Animal Farm was a 1945 novel written by British author George Orwell. The book has become one of his most famous works. The story is a metaphor for the Russian revolution, and has been celebrated as one of the best English language books ever written. In 1954, John Halas and Joy Batchelor created an animated film adaptation which became known as the first British animated film … [Read more...]
Review: The Illusionist (2010, France)
The Illusionist is an animated movie released in 2010. It is based on a script by legendary entertainer and director Jacques Tati, in which he drew on his experience as a music hall performer. Tati wrote the script for the film in 1956, but never put it into production. The script was then given to director Sylvain Chomet (Belleville Rendevous) in the early years of the 21st … [Read more...]
Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
In quite frankly the freakiest animated children's Christmas film, Tim Burton and Henry Selick have created the world of Halloweentown. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is unlike any other Christmas film, especially when it contains Burton's bizarre touch of creativity. Coming from a world of death and obscurity is the character Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman's voice) “ … [Read more...]
Review: Puss in Boots (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005A5YYZ2][/pullquote] Shrek was a monster commercial and critical success that spawned three sequels and now, with a spin-off of one of the most popular characters introduced in Shrek 2: Puss in Boots. Clearly Dreamworks are no fools and with the popularity of each … [Read more...]
Review: Arthur Christmas (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005FLCD1I][/pullquote] Aardman Animations found success in the late 1990s with stop-motion clay animations Wallace & Gromit, created by Nick Park. In association with Dreamworks they released Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit before … [Read more...]
Review: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007X4ODT0][/pullquote] The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is based upon an incredibly popular series of comic books written by Belgian artist Hergé. Steven Spielberg optioned the rights to the books in 1983 after Hergé's death and in 2002 announced … [Read more...]
Review: Akira (1988)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004O2AZHI][/pullquote] It could be said that Akira is the greatest anime of all time. Many people have said it, and upon watching it, it could well be. The story is deep, complex, and thought-provoking, the voice acting (both English and Japanese) is superb, the … [Read more...]
Review: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00AEBB8TM][/pullquote] South Park is an award-winning TV show from creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker that debuted August 13th 1997. It immediately caused controversy because of it's anti-PC content, including ridiculing and satirising religions, celebrities and … [Read more...]
Review: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00009PAFF][/pullquote] Ghost in the Shell has become one of the most popular animes of all time, and also one of the most culturally significant. Although a box office flop, the film has become a massive cult hit, with it being many people's introduction to anime. An … [Read more...]
Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (2004)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0006FNWYK][/pullquote] Yu-Gi-Oh! is a Manga and Anime that, for some reason, got a very big following in the West. Mostly due to the English dub, the anime was shown on Western channels (mostly children's) and was a huge success. However, the show was heavily edited … [Read more...]