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Pinocchio: Release date: February 7, 1940. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.1/10. Reviews Counted: 41. Fresh: 41. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Ambitious, adventurous, and sometimes frightening, Pinocchio arguably represents the pinnacle of Disney's collected works -- it's beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "When You Wish Upon a Star." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Toy Story 3: Release date: June 18, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.9/10. Reviews Counted: 279. Fresh: 275. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "We Belong Together." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
How to Train Your Dragon: Release date: March 26, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 200. Fresh: 196. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Chicken Run: Release date: June 23, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 165. Fresh: 160. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Chicken Run has all the charm of Nick Park's Wallace & Gromit, and something for everybody. The voice acting is fabulous, the slapstick is brilliant, and the action sequences are spectacular. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cinderella: Release date: February 15, 1950. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 30. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: The rich colors, sweet songs, adorable mice and endearing (if suffering) heroine make Cinderella a nostalgically lovely charmer. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Editing.
Fantasia: Release date: November 13, 1940. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 50. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A landmark in animation (and a huge influence on the medium of music video), Disney's Fantasia is a relentlessly inventive blend of the classics with phantasmagorical images. THX Opening: Tex. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back: Release date: May 21, 1980. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 75. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Dark, sinister, but ultimately even more involving than A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back defies viewer expectations and takes the series to heightened emotional levels. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Tangled: Release date: November 24, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild violence). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 215. Fresh: 193. Rotten: 22. Critics Consensus: While far from Disney's greatest film, Tangled is a visually stunning, thoroughly entertaining addition to the studio's classic animated canon. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "I See the Light." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Emperor's New Groove: Release date: December 15, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 127. Fresh: 108. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: The Emperor's New Groove isn't the most ambitious animated film, but its brisk pace, fresh characters, and big laughs make for a great time for the whole family. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "My Funny Friend and Me." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Despicable Me: Release date: July 9, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 81% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 192. Fresh: 155. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: Borrowing heavily (and intelligently) from Pixar and Looney Tunes, Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Megamind: Release date: November 5, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and some language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 174. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 48. Critics Consensus: It regurgitates plot points from earlier animated efforts, and isn't quite as funny as it should be, but a top-shelf voice cast and strong visuals help make Megamind a pleasant, if unspectacular, diversion. THX Opening: Shrek.
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue: Release date: September 21, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 7. Fresh: 5. Rotten: 2. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
The Rescuers Down Under: Release date: November 16, 1990. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Though its story is second-rate, The Rescuers Down Under redeems itself with some remarkable production values -- particularly its flight scenes. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
The AristoCats: Release date: December 24, 1970. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 66%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 19. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Though The AristoCats is a mostly middling effort for Disney, it is redeemed by terrific work from its voice cast and some jazzy tunes. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Dinosaur: Release date: May 19, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for intense images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 65%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 79. Rotten: 43. Critics Consensus: While Dinosaur's plot is generic and dull, its stunning computer animation and detailed backgrounds are enough to make it worth a look. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Shrek Forever After: Release Date: May 21, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, some rude humor and brief language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 189. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 80. Critics Consensus: While not without its moments, Shrek Forever After too often feels like a rote rehashing of the franchise's earlier entries. THX Opening: Shrek.
Alice in Wonderland: Release date: March 5, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 264. Fresh: 135. Rotten: 129. Critics Consensus: Tim Burton's Alice sacrifices the book's minimal narrative coherence -- and much of its heart -- but it's an undeniable visual treat. THX Opening: Bounty.
Tron Legacy: Release date: December 17, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 228. Fresh: 117. Rotten: 111. Critics Consensus: Tron Legacy boasts dazzling visuals, but its human characters and story get lost amidst its state-of-the-art production design. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
The Road to El Dorado: Release date: March 31, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic material and language). Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 104. Fresh: 50. Rotten: 54. Critics Consensus: Predictable story and thin characters made the movie flat. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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101 Dalmatians: Release date: January 25, 1961. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 98%. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 45. Fresh: 44. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: With plenty of pooches and a memorable villain (Cruella De Vil), this is one of Disney's most enduring, entertaining animated films. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Dumbo: Release date: October 23, 1941. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 36. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Dumbo packs plenty of story into its brief runtime, along with all the warm animation and wonderful music you'd expect from a Disney classic. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Baby Mine." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Muppets: Release date: November 23, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 206. Fresh: 197. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Man or Muppet."
Monsters, Inc.: Release date: November 2, 2001. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 192. Fresh: 184. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern all-ages animation. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "If I Didn't Have You." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Beauty and the Beast: Release date: November 22, 1991. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 103. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Beauty and the Beast." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Be Our Guest." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Belle." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Arthur Christmas: Release date: November 23, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 157. Fresh: 144. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Winnie the Pooh: Release date: July 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 126. Fresh: 114. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: Short, nostalgic, and gently whimsical, Winnie the Pooh offers young audiences -- and their parents -- a sweetly traditional family treat. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Rango: Release date: March 4, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor, language, action and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 212. Fresh: 186. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: Rango is a smart, giddily creative burst of beautifully animated entertainment, and Johnny Depp gives a colorful vocal performance as a household pet in an unfamiliar world. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Shrek: Release date: May 18, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language some crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 190. Fresh: 166. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride. THX Opening: Shrek. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Puss in Boots: Release date: October 28, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some adventure action and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 84% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 142. Fresh: 119. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: It isn't deep or groundbreaking, but what it lacks in profundity, Puss in Boots more than makes up for with an abundance of wit, visual sparkle, and effervescent charm. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Kung Fu Panda 2: Release date: May 26, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of martial arts action and mild violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 81% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 167. Fresh: 135. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: The storyline arc may seem a tad familiar to fans of the original, but Kung Fu Panda 2 offers enough action, comedy, and visual sparkle to compensate. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Alice in Wonderland: Release date: July 26, 1951. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 28. Fresh: 22. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: A good introduction to Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland boasts some of the Disney canon's most surreal and twisted images. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Great Muppet Caper: Release date: June 26, 1981. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: The Great Muppet Caper is overplotted and uneven, but the appealing presence of Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang ensure that this heist flick is always breezily watchable. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The First Time It Happens."
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Release date: December 21, 2001. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 75. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: What Jimmy Neutron lacks in computer animation, it makes up for in charm and cleverness. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rio: Release date: April 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 104. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: This straightforward movie reaches great heights thanks to its colorful visual palette, catchy music, and funny vocal performances. THX Opening: Horton. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Real in Rio." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Fox and the Hound: Release date: July 10, 1981. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 26. Fresh: 18. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: The Fox and the Hound is a likeable, charming, unassuming effort that manages to transcend its thin, predictable plot. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Gnomeo and Juliet: Release date: February 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 118. Fresh: 65. Rotten: 53. Critics Consensus: While it has moments of inspiration, Gnomeo and Juliet is often too self-referential for its own good. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Osmosis Jones: Release date: August 10, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for bodily humor). Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 108. Fresh: 59. Rotten: 49. Critics Consensus: The animated portion of Osmosis is zippy and fun, but the live-action portion is lethargic. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cats & Dogs: Release date: July 4, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for animal action and humor). Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 53. Critics Consensus: A great concept, but the movie fails to develop the characters and some of the jokes are hit-or-miss. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire: Release date: June 15, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 141. Fresh: 69. Rotten: 72. Critics Consensus: Atlantis provides a fast-paced spectacle, but stints on such things as character development and a coherent plot. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Happy Feet Two: Release date: November 18, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 111. Fresh: 51. Rotten: 60. Critics Consensus: The animation is as eye-popping as ever, but Happy Feet Two's narrative is too noisily incoherent to recapture the Oscar-winning charm of its predecessor. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Cars 2: Release date: June 24, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 39%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 204. Fresh: 80. Rotten: 124. Critics Consensus: Cars 2 is as visually appealing as any other Pixar production, but all that dazzle can't disguise the rusty storytelling under the hood. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: Release date: May 20, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action/adventure violence, some frightening images, sensuality and innuendo). Critic Score: 33%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 255. Fresh: 84. Rotten: 171. Critics Consensus: It's shorter and leaner than the previous sequel, but this Pirates runs aground on a disjointed plot and a non-stop barrage of noisy action sequences. THX Opening: Bounty.
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Spirited Away: Release date: September 20, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary moments). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 172. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Spirited Away is a dazzling, enchanting, and gorgeously drawn fairy tale that will leave viewers a little more curious and fascinated by the world around them. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Secret World of Arrietty: Release date: February 17, 2012. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 139. Fresh: 132. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Visually lush, refreshingly free of family-friendly clatter, and anchored with soulful depth, The Secret World of Arrietty lives up to Studio Ghibli's reputation. THX Opening: Grand.
Aladdin: Release date: November 25, 1992. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: A highly entertaining entry in Disney's renaissance era, Aladdin is beautifully drawn, with near-classic songs and a cast of scene-stealing characters. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "A Whole New World." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Friend Like Me." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Bambi: Release date: August 13, 1942. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 46. Fresh: 42. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Elegantly animated and deeply touching, Bambi is an enduring, endearing, and moving Disney classic. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love Is a Song." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Recording.
Frankenweenie: Release date: October 5, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, scary images and action). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 198. Fresh: 173. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
ParaNorman: Release date: August 17, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 163. Fresh: 142. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Beautifully animated and solidly scripted, ParaNorman will entertain (and frighten) older children while providing surprisingly thoughtful fare for their parents. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Wreck-It Ralph: Release date: November 2, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild action/violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 168. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Lilo & Stitch: Release date: June 21, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild sci-fi action). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 124. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Edgier than traditional Disney fare, Lilo & Stitch explores issues of family while providing a fun and charming story. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits: Release date: April 27, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, rude humor and some language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 144. Fresh: 124. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: It may not quite scale Aardman's customary delirious heights, but The Pirates! still represents some of the smartest, most skillfully animated fare that modern cinema has to offer. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie: Release date: December 20, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for some adventure peril). Critic Score: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Father and Daughter."
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: Release date: June 8, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 129. Fresh: 102. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: Dazzlingly colorful and frenetic, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is silly enough for young kids, but boasts enough surprising smarts to engage parents along the way. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Brave: Release date: June 22, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 175. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: Brave offers young audiences and fairy tale fans a rousing, funny fantasy adventure with a distaff twist and surprising depth. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ice Age: Release date: March 15, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 77% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 164. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: Even though Ice Age is treading over the same grounds as Monsters, Inc. and Shrek, it has enough wit and laughs to stand on its own. THX Opening: Horton. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rise of the Guardians: Release date: November 21, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements and some mildly scary action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 107. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: A sort of Avengers for the elementary school set, Rise of the Guardians is wonderfully animated and briskly paced, but it's only so-so in the storytelling department. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
TRON: Release date: July 9, 1982. MPAA Rating: PG (N/A). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 53. Fresh: 37. Rotten: 16. Critics Consensus: Though perhaps not as strong dramatically as it is technologically, TRON is an original and visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in the history of computer animation. THX Opening: Bounty.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: May 24, 2002. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 126. Fresh: 87. Rotten: 39. Critics Consensus: A visually stunning film that may be too predictable and politically correct for adults, but should serve children well. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Release date: December 11, 1992. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 36. Fresh: 25. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: It may not be the finest version of Charles Dickens' tale to grace the screen, but The Muppet Christmas Carol is funny and heartwarming, and serves as a good introduction to the story for young viewers. THX Opening: Bounty.
Treasure Planet: Release date: November 27, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 146. Fresh: 100. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: Though its characterizations are weaker than usual, Treasure Planet offers a fast-paced, beautifully rendered vision of outer space. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones: Release date: May 16, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence). Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 73. Critics Consensus: Though it still suffers from an overabundance of exposition, the action quotient is upped considerably in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, which makes it an improvement over The Phantom Menace. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Secret of the Wings: Release date: October 23, 2012. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 8. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
The Last Unicorn: Release date: November 19, 1982. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 7. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
The Lorax: Release date: March 2, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 147. Fresh: 79. Rotten: 68. Critics Consensus: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is cute and funny enough but the moral simplicity of the book gets lost with the zany Hollywood production values. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Hotel Transylvania: Release date: September 28, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor, action and scary images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 138. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 76. Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania's buoyant, giddy tone may please children, but it might be a little too loud and thinly-scripted for older audiences. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Return to Never Land: Release date: February 15, 2002. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 94. Fresh: 42. Rotten: 52. Critics Consensus: With its forgettable songs and lackluster story, this new Pan will surely entertain kids, but will feel more like a retread to adults. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Ice Age: Continental Drift: Release date: July 13, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild rude humor and action/peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 37%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 131. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D has moments of charm and witty slapstick, but it often seems content to recycle ideas from the previous films. THX Opening: Horton.
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Muppets & Never Fairies: Release date: June 28, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 275. Fresh: 273. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Joyful, fast-paced, and looking as iridescently gorgeous as the winter wonderland, Muppets & Never Fairies is one of Disney's visually stunning masterpieces -- that packs enough shimmering animation, clever gags, and singalong songs to entertain Muppet fans all around the globe. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Touch of Ice." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Finding Nemo: Release date: May 30, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 253. Fresh: 250. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Breathtakingly lovely and grounded by the stellar efforts of a well-chosen cast, Finding Nemo adds another beautifully crafted gem to Pixar's crown. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Release date: October 29, 1993. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 83. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Frozen: Release date: November 27, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.24:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 214. Fresh: 190. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: Beautifully animated, smartly written, and stocked with singalong songs, Frozen adds another worthy entry to the Disney canon. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Let It Go." Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
From Up on Poppy Hill: Release date: March 15, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements and some incidental smoking images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 14. Critics Consensus: Gentle and nostalgic, From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli's sweeter efforts -- and if it doesn't push the boundaries of the genre, it remains as engagingly lovely as Ghibli fans have come to expect. THX Opening: Grand.
Saludos Amigos: Release date: February 6, 1943. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 80%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 10. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: One of Disney's lesser-known animated films, Saludos Amigos may be slight stuff, but it's still a spirited, energetic travelogue. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Saludos Amigos." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Editing.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: Release date: July 9, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for action/adventure violence). Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 208. Fresh: 164. Rotten: 44. Critics Consensus: May leave you exhausted like the theme park ride that inspired it; however, you'll have a good time when it's over. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: Release date: May 25, 1983. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 70. Fresh: 55. Rotten: 15. Critics Consensus: Though failing to reach the cinematic heights of its predecessors, Return of the Jedi remains an entertaining sci-fi adventure and a fitting end to the classic trilogy. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Monsters University: Release date: June 21, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 182. Fresh: 142. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Offering Monsters, Inc. fans a return visit with beloved characters, Monsters University delivers funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered: Release date: November 15, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 161. Fresh: 115. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: A great addition to Disney's animation legacy, Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered garners beautiful traditional animation and a fantastic plot with Walt Disney's lovable rodent that is sure to win new fans for the holidays. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Peter Pan: Release date: February 5, 1953. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 28. Fresh: 21. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't delve deeply into the darkness of J.M. Barrie's tale, Peter Pan is a heartwarming, exuberant film with some great tunes. THX Opening: Tex.
Charlotte's Web: Release date: March 1, 1973. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 20. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Despicable Me 2: Release date: July 3, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 171. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 45. Critics Consensus: Despicable Me 2 offers plenty of eye-popping visual inventiveness and a number of big laughs. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Happy." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Sword in the Stone: Release date: December 25, 1963. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 24. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: A decent take on the legend of King Arthur, The Sword in the Stone suffers from relatively indifferent animation, but its characters are still memorable and appealing. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Croods: Release date: March 22, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary action). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 134. Fresh: 94. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: While it may not be as (ahem) evolved as the best modern animated fare, The Croods will prove solidly entertaining for families seeking a fast-paced, funny cartoon adventure. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Release date: September 26, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 116. Fresh: 81. Rotten: 35. Critics Consensus: While not as clever or inventive as its predecessor, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 compensates with enough dazzling visuals to keep younger viewers entertained. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Turbo: Release date: July 17, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 35. Critics Consensus: It's nowhere near as inventive as its off-the-wall premise might suggest, but Turbo boasts just enough colorful visual thrills and sharp voice acting to recommend as undemanding family-friendly fare. THX Opening: Shrek.
Epic: Release date: May 24, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, some scary images and brief rude language). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 118. Fresh: 76. Rotten: 42. Critics Consensus: Though its narrative themes are all too familiar, Epic is beautifully animated and crafted with just enough flair to make for solid family entertainment. THX Opening: Horton.
Robin Hood: Release date: November 8, 1973. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 52%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: One of the weaker Disney adaptations, Robin Hood is cute and colorful but lacks the majesty and excitement of the studio's earlier efforts. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love."
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas: Release date: July 2, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action, some mild sensuality and brief language). Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 66. Critics Consensus: Competent, but not magical. THX Opening: Shrek.
Brother Bear: Release date: November 1, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 38%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 77. Critics Consensus: Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Planes: Release date: August 9, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 26%. Average Rating: 4.6/10. Reviews Counted: 113. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 84. Critics Consensus: Planes has enough bright colors, goofy voices, and slick animation to distract some young viewers for 92 minutes -- and probably sell plenty of toys in the bargain -- but on nearly every other level, it's a Disney disappointment. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
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Mary Poppins: Release date: August 26, 1964. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 43. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: A lavish modern fairy tale celebrated for its amazing special effects, catchy songs, and Julie Andrews's legendary performance in the title role. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Chim Chim Cher-ee." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Score.
The Incredibles: Release date: November 5, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 231. Fresh: 224. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Bringing loads of wit and tons of fun to the animated superhero genre, The Incredibles easily lives up to its name. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The LEGO Movie: Release date: February 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 201. Fresh: 192. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The LEGO Movie is colorful fun for all ages. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Everything Is Awesome." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Release date: June 13, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action and some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: Exciting, emotionally resonant, and beautifully animated, How to Train Your Dragon 2 builds on its predecessor's successes just the way a sequel should. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Lion King: Release date: June 24, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 113. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King stands tall within Disney's pantheon of classic family films. THX Opening: Tex. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Circle of Life." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Hakuna Matata." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Big Hero 6: Release date: November 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and peril, some rude humor, and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 183. Fresh: 163. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Agreeably entertaining and brilliantly animated, Big Hero 6 is briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Wind Rises: Release date: February 28, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for some disturbing images and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 157. Fresh: 139. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Wind Rises is a fittingly bittersweet swan song for director Hayao Miyazaki. THX Opening: Grand. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Shrek 2: Release date: May 19, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 232. Fresh: 205. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Accidentally in Love." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Donald and His Caballero Friends: Release date: June 27, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 154. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Visually stunning and colorful, Donald Duck makes a big return to the big screen with catchy songs and gorgeous animation built on familiar themes. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Book of Life: Release date: October 17, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, rude humor, some thematic elements and brief scary images). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 100. Fresh: 82. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Book of Life's gorgeous animation is a treat, but it's a pity that its story lacks the same level of craft and detail that its thrilling visuals provide. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppets Take Manhattan: Release date: July 13, 1984. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 81%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 21. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: If it's not quite as sharp as The Muppet Movie, The Muppets Take Manhattan is still a smart, delightfully old-fashioned tale that follows the formula established by the first two movies -- a madcap adventure assisted by a huge group of human stars. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman: Release date: March 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and brief rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 120. Fresh: 95. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Mr. Peabody & Sherman offers a surprisingly entertaining burst of colorful all-ages fun, despite its dated source material and rather convoluted plot. THX Opening: Shrek.
The Pirate Fairy: Release date: April 1, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 4. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Muppets Most Wanted: Release date: March 21, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 170. Fresh: 133. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Teacher's Pet: Release date: January 16, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mildly crude humor). Critic Score: 76% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 74. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: Despite its short running time, Teacher's Pet is a witty and irreverent family film. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Boxtrolls: Release date: September 26, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action, some peril and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 146. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: While it's far from Laika's best offering, The Boxtrolls is still packed with enough offbeat wit and visual splendor to offer a healthy dose of all-ages entertainment. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Penguins of Madagascar: Release date: November 26, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and some rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 98. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: The Penguins of Madagascar is fast and brightly colored enough to entertain small children, but too frantically silly to offer real filmgoing fun for the whole family. THX Opening: Shrek.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Release date: November 19, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 85. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Surreally goofy and entertaining for both children and their parents. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Polar Express: Release date: November 10, 2004. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 199. Fresh: 110. Rotten: 89. Critics Consensus: Though the movie is visually stunning overall, the animation for the human characters isn't lifelike enough, and the story is padded. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Believe." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Home on the Range: Release date: April 2, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 58. Critics Consensus: Though Home on the Range is likeable and may keep young children diverted, it's one of Disney's more middling titles, with garish visuals and a dull plot. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Maleficent: Release date: May 30, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images). Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 195. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 99. Critics Consensus: Angelina Jolie's magnetic performance outshines Maleficent's dazzling special effects; unfortunately, the movie around them fails to justify all that impressive effort. THX Opening: Bounty.
Rio 2: Release date: April 11, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 50. Rotten: 55. Critics Consensus: Like most sequels, Rio 2 takes its predecessor's basic template and tries to make it bigger -- which means it's even busier, more colorful, and ultimately more exhausting for viewers outside the youthful target demographic. THX Opening: Horton.
Planes: Fire & Rescue: Release date: July 18, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and some peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 44%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 89. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: Although it's too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, Planes: Fire & Rescue is a passable diversion for much younger viewers. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Shark Tale: Release date: October 1, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild language and crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 35%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 175. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 113. Critics Consensus: Derivative and full of pop culture in-jokes. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Thumbelina: Release date: March 30, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 25%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 8. Fresh: 6. Rotten: 2.
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Toy Story: Release date: November 22, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9/10. Reviews Counted: 78. Fresh: 78. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story reinvigorated animation while heralding the arrival of Pixar as a family-friendly force to be reckoned with. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "You've Got a Friend in Me." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Inside Out: Release date: June 19, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements and some action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9/10. Reviews Counted: 276. Fresh: 271. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Babe: Release date: August 4, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 68. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: The rare family-friendly feature with a heart as big as its special effects budget, Babe offers timeless entertainment for viewers of all ages. THX Opening: Ziegfeld. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture.
Toyland: Release date: November 13, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 243. Fresh: 234. Rotten: 9. Critic Consensus: Utterly enchanting, nostalgically delightful, and a warm fuzzy for Christmas, Toyland hits a creative groove --- the story is quite simple and the well-written script, generating a heightened sense of theatrical entertainment with a definite Disney twist.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit: Release date: October 7, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 176. Fresh: 167. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a subtly touching and wonderfully eccentric adventure featuring Wallace and Gromit. THX Opening: Shrek. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
When Marnie Was There: Release date: May 22, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 59. Fresh: 53. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: When Marnie Was There is still blessed with enough visual and narrative beauty to recommend, even if it isn't quite as magical as Studio Ghibli's greatest works. THX Opening: Grand.
Lady and the Tramp: Release date: June 22, 1955. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 38. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: A nostalgic charmer, Lady and the Tramp's token sweetness is mighty but the songs and richly colored animation are technically superb and make for a memorable experience. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
The Three Caballeros: Release date: February 3, 1945. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 88%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 16. Fresh: 14. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: One of Disney's more abstract creations, The Three Caballeros is a dazzling, colorful picture that shows the company at an artistic acme. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Recording.
Howl's Moving Castle: Release date: June 10, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for frightening images and brief mild language). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 172. Fresh: 149. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Exquisitely illustrated by master animator Miyazaki, Howl's Moving Castle will delight children with its fantastical story and touch the hearts and minds of older viewers as well. THX Opening: Grand. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Peanuts Movie: Release date: November 6, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 90. Rotten: 15. Critics Consensus: The Peanuts Movie offers a colorful gateway into the world of its classic characters and a sweetly nostalgic--if relatively unambitious--treat for the adults who grew up with them. THX Opening: Horton.
Cinderella: Release date: March 13, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 196. Fresh: 166. Rotten: 30. Critics Consensus: Refreshingly traditional in a revisionist era, Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella proves Disney hasn't lost any of its old-fashioned magic. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
The Sound of Music: Release date: March 2, 1965. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 55. Fresh: 47. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Unapologetically sweet and maybe even a little corny, The Sound of Music will win over all but the most cynical filmgoers with its classic songs and irresistible warmth. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture.
Corpse Bride: Release date: September 23, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images and action, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 187. Fresh: 156. Rotten: 31. Critics Consensus: As can be expected from a Tim Burton movie, Corpse Bride is whimsically macabre, visually imaginative, and emotionally bittersweet. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: Release date: May 19, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi violence and some intense images). Critic Score: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 253. Fresh: 202. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: This sixth and final installment of George Lucas' epic space opera will please die-hard fanatics and non-believers alike -- largely due to awesome digital effects and the sheer power of the mythology. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
The Good Dinosaur: Release date: November 25, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for peril, action and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 121. Fresh: 94. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: The Good Dinosaur delivers thrillingly beautiful animation in service of a worth story that, even if it doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards set by Pixar, still adds up to charming, family-friendly entertainment. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water: Release date: February 6, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 93. Fresh: 73. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water won't win over many viewers who aren't fans of the show, but for the converted, it's another colorful burst of manic fun. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast: Release date: March 3, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 18. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Robots: Release date: March 11, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for some brief language and suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 113. Rotten: 64. Critics Consensus: Robots delights on a visual level, but the story feels like it came off an assembly line. THX Opening: Horton.
Pocahontas: Release date: June 23, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Pocahontas means well, and has moments of startling beauty, but it's largely a bland, uninspired effort, with uneven plotting and an unfortunate lack of fun. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Colors of the Wind." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Madagascar: Release date: May 27, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 185. Fresh: 102. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Though its story is problematic in spots and its humor is hit-or-miss for the adult crowd, Madagascar boasts impressive visuals and enough spunky charm to keep children entertained. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Black Cauldron: Release date: July 24, 1985. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 16. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: Ambitious but flawed, The Black Cauldron is technically brilliant as usual, but lacks the compelling characters of other Disney animated classics. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Minions: Release date: July 10, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 179. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: The Minions' brightly colored brand of gibberish-fueled insanity stretches to feature length in their self-titled Despicable Me spinoff, with uneven but often hilarious results. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Hotel Transylvania 2: Release date: September 25, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images, action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 78. Fresh: 40. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania 2 is marginally better than the original, which may or may not be enough of a recommendation to watch 89 minutes of corny, colorfully animated gags from Adam Sandler and company. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Home: Release date: March 27, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 107. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 59. Critics Consensus: Colorful, silly, and utterly benign, Home is a passable diversion, but there's no shortage of superior animated alternatives. THX Opening: Shrek.
Chicken Little: Release date: November 4, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 36%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 58. Rotten: 101. Critics Consensus: In its first non-Pixar CGI venture, Disney expends more effort in the technical presentation than in crafting an original storyline. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Valiant: Release date: August 19, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 31%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 112. Fresh: 35. Rotten: 77. Critics Consensus: Valiant has a good collection of voice talents, but the story is strictly by-the-numbers. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
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James and the Giant Peach: Release date: April 12, 1996. MPAA Rating: PG. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 72. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The arresting and dynamic visuals, offbeat details and light-as-air storytelling make James and the Giant Peach solid family entertainment. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Great Mouse Detective: Release date: July 2, 1986. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 81%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 16. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: The Great Mouse Detective may not rank with Disney's classics, but it's an amiable, entertaining picture with some stylishly dark visuals. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Over the Hedge: Release date: May 19, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild comic action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 168. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 42. Critics Consensus: Even if it's not an animation classic, Over the Hedge is clever and fun, and the jokes cater to family members of all ages. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Happy Feet: Release date: November 17, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild peril and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 161. Fresh: 120. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Visually dazzling, with a thoughtful storyline and catchy musical numbers, Happy Feet marks a successful animated debut from the makers of Babe. THX Opening: Ziegfeld. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cars: Release date: June 9, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 196. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: Cars offers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Our Town." Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Monster House: Release date: July 21, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary images and sequences, thematic elements, some crude humor and brief language). Critic Score: 74%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 158. Fresh: 117. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Monster House welcomes kids and adults alike into a household full of smart, monstrous fun. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Release date: June 21, 1996. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 73%. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 51. Fresh: 37. Rotten: 14. Critics Consensus: Disney's take on the Victor Hugo classic is dramatically uneven, but its strong visuals, dark themes, and message of tolerance make for a more-sophisticated-than-average children's film. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Flushed Away: Release date: November 3, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for crude humor and some language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 72% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 130. Fresh: 94. Rotten: 36. Critics Consensus: Clever and appealing for both children and adults, Flushed Away marks a successful entry into digital animated features for Aardman Animations. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film (UK). Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Muppet Treasure Island: Release date: February 16, 1996. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 23. Fresh: 16. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Though less Muppet-centric than the original trilogy, Muppet Treasure Island is an energetic, cheerful take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, with typically solid gags. THX Opening: Bounty.
Curious George: Release date: February 10, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 102. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: Curious George is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children's books. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Make Mine Music: Release date: April 20, 1946. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 9. Fresh: 6. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: This collection of musical-themed shorts doesn't reach the artistic heights of Fantasia, but it's well animated and mostly good fun. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Ice Age: The Meltdown: Release date: March 31, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild language and innuendo). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 57%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 143. Fresh: 82. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Despite its impressive animation and the hilarious antics of the saber-toothed squirrel Scrat, Ice Age: The Meltdown comes up short on the storytelling front. THX Opening: Horton.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: Release date: July 7, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of adventure violence, including frightening images). Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 118. Rotten: 101. Critics Consensus: Gone is Depp's unpredictability and much of the humor and originality of the first movie. THX Opening: Bounty.
Open Season: Release date: September 29, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor, mild action and brief language). Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 100. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 52. Critics Consensus: Open Season is a cliched palette of tired jokes and CG animal shenanigans that have been seen multiple times this cinematic year. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Space Jam: Release date: November 15, 1996. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild cartoon language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 35%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 49. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: A harmless mishmash of basketball and animation that'll entertain kids but leave adults less than thrilled. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Wild: Release date: April 14, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 20%. Average Rating: 4.5/10. Reviews Counted: 112. Fresh: 22. Rotten: 90. Critics Consensus: With a rehashed plot and unimpressive animation, there's nothing wild about The Wild. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Release date: December 21, 1937. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.8/10. Reviews Counted: 42. Fresh: 41. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: With its involving story and characters, vibrant art, and memorable songs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the animation standard for decades to come. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Princess Bride: Release date: September 25, 1987. MPAA Rating: PG (adult situations/language). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 63. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Storybook Love."
Ratatouille: Release date: June 29, 2007. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 231. Fresh: 221. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Fast-paced and stunningly animated, Ratatouille adds another delightfully entertaining entry -- and a rather unlikely hero -- to the Pixar canon. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Enchanted: Release date: November 21, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images and mild innuendo). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 187. Fresh: 174. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes that's sure to delight children and adults, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Happy Working Song." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "So Close." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "That's How You Know."
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope: Release date: May 25, 1977. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi violence and brief mild language). Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 71. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possiblites of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Release date: March 11, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 92%. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Perhaps the most faithful of Disney's literary adaptations, this cute, charming collection of episodes captures the spirit of A.A. Milne's classic stories. THX Opening: Tex.
The Simpsons Movie: Release date: July 27, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for irreverent humor throughout). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 200. Fresh: 180. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs, biting satire, and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular. And it boasts slicker animation and polished writing that hearkens back to the show's glory days. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Titanic: Release date: December 19, 1997. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 178. Fresh: 157. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: A mostly unqualified triumph for James Cameron, who offers a dizzying blend of spectacular visuals and old-fashioned melodrama. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "My Heart Will Go On." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Anastasia: Release date: November 21, 1997. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 51. Fresh: 44. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Beautiful animation, an affable take on Russian history, and strong voice performances make Anastasia a winning first film from Fox animation studios. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Journey to the Past." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Jungle Book: Release date: October 18, 1967. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 85%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 34. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: With expressive animation, fun characters, and catchy songs, The Jungle Book endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The Bare Necessities."
Hercules: Release date: June 27, 1997. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 43. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Fast-paced and packed with dozens of pop culture references, Hercules might not measure up with the true classics of the Disney pantheon, but it's still plenty of fun. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Go the Distance." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Rescuers: Release date: June 22, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 83%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 24. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Featuring superlative animation, off-kilter characters, and affectionate voice work by Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor, The Rescuers represents a bright spot in Disney's post-golden age. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Someone's Waiting for You."
Surf's Up: Release date: June 8, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language and some rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 144. Fresh: 112. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: Surf's Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie that brings a fresh twist to some familiar conventions. Its witty mockumentary format is fun and inventive, and the CGI is breathtakingly realistic. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Brave Little Toaster: Release date: July 10, 1987. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 3. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Fun and Fancy Free: Release date: September 27, 1947. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 7. Fresh: 5. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't quite live up to its title, Fun and Fancy Free has its moments, and it's a rare opportunity to see Mickey, Donald, and Goofy together. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Meet the Robinsons: Release date: March 30, 2007. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 66%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 136. Fresh: 90. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: Meet the Robinsons is a visually impressive children's animated film marked by a story of considerable depth. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Bee Movie: Release date: November 2, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 169. Fresh: 86. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Bee Movie has humorous moments, but its awkward premise and tame delivery render it mostly forgettable. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Pete's Dragon: Release date: November 3, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 50%. Average Rating: 4.8/10. Reviews Counted: 22. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: Boring and slow, this is a lesser Disney work, though the animation isn't without its charms. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Candle on the Water." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: Release date: May 25, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images). Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 98. Rotten: 121. Critics Consensus: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End provides the thrilling action scenes, but mixes in too many characters with too many incomprehensible plot threads. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Shrek the Third: Release date: May 18, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 40%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 205. Fresh: 83. Rotten: 122. Critics Consensus: Shrek the Third has pop culture potshots galore, but at the expense of the heart, charm, and wit that made the first two Shrek classics. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Release date: June 22, 1988. MPAA Rating: PG. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 60. Fresh: 59. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an innovative and entertaining film that features a groundbreaking mix of live action and animation, with a touching and original story to boot. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
WALL-E: Release date: June 27, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 243. Fresh: 234. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: WALL-E's stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity, while its charming star will captivate younger viewers -- and its timely story offers thought-provoking subtext. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Down to Earth." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Yellow Submarine: Release date: November 13, 1968. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 47. Fresh: 45. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A joyful, phantasmagoric blend of colorful animation and the music of the Beatles, Yellow Submarine is delightful (and occasionally melancholy) family fare. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Antz: Release date: October 2, 1998. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language and menacing action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 84. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Featuring a stellar voice cast, technically dazzling animation, and loads of good humor, Antz should delight both children and adults. THX Opening: Shrek.
My Neighbor Totoro: Release date: April 16, 1988. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 40. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: My Neighbor Totoro is a heartwarming, sentimental masterpiece that captures the simple grace of childhood. THX Opening: Grand.
A Bug's Life: Release date: November 25, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 77. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: A Bug's Life is a rousing adventure that blends animated thrills with witty dialogue and memorable characters - and another smashing early success for Pixar. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Tinker Bell: Release date: October 28, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 9. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 1. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
Bolt: Release date: November 21, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 179. Fresh: 158. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Melody Time: Release date: May 27, 1948. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 88%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 8. Fresh: 7. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Melody Time is a charming musical anthology film that's expertly crafted and filled with high-spirited numbers. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Kung Fu Panda: Release date: June 6, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of martial arts action). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 154. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mulan: Release date: June 19, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 73. Fresh: 63. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film, while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Horton Hears a Who!: Release date: March 14, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 131. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: Horton Hears a Who! is both whimsical and heartwarming, and is the rare Dr. Seuss adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the source material. THX Opening: Horton.
The Prince of Egypt: Release date: December 18, 1998. MPAA Rating: PG (for intense depiction of thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Prince of Egypt's stunning visuals and first-rate voice cast more than compensate for the fact that it's better crafted than it is emotionally involving. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "When You Believe." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Release date: November 7, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 150. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 54. Critics Consensus: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Oliver & Company: Release date: November 18, 1988. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 43%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 35. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Oliver & Company is a decidedly lesser effort in the Disney canon, with lackluster songs, stiff animation, and a thoroughly predictable plot. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
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Toy Story 2: Release date: November 24, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 163. Fresh: 163. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "When She Loved Me." Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Kiki's Delivery Service: Release date: July 29, 1989. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 25. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Kiki's Delivery Service is a heartwarming, gorgeously-rendered tale of a young witch discovering her place in the world. THX Opening: Grand.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People: Release date: June 26, 1959. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews counted: 13. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 0. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure: Release date: October 27, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100%. Reviews Counted: 4. Fresh: 4. Rotten: 0. THX Opening: Tex.
The Wizard of Oz: Release date: August 22, 1939. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.4/10. Reviews Counted: 107. Fresh: 106. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Over the Rainbow." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Up: Release date: May 29, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some peril and action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 280. Fresh: 275. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Looney Tunes & Tinker Bell: Release date: June 26, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.1/10. Reviews Counted: 238. Fresh: 236. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Dazzlingly fancy, beautifully animated, and loaded with laugh-out-loud gags and an acme of voice cast, Looney Tunes & Tinker Bell is a sweet, simple blockbuster which offers a nostalgic warmth of traditional Disney animation and a sprinkle of pixie dust to bring wonderful enchanting nature to viewers. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Almost There." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Release date: October 5, 1949. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 93%. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 14. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: This Disney two-fer may not be the most reverent literary adaptation, but it's remarkably crafted and emotionally resonant. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Release date: November 25, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for action, smoking and slang humor). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 208. Rotten: 17. Critics Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ponyo: Release date: August 14, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: While not Miyazaki's best film, Ponyo is a visually stunning fairy tale that's a sweetly poetic treat for children of all ages. THX Opening: Grand.
Princess Mononoke: Release date: October 29, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for images of violence and gore). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 97. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.
The Little Mermaid: Release date: November 17, 1989. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 60. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Little Mermaid ushered in a new golden era for Disney animation with warm and charming hand-drawn characters and catchy musical sequences. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Under the Sea." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Kiss the Girl." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Sleeping Beauty: Release date: January 29, 1959. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1. Critic Score: 92%. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: This Disney dreamscape contains moments of grandeur, with its lush colors, magical air, one of the most menacing villains in the Disney canon. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Coraline: Release date: February 6, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 257. Fresh: 231. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: With its vivid stop-motion animation combined with Neil Gaiman's imaginative story, Coraline is a film that's both visually stunning and wondrously entertaining. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppet Movie: Release date: June 22, 1979. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 44. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Muppet Movie, the big-screen debut of Jim Henson's plush creations, is smart, lighthearted, and fun for all ages. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Rainbow Connection." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Tarzan: Release date: June 18, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 104. Fresh: 92. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: Disney's Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "You'll Be in My Heart." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Release date: September 18, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 139. Fresh: 121. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Princess and the Frog: Release date: December 11, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 184. Fresh: 156. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Almost There." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Down in New Orleans." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Fantasia 2000: Release date: December 17, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 82. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 15. Critics Consensus: It provides an entertaining experience for adults and children alike. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Release date: October 1, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 77% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 33. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: This fun and moral tale entertains both first-time Sesame Street watchers and seasoned veterans. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Monsters vs. Aliens: Release date: March 27, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 210. Fresh: 151. Rotten: 59. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't approach the depth of the best animated films, Monsters vs. Aliens has enough humor and special effects to entertain moviegoers of all ages. THX Opening: Shrek.
Muppets from Space: Release date: July 14, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 63%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 56. Fresh: 35. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment. THX Opening: Bounty.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace: Release date: May 9, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action/violence). Critic Score: 57%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 191. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 82. Critics Consensus: Lucas needs to improve on the plot and character development, but there's plenty of eye candy to behold. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
A Christmas Carol: Release date: November 6, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary sequences and images). Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 190. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 87. Critics Consensus: Robert Zemeckis' 3-D animated take on the Dickens classic tries hard, but its dazzling special effects distract from an array of fine performances from Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Astro Boy: Release date: October 23, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and peril, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 132. Fresh: 65. Rotten: 67. Critics Consensus: While it isn't terribly original, and it seems to have a political agenda that may rankle some viewers, Astro Boy boasts enough visual thrills to please its target demographic. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Release date: July 1, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 160. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 88. Critics Consensus: The third Ice Age film has some excellent animation, but its story is tired and monotonous. THX Opening: Horton.
