The best cartoons of 2016: “Moana”, “In Search of Dory”, “Zeropolis”
About the nomination
It is not true that only children watch cartoons. The authors still love them "Gambling" And "Fiction World". And we are ready to guarantee that many modern cartoons are smarter, older and deeper than other films with living actors. Therefore, we decided that animation deserves a separate top. With pride, we present: the five most successful cartoons of 2016!
5th place. "Secret Life of Pets"
What: The story of the adventures of pets in the big city Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renault The characters were voiced: Luis s.TO., Eric Stonestrite, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate Premiere in the Russian Federation: August 18, 2016
"Secret Life of Pets" She deceived everyone with her trailer. Everyone remembered the metallist poodles, a dachshund under a blender and a cat-hunge, but did not learn anything about the plot. In fact, there is nothing special in it. Two dogs first hate each other, then together they pass fire and water and change their views on life.
But the cartoon fell into our top no coincidence. Firstly, in the "Secret Life" is full of amazing secondary characters, and the one who came up with a crazy rabbit Snowball should give a bonus. Secondly, individual scenes will shock you-which is only worth a psychedelic sausage factory. And thirdly, this is just a great story for "dog lovers" and other animal lovers. Unless fans of cats can be offended.
4th place. "Moana"
What: Animated musical Directors: Ron Clements, Don Hall, John Masker, Chris Williams The characters were voiced: Aulia Kravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, themera Morrison Premiere in the Russian Federation: December 1, 2016
IN "Moan" First of all, you pay attention to an amazing picture: endless blue ocean, white sand, palm trees and other tropical beauties. And there is also a lava monster, a luminous giant crab and bloodthirsty coconut pirates that show that animators Disney delighted with "Mad Max".
The plot is quite simple, it is based on eternal topics about the confrontation of fathers and children, responsibility, as well as a conflict of duty and feelings. But thanks to the efforts of the scriptwriters, the template story appears in the New World. “Moana” does not make you get bored and constantly throws up surprises, whether it is dizzying adventures, incendiary musical numbers or witty dialogs.
3rd place. “Cubo. Legend of Samurai "
What: The adventure of the young samurai Director: Travis Knight The characters were voiced: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Rayf Faines, Matthew McConahi Premiere in the Russian Federation: October 20, 2016
This puppet cartoon studio Laika I got into the short list of applicants for Oscar for the best special effects. You probably wonder why there is so much honor to a children's cartoon? However "Cubo" – The real little technical miracle. Animators revived dolls using a short -range shooting and as few computer graphics as possible. Add to this a serious story in which the main character loses loved ones and makes difficult decisions. "Cubo" is a representative of an endangered species: a dark fairy tale taken with the help of traditional techniques. We are unlikely to see this soon again.
2nd place. "In search of Dory"
What: Comedy about a fish suffering from memory Directors: Andrew Stanton, Engus McLain The characters were voiced: Ellen Dedenery, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Caitlin Olson Premiere in the Russian Federation: June 16, 2016
From an optional sequel "In search of Nemo" A strong and smart movie was not inferior to the original. Marvin and Nemo, the heroes of the first part, faded into the background. The basis of the plot was attempts at the forgetful fish of Dori to understand himself. This is a story about the power of friendship, about how important it is to believe in themselves, and that people who at first glance are inferior to us are worth giving a chance, and then they will pleasantly surprise.
A serious psychological drama could be removed on this subject, but "In search of Dory" – Great entertainment cartoon for the whole family. There are enough jokes, exciting adventures and charming characters. And the main favorite of the public was the octopus Hank.
1st place. "Zeropolis"
What: Animated detective Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush The characters were voiced: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Baitman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate Premiere in the Russian Federation: March 3, 2016
"Zeropolis" – Not the most beautiful and not the most original cartoon. But this is a cartoon with the smartest plot this year. The creators thought out how different types of animals get along in the same city, and made this the basis of history. So "ZeroPolis" turned into a parable about the dangers of prejudices and the importance of the friendship of peoples.
But, despite the seriousness of the topic, Disney has a light comedy with excellent jokes and good morality. This cartoon will easily understand children, and adults will see another layer in it. Perhaps that is why the "Zeropolis" immediately went "into the people". Fanart with a fox nickname and bunny Judy is overwhelmed by the entire Internet. And the slow mail employees will hear the phrase for a long time: “Blitz, blitz, speed without borders!"
Mention are worthy
"Your name"
What: Romantic adventure Director: Makoto Sinkai The characters were voiced: Runosuke Kamiki, Mon Kamisiraisi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yuki World Premiere: July 3, 2016
Makoto Sinkai took off the second most box office anime in history and, possibly, his best work. "Your name" – touching mystical parable about the girl and young man who periodically change bodies.
Unfortunately, the main top “Your name” is not included-and not because it is something worse. The sad paradox is that the work of Sinka beats rolling records in Japan and China, and in Russia it has not been released in cinemas. And not the fact that it will come out at all – there is still no dates of the premiere.
"Kingsglave: The Last Fantasy XV"
What: backstory of one of the best role -playing games of the year Director: Takesi Nozue The characters were voiced: Aaron Paul, Sean Bin, Lina Hidi, David Gant World Premiere: July 9, 2016
Animated prequel to the game Final Fantasy XV starred, in essence, just to advertise the main product. But labor and efforts in it invested more than in another Hollywood cartoon. It seems that there was no such photorealistic graphics in the history of animation – except in other parts Final Fantasy. Computer characters are difficult to distinguish from living people. And all this in the English version is voiced by actors "Games of Thrones" – https://sister-site.org/hopa/ Shone Bin and Lina Hidy.
KingsGlave I also did not go out in the cinemas, but at least it can be found on the video – which we advise you to do.
"Angry Birds in the Cinema"
What: A film adaptation of the famous mobile game Directors: Glue Catis, Fergal Reilly The characters were voiced: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph Premiere in the Russian Federation: May 12, 2016
Unfortunately, "Angry Birds in the Cinema" Even with a great desire, I would not be able to take a place in our top. The cartoon came out very weak – with unsuccessful jokes, inappropriate satire and strange references.
On the other hand, it is very juicy, colorful and unobtrusive-directly a cartoon mult. If you or your children have already managed to go through all the games in the famous series, then you can still devote an hour and a half a full -length animation film.
Forecast for 2017
In the new year, a series of games Mega Man celebrates the thirty years. To the anniversary company Capcom I decided to release a not new game, but the animated series. The studio was connected to its development Man of Action , known by project "Bey-10". The creators of the animated show are guided by the classic parts of the game series: dynamic shooting, jumping, colorful bosses and, of course, recognizable main character are waiting for us.
This year the channel Disney XD will launch a new animated series about Spider-Man- Marvel’s Spider-Man. He will be associated with the new version of the film hero performed by Tom Holland. Therefore, the basis of the plot will be the teenage years of the character – just like in a blockbuster preparing for rental "Spider-Man: Return home". So, Peter will go to high school and communicate with an iron person.
Disney Studio is also preparing to resurrect one of its best animated series. For those who grew up in the nineties, the chords of the screensaver "Duck stories" cause pleasant goosebumps of nostalgia. In those days, Uncle Skruj and his nephews led us to adventure every week. Now the first spectators of "duck stories" are already adults, they have their own children. The creators of the restart are counting on this: for sure, parents turn on their child a series on which they grew up themselves, is it not true?
Two years ago “Lego. Movie" It turned out to be chic. And best of all, it turned out a Batman, assembled from pimped cubes: cynical, harsh, resourceful and working only in black.
Now the hero will receive a separate movie. According to the plot, he recklessly promised to adopt Robin and, as a result, was forced to raise a difficult teenager, trying to conceal from him that Bruce Wayne was hiding under the mask of Batman. And then there is a Joker, Harley Quinn and the two -faced lead a rustle in Gotham.
"Lego film: Batman" – Perhaps the most anticipated animation tape of this year. We almost have no doubt that he will be hilariously ridiculous and retain everything that we loved “Lego. Movie".
