slothian Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Today's an "I fucking love Jeremy Irons" day. Well, it is a day ending with a Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 This is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 That's really tough, but I'd have to say Toy Story, if just for the fact it was so revolutionary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Toy Story legit had me believing it was more possible, nay, probable that toys would come to life and go about their toy business the moment you stepped out of the room for years as a child. Then again....Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones vs. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen... I've not seen Lion King in well over 15, maybe even 20 years. It was the biggest thing in the world the year it came out, but Toy Story has more staying power and is genuinely very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Toy Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 X2 v The Incredibles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The Incredibles, though I'm not exactly enamored with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Another tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 The Incredibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Fantasia vs Who Framed Roger Rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Fantasia, easily. I don't even know where to start. Roger Rabbit's still fantastic, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Significant on a technical level, culturally important given the amount of licensed characters used within (featuring some vinal performances from noted voice actors), a superb central performance from Bob Hoskins which really helped his mainstream career, a terrifying villain in Judge Doom, a fantastically well-crafted and intricate screenplay of what is essentially a detective noir and, for a generation of perverts, Jessica Rabbit.Fantasia's way up there on my Flickchart (somewhere is the 20s, I think), but kind of like a sketch comedy, it can be hit or miss depending on which animated short you're watching. WFRR is in/around my Top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenalphabro Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Roger Rabbit, for all the reasons Ian listed. Plus, Daffy Duck beats up Donald Duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 All of those are very valid and reasonable points.That said, I prefer dinosaurs, Greek mythology, and fantasy to pulp, classical music to jazz, the Devil (or Chernobog, or whatever Disney wants to call him) to Judge Doom, and full frontal to perpetual side-boob any day.On a more objective (and less pervy) note, even the weakest Fantasia segment (Ave Maria) is better than "Smile, Darn Ya Smile". Even so, Roger Rabbit's in the 11 to 20 range on my FlickChart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 It's a year and a week and a day since I set this thread up, so I'm going to take stock of my stats: Top 10CasablancaLet the Right One InThe Blues BrothersNetworkSome Like It HotA Clockwork OrangeWho Framed Roger RabbitChildren of MenRobocop (1987)Stop Making SenseBottom 5Doctor Who: Planet of the DeadAliens vs Predator: RequiemCatwomanSon of the MaskThe Devil's RejectsFilms on chart: 665Most ranked decade: 2000s It's a work in progress...It's another year and a week and a day! Let's see how things have changed....Top 10CasablancaLet the Right One InThe Blues BrothersNetworkSome Like It HotPsychoA Clockwork OrangeGravityRoman HolidayWho Framed Roger RabbitBottom 5Doctor Who: Planet of the DeadAliens vs Predator: RequiemCatwomanSon of the MaskThe Devil's RejectsFilms on chart: 724Most ranked decade: 2000s (222)Not a massive difference although I have yet to rewatch either my Top 4 or Bottom 5 since the last tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Toy Story 2 or Shrek 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pan-dub Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have a lot of love for Toy Story 2. It expanded their universe more with a lot of laughs. And Jessie's song....good god... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Even if my love of Toy Story 2 has been tempered in recent years, it's a damn sight better than Shrek 2, which is just awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Shrek 2, which is just awful.Care to elaborate?I'm actually leaning more towards Shrek 2. While it's less heartfelt than Toy Story 2, I think it's a lot funnier and that it jettisons many of weaker aspects of the first film (namely the toilet humor and the obvious fuck-yous from Katzenberg to Disney/Eisner). In contrast, one of the few major problems with Toy Story 2 are moments where it says "HEY! Remember the first film? You loved the first film, didn't you? Let's play You Got a Friend in Me again, only this time as second-rate covers!" Edited December 21, 2015 by You Know Who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted December 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Shrek 2, which is just awful.Care to elaborate?I'm actually leaning more towards Shrek 2. While it's less heartfelt than Toy Story 2, I think it's a lot funnier and that it jettisons many of weaker aspects of the first film (namely the toilet humor and the obvious fuck-yous from Katzenberg to Disney/Eisner). In contrast, one of the few major problems with Toy Story 2 are moments where it says "HEY! Remember the first film? You loved the first film, didn't you? Let's play You Got a Friend in Me again, only this time as second-rate covers!"OK, bear in mind I'm going from memory from when it was in the cinema, but my problems with Shrek 2 were as follows:- Too many characters. Introduced far too many new characters whilst retaining a number of supporting characters from the original.- Moved from the status quo too quickly, plot-wise. From the true love of Shrek & Fiona being almost immediately tested and found wanting, to Donkey abandoning his Dragon mate, who doesn't reappear until the end of the film.- Puss in Boots does nothing for me as a character.- Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For a Hero" is a profoundly jarring choice of song to accompany the final showdown for a film aimed at kids.- Whilst I was underwhelmed when I first heard Toy Story was getting a sequel, it was at least couched as an original concept (if you overlook the Jim Henson show "The Secret Life of Toys"). Shrek is framed as a fairytale - how may fairytales have sequels?It's probably due a rewatch, but I found it a stepdown from the first Shrek movie, whereas I thought Toy Story 2 was not a marked stepdown from its predecessor. Hell, ask me on another day and I might say Toy Story 2 had a more interesting plot than Toy Story, although the latter would still win due to how groundbreaking it was/remains today.New choice: Star Wars: The Force Awakens v X2: X-Men United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Know Who Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Shrek 2, which is just awful.Care to elaborate?I'm actually leaning more towards Shrek 2. While it's less heartfelt than Toy Story 2, I think it's a lot funnier and that it jettisons many of weaker aspects of the first film (namely the toilet humor and the obvious fuck-yous from Katzenberg to Disney/Eisner). In contrast, one of the few major problems with Toy Story 2 are moments where it says "HEY! Remember the first film? You loved the first film, didn't you? Let's play You Got a Friend in Me again, only this time as second-rate covers!"OK, bear in mind I'm going from memory from when it was in the cinema, but my problems with Shrek 2 were as follows:- Too many characters. Introduced far too many new characters whilst retaining a number of supporting characters from the original.- Moved from the status quo too quickly, plot-wise. From the true love of Shrek & Fiona being almost immediately tested and found wanting, to Donkey abandoning his Dragon mate, who doesn't reappear until the end of the film.- Puss in Boots does nothing for me as a character.- Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For a Hero" is a profoundly jarring choice of song to accompany the final showdown for a film aimed at kids.- Whilst I was underwhelmed when I first heard Toy Story was getting a sequel, it was at least couched as an original concept (if you overlook the Jim Henson show "New choice: Star Wars: The Force Awakens v X2: X-Men UnitedForce Awakens. I really dislike Bryan Singer superhero films, X2 in particular. Will get to Shrek 2 later. I apologize for being so short (especially on Christmas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Force Awakens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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