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From groundbreaking Pixar classics to inventive stop-motion and crowd-pleasing animated comedies, these ten films celebrate the imagination and emotional range of animation. Each entry includes a poster and a link…
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Minions (2015) is reviewed for its story, characters, animation, performances and lasting appeal. Story and Characters Before meeting Gru, the Minions search across history for a suitably villainous leader, eventually…
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Shrek (2001) is reviewed for its story, characters, animation, performances and lasting appeal. Story and Characters A solitary ogre sets out to reclaim his swamp after fairy-tale creatures are exiled…
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The Lion King (1994) is reviewed for its storytelling, animation, performances, themes and lasting influence. Story and Characters A young lion prince flees his kingdom after a family tragedy and…
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Spirited Away (2001) is reviewed for its storytelling, animation, performances, themes and lasting influence. Story and Characters A young girl named Chihiro becomes trapped in a mysterious spirit world and…
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From outrageous sports comedies and nostalgic ensemble favorites to acclaimed dramatic performances, Adam Sandler’s filmography spans a wide range of crowd-pleasing and emotionally resonant movies. This editorial Top 10 includes…
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Grown Ups (2010) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting appeal. Story and Characters Five childhood friends reunite with their families after their former basketball coach dies, spending…
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The Waterboy (1998) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting appeal. Story and Characters Bobby Boucher, a sheltered college football waterboy, discovers a talent for tackling and becomes…
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Click (2006) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting appeal. Story and Characters A workaholic architect acquires a magical remote that lets him fast-forward through the frustrations of…
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Pixels (2015) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting appeal. Story and Characters When alien attackers take the form of classic arcade-game characters, a former gaming champion is…
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