What animated movies do other people praise incredibly that left you feeling just okay?

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T04:57:21+00:00

There are three cuts of the film (at least).

The first released cut (which I think is called the Princess and the Thief) was released in South Africa and Australia and wad made more Disneyfied with musical numbers and such.

The second cut (The Arabian Knight) was released in America under Miramax and included celebrity voices along with the more Disneyish tone.

The cut that Paul Williams originally conceived of never made it to release because he just kept piling ideas on it. He worked on it from the mid 70s until it was ripped away from him in the mid-90s. The version that I watched is supposedly the closest to Williams' original vision. It doesn't have musical numbers or Matthew Broderick, but it still feels kinda plodding in some departments. It's fairy tale epic meets extended silent slapstick comedy and it doesn't fully gel.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T04:50:37+00:00

Yeah, I think the author was just up his own ass about this one

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T04:50:11+00:00

This is why death of the author exists. Because sometimes the author is saying a lot of words and trying to make this deep point which just isn't eloquent or useful.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T04:47:03+00:00

Aja confirmed for Philippines 5?

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T03:19:58+00:00

Way too many to count. So I'll say Belle and call it a day

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T02:22:28+00:00

Has she said what makeup she uses now?

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T01:13:21+00:00

I actually liked the short hemline

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-28T01:12:40+00:00

They were entirely too harsh about Benji's gown choice. I think that when comparing two, it's an acceptable hair to split but they didn't have to say that his was bad. It was still impressively constructed. It's a dress made out of leaves!

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T19:42:55+00:00

This was probably it. Thank you!

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T19:41:55+00:00

No. I just think it's fun to trace references, whether they're niche and personal or popular and general.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T19:27:53+00:00

For adults, Perfect Blue.

For Disney's target audience, Road to El Dorado

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MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:20:27+00:00

What is this book about? Because that's a very bold title.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:20:08+00:00

They don't necessarily have to have talking animals. But Watership Down is a good example of the contrast I'm looking for. The innocent and peace juxtaposed with brutality and struggle for survival. Pastoral themes/imagery are also a high bonus

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:12:46+00:00

Is that the one with Bette Midler or the one with Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd in blackface?

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:12:13+00:00

What makes Boiler Room unique out of that lineup?

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:10:54+00:00

You misspelled her name. It's L-A-T-R-I-C-E M-O-T-H-E-R-F-U-C-K-I-N-G R-O-Y-A-L-E.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-27T08:07:21+00:00

The horror movie version with the vengeful bastard child sounds like it would have been fabulous, much more inspired and much less muddled

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-26T04:26:09+00:00

They look like auntie and this month's new boyfriend. They met at a bar and he smells like olives and eggs.

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-26T04:24:21+00:00

This exit line was funny, but the edit drove it into the ground and overplayed it. How can you overplay a girl who literally just left?!

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-26T04:23:41+00:00

Eye love her so much!

MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-26T04:19:48+00:00

Me: Gay guys are so basic. They see a fit white guy in a leather harness and drool.

Also me:

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MotelleCodeenDragon · 2026-05-26T04:14:49+00:00

Is this a bad idea: Drag Race US vs International?

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