Tag Archives: Animation

Ice Age - * * *

Posted on March 15, 2002 by Alice Wack

“Ice Age” is a very enjoyable trip into the way distant past – never mind that the exact date we’re landing upon is somewhat ambiguous. You will immediately find yourself sucked into Pixar’s icy world by a hyper-active squirrel trying … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur - * * 1/2*

Posted on May 19, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

A combination live-action/computer animation/stop motion film about why the dinosaurs became extinct. D.B. Sweeney voices the main character, a dinosaur raised by lemurs. When a giant asteroid threatens, the lone dinosaur leads the lemurs to safety, while his fellow dinosaurs … Continue reading →

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The Road to El Dorado - * * 1/2*

Posted on March 31, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Animated film set during Spanish conquistador Cortez’s quest for the legendary golden city of El Dorado. Two stable hands (Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline) stow away on a ship bound for the new world, and stumble upon the legendary City … Continue reading →

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Fantasia 2000 - * * *

Posted on December 17, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

The original Fantasia was a bold experiment merging animation and classical music. Its episodic nature was originally intended to be an ever-evolving work in progress (with new segments swapping out the old ones). After 60 years, Fantasia/2000 is the result, … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 2 - * * *

Posted on November 24, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

This sequel to Toy Story was originally planned for a direct-to-video release, but was upgraded to a full theatrical debut. All the voice talents from the original film will be returning (including Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as … Continue reading →

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Pokemon: The First Movie - * *

Posted on November 10, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

An animated Pokemon (Pocket Monsters) film. For those in the know, this one involves a clone of the ancient Pokemon Mew, who lashes out against his creators and seeks to control the Pokemon universe with an army of clones. It’s … Continue reading →

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Princess Mononoke - * * * 1/2*

Posted on October 29, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Also known as The Phantom Princess. This animated film has become Japan’s highest grossing movie. A prince, searching for a cure for a deadly wound, stumbles upon a battle between nature and an iron-mining town. A human girl (voiced by … Continue reading →

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