for it.

Dreamworks are another studio that really pushed 3d from the early days of the revival. Some of their films I've found crass and tasteless, but in recent years, they've really impressed me with a string of solid efforts, and their use of 3d seems to be reliably excellent. The Croods and Megamind were way better than they looked like they were going to be. How to Train your Dragon was every bit as excellent as it looked like it would be. Monsters vs Aliens was another fun movie perfectly suited for 3d and that took full advantage of the format.

Blue Sky seemed like a promising studio but I found they produce increasingly obnoxious films. Epic was an exception, that's an absolutely gorgeous film with great use of 3d.

Disney has been doing stereoscopic 3d since Chicken Little. I liked Wreck it Ralph a lot.

To whittle it down to 3, I'd probably go in no particular order with Wreck it Ralph, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and any of the Laika films.

[br3ttD]

1. Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)
2. Beowulf
3. Battle for Terra

[Totallygrateful]

Resurrecting this thread, since some worthy titles have been released since 2014.
I realize the 3D experience varies probably based on the equipment in use, and may vary according to individual preference, so I'm aware some titles I consider great/ strong 3D may not fit that category for some... that being said...
I've been enjoying many of the 3D animated movies strictly for their 3D strength, and often find myself getting caught up enjoying the movies as I'm immersed in the 3D experience!
I'm going to update my list as I watch and test more titles. Reading other people's lists / picks is helping me remember some of the better discs I've seen also!
Some titles I've gotten ahold of and viewed so far that fit into this category would be:

A Christmas Carol
Abominable (mostly medium depth with a few amazing pop-outs)
Adventures of Tin-Tin
A Turtles Tale (I haven't seen the sequel yet but I own it)
Beowulf
Boss Baby
Cars 1
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2 (even stronger 3D than 1)
Dragon's Nest
Epic
Happy Family
Happy Family 2
Harlock Space Pirate
Hotel Transylvania 1 (again I haven't gotten to the sequel yet, but I'm looking forward to it)...
How to Train Your Dragon 1 (2 & 3 are in my cue)
Lichtmond (All 4 movies (possibly off topic, but I'm adding these because they're CGI films. Very strong 3D pop outs & depth throughout)
Monster House
Open Season
Onward
Polar Express
Quackerz (only just started this one, I'm on the fence but the initial viewing seemed promising)...
The Queen's Corgi
Son of Bigfoot
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Thunder and the House of Magic
The Wild Life / Robinson Crusoe
Trolls World Tour
Wreck it Ralph
Ralph Saves the Internet