A stop-motion puppet animation film based on the stories of Etgar Keret, this film is a surreal look at a group of misfits who are drawn together in an apartment complex in Sydney. Dave, an unemployed young man, is drawn into this community when he finds an ad for a pamphlet that costs $9.99 and will explain the meaning of life. Together with a disgruntled old man and his guardian angel, a man who has befriended a group of two-inch tall students, and a boy who frees his piggy bank, he sets forth on his quest. Directed by Tatia Rosenthal. With Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson, Joel Edgerton, Claudia Karvan, Leeanna Walsman and Josef Ber. Categories: Animation. Year: 2008.
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Cutting edge, animated science fiction, about an artificial brain that is created and will destroy the world, if it isn't stopped. Elijah Wood is the title character, one of nine creatures still attached to some part of their humanity, who are the only hope for killing off the brain. Crispin Glover, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau provide the voices for what is left of humankind. Directed by Shane Acker. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
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Thirty years after a bomb destroys Tokyo, triggering World War III, Neo-Tokyo has been built under Japan's new political system. Kaneda (Cam Clarke), the leader of a biker gang in the desperate, poverty stricken city, must deal with anti-government activists, corrupt politicians, evil scientists and a powerful military leader as he goes on a quest to save his friend, Tetsuo (Joshua Seth). Meanwhile, Tesuo, who has been captured by the Akira Project, is subjected to a number of tests which ultimately cause him to morph into another life form and unleash his supernatural powers upon the city. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Cult Classics. Year: 1988.
Akira
Made up of nine anime-style films, each Animatrix short is a stand-alone work detailing elements of The Matrix universe. From the first moments of the computer domination of man to disturbances within the artificial world of The Matrix, these films are beautifully written and animated and work as a companion to the movies or alone. Directed by Peter Chung, Andy Jones and Yoshiaki Kawajiri. With Clayton Watson, Melinda Clarke, Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. Categories: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Animation. Year: 2003.
The Animatrix
Young Lucas Nickle is the new kid in town. Friendless and harassed by a neighborhood bully, Lucas takes out his frustration by flooding an ant hill in his yard. But, when the ants decide to retaliate by using a magic potion, Lucas is shrunk down to the size of an ant and sentence to live in their colony. Directed by John A. Davis. With Nicolas Cage, Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti and Meryl Streep. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
The Ant Bully
After his son dies, Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage) builds a powerful robot in his image to help him deal with his grief. Unable to live up to Dr. Temna's high expectations, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) leaves his home in Metro City and sets out into the world to become a super hero. But, when Metro City is threatened, Astro Boy returns to save the day and attempts to reconcile with the father who rejected him. Directed by David Bowers. With Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane and Eugene Levy. Categories: Action, Animation, Sci-Fi, Based on a Comic. Year: 2009.
Astro Boy
Bambi is a young deer when a band of hunters kills his mother. As Bambi grows up in the forest alone, he befriends the other animals and enjoys playing in the beautiful wilderness. But, when the hunters comeback, all of Bambi's painful memories return and he must lead his friends to safety in order to fulfill his destiny of becoming the Prince of the Forest. Directed by David Hand. Categories: Cult Classics, Animation, Family, Drama, Classic. Year: 1942.
Bambi
While the farmer's away, a cow named Otis (Kevin James) and his goofy farm animal friends sing, dance, party and play tricks on humans. But when Otis is suddenly forced to be responsible, he'll have to find the courage and confidence to be a leader. Directed by Steve Oedekerk. With Courteney Cox, Sam Elliott and Steve Oedekerk. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Barnyard
Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is a college educated bee who wants more out of life than just making honey. After venturing outside the hive and traveling to New York City, Barry nearly dies before being saved by a florist named Vanessa (Renée Zellweger). As Barry's relationship with Vanessa grows, he comes to learn that humans eat honey and decides to sue the human race as a result. Directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith. With Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock and Kathy Bates. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Bee Movie
In this CGI adaptation of the legenday tale, the mythic warrior Beowulf (Ray Winstone) must battle the demon Grendel (Crispin Glover), who is terrorizing the countryside. Later, Grendel's ruthless and seductive mother (Angelina Jolie) becomes hellbent on revenge and it is up to Beowulf to put an end to the killings. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Anthony Hopkins and Robin Wright Penn. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Beowulf
Bolt (John Travolta) has spent his entire life as a famous TV superdog. But, when he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York City, he discovers that his powers aren't real and must rely on his new friends Mittens (Susie Essman), a jaded housecat, and Rhino (Mark Walton), a TV-obsessed hamster. As Bolt sets out on a cross-country mission to reunite with his owner Penny (Miley Cyrus), he learns that the only thing you need to be a hero is heart. Directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams. With Malcolm McDowell, Nick Swardson and Diedrich Bader. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Bolt
After his brother is killed by a bear, Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix), a young Inuit hunter, sets off into the forest to seek revenge. But, when the Great Spirits transform him into a bear himself, Kenai is forced to befriend a young cub named Koda (Jeremy Suarez), who is his only chance for changing back into a human. Teaming up with a pair of wisecracking moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas), Kenai and Koda set off for a magical mountain and learn the true meaning of brotherhood. Directed by Aaron Blaise. With D.B. Sweeney, Michael Clarke Duncan and Harold Gould. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2003.
Brother Bear
Using archival footage, animation, and music, this politically-charged documentary examines the eight anti-war protesters put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Directed by Brett Morgen. With the voices of Hank Azaria, Dylan Baker, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Liev Schreiber and Jeffrey Wright. Categories: Documentary, Animation. Year: 2007.
Chicago 10
Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Bob Hoskins. Categories: Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
A Christmas Carol
This classic children's story has been turned into a full-length animated cartoon. It tells the story of a kid determined to become an inventor, who grows up and discovers a way to turn water into food. This means that every time it rains, mouth-watering delicacies pour down onto the earth. Children delight in being covered in spaghetti and jumping onto giant pancakes. Bill Hader provides the voice of Flint, the inventor, while Anna Faris is Sam, the girl he is trying to impress. Directed by Chris Miller. With Bruce Campbell and Mr. T. Categories: Animation, Family. Year: 2009.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
After moving from Michigan to Oregon, Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning), a feisty, adventurous young girl, finds a mysterious door that transports her to a parallel world. There, Coraline finds alternate versions of her mother (Teri Hatcher) and father (John Hodgman) and her eccentric neighbors, Miss Forcible (Dawn French), Miss Spink (Jennifer Saunders) and Mr. Bobinsky (Ian McShane) and the Cat (Keith David). Where Coraline felt ignored and neglected in the real world, she feels like the center of attention in this strange new land. But, when things start to get a little scary and her alternate mother sets out to keep her trapped in this other world, Coraline will have to use all her strength and courage to get back home. Directed by Henry Selick. Categories: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Based on a Novel. Year: 2009.
Coraline
While practicing his vows in the forest after butchering his wedding rehearsal, Victor (Johnny Depp) thinks he is proposing to a branch but is instead whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter). While his real bride, Victoria (Emily Watson), grieves in the land of the living, Victor has an after-life adventure, eventually learning that nothing can keep him away from his one true love. Directed by Tim Burton. With Tracey Ullman, Albert Finney and Christopher Lee. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical. Year: 2005.
Corpse Bride
In the land of Jhamora, the winged Nohrin and the terrestrial Lockni have a long-standing feud rising from their mutual prejudices. When Delgo (Freddie Prinze Jr.), a rebellious Lockni teenager, forms an unlikely friendship with Kyla (Jennifer Love Hewitt), the spunky Nohrin Princess, hostilities between the two peoples escalate. With war imminent, Sedessa (Anne Bancroft), an exiled Empress, sets out to reclaim her rule with the help of a Raius (Malcolm McDowell), a devious traitor to the throne, and two bumbling servants (Eric Idle). After Empress Sedessa kidnaps Princess Kyla and frames Delgo for the crime, Delgo and his best friend, Filo (Chris Kattan), must put aside their differences to join forces with Bogardus (Val Kilmer), a tough Nohrin General. Directed by Marc F. Adler and Jason Maurer. With Kelly Ripa, Michael Clarke Duncan, Louis Gossett Jr. and Burt Reynolds. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Delgo
Mrs. Jumbo, the star of a traveling circus, is horrified when the baby elephant Mr. Stork (Sterling Holloway) delivers comes out with enormous ears. Dubbed Dumbo by the other circus workers, he is humiliated into silence and forced to perform in ridiculous clown acts. Lonely and disheartened, it's up to his tiny friend Timothy Q. Mouse (Edward Brophy) to show Dumbo his true value. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen. With Jim Carmichael, Hall Johnson Choir and Verna Felton. Categories: Drama, Family, Animation, Music, Classic. Year: 1941.
Dumbo
Davey Stone (Adam Sandler), a modern day Scrooge who hates the holidays, goes on a rowdy rampage on the first night of Hanukkah and is arrested. After the judge agrees to sentence him to community service, Davey is put under the supervision of Whitey (also voiced by Sandler), a local basketball ref with limitless cheer and a good sense of humor. With Whitey's help, Davey begins to overcome his holiday demons and makes things right with Jennifer (Jackie Sandler), his childhood sweetheart. Directed by Seth Kearsley. With Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical. Year: 2002.
Eight Crazy Nights
When a fairytale princess (Amy Adams) is transported into modern day New York City by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon), she begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer (Patrick Dempsey). Banished from her magical, animated home, the princess is followed by her equally unprepared prince (James Marsden), who hopes to save his damsel from the dangers of the real world. Directed by Kevin Lima. With Timothy Spall and Rachel Covey. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Enchanted
In an effort to help Babe Ruth (Brian Dennehy) and the Yankees win the 1932 World Series, Yankee Irving (Jake T. Austin) tries to recover the Babe's stolen bat and clear his smeared name. After discovering that the bat can talk, Yankee and his new pal must overcome staggering odds to complete their thousand-mile journey. Directed by Christopher Reeve. With Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy, Raven-Symoné, Richard Kind, Joe Torre, Rob Reiner and Mandy Patinkin. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Sports, Family. Year: 2006.
Everyone's Hero
Directed by Wes Anderson. With George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Meryl Streep and Owen Wilson. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Dr. Aki Ross (Ming-Na) is a scientist struggling to combat an invasion of mysterious aliens trying to wipe out life on Earth. Working with her friend Grey Edwards (Alec Baldwin), leader of a deadly military unit, she must contend with the actions of the barbaric General Hein (James Woods) as he tries to destroy the alien presence once and for all, even if it means the destruction of our planet. Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi and Moto Sakakibara. With Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Donald Sutherland and Jean Simmons. Categories: Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, Animation. Year: 2001.
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Roddy (Hugh Jackman), a sophisticated high-society rat, lives the life of a beloved, pampered pet in a posh London apartment. But when a sewer rat decides to take over the posh rat's easy life, Roddy is flushed into the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. There Roddy meets Rita (Kate Winslet), and the pair work together to return Roddy to his rightful home. Directed by David Bowers and Sam Fell. With Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and Jean Reno. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Flushed Away
Nat (Trevor Gagnon), I.Q. (Philip Bolden) and Scooter (David Gore), three young houseflies, set out to become the first insects in space. Inspired by Nat's Grandpa's (Christopher Lloyd) stories of sneaking aboard Amelia Earhart's airplane, the best friends stowaway on the Apollo 11 rocket before its flight to the moon. But, when the ship's engine begins to malfunction, it's up to Nat and his pals to fix the problem so the crew can complete its mission. Directed by Ben Stassen. With Tim Curry, Robert Patrick, Kelly Ripa, Buzz Aldrin, Nicollette Sheridan and Ed Begley Jr.. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2008.
Fly Me to the Moon
Pilot Hal Jordan receives a powerful ring from a mysterious, dying alien creature and it transforms him into a Green Lantern, part of an elite force of heroes. They guard the universe to keep the peace under the leadership of the Guardians of the Universe. Concerned about the ability and loyalty of their newest member, the Guardians assign Hal to their most-honored master, Sinestro, for training. The other Green Lanterns don't know that Sinestro wants to overthrow the Guardians and become the new ruler. Hal must prove himself by defeating Sinestro to save the Green Lantern Corps. Directed by Lauren Montgomery. With Christopher Meloni, Kurtwood Smith and Victor Garber. Categories: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
Green Lantern: First Flight
When Horton the Elephant (Jim Carrey) discovers that a tiny speck of dust that he found on a flower is actually home to the miniscule citizens of Whoville, he agrees to help protect the Whos from the dangers of the regular-sized Jungle of Nool. Teaming up with Ned O'Malley (Steve Carell), the Mayor of Whoville, who has 96 daughters and one quiet son (Jesse McCartney), Horton sets out to find the Whos a safe resting place for their little world. But, when Horton's neighbors catch wind of the story, Sour Kangaroo (Carol Burnett) and her evil eagle partner, Vlad Vladikoff (Will Arnett), will stop at nothing to destroy the speck. Directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino. With Seth Rogen, Isla Fisher, Jonah Hill and Amy Poehler. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Horton Hears a Who!
Sofie (Sofie Grabol is a lonely girl working in her family's hat shop when an encounter with the handsome but mysterious wizard Howl (Christian Bale) leads to her transformation into a tired, old woman by the jealous Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall). With the burden of her new physical form too much to bear, Sofie sets out to find a way to reverse the curse. After finding Howl's magical floating castle and befriending his apprentice, Markl (Josh Hutcherson), and the fire demon, Calcifer (Billy Crystal), Sofie learns of Howl's deepest secret discovers what it will take to set her free. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi. Year: 2004.
Howl's Moving Castle
Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo), Diego (Denis Leary) and Ellie (Queen Latifah) return in another prehistoric adventure. As a thick layer of ice melts, a population of dinosaurs is released from a hidden tropical habitat. There arrival creates a whole new set of problems for this group of friends and forces them to adjust to constant threat of dinosaur attacks. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. With Chris Wedge. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Family, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Igor (John Cusack), a hunchbacked lab assistant for a mad scientist, has big dreams of becoming an inventor himself. Behind the back of his master, Dr. Glickenstein (John Cleese), Igor begins conducting experiments with the help of his friends Brain (Sean Hayes) and Scamper (Steve Buscemi). Despite setback and interference from Glickenstein, Igor won't let anything stop him from reaching his dreams of winning first place at the annual Evil Science Fair. Directed by Anthony Leondis. With Christian Slater, Jennifer Coolidge, Eddie Izzard, Molly Shannon and Jay Leno. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Igor
Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) used to be the world's greatest superhero before being forced to enter the witness protection program. Now an insurance claims adjuster known simply as Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible has gotten out of shape and grown bored with his ordinary life. When a mysterious message summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment, Mr. Incredible jumps at the chance to get back in the action. But, when Syndrome (Jason Lee), a sinister new enemy, takes Mr. Incredible hostage, he will have to rely on his wife, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), their super kids, Dash (Spencer Fox) and Violet (Sarah Vowell), and his old buddy Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) to help save the day. Directed by Brad Bird. With Elizabeth Peña. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2004.
The Incredibles
After Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marienthal) finds a huge iron robot (voiced by Vin Diesel) tangled in the high-tension wires near his house, the boy rescues the talking, alien machine and the two become fast friends. But, when the Iron Giant starts munching on cars and tractors around town, Hogarth's neighbors start looking for the culprit, and the resulting commotion attracts the attention of a paranoid government agent (Christopher McDonald) who wants to destroy Hogarth's pal. Directed by Brad Bird. With Jennifer Aniston and Harry Connick Jr.. Categories: Animation, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi. Year: 1999.
The Iron Giant
After James' (Paul Terry) parents are killed by a rhinoceros, he is sent to live with his two terrible aunts. James feels trapped in his new life until he accidentally grows a giant peach with the help of some magic crocodile tongues. Making friends with the bugs who live inside the gigantic fruit, James is whisked away on a wild adventure to New York City. Directed by Henry Selick. With Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon and Pete Postlethwaite. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 1996.
James and the Giant Peach
Jimmy Neutron is a child genius, smarter than all his friends but also the most awkward kid in school. When parents all over the Earth are suddenly kidnapped by diabolical aliens, Jimmy is thrown into the spotlight as the only little boy who can lead the rescue and bring them back home. Directed by John A. Davis. Voices by Megan Cavanagh, Mark DeCarlo, Debi Derryberry, Jeffrey Garcia, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart and Bob Goen. Categories: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2001.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Po (Jack Black), a lazy, overweight panda, gets to fulfill his dream when he is chosen to leave his family's noodle shop and study kung fu alongside his idols, Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan), under the guidance of their guru, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman). When the evil snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane) threatens the Valley of Peace, it's up to Po to fulfill an ancient prophesy and learn how to use his apparent weaknesses to help him save the day. Directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. With Dan Fogler and Michael Clarke Duncan. Categories: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Kung Fu Panda
Lady (Barbara Luddy) is a beautiful, pedigreed cocker spaniel who decides to leave home and follow Tramp (Larry Roberts), a homeless but free spirited mutt. Accompanied by Tramp's friends Trusty (Bill Baucom) and Beaver (Stan Freberg), Lady falls in love and realizes the world is a very complicated place. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton Luske. With Verna Felton, Peggy Lee and Bill Thompson. Categories: Drama, Family, Animation, Comedy, Music, Classic. Year: 1955.
Lady and the Tramp
When Prince Simba Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is born, his uncle Scar(Jeremy Irons), the second in line to the throne, plots to kill King Mufasa (James Earl Jones), and make himself King of the Jungle. Led to believe that his father's death was his fault, Simba flees the kingdom in shame. After years in exile spent palling around with his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), Simba learns the truth and returns home to fulfill his destiny. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. With Matthew Broderick, Robert Guillaume, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg and Cheech Marin. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Musical. Year: 1994.
The Lion King
At the Central Park Zoo, a lion (Ben Stiller), a zebra (Chris Rock), a giraffe (David Schwimmer), and a hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) are best friends and the zoo's star attractions. But when Marty joins up with some penguins planning a jail break, the others break out and try to find him, only to find themselves reunited on a ship en route to Africa. And, after crash landing on Madagascar, the friends must learn how to fend for themselves and interact with real wild animals. Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
Madagascar
Still stranded in Madagascar, Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) hatch a plan to try to get home to the Central Park Zoo. After the penguins repair an old airplane, the crew takes off, but only manage to make it to the African plains. There, they encounter members of their own species for the first time, and must decide where their real home is. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac and Andy Richter. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Directed by Adam Elliot. With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette, Barry Humphries, Eric Bana and Ren_e Geyer. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2009.
Mary and Max
Twelve-year-old inventor Lewis's (Daniel Hansen) latest project is a device which he hopes will retrieve early memories of his mother. But, before he can get his answer, the invention is stolen by the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy. Just when Lewis is about to give up hope, a mysterious boy named Wilbur Robinson (Wesley Singerman) whisks him away in a time machine to spend a day with his eccentric family. Directed by Stephen J. Anderson. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi. With Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, Kelly Ripa, Laurie Metcalf and Harland Williams. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi. Year: 2007.
Meet the Robinsons
When DJ (Mitchel Musso) is left alone by his parents on Halloween, he tries to find out the truth about a scary house in the neighborhood. He and his friends Chowder (Sam Lerner) and Jenny (Spencer Locke) discover that the house is a living creature that drags in everyone it can get its hands on - and doesn't let them out. Now they have to convince a local cop and their mean babysitter (Maggie Gyllenhaal) to do something about this terrifying place. Directed by Gil Kenan. With Ryan Newman, Fred Willard and Catherine O'Hara. Categories: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2006.
Monster House
When the earth is threatened by alien invaders, a ragtag group of monsters is assembled to save the planet. B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), a gelatinous blob; Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D (Hugh Laurie), an insect-headed genius; the Missing Link (Will Arnett), a macho half-ape, half-fish; Susan "Ginormica" Murphy (Reese Witherspoon), a 50-foot tall woman; and Insectosaurus, a 350-foot grub must learn how to work together and coordinate their wacky powers in order to prevent the alien invastion. Directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon. With Paul Rudd, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson and Stephen Colbert. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2009.
Monsters vs. Aliens
Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon), the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town having presided over another successful Halloween, begins to grow weary of the repetition. Feeling that life his life lacks meaning, Jack stumbles into Christmas Town and decides to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween Town to help him put on their own version of Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick. With Catherine O'Hara and Paul Reubens. Categories: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Christmas Classics. Year: 1993.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
An animated comedy about a grizzly bear (Martin Lawrence) who has been domesticated by a friendly park ranger, Beth (Debra Messing). But when the ranger decides to return him to the wild, he doesn't know what to do, since he's so used to Beth's garage. Plus, it's hunting season. He teams up with a fast-talking deer (Ashton Kutcher) just to survive. Directed by Anthony Stacchi. With Gary Sinise, and Billy Connolly. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Open Season
When RJ (Bruce Willis), a raccoon con artist, meets up with a mismatched group of forest creatures led by Vern the tortoise (Garry Shandling), he fools them into helping him repay a food debt he owes to an angry bear. Together, these adventurous critters venture out into the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating, and learn a lesson about friends and family. Directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. With Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Over the Hedge
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose as the thieves use the device to enter people's dreams and blur the line between reality and the unconscious. The authorities suspect that it was an inside job and enlist the help of a female therapist nicknamed Paprika to try to stop the machine before the world is sent into a permanent dream world. Directed by Satoshi Kon. With Megumi Hayashibara, Akio Ôtsuka, Tôru Furuya and Daisuke Sakaguchi. Categories: Animation, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Foreign Film. Year: 2006.
Paprika
Marjane Statrapi (Chiara Mastroianni), an outspoken young Iranian girl, comes of age during the Islamic Revolution. After the fundamentalists take power, forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands, Marjane uses her wit to outsmart the "social guardians" and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden, while living with the terror of government persecution and the Iran/Iraq war. As Marjane grows, she must make peace with past and deal with the lack of acceptance of Muslims in Europe. Directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi. With Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites and Gabrielle Lopes. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Persepolis
An alien planet's paranoid fears are kicked into gear when astronaut Chuck Baker (Dwayne Johnson) arrives from earth. Suspecting an alien invasion, the inhabitants of Planet 51 are on high alert. To make it home, Chuck will need his robot companion Rover and his new friend Lem (Justin Long) to help him evade capture and recover his spaceship from the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum. Directed by Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad and Marcos Martínez. With Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel, Gary Oldman and John Cleese. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
Planet 51
After traveling through time to escape a Pokemon hunter, Celebi and his pal Sammy team up with Ash, Pikachu and their friends to battle against a new enemy. Armed with a dark Pokeball capable of turning any Pokemon it captures into an evil and far stronger creature, this new adversary challenges Ash and the rest of the Pokemon to their most difficlut battle ever. Directed by Jim Malone and Kunihiko Yuyama. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation. Year: 2002.
Pokemon 4Ever
Christmas is a time of joy, especially for children who believe in Santa Claus. As one little boy lies in bed on Christmas Eve wondering if the whole pageantry is real at all, he hears the whistle of the Polar Express, a magical train that takes little children to the North Pole. There, he learns that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Voiced by Tom Hanks, Leslie Harter Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye and Peter Scolari. Categories: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation. Year: 2004.
The Polar Express
A new, hand-drawn animated cartoon musical from Disney, this film tells the magical story of a young girl (Anika Noni Rose, who starred in Dreamgirls) called Princess Tiana who lives in New Orleans during the Jazz Age. She has lots of friends, including a lovesick Cajun firefly and a trumpet-playing alligator. John Goodman, Terence Howard and Oprah Winfrey provide the voices of some of the characters. Directed by John Musker. Categories: Animation, Family, Musical, Romance. Year: 2009.
The Princess and the Frog
Remy (Patton Oswalt) is a rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef and constantly risks life to steal delicious food from an expensive restaurant in Paris. His father and brother don't approve and would rather stick to the normal rat life of eating garbage. But, Remy won't be deterred in his quest to join the culinary world and teams up with a lowly janitor (Lou Romano) to make his dreams come true. Directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava. With Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter O'Toole, Janeane Garofalo, Will Arnett and John Ratzenberger. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Ratatouille
In 2054, the people of Paris are monitored and recorded at every moment. When Ilona Tasuiev, a brilliant scientist, is kidnapped, Karas, a jaded police captain, is assigned to find her, with Avalon, the scientist's employer, applying pressure to speed her rescue. With the help of Ilona's sister, Bislane, Karas soon uncovers a plot involving identify theft, missing files, and hints that something back in 2006 may explain what's going on. Directed by Christian Volckman. With Ian Holm. Categories: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Renaissance
After the noble King Richard is hypnotized into joining the crusades, the sinister Prince John (Peter Ustinov) takes over the the throne of Nottingham. Aided by Sir Hiss (Terry-Thomas) and the bullying Sheriff of Nottingham (Pat Buttram), Prince John raises the taxes of the defenseless people of Nottingham and puts them in jail when they can't pay their debts. Their only hope is the noble outlaw Robin Hood (Brian Bedford), who hides out in Sherwood forest, robbing the rich and giving to the poor with the help of his faithful friend, Little John (Phil Harris). After spying the beautiful Maid Marian (Monica Evans), his former girlfriend, at an archery tournament, Robin sets out to free his love and return the throne to its rightful owner. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. With Carole Shelley and Andy Devine. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music. Year: 1973.
Robin Hood
Fred Arctor (Keanu Reeves) works as an undercover cop investigating the trafficking of Substance D, a drug that produces split personalities in its users. Hooked on Substance D himself, Fred is also Bob, a notorious drug dealer. As Fred sets up a sting to tear down Bob's operation once and for all, Bob begins a complicated relationship with Donna (Winona Ryder), an addict who just might lead him to his downfall. Directed by Richard Linklater. With Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson and Rory Cochrane. Categories: Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2006.
A Scanner Darkly
Oscar (Will Smith) is a fast-talking little fish in a tidal wave of trouble after Frankie (Michael Imperioli), the son of notorious mafia shark Don Lino (Robert De Niro), is killed by a dropped anchor while trying to make Oscar his next meal. On the run from the vengeful crime boss, Oscar teams up with Lino's timid, vegetarian son, Lenny (Jack Black), to try and save himself from ending up in Don Lino's powerful jaws. Directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson and Rob Letterman. With Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, Ziggy Marley and Vincent Pastore. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2004.
Shark Tale
Shrek (Mike Myers) is an huge ogre with a kind heart underneath his intimidating green skin. Together with his loud-mouthed companion, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must win the heart of the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) before the sinister Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) steals her hand and Shrek's home. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. With Clive Pearse and Vincent Cassel. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Shrek
Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), two just-married ogres, must fight to save their love, when a trip back to meet Fiona's royal parents (John Cleese and Julie Andrews) threatens to shatter their marital bliss. Unhappy with her new husband, Fiona's parents try to set up their newly transformed daughter with the annoying Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and hire Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), a deadly assassin, to rub out Shrek. Aided by his trusty companin, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must find a way to prove his worth and deal with Fiona's absolutely wicked Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders). Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
Shrek 2
When King Harold (John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek (Mike Myers) must find his rightful heir or be forced to take the throne himself. So, with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek sets out to find a rebellious young man named Artie (Justin Timberlake). While Shrek is away, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and a group of royal heroines must defend the throne from the jilted Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his army of fairy tale villains. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. With Julie Andrews, Amy Sedaris, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Shrek the Third
When a NASA probe disappears in deep space, the agency recruits Ham III (Andy Samberg), the loveable, goofy grandson of the first chimp astronaut, to help recover the expensive piece of equipment. Joining the fun-loving Ham on the mission are Luna (Cheryl Hines), a fearless professional, and Titan (Patrick Warburton), their uptight commander. After the crew travels through an intergalactic wormhole, they'll have to risk everything in order to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from their tyrannical leader (Jeff Daniels). Directed by Kirk De Micco. With Kristin Chenoweth and Kenan Thompson. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2008.
Space Chimps
Chihiro (Rumi Hiragi) is a young girl moving to a new town with her parents when a wrong turn takes them to a seemingly abandoned city full of mysterious and appetizing food. After stuffing themselves, Chihiro's parents (Takashi Naito and Yasuko Sawaguchi) are transformed into pigs, and Chihiro must set out with the help of a child named Haku (Miyu Irino) to rescue her parents and escape what turns out to be an enormous bath house for the millions of spirits and demons in the world. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Spirited Away
When King Neptune's crown is stolen and SpongeBob's boss, Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown), is the prime suspect, SpongeBob (Tom Kenny) sets out with his best friend Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) on a mission to Shell City. Even though he's just been passed over for a promotion to his dream job, SpongeBob stands by Mr. Krabs and is determined to find the crown before his boss loses his life for a crime he didn't commit. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg. With Rodger Bumpass, Alec Baldwin , Jill Talley and Scarlett Johansson. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Family, Animation, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2004.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
During the Clone Wars as the dark side gains control and the Galactic Republic slips further into the control of the Separatists, Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein) set out on a mission that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt (Kevin Michael Richardson). And, at every turn, they face interference from Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) and his sinister agent Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman). Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and Master Yoda (Tom Kane) lead a massive clone army in a battle against power of the dark side. Directed by Dave Filoni. With Ian Abercrombie, Catherine Taber, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Daniels. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
When Ray Steam (Anna Paquin), a young inventor in Victorian England, receives a mysterious package from his grandfather (Patrick Stewart), he becomes the target of the evil O'Hara Foundation. Inside the package, is the Steam Ball, a powerful invention capable of providing energy for an entire country. With his life in danger, Ray must use the Steam Ball to save London and redeem his family's name. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. With Alfred Molina and David S. Lee. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi, Animation. Year: 2004.
Steamboy
Up-and-comer Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) is the newest participant at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship. Inspired by his hero, a legendary wave rider named Big Z (Jeff Bridges), Cody leaves his family to travel to Pen-Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck. With Jon Heder and James Woods. Categories: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Surf's Up
With the help of the magician Merlin (Karl Swenson), Wart (voiced by Rickie Sorensen, Richard Reitherman and Robert Reitherman), a lowly squire to Sir Kay (Norman Alden) in the house of Sir Ector (Sebastian Cabot) removes the mighty sword Excalibur from its stone resting place and must learn to wield its legendary power in order to become King Arthur. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. With Junius Matthews, Ginny Tyler and Alan Napier. Categories: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Music. Year: 1963.
The Sword in the Stone
Despereaux (Matthew Broderick), a tiny mouse with big ears and an even bigger heart, refuses to accept life as a mere mouse, learning how to read and befriending a beautiful princess named Pea (Emma Watson). Banished from Mouseworld for his unconventional ways, Depereaux sets out to rescue Princess Pea when he learns that she has been kidnapped by Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman), a rat whose affections the princess earlier dismissed. Inspired by stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens, Depereaux finds the courage to become a legendary hero. Directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen. With Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci and Sigourney Weaver. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
The Tale of Despereaux
After defeating the Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. While Master Splinter (Mako) struggles to keep the team together, strange things are brewing in New York City, where tech-industrialist Max Winters is amassing an army of ancient monsters. With the help of old allies April O'Neil and Casey Jones, the Turtles are in for the fight of their lives. Directed by Kevin Munroe. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2007.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Trouble begins for a group of living toys when the wind-up cowboy, Woody (Tom Hanks), the perennial favorite of his owner, Andy (John Morris), is “replaced” by the flashy, new space commander, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Buzz accidentally falls out of the window, Woody is blamed for his “death.” Teaming up with his toy friends, including Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (Jim Varney), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Woody sets out into the outside world to find Buzz and return him to Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. With Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey and Sarah Freeman. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 1995.
Toy Story
When her grandson, Champion, is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved dog Bruno travel across the Atlantic to Belleville and team up with an aged song-and-dance team to rescue him from the French mafia. Directed by Sylvain Chomet. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music, Foreign Film. Year: 2003.
The Triplets of Belleville
Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) has always dreamed of traveling the world, and at the age of 78 he finally decides the time is right. Tying thousands of balloons onto his house, Carl lifts off and begins his journey to expore the globe. But, before long, he discovers that he's not alone because Russell (Jordan Nagai), an 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer, was on his porch when the house took off. With no way to take him home, Carl slowly warms up to Russell and gains a new lease on life. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. With Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Delroy Lindo. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family. Year: 2009.
Up
A young man (Wiley Wiggins) who is asleep travels through his dreams trying to wake up. Along the way, he speaks with people about the difference between dreams and reality. Through his quest, he tries to understand the meaning and purpose of the universe, and discover a way back to the real world. Directed by Richard Linklater. With Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Categories: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2001.
Waking Life
In the year is 2700, WALL-E is the last robot on Earth. With all the humans gone, WALL-E spends his days alone cleaning up all the trash they left behind. But, when EVE, a robot probe sent to recover the last plant on Earth, shows up, WALL-E falls in love, and begins an adventure across the galaxy. Directed by Andrew Stanton. With John Ratzenberger, Sigourney Weaver, Fred Willard and Jeff Garlin. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Romance, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
WALL-E
Discovering that he has no memory of an Israeli Army mission he participated in during the first Lebanon War of the early 1980s, filmmaker Ari Folman sets out on a journey to recover a piece of his life that has been missing for over 20 years. Interviewing old friends and comrades around the world, Folman begins to remember the events as a series of surreal images that lead him deeper and deeper into the mystery of this lost period. Directed by Ari Folman. With Ori Sivan. Categories: Documentary, Animation, Biography, Drama, War. Year: 2008.
Waltz with Bashir
When cartoon star Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer) is suspected of killing studio owner Marvin Acme, his only hope is toon-hating detective Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), whom he hired to trail his voluptuous wife, Jessica (Kathleen Turner). As the odd couple travel deep into Toontown to try to unravel the case, they face off with Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd), an evil mastermind bent on bulldozing Toontown to build a freeway. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy. Year: 1988.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit