Hi all, I know this will be hugely subjective, but I am fascinated to know which you consider to be the most beautiful work of animation ever, and why, please. I don't mind if the content is for kids or adults, or what media (film/TV/web), I just want to hear your thoughts. Also, I don't mind if you cite a particular director or illustrator for their style, rather than a specific property. My reason for asking is that I've been asked by potential investors in my project whether I'd consider animation (it was originally conceptualised and has been developed this far as a live action property). If I do go this route, I would want it to be breath-takingly beautiful and distinctive but my own knowledge of animation is not vast. The project is for girls aged 8-12 in the last chapter of childhood. My personal preference is along the lines of Hayao Miyazaki's work but I would really value your insights. Thanks so much! Bridget
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I am also interested in this. I hope there will be some comments.
That's like asking what's the most beautiful painting? There's never going to be an answer and there will always be debate :) Why? It's simple: art is a personal experience. Everyone experiences any sort of art in their own way! Nature and nurture will mix together and make us feel one way or another about a piece of art. Anyways Incredibles and Ratatouille are perfect.
Absolutely, totally subjective, you're right David. Thanks heaps for your thoughts anyway; I am intrigued all the same.
Hi Bridget -- Glen Keane is the master of animation, responsible for incredible scenes while at Disney, such as the Beast's transformation sequence. Check out his most recent work here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/animation/Proof-2D-is-still-magical But more to your point and purpose, every animated film goes through extensive development in style, everything from line weight to character shapes is picked apart and experimented with and what you see on screen is the result of hundreds of artists' input. Rarely, however is up to the writer -- unless you are Chris Sanders (Lilo and Stitch, The Croods).
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Thanks so much for your time and thought with this post, Laurie. Much appreciated.
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My pleasure, Bridget -- let me know if you have any questions!
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Appleseed (2004) Masamune Shirow wrote this and Ghost in a Shell (1995). Literally every aspect of the animation production out shines the gold standard Akira (1988). Normally rotoscoped animation provides the smoothest, most fluid motion when it comes to animation. They over-achieved this feat. I'm guessing the frame rate was over 24 frames a second. The clip on IMDb doesn't do it justice. Watch it on Netflix or DVD/Blu-ray. My favorite animated movies in no particular order are: Chico & Rita (2010), Heavy Metal (1981), Ghost in a Shell (1995), Vampire Hunter D (1985), Ninja Scroll (1993), Devil Man (1987), Akira (1988), Transformers the Movie (1986), The Lord of the Rings (1978), The Plague Dogs (1982), Felidae (1994), Wizards (1977), Fire and Ice (1983), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Appleseed (2004), Robotech The Movie (1986), The Secret of Nimh (1982), 101 Dalmatians (1961), The Fox and the Hound (1981), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Fantasia (1940 & 1999), Animal Farm (1954), The Animatrix (2003), Charlotte's Web (1973), A Cat in Paris (2010), African Tales (2009), G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987). I'm gonna stop because literally I could write an encyclopedia on animation. Emotionally-- Fantasia (1940 & 1999), Charlotte's Web (1973), the Robotech episode where Rick's uncle got killed, Charlie Brown holiday specials. Visually-- Appleseed (2004), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). What I can watch repeatedly -- Heavy Metal (1981) CGI animation I can appreciate I have quite a few on DVD, but I grew up on cel shaded, hand painted cartoons. The only CGI movie I would recommend is Bolt. Hope my rambling memory trip helped.
This is so wonderful, and just what I was hoping for. Thanks very much. I've got some homework to do!
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There's a TON of amazing animation in the world that I deeply love for many reasons, but for shear beauty, both in the story AND art: Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke"! Good question by the way!