Jandrew Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Is there a bigger trope in animated movies other than "the characters going on remarkable journeys?" Nah. It's all they do. Toy Story? Journey. Brave? Journey. Nemo? Journey. New Groove? Journey. Croods? Journey. Both Spongebob's? Journey. That's obviously not a bad thing, but I mean damn, can we think of something else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) It's the easiest way to tap into childhood wish fulfillment. Heck, even "artsy" animated films like Ghibli or Ernest and Celestine or The Boy and the World are all about journeys. Edited April 29, 2015 by tribefan695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It's my second. For all movies this year, Inside Out is #6 and this is #7. What's number 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Is there a bigger trope in animated movies other than "the characters going on remarkable journeys?" Nah. It's all they do. Toy Story? Journey. Brave? Journey. Nemo? Journey. New Groove? Journey. Croods? Journey. Both Spongebob's? Journey. That's obviously not a bad thing, but I mean damn, can we think of something else? It's called the Hero's Journey and its been a recurring trope in popular film and fiction in general for forever. Certainly not just animation. Star Wars or Potter or LOTR ring any bells? It's a tried and true archetype most people will connect and relate with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowhite Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Is there a bigger trope in animated movies other than "the characters going on remarkable journeys?" Nah. It's all they do. Toy Story? Journey. Brave? Journey. Nemo? Journey. New Groove? Journey. Croods? Journey. Both Spongebob's? Journey. That's obviously not a bad thing, but I mean damn, can we think of something else? Yeah, why aren't there animated movies about characters sitting on their asses posting on forums. Dreamworks presents...Telemachos: Mod Forever. Sorry Tele, you're not a Pixar movie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandrew Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hotel Transylvania didnt go on a journey and I found that quite enjoyable. I wouldnt call Incredibles or Toy Story 3 or Monsters Inc going on journies, and theyre some of Pixars best. Shrek 2 wasnt, it was all about him meeting her parents, and neither was DM. Shrek, Incredibles, and Monsters had me in awe as a child. You dont have to go on a jounrey to tap into fullfilment, and Movie Man its obviously way more noticable in this medium. Hangover 2 wasnt a journey in the same way Croods was. But like I said, it's not necessarily a bad thing, most of these movies are good as hell, just a trope that I noticed that just seems a little cliche at this point, especially with Pixar because they do it the most. (Again just my opinion and I dont mean that to slight Pixar so dont jump on me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 What's number 1? For animated its Inside Out (#6 overall) but for all movies, I have to say TFA. I guess it's kinda cliché to say that by now but I gotta be honest... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsha22 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 For animated its Inside Out (#6 overall) but for all movies, I have to say TFA. I guess it's kinda cliché to say that by now but I gotta be honest... Inside out and dinosaurs above minions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hey, guys, everyone's right. /unless you hate Wall-E, then you're wrong. I guess the majority of people are wrong then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Inside out and dinosaurs above minions?? Why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenUnicorn Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Inside out and dinosaurs above minions?? Movies based on side characters are tough to pull off. Plus, Pixar seems back in form with Inside Out, and The Good Dinosuar seems like it has a shot at being good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Inside out and dinosaurs above minions?? Yup I always have faith in Pixar, and dinosaurs were my thing when I was little, so I always get excited about movies about dinosaurs. Minions is my #3 anticipated animated film of the year, and I think #12 or 13 overall. Would have been a few spots higher had I liked DM2 more than I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Sorry Tele, you're not a Pixar movie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsha22 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Movies based on side characters are tough to pull off. Plus, Pixar seems back in form with Inside Out, and The Good Dinosuar seems like it has a shot at being good too. Minions are not side characters. If there are no minions, then there is no Despicable me. If the trailer reactions are any kind of indications, Minions will open atleast 30% above inside out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Minions are not side characters. If there are no minions, then there is no Despicable me. If the trailer reactions are any kind of indications, Minions will open atleast 30% above inside out. He was not talking about box office but his anticipation of the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenUnicorn Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 He was not talking about box office but his anticipation of the movies. Yeah—box office Minions will likely open above since it has earlier franchise rep on its side. Also, I'm a girl, just FYI. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Title of the movie is a spoiler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm worried a bit. The competition is crazy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 06 | THE PEANUTS MOVIE | SPECTRE 13 | RINGS | BY THE SEA | THE 33 | ROCK THE KASBAH 20 | THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY II 27 | THE GOOD DINOSAUR | THE MARTIAN | UNTITLED SETH ROGEN/JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT X-MAS MOVIE | MIDNIGHT SPECIAL | CREED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Only other movies to really worry about are peanuts and star wars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Only other movies to really worry about are peanuts and star wars THG: MOCKINGJAY II might take the female auds away. THE MARTIAN AND MIDNIGHT SPECIAL are both "deep" kind of films I guess and might also steal the adult auds who usually go to Pixar movies. No? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
