Rotten Tomatoes Consensuses

Rotten Tomatoes
Consensuses
Toy Story 2: Release date: November 24, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 163. Fresh: 163. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "When She Loved Me." Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Toy Story: Release date: November 22, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9/10. Reviews Counted: 78. Fresh: 78. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story reinvigorated animation while heralding the arrival of Pixar as a family-friendly force to be reckoned with. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "You've Got a Friend in Me." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya: Release date: November 26, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some violent action and partial nudity). Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 59. Fresh: 59. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Boasting narrative depth, frank honesty, and exquisite visual beauty, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a modern animated treasure with timeless appeal. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mary Poppins: Release date: August 26, 1964. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 43. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: A lavish modern fairy tale celebrated for its amazing special effects, catchy songs, and Julie Andrews's legendary performance in the title role. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Chim Chim Cher-ee." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Score.
Pinocchio: Release date: February 7, 1940. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 100% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.1/10. Reviews Counted: 41. Fresh: 41. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Ambitious, adventurous, and sometimes frightening, Pinocchio arguably represents the pinnacle of Disney's collected works -- it's beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "When You Wish Upon a Star." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Kiki's Delivery Service: Release date: July 29, 1989. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 25. Rotten: 0. Critics Consensus: Kiki's Delivery Service is a heartwarming, gorgeously-rendered tale of a young witch discovering her place in the world. THX Opening: Grand.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People: Release date: June 26, 1959. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 100%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews counted: 13. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 0. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure: Release date: October 27, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 100%. Reviews Counted: 4. Fresh: 4. Rotten: 0. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
Toy Story 3: Release date: June 18, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.9/10. Reviews Counted: 279. Fresh: 275. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "We Belong Together." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Finding Nemo: Release date: May 30, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 253. Fresh: 250. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Breathtakingly lovely and grounded by the stellar efforts of a well-chosen cast, Finding Nemo adds another beautifully crafted gem to Pixar's crown. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Wizard of Oz: Release date: August 22, 1939. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.4/10. Reviews Counted: 107. Fresh: 106. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Over the Rainbow." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Up: Release date: May 29, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some peril and action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 280. Fresh: 275. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Inside Out: Release date: June 19, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements and some action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9/10. Reviews Counted: 276. Fresh: 271. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics. THX Opening: Tex. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Zootopia: Release date: March 4, 2016. MPAA Rating: PG (for some thematic elements, rude humor and action). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 209. Fresh: 205. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: The brilliantly well-rounded Zootopia offers a thoughtful, inclusive message that's as rich and timely as its sumptuously state-of-the-art animation -- all while remaining fast and funny enough to keep younger viewers entertained.
The Never Animals of Zootropolis: Release date: March 4, 2016. MPAA Rating: PG (for some thematic elements, rude humor and action). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 209. Fresh: 205. Rotten: 4. Critic Consensus: Brilliantly well-rounded and more sharp as the previous predecessors, The Never Animals of Zootropolis is whimsical, heartwarming and uproariously powerful enough to welcome the state-of-the-art animation canon's saga to the rich and timely animal kingdom urban -- while remain fast and funny enough to keep younger viewers entertained.
How to Train Your Dragon: Release date: March 26, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 200. Fresh: 196. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Paddington: Release date: January 16, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh 113. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Paddington brings a beloved children's character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Release date: June 11, 1982. MPAA Rating: PG (for language and mild thematic elements). Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.1/10. Reviews Counted: 98. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touch tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Release date: June 22, 1988. MPAA Rating: PG. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 60. Fresh: 59. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an innovative and entertaining film that features a groundbreaking mix of live action and animation, with a touching and original story to boot. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
101 Dalmatians: Release date: January 25, 1961. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 98%. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 45. Fresh: 44. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: With plenty of pooches and a memorable villain (Cruella De Vil), this is one of Disney's most enduring, entertaining animated films. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Release date: December 21, 1937. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.8/10. Reviews Counted: 42. Fresh: 41. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: With its involving story and characters, vibrant art, and memorable songs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the animation standard for decades to come. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Jaws: Release date: June 20, 1975. MPAA Rating: PG (adult situations/language, violence). Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.2/10. Reviews Counted: 66. Fresh: 65. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Compelling, well-crafted storytelling and a judicious sense of terror ensure Steven Spielberg's Jaws has remained a benchmark in the art of delivering modern blockbuster thrills. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Incredibles: Release date: November 5, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 231. Fresh: 224. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Bringing loads of wit and tons of fun to the animated superhero genre, The Incredibles easily lives up to its name. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Spirited Away: Release date: September 20, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary moments). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 172. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Spirited Away is a dazzling, enchanting, and gorgeously drawn fairy tale that will leave viewers a little more curious and fascinated by the world around them. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Chicken Run: Release date: June 23, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 165. Fresh: 160. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Chicken Run has all the charm of Nick Park's Wallace & Gromit, and something for everybody. The voice acting is fabulous, the slapstick is brilliant, and the action sequences are spectacular. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Iron Giant: Release date: August 6, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action and mild language). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 130. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: The endearing Iron Giant tackles ambitious topics and complex human relationships with a steady hand and beautifully animated direction from Brad Bird. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ernest & Celestine: Release date: December 12, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary moments). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 75. Fresh: 73. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Sweet and visually charming, Ernest & Celestine offers old-fashioned delights for animation lovers of all ages. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Babe: Release date: August 4, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 68. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: The rare family-friendly feature with a heart as big as its special effects budget, Babe offers timeless entertainment for viewers of all ages. THX Opening: Ziegfeld. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture.
The Princess Bride: Release date: September 25, 1987. MPAA Rating: PG (adult situations/language). Critic Score: 97% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 63. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Storybook Love."
Dumbo: Release date: October 23, 1941. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 36. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Dumbo packs plenty of story into its brief runtime, along with all the warm animation and wonderful music you'd expect from a Disney classic. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Baby Mine." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Song Of The Sea: Release date: December 19, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 35. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 1. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Grave of the Fireflies: Release date: April 17, 1988. MPAA Rating: Unrated. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 9/10. Reviews Counted: 34. Fresh: 33. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: An achingly sad anti-war film, Grave of the Fireflies is one of Studio Ghibli's most profoundly beautiful, haunting works.
Cinderella: Release date: February 15, 1950. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 30. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: The rich colors, sweet songs, adorable mice and endearing (if suffering) heroine make Cinderella a nostalgically lovely charmer. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Editing.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Release date: December 19, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for epic battle sequences and scary images). Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 246. Fresh: 235. Rotten: 11. Critic Consensus: The Two Towers balances spectacular action with emotional storytelling, leaving audiences both wholly satisfied and eager for the final chapter. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
WALL-E: Release date: June 27, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 243. Fresh: 234. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: WALL-E's stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity, while its charming star will captivate younger viewers -- and its timely story offers thought-provoking subtext. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Down to Earth." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Enchanted Joyland: Release date: November 10, 2017. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 243. Fresh: 234. Rotten: 9. Critic Consensus: Utterly enchanting, nostalgically delightful, and a warm beautifully animated fuzzy for Christmas, The Enchanted Joyland hits a creative groove -- the story is quite simple and the well-written script, generating a heightened sense of theatrical entertainment with a definite Disney twist. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Touch of Ice." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ratatouille: Release date: June 29, 2007. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 231. Fresh: 221. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Fast-paced and stunningly animated, Ratatouille adds another delightfully entertaining entry -- and a rather unlikely hero -- to the Pixar canon. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppets: Release date: November 23, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 206. Fresh: 197. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Man or Muppet."
The LEGO Movie: Release date: February 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 201. Fresh: 192. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The LEGO Movie is colorful fun for all ages. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Everything Is Awesome." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Monsters, Inc.: Release date: November 2, 2001. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 192. Fresh: 184. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern all-ages animation. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "If I Didn't Have You." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Fantasia: Release date: November 13, 1940. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 50. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A landmark in animation (and a huge influence on the medium of music video), Disney's Fantasia is a relentlessly inventive blend of the classics with phantasmagorical images. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award.
Yellow Submarine: Release date: November 13, 1968. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 47. Fresh: 45. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: A joyful, phantasmagoric blend of colorful animation and the music of the Beatles, Yellow Submarine is delightful (and occasionally melancholy) family fare. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Mickey Mouse: Release date: November 21, 2018. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Critics Consensus: Despite its sitcom-like execution, Mickey Mouse revives an iconic cartoon character with a fantastic story and innovative animation style, and is a welcome return to form for Walt Disney's lovable rodent that is sure to win new fans, as well as please longtime Disney traditionalists.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Release date: December 17, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for epic battle sequences and some scary images). Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 261. Fresh: 247. Rotten: 14. Critic Consensus: Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a moving and satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Into the West." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit: Release date: October 7, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 176. Fresh: 167. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a subtly touching and wonderfully eccentric adventure featuring Wallace and Gromit. THX Opening: Shrek. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered: Release date: November 21, 2012. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 161. Fresh: 115. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: Despite its great addition to Disney's animation legacy, Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered garners traditional animation and revives a fantastic plot from Charles Dickens' classic tale and is a welcome return to form for Walt Disney's lovable rodent that is sure to win new fans, as well as please longtime Disney traditionalists, for the holidays. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Secret World of Arrietty: Release date: February 17, 2012. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 139. Fresh: 132. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Visually lush, refreshingly free of family-friendly clatter, and anchored with soulful depth, The Secret World of Arrietty lives up to Studio Ghibli's reputation. THX Opening: Grand.
Finding Dory: Release date: June 17, 2016. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 137. Fresh: 130. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Funny, poignant, and thought-provoking, Finding Dory delivers a beautifully animated adventure that adds another entertaining chapter to its predecessor's classic story. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Antz: Release date: October 2, 1998. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language and menacing action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 84. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Featuring a stellar voice cast, technically dazzling animation, and loads of good humor, Antz should delight both children and adults. THX Opening: Shrek.
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Release date: June 12, 1981. MPAA Rating: PG. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 95% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 9.1/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Featuring bravura set pieces, sly humor, and white-knuckle action, Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the most consummately entertaining adventure pictures of all time. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
The Jungle Book: Release date: April 15, 2016. MPAA Rating: PG (for some sequences of scary action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 190. Fresh: 179. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, The Jungle Book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors -- all while setting a new standard for CGI.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope: Release date: May 25, 1977. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi violence and brief mild language). Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.5/10. Reviews Counted: 99. Fresh: 93. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possiblites of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back: Release date: May 21, 1980. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.9/10. Reviews Counted: 87. Fresh: 82. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Dark, sinister, but ultimately even more involving than A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back defies viewer expectations and takes the series to heightened emotional levels. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Aladdin: Release date: November 25, 1992. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: A highly entertaining entry in Disney's renaissance era, Aladdin is beautifully drawn, with near-classic songs and a cast of scene-stealing characters. THX Opening: Tex. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "A Whole New World." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Friend Like Me." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Release date: October 29, 1993. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 94% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 83. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Enchanted: Release date: November 21, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images and mild innuendo). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 187. Fresh: 174. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes that's sure to delight children and adults, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Happy Working Song." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "So Close." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "That's How You Know."
Jurassic Park: Release date: June 11, 1993. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense science fiction terror). Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 111. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Jurassic Park is a spectacle of special effects and life-like animatronics, with some of Spielberg's best sequences of sustained awe and sheer terror since Jaws. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Beauty and the Beast: Release date: November 22, 1991. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 103. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Beauty and the Beast." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Be Our Guest." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Belle." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
James and the Giant Peach: Release date: April 12, 1996. MPAA Rating: PG. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 72. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The arresting and dynamic visuals, offbeat details and light-as-air storytelling make James and the Giant Peach solid family entertainment. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
My Neighbor Totoro: Release date: April 16, 1988. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.4/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 40. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: My Neighbor Totoro is a heartwarming, sentimental masterpiece that captures the simple grace of childhood. THX Opening: Grand.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Release date: October 5, 1949. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 93%. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 14. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: This Disney two-fer may not be the most reverent literary adaptation, but it's remarkably crafted and emotionally resonant. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens: Release date: December 18, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 332. Fresh: 307. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing.
The Avengers: Release date: May 4, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 309. Fresh: 283. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: With a script that never forgets its heroes' humanity and no shortage of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype -- and raises the bar for Marvel at the movies. THX Opening: Bounty.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Release date: November 25, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for action, smoking and slang humor). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 208. Rotten: 17. Critics Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ponyo: Release date: August 14, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: While not Miyazaki's best film, Ponyo is a visually stunning fairy tale that's a sweetly poetic treat for children of all ages. THX Opening: Grand.
Arthur Christmas: Release date: November 23, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 157. Fresh: 144. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Princess Mononoke: Release date: October 29, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for images of violence and gore). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 97. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.
A Bug's Life: Release date: November 25, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 77. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: A Bug's Life is a rousing adventure that blends animated thrills with witty dialogue and memorable characters - and another smashing early success for Pixar. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Men in Black: Release date: July 2, 1997. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for language and sci-fi violence). Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 77. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Thanks to a smart script, spectacular set pieces, and charismatic performances from its leads, Men in Black is an entirely satisfying summer blockbuster hit.
The Little Mermaid: Release date: November 17, 1989. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 60. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Little Mermaid ushered in a new golden era for Disney animation with warm and charming hand-drawn characters and catchy musical sequences. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Under the Sea." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Kiss the Girl." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Sleeping Beauty: Release date: January 29, 1959. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1. Critic Score: 92%. Average Rating: 8.1/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: This Disney dreamscape contains moments of grandeur, with its lush colors, magical air, one of the most menacing villains in the Disney canon. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Release date: March 11, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 92%. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Perhaps the most faithful of Disney's literary adaptations, this cute, charming collection of episodes captures the spirit of A.A. Milne's classic stories. THX Opening: Tex.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Release date: August 1, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 259. Fresh: 235. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: Guardians of the Galaxy is just as irreverent as fans of the frequently zany Marvel comic would expect -- as well as funny, thrilling, full of heart, and packed with visual splendor. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Release date: December 18, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for epic battles sequences and some scary images). Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 205. Rotten: 20. Critic Consensus: Full of eye-popping special effects, and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring brings J.R.R Tolkien's classic to vivid like. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "May It Be." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Release date: June 13, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action and some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 161. Fresh: 147. Rotten: 14. Critics Consensus: Exciting, emotionally resonant, and beautifully animated, How to Train Your Dragon 2 builds on its predecessor's successes just the way a sequel should. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Lion King: Release date: June 24, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 113. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King stands tall within Disney's pantheon of classic family films. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Circle of Life." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Hakuna Matata." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Bambi: Release date: August 13, 1942. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 91% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 46. Fresh: 42. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: Elegantly animated and deeply touching, Bambi is an enduring, endearing, and moving Disney classic. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love Is a Song." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Recording.
Coraline: Release date: February 6, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 257. Fresh: 231. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: With its vivid stop-motion animation combined with Neil Gaiman's imaginative story, Coraline is a film that's both visually stunning and wondrously entertaining. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Tangled: Release date: November 24, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild violence). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 215. Fresh: 193. Rotten: 22. Critics Consensus: While far from Disney's greatest film, Tangled is a visually stunning, thoroughly entertaining addition to the studio's classic animated canon. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "I See the Light." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Muppets & Fairies Ever After: Release date: November 24, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild violence). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 215. Fresh: 193. Rotten: 22. Critics Consensus: Visual stunning and throughly entertaining addition to the studio's classic animated canon, Muppets & Fairies Ever After delivers Jim Henson's lovable creations a welcome party, with its lush colors, magical air, and beautiful animation --- while possessing a passable plot and opening up a world beyond the Disney universe. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "I See the Light." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Simpsons Movie: Release date: July 27, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for irreverent humor throughout). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 200. Fresh: 180. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs, biting satire, and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular. And it boasts slicker animation and polished writing that hearkens back to the show's glory days. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Winnie the Pooh: Release date: July 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 126. Fresh: 114. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: Short, nostalgic, and gently whimsical, Winnie the Pooh offers young audiences -- and their parents -- a sweetly traditional family treat. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
The Pixie Fairies Summer Rescue: Release date: July 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 126. Fresh: 114. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: Endearingly lovely, gently whimsical, and the second rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessors, The Pixie Fairies Summer Rescue uses a sweetly traditional nostalgic treat, inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience to friendship tale. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
The Illusionist: Release date: June 16, 2010. MPAAPG (for thematic elements and smoking). Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 120. Fresh: 108. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: An engrossing love letter to fans of adult animation The Illusionist offers a fine antidote to garish mainstream fare. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
When Marnie Was There: Release date: May 22, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 59. Fresh: 53. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: When Marnie Was There is still blessed with enough visual and narrative beauty to recommend, even if it isn't quite as magical as Studio Ghibli's greatest works. THX Opening: Grand. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Frozen: Release date: November 27, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.24:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 214. Fresh: 190. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: Beautifully animated, smartly written, and stocked with singalong songs, Frozen adds another worthy entry to the Disney canon. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Let It Go." Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Never Fairies' Wintery Secret: Release date: November 27, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.24:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 214. Fresh: 190. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: Joyful, fast-paced, and dramatically wintery, Never Fairies' Wintery Secret adds another worthy entry to the Disney canon that stocks enough shimmering animation and singalong songs to look as iridescently gorgeous as the winter wonderland. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Let It Go." Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Big Hero 6: Release date: November 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and peril, some rude humor, and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 183. Fresh: 163. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Agreeably entertaining and brilliantly animated, Big Hero 6 is briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Wind Rises: Release date: February 28, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for some disturbing images and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 89% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 157. Fresh: 139. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Wind Rises is a fittingly bittersweet swan song for director Hayao Miyazaki. THX Opening: Grand. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppet Movie: Release date: June 22, 1979. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 44. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: The Muppet Movie, the big-screen debut of Jim Henson's plush creations, is smart, lighthearted, and fun for all ages. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Rainbow Connection." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Lady and the Tramp: Release date: June 22, 1955. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 38. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: A nostalgic charmer, Lady and the Tramp's token sweetness is mighty but the songs and richly colored animation are technically superb and make for a memorable experience. THX Opening: Tex.
Tinker Bell: Release date: October 28, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 89%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 9. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 1. THX Opening: Tex.
Shrek 2: Release date: May 19, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 232. Fresh: 205. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Accidentally in Love." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rango: Release date: March 4, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor, language, action and smoking). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 212. Fresh: 186. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: Rango is a smart, giddily creative burst of beautifully animated entertainment, and Johnny Depp gives a colorful vocal performance as a household pet in an unfamiliar world. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Bolt: Release date: November 21, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 179. Fresh: 158. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Titanic: Release date: December 19, 1997. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 178. Fresh: 157. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: A mostly unqualified triumph for James Cameron, who offers a dizzying blend of spectacular visuals and old-fashioned melodrama. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "My Heart Will Go On." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Tarzan: Release date: June 18, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 104. Fresh: 92. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: Disney's Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "You'll Be in My Heart." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Release date: May 24, 1989. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (N/A). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 88% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 68. Fresh: 60. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Lighter and more comedic than its predecessor, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade returns the series to the brisk serial adventure of Raiders, while adding a dynamite double act between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
The Three Caballeros: Release date: February 3, 1945. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 88%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 16. Fresh: 14. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: One of Disney's more abstract creations, The Three Caballeros is a dazzling, colorful picture that shows the company at an artistic acme. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Recording.
Melody Time: Release date: May 27, 1948. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 88%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 8. Fresh: 7. Rotten: 1. Critics Consensus: Melody Time is a charming musical anthology film that's expertly crafted and filled with high-spirited numbers. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Frankenweenie: Release date: October 5, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, scary images and action). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 198. Fresh: 173. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Shrek: Release date: May 18, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language some crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 190. Fresh: 166. Rotten: 24. Critics Consensus: While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride. THX Opening: Shrek. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Kung Fu Panda: Release date: June 6, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of martial arts action). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 178. Fresh: 155. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Donald and His Friends: Release date: July 2, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.24:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 154. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Visually stunning and nostalgic, Donald and His Friends makes the three colorful characters a big visit to the big screen with catchy songs and fantasic animation built on familiar themes from the seventy-year re-make. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Howl's Moving Castle: Release date: June 10, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for frightening images and brief mild language). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 172. Fresh: 149. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Exquisitely illustrated by master animator Miyazaki, Howl's Moving Castle will delight children with its fantastical story and touch the hearts and minds of older viewers as well. THX Opening: Grand. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
ParaNorman: Release date: August 17, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language). Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 163. Fresh: 142. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Beautifully animated and solidly scripted, ParaNorman will entertain (and frighten) older children while providing surprisingly thoughtful fare for their parents. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
A Never Pirate: Release date: March 13, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.8/10. Reviews Counted: 149. Fresh: 129. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Wonderfully animated, packed with exciting energy, and full of fun references to the world of Peter Pan, A Never Pirate is a lively swashbuckling pirate-themed adventure of the canon with another example of how new ideas can help keep a trilogy fresh. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award of Best Original Song "Love Led Us Here."
The Peanuts Movie: Release date: November 6, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 149. Fresh: 129. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: The Peanuts Movie offers a colorful gateway into the world of its classic characters and a sweetly nostalgic--if relatively unambitious--treat for the adults who grew up with them. THX Opening: Horton. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Release date: September 18, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 87% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 139. Fresh: 121. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Wreck-It Ralph: Release date: November 2, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild action/violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 168. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Pixie Olympics Arcade: Release date: November 2, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild action/violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 168. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, The Pixie Olympics Arcade is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Lilo & Stitch: Release date: June 21, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild sci-fi action). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 124. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Edgier than traditional Disney fare, Lilo & Stitch explores issues of family while providing a fun and charming story. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits: Release date: April 27, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, rude humor and some language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 144. Fresh: 124. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: It may not quite scale Aardman's customary delirious heights, but The Pirates! still represents some of the smartest, most skillfully animated fare that modern cinema has to offer. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Kung Fu Panda 3: Release date: January 29, 2016. MPAA Rating: PG (for martial arts action and some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 143. Fresh: 123. Rotten: 20. Critic Consensus: Kung Fu Panda 3 boasts the requisite visual splendor, but like its rotund protagonist, this sequel's narrative is also surprisingly nimble, adding up to animated fun for the whole family.
Mulan: Release date: June 19, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.5/10. Reviews Counted: 73. Fresh: 63. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film, while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Chico & Rita: Release date: February 25, 2011. MPAA Rating: Unrated. Average Rating: 7.6/10. Reviews Counted: 65. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 9. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Anastasia: Release date: November 21, 1997. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 86% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 51. Fresh: 44. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Beautiful animation, an affable take on Russian history, and strong voice performances make Anastasia a winning first film from Fox animation studios. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Journey to the Past." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cinderella: Release date: March 13, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 196. Fresh: 166. Rotten: 30. Critics Consensus: Refreshingly traditional in a revisionist era, Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella proves Disney hasn't lost any of its old-fashioned magic. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
The Princess and the Frog: Release date: December 11, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 184. Fresh: 156. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Almost There." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Down in New Orleans." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes: Release date: December 11, 2009. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.4/10. Reviews Counted: 184. Fresh: 156. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: Dazzlingly fancy, beautifully animated, and loaded with an acme of voice cast, Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes is a sweet, simple story which offers a warmth of traditional Disney animation and to make this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale and fantasy update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Almost There." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Down in New Orleans." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Emperor's New Groove: Release date: December 15, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 127. Fresh: 108. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: The Emperor's New Groove isn't the most ambitious animated film, but its brisk pace, fresh characters, and big laughs make for a great time for the whole family. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "My Funny Friend and Me." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Sound of Music: Release date: March 2, 1965. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 85% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.9/10. Reviews Counted: 55. Fresh: 47. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Unapologetically sweet and maybe even a little corny, The Sound of Music will win over all but the most cynical filmgoers with its classic songs and irresistible warmth. THX Opening: Bounty. Winner of Academy Award for Best Picture.
The Jungle Book: Release date: October 18, 1967. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 85%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 34. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: With expressive animation, fun characters, and catchy songs, The Jungle Book endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The Bare Necessities."
Puss in Boots: Release date: October 28, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some adventure action and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 84% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 142. Fresh: 119. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: It isn't deep or groundbreaking, but what it lacks in profundity, Puss in Boots more than makes up for with an abundance of wit, visual sparkle, and effervescent charm. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Release date: May 23, 1984. MPAA Rating: PG (N/A). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 84% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 64. Fresh: 54. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: It may be too "dark" for some, but Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom remains an ingenious adventure spectacle that showcases one of Hollywood's finest filmmaking teams in vintage form. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Corpse Bride: Release date: September 23, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images and action, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 187. Fresh: 156. Rotten: 31. Critics Consensus: As can be expected from a Tim Burton movie, Corpse Bride is whimsically macabre, visually imaginative, and emotionally bittersweet. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
From Up on Poppy Hill: Release date: March 15, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements and some incidental smoking images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 14. Critics Consensus: Gentle and nostalgic, From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli's sweeter efforts -- and if it doesn't push the boundaries of the genre, it remains as engagingly lovely as Ghibli fans have come to expect. THX Opening: Grand.
Hercules: Release date: June 27, 1997. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 83% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 43. Rotten: 9. Critics Consensus: Fast-paced and packed with dozens of pop culture references, Hercules might not measure up with the true classics of the Disney pantheon, but it's still plenty of fun. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Go the Distance." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Rescuers: Release date: June 22, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 83%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 24. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: Featuring superlative animation, off-kilter characters, and affectionate voice work by Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor, The Rescuers represents a bright spot in Disney's post-golden age. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Someone's Waiting for You."
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Release date: July 15, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for quirky situations, action and mild language). Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 222. Fresh: 182. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Closer to the source material than 1971's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is for people who like their Chocolate visually appealing and dark.
The Book of Life: Release date: October 17, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, rude humor, some thematic elements and brief scary images). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 100. Fresh: 82. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Book of Life's gorgeous animation is a treat, but it's a pity that its story lacks the same level of craft and detail that its thrilling visuals provide. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Fantasia 2000: Release date: December 17, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 82. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 15. Critics Consensus: It provides an entertaining experience for adults and children alike. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Despicable Me: Release date: July 9, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 81% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 192. Fresh: 155. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: Borrowing heavily (and intelligently) from Pixar and Looney Tunes, Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Kung Fu Panda 2: Release date: May 26, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of martial arts action and mild violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 81% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 167. Fresh: 135. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: The storyline arc may seem a tad familiar to fans of the original, but Kung Fu Panda 2 offers enough action, comedy, and visual sparkle to compensate. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Stuart Little 2: Release date: July 19, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). Critic Score: 81% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 99. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Stuart Little 2 is a sweet, visually impressive sequel that provides wholesome entertainment for kids.
A Cat in Paris: Release date: December 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild violence and action, and some thematic material). Critic Score: 82% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 61. Fresh: 50. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: A Cat in Paris depicts a stylish, imaginative world with a wonderful soundtrack and Hitchcockian overtones. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Muppets Take Manhattan: Release date: July 13, 1984. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 81%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 21. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: If it's not quite as sharp as The Muppet Movie, The Muppets Take Manhattan is still a smart, delightfully old-fashioned tale that follows the formula established by the first two movies -- a madcap adventure assisted by a huge group of human stars. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
The Great Mouse Detective: Release date: July 2, 1986. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 81%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 16. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: The Great Mouse Detective may not rank with Disney's classics, but it's an amiable, entertaining picture with some stylishly dark visuals. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water: Release date: February 6, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 98. Fresh: 78. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water won't win over many viewers who aren't fans of the show, but for the converted, it's another colorful burst of manic fun. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie: Release date: December 20, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for some adventure peril). Critic Score: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: A pleasant enough kids flick that adults may even enjoy. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Father and Daughter."
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: Release date: May 25, 1983. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 17. Critics Consensus: Though failing to reach the cinematic heights of its predecessors, Return of the Jedi remains an entertaining sci-fi adventure and a fitting end to the classic trilogy. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Saludos Amigos: Release date: February 6, 1943. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 80%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 10. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: One of Disney's lesser-known animated films, Saludos Amigos may be slight stuff, but it's still a spirited, energetic travelogue. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Saludos Amigos." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Academy Award for Sound Editing.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: Release date: May 19, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi violence and some intense images). Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 282. Fresh: 222. Rotten: 60. Critics Consensus: With Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, George Lucas brings his second Star Wars trilogy to a suitably thrilling and often poignant -- if still a bit uneven -- conclusion. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: Release date: July 9, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for action/adventure violence). Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 208. Fresh: 164. Rotten: 44. Critics Consensus: May leave you exhausted like the theme park ride that inspired it; however, you'll have a good time when it's over. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Horton Hears a Who!: Release date: March 14, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 131. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: Horton Hears a Who! is both whimsical and heartwarming, and is the rare Dr. Seuss adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the source material. THX Opening: Horton.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: Release date: June 8, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 129. Fresh: 102. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: Dazzlingly colorful and frenetic, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is silly enough for young kids, but boasts enough surprising smarts to engage parents along the way. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman: Release date: March 7, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and brief rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 120. Fresh: 95. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Mr. Peabody & Sherman offers a surprisingly entertaining burst of colorful all-ages fun, despite its dated source material and rather convoluted plot. THX Opening: Shrek.
The Prince of Egypt: Release date: December 18, 1998. MPAA Rating: PG (for intense depiction of thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 84. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: The Prince of Egypt's stunning visuals and first-rate voice cast more than compensate for the fact that it's better crafted than it is emotionally involving. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "When You Believe." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Pooh's Heffalump Movie: Release date: February 11, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 86. Fresh: 68. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: A charming and delightful walk through the Hundred Acres Woods for young viewers. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Alice in Wonderland: Release date: July 26, 1951. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 28. Fresh: 22. Rotten: 6. Critics Consensus: A good introduction to Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland boasts some of the Disney canon's most surreal and twisted images. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
The Pirate Fairy: Release date: April 1, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 4. THX Opening: Tex.
The Great Muppet Caper: Release date: June 26, 1981. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 79%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 4. Critics Consensus: The Great Muppet Caper is overplotted and uneven, but the appealing presence of Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang ensure that this heist flick is always breezily watchable. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The First Time It Happens."
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Release date: May 22, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for adventure violence and scary images). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 256. Fresh: 199. Rotten: 57. Critics Consensus: Though the plot elements are certainly familiar, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still delivers the thrills and Harrison Ford's return in the title role is more than welcome. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Brave: Release date: June 22, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 175. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: Brave offers young audiences and fairy tale fans a rousing, funny fantasy adventure with a distaff twist and surprising depth. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Gonzo with the Wind: Release date: June 23, 2017. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 225. Fresh: 175. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: It may not be sharp as the Muppet films, but Gonzo with the Wind is the most definitive Hollywood entry to the Disney canon, who offers a dizzying blend of spectacular visuals and old-fashioned melodrama. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Monsters University: Release date: June 21, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 182. Fresh: 142. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Offering Monsters, Inc. fans a return visit with beloved characters, Monsters University delivers funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Muppets Most Wanted: Release date: March 21, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 170. Fresh: 133. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Surf's Up: Release date: June 8, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language and some rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 144. Fresh: 112. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: Surf's Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie that brings a fresh twist to some familiar conventions. Its witty mockumentary format is fun and inventive, and the CGI is breathtakingly realistic. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Charlotte's Web: Release date: December 15, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 143. Fresh: 112. Rotten: 31. Critics Consensus: Kids will be entertained by the straightforward plot and cute animals, and adults will be charmed by how quiet and humble the production is, a fine translation of E.B. White's genteel prose. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Ice Age: Release date: March 15, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 77% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 164. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: Even though Ice Age is treading over the same grounds as Monsters, Inc. and Shrek, it has enough wit and laughs to stand on its own. THX Opening: Horton. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Peter Pan: Release date: December 25, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action sequences and peril). Critic Score: 77% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 141. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: Solid if far from definitive, this version of Peter Pan is visually impressive, psychologically complex and faithful to its original source.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Release date: October 1, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 77% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 43. Fresh: 33. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: This fun and moral tale entertains both first-time Sesame Street watchers and seasoned veterans. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Teacher's Pet: Release date: January 16, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mildly crude humor). Critic Score: 76% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 74. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: Despite its short running time, Teacher's Pet is a witty and irreverent family film. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Release date: December 9, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for battle sequences and frightening moments). Critic Score: 76% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 209. Fresh: 159. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: With first-rate special effects and compelling storytelling, this adaptation stays faithful to its source material and will please moviegoers of all ages. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Good Dinosaur: Release date: November 25, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for peril, action and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 76% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 173. Fresh: 131. Rotten: 42. Critics Consensus: The Good Dinosaur delivers thrillingly beautiful animation in service of a worth story that, even if it doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards set by Pixar, still adds up to charming, family-friendly entertainment. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
The Adventures of Tintin: Release date: December 21, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action violence, some drunkeness and brief smoking). Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 204. Fresh: 153. Rotten: 51. Critic Consensus: Drawing deep from the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark playbook, Steven Spielberg has crafted another spirited, thrilling adventure in the form of Tintin. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Over the Hedge: Release date: May 19, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild comic action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 168. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 42. Critics Consensus: Even if it's not an animation classic, Over the Hedge is clever and fun, and the jokes cater to family members of all ages. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Happy Feet: Release date: November 17, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild peril and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 161. Fresh: 120. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Visually dazzling, with a thoughtful storyline and catchy musical numbers, Happy Feet marks a successful animated debut from the makers of Babe. THX Opening: Ziegfeld. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Zathura: Release date: November 11, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action and peril, and some language). Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 158. Fresh: 119. Rotten: 39. Critics Consensus: Dazzling special effects for the kids + well-crafted storytelling for the 'rents = cinematic satisfaction for the whole family.
The Boxtrolls: Release date: September 26, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action, some peril and mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7/10. Reviews Counted: 146. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 37. Critics Consensus: While it's far from Laika's best offering, The Boxtrolls is still packed with enough offbeat wit and visual splendor to offer a healthy dose of all-ages entertainment. THX Opening: Broadway 2000. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Release date: December 21, 2001. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 75. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: What Jimmy Neutron lacks in computer animation, it makes up for in charm and cleverness. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie: Release date: November 17, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 75% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 73. Fresh: 55. Rotten: 18. Critics Consensus: When the Rugrats go to Paris, the result is Nickelodeon-style fun. The plot is effectively character-driven, and features catchy songs and great celebrity voice-acting. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Peter Pan: Release date: February 5, 1953. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 28. Fresh: 21. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't delve deeply into the darkness of J.M. Barrie's tale, Peter Pan is a heartwarming, exuberant film with some great tunes. THX Opening: Tex.
Charlotte's Web: Release date: March 1, 1973. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 20. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
The Brave Little Toaster: Release date: July 10, 1987. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 75%. Average Rating: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 3. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Release date: December 13, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images). Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 216. Fresh: 160. Rotten: 56. Critics Consensus: While still slightly hamstrung by "middle chapter" narrative problems and its formidable length, The Desolation of Smaug represents a more confident, exciting second chapter for the Hobbit series. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Cars: Release date: June 9, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 196. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: Cars offers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Our Town." Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Despicable Me 2: Release date: July 3, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 171. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 45. Critics Consensus: Despicable Me 2 offers plenty of eye-popping visual inventiveness and a number of big laughs. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Happy." Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Monster House: Release date: July 21, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary images and sequences, thematic elements, some crude humor and brief language). Critic Score: 74%. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 158. Fresh: 117. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Monster House welcomes kids and adults alike into a household full of smart, monstrous fun. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rise of the Guardians: Release date: November 21, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements and some mildly scary action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 107. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: A sort of Avengers for the elementary school set, Rise of the Guardians is wonderfully animated and briskly paced, but it's only so-so in the storytelling department. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Sky High: Release date: July 29, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence and some mild language). Critic Score: 73%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 127. Fresh: 93. Rotten: 34. Critics Consensus: This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Release date: June 21, 1996. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 73%. Average Rating: 7.1/10. Reviews Counted: 51. Fresh: 37. Rotten: 14. Critics Consensus: Disney's take on the Victor Hugo classic is dramatically uneven, but its strong visuals, dark themes, and message of tolerance make for a more-sophisticated-than-average children's film. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Monsters vs. Aliens: Release date: March 27, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 210. Fresh: 151. Rotten: 59. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't approach the depth of the best animated films, Monsters vs. Aliens has enough humor and special effects to entertain moviegoers of all ages. THX Opening: Shrek.
Megamind: Release date: November 5, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and some language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 174. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 48. Critics Consensus: It regurgitates plot points from earlier animated efforts, and isn't quite as funny as it should be, but a top-shelf voice cast and strong visuals help make Megamind a pleasant, if unspectacular, diversion. THX Opening: Shrek.
Rio: Release date: April 15, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 145. Fresh: 104. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: This straightforward movie reaches great heights thanks to its colorful visual palette, catchy music, and funny vocal performances. THX Opening: Horton. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Real in Rio." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Flushed Away: Release date: November 3, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for crude humor and some language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 72% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.7/10. Reviews Counted: 130. Fresh: 94. Rotten: 36. Critics Consensus: Clever and appealing for both children and adults, Flushed Away marks a successful entry into digital animated features for Aardman Animations. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film (UK). Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Penguins of Madagascar: Release date: November 26, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and some rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 100. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: The Penguins of Madagascar is fast and brightly colored enough to entertain small children, but too frantically silly to offer real filmgoing fun for the whole family. THX Opening: Shrek.
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast: Release date: March 3, 2015. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 72%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 18. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Into the Woods: Release date: December 25, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, fantasy action and peril, and some suggestive material). Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 186. Fresh: 132. Rotten: 54. Critics Consensus: On the whole, this Disney adaptation of the Sondheim Classic sits comfortably at the corner of Hollywood and Broadway -- even if it darkens to its detriment in the final act. THX Opening: Bounty.
Piglet's Big Movie: Release date: March 21, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 71% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 76. Fresh: 54. Rotten: 22. Critics Consensus: Wholesome and charming entertainment for young children. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Dirty Dancing: Release date: August 21, 1987. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (adult situations/language). Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 56. Fresh: 40. Rotten: 16.
The Sword in the Stone: Release date: December 25, 1963. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 24. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: A decent take on the legend of King Arthur, The Sword in the Stone suffers from relatively indifferent animation, but its characters are still memorable and appealing. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Fun and Fancy Free: Release date: September 27, 1947. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 7. Fresh: 5. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Though it doesn't quite live up to its title, Fun and Fancy Free has its moments, and it's a rare opportunity to see Mickey, Donald, and Goofy together. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue: Release date: September 21, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 71%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 7. Fresh: 5. Rotten: 2. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again.
Les Misérables: Release date: December 25, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements). Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.9/10. Reviews Counted: 227. Fresh: 159. Rotten: 68. Critics Consensus: Impeccable mounted but occasionally bombastic, Les Misérables largely succeeds thanks to bravura performances from it's distinguished cast. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Suddenly." THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Men in Black III: Release date: May 25, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi action violence, and brief suggestive content). Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 227. Fresh: 158. Rotten: 69. Critics Consensus: It isn't exactly a persuasive argument for the continuation of the franchise, but Men in Black III is better than its predecessor and manages to exceed expectations.
The Croods: Release date: March 22, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary action). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 134. Fresh: 94. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: While it may not be as (ahem) evolved as the best modern animated fare, The Croods will prove solidly entertaining for families seeking a fast-paced, funny cartoon adventure. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Release date: September 26, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 116. Fresh: 81. Rotten: 35. Critics Consensus: While not as clever or inventive as its predecessor, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 compensates with enough dazzling visuals to keep younger viewers entertained. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Ramona and Beezus: Release date: July 23, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 70% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 87. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 26. Critics Consensus: If Ramona and Beezus fails to capture the essence of its classic source material, it's sunny, sweet, and wholesome.
TRON: Release date: July 9, 1982. MPAA Rating: PG (N/A). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 53. Fresh: 37. Rotten: 16. Critics Consensus: Though perhaps not as strong dramatically as it is technologically, TRON is an original and visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in the history of computer animation. THX Opening: Bounty.
Muppet Treasure Island: Release date: February 16, 1996. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 70%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 23. Fresh: 16. Rotten: 7. Critics Consensus: Though less Muppet-centric than the original trilogy, Muppet Treasure Island is an energetic, cheerful take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, with typically solid gags. THX Opening: Bounty.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: May 24, 2002. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 126. Fresh: 87. Rotten: 39. Critics Consensus: A visually stunning film that may be too predictable and politically correct for adults, but should serve children well. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Curious George: Release date: February 10, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 102. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: Curious George is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children's books. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Release date: December 11, 1992. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 36. Fresh: 25. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: It may not be the finest version of Charles Dickens' tale to grace the screen, but The Muppet Christmas Carol is funny and heartwarming, and serves as a good introduction to the story for young viewers. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Fox and the Hound: Release date: July 10, 1981. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 26. Fresh: 18. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: The Fox and the Hound is a likeable, charming, unassuming effort that manages to transcend its thin, predictable plot. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Cats Don't Dance: Release date: March 28, 1997. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 69%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 16. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 5.
Treasure Planet: Release date: November 27, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 146. Fresh: 100. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: Though its characterizations are weaker than usual, Treasure Planet offers a fast-paced, beautifully rendered vision of outer space. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Release date: November 19, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 85. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Surreally goofy and entertaining for both children and their parents. THX Opening: The Simpsons. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Rescuers Down Under: Release date: November 16, 1990. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 68%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Though its story is second-rate, The Rescuers Down Under redeems itself with some remarkable production values -- particularly its flight scenes. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones: Release date: May 16, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence). Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 73. Critics Consensus: Though it still suffers from an overabundance of exposition, the action quotient is upped considerably in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, which makes it an improvement over The Phantom Menace. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Release date: May 16, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for epic battle action and violence). Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 188. Fresh: 126. Rotten: 62. Critics Consensus: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is an entertaining family adventure worthy of the standard set by its predecessor. THX Opening: Bounty.
Turbo: Release date: July 17, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 35. Critics Consensus: It's nowhere near as inventive as its off-the-wall premise might suggest, but Turbo boasts just enough colorful visual thrills and sharp voice acting to recommend as undemanding family-friendly fare. THX Opening: Shrek.
Make Mine Music: Release date: April 20, 1946. MPAA Rating: N/A. Critic Score: 67%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 9. Fresh: 6. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: This collection of musical-themed shorts doesn't reach the artistic heights of Fantasia, but it's well animated and mostly good fun. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Meet the Robinsons: Release date: March 30, 2007. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 66%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 136. Fresh: 90. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: Meet the Robinsons is a visually impressive children's animated film marked by a story of considerable depth. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Stuart Little: Release date: December 17, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief language). Critic Score: 66%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 97. Fresh: 64. Rotten: 33. Critics Consensus: Critics say Stuart Little is charming with kids and adults for its humor and visual effects.
The AristoCats: Release date: December 24, 1970. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 66%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 19. Rotten: 10. Critics Consensus: Though The AristoCats is a mostly middling effort for Disney, it is redeemed by terrific work from its voice cast and some jazzy tunes. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Dinosaur: Release date: May 19, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for intense images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 65%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 79. Rotten: 43. Critics Consensus: While Dinosaur's plot is generic and dull, its stunning computer animation and detailed backgrounds are enough to make it worth a look. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie: Release date: October 4, 2002. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 65%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 55. Fresh: 36. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: Jonah teaches wholesome messages to children in a funny, bouncy package. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Release date: December 14, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence and frightening images). Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 270. Fresh: 174. Rotten: 96. Critic Consensus: Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth is an earnest, visually resplendent trip, but the film's deliberate pace robs the material of some of its majesty. THX Opening: Bounty.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Release date: November 7, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 150. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 54. Critics Consensus: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.

Robots: Release date: March 11, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for some brief language and suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 6.5/10. Reviews Counted: 177. Fresh: 113. Rotten: 64. Critics Consensus: Robots delights on a visual level, but the story feels like it came off an assembly line. THX Opening: Horton.
Epic: Release date: May 24, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, some scary images and brief rude language). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 64%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 118. Fresh: 76. Rotten: 42. Critics Consensus: Though its narrative themes are all too familiar, Epic is beautifully animated and crafted with just enough flair to make for solid family entertainment. THX Opening: Horton.

Marley and Me: Release date: December 25, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic material, some suggestive content and language). Critic Score: 63%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 138. Fresh: 87. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario.
The Ant Bully: Release date: July 28, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor and action). Critic Score: 63%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 43. Critics Consensus: Sometimes inventive and witty, this animated adventure into an ant-sized world is a pleasant diversion. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Muppets from Space: Release date: July 14, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 63%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 56. Fresh: 35. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment. THX Opening: Bounty.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Release date: October 10, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor including some reckless behavior and language). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 62%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 103. Fresh: 64. Rotten: 39. Critics Consensus: Affably pleasant without ever trying to be anything more, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a fine -- albeit forgettable -- family diversion. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Tigger Movie: Release date: February 11, 2000. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 62%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 73. Fresh: 45. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: Tigger Movie may lack the technological flash and underlying adult sophistication of other recent animated movies, but it's fun and charming. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Recess: School's Out: Release date: February 16, 2001. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 61%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 69. Fresh: 42. Rotten: 27. Critics Consensus: Though basically a TV cartoon stretched out to movie-length, Recess has enough successful jokes and smart writing to make it a worthwhile view.
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies: Release date: December 19, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images). Critic Score: 60%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 215. Fresh: 129. Rotten: 86. Critics Consensus: Though somewhat overwhelmed by its own spectacle, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies ends Peter Jackson's second Middle-earth trilogy on a reasonably satisfying note. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Happy Gilmore: Release date: February 16, 1998. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (language and some comic sexuality). Critic Score: 60%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 31. Rotten: 21. Critics Consensus: Those who enjoy Adam Sandler's schtick will find plenty to love in this gleefully juvenile take on professional golf; those who don't, however, will find it unfunny and forgettable.

Oz the Great and Powerful: Release date: March 8, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language). Critic Score: 59%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 243. Fresh: 143. Rotten: 100. Critics Consensus: It suffers from some tonal inconsistency and a deflated sense of wonder, but Oz the Great and Powerful still packs enough visual dazzle and clever wit to be entertaining in its own right. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Rugrats Movie: Release date: November 20, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 59%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 49. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Charming characters; loads of fun for kids and adults. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Shrek Forever After: Release Date: May 21, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, some rude humor and brief language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 189. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 80. Critics Consensus: While not without its moments, Shrek Forever After too often feels like a rote rehashing of the franchise's earlier entries. THX Opening: Shrek.
Secret of the Wings: Release date: October 23, 2012. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 19. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 8. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
The Last Unicorn: Release date: November 19, 1982. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 58%. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 12. Fresh: 7. Rotten: 5. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Ice Age: The Meltdown: Release date: March 31, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild language and innuendo). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 57%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 143. Fresh: 82. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Despite its impressive animation and the hilarious antics of the saber-toothed squirrel Scrat, Ice Age: The Meltdown comes up short on the storytelling front. THX Opening: Horton.
Looney Tunes: Back in Action: Release date: November 14, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild language and innuendo). Critic Score: 57%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 134. Fresh: 76. Rotten: 58. Critics Consensus: The plot is a nonsensical, hyperactive jumble and the gags are relatively uninspired compared to the classic Looney Tunes cartoons. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace: Release date: May 9, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action/violence). Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 212. Fresh: 118. Rotten: 94. Critics Consensus: Burdened by exposition and populated with stock characters, The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy -- albeit visually dazzling -- start. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
The Tale of Despereaux: Release date: December 19, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 107. Fresh: 60. Rotten: 47. Critics Consensus: Despite its striking visuals, The Tale of Despereaux as a story feels familiar and unimaginative. THX Opening: Cimarron.
9: Release date: September 9, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for violence and scary images). Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 181. Fresh: 102. Rotten: 79. Critics Consensus: Although its story is perhaps too familiar and less complex than some might wish, 9 is visually spectacular, and director Shane Acker's attention to detail succeeds in drawing viewers into the film's universe. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Hotel Transylvania 2: Release date: September 25, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images, action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 94. Fresh: 53. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania 2 is marginally better than the original, which may or may not be enough of a recommendation to watch 89 minutes of corny, colorfully animated gags from Adam Sandler and company. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Pocahontas: Release date: June 23, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: Pocahontas means well, and has moments of startling beauty, but it's largely a bland, uninspired effort, with uneven plotting and an unfortunate lack of fun. THX Opening: Terminator 2. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Colors of the Wind." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
George of the Jungle: Release date: July 16, 1997. MPAA Rating: PG (for some violence). Critic Score: 56%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 52. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 23. Critics Consensus: George of the Jungle is faithful to its source material -- which, unfortunately, makes it a less-than-compelling feature film. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Polar Express: Release date: November 10, 2004. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 6.4/10. Reviews Counted: 199. Fresh: 110. Rotten: 89. Critics Consensus: Though the movie is visually stunning overall, the animation for the human characters isn't lifelike enough, and the story is padded. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Believe." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Minions: Release date: July 10, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 188. Fresh: 104. Rotten: 84. Critics Consensus: The Minions' brightly colored brand of gibberish-fueled insanity stretches to feature length in their self-titled Despicable Me spinoff, with uneven but often hilarious results. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Madagascar: Release date: May 27, 2005. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 6.1/10. Reviews Counted: 185. Fresh: 102. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Though its story is problematic in spots and its humor is hit-or-miss for the adult crowd, Madagascar boasts impressive visuals and enough spunky charm to keep children entertained. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Gnomeo and Juliet: Release date: February 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 118. Fresh: 65. Rotten: 53. Critics Consensus: While it has moments of inspiration, Gnomeo and Juliet is often too self-referential for its own good. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Osmosis Jones: Release date: August 10, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for bodily humor). Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 108. Fresh: 59. Rotten: 49. Critics Consensus: The animated portion of Osmosis is zippy and fun, but the live-action portion is lethargic. THX Opening: Cavalcade. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Black Cauldron: Release date: July 24, 1985. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 55%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 29. Fresh: 16. Rotten: 13. Critics Consensus: Ambitious but flawed, The Black Cauldron is technically brilliant as usual, but lacks the compelling characters of other Disney animated classics. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: Release date: July 7, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of adventure violence, including frightening images). Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 6/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 118. Rotten: 101. Critics Consensus: Gone is Depp's unpredictability and much of the humor and originality of the first movie. THX Opening: Bounty.
A Christmas Carol: Release date: November 6, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary sequences and images). Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 190. Fresh: 103. Rotten: 87. Critics Consensus: Robert Zemeckis' 3-D animated take on the Dickens classic tries hard, but its dazzling special effects distract from an array of fine performances from Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Lorax: Release date: March 2, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 147. Fresh: 79. Rotten: 68. Critics Consensus: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is cute and funny enough but the moral simplicity of the book gets lost with the zany Hollywood production values. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Home on the Range: Release date: April 2, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 67. Rotten: 58. Critics Consensus: Though Home on the Range is likeable and may keep young children diverted, it's one of Disney's more middling titles, with garish visuals and a dull plot. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Cats & Dogs: Release date: July 4, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for animal action and humor). Critic Score: 54%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 53. Critics Consensus: A great concept, but the movie fails to develop the characters and some of the jokes are hit-or-miss. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Release date: November 17, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for some crude humor). Critic Score: 53%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 130. Fresh: 69. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Jim Carrey shines as the Grinch. Unfortunately, it's not enough to save this movie. You'd be better off watching the TV cartoon.
Ice Princess: Release date: March 18, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 52%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 104. Fresh: 54. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: This likable Disney film gets points for effort, but can't stick the landing when it comes to originality. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Titan A.E.: Release date: June 16, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence, mild sensuality and brief language). Critic Score: 52%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 99. Fresh: 51. Rotten: 48. Critics Consensus: Great visuals, but the story feels like a cut-and-paste job of other sci-fi movies. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Robin Hood: Release date: November 8, 1973. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1. Critic Score: 52%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 25. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 12. Critics Consensus: One of the weaker Disney adaptations, Robin Hood is cute and colorful but lacks the majesty and excitement of the studio's earlier efforts. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love."
Alice in Wonderland: Release date: March 5, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 264. Fresh: 135. Rotten: 129. Critics Consensus: Tim Burton's Alice sacrifices the book's minimal narrative coherence -- and much of its heart -- but it's an undeniable visual treat. THX Opening: Bounty.
Tron Legacy: Release date: December 17, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.9/10. Reviews Counted: 228. Fresh: 117. Rotten: 111. Critics Consensus: Tron Legacy boasts dazzling visuals, but its human characters and story get lost amidst its state-of-the-art production design. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Bee Movie: Release date: November 2, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild suggestive humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 51%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 169. Fresh: 86. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Bee Movie has humorous moments, but its awkward premise and tame delivery render it mostly forgettable. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Pete's Dragon: Release date: November 3, 1977. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 50%. Average Rating: 4.8/10. Reviews Counted: 22. Fresh: 11. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: Boring and slow, this is a lesser Disney work, though the animation isn't without its charms. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Candle on the Water." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole: Release date: September 24, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG. Critic Score: 50%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 61. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Legend of the Guardians' dark tone and dazzling visuals are to be admired, even if they're ultimately let down by a story that never lives up to its full potential. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire: Release date: June 15, 2001. MPAA Rating: PG (for action violence). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 141. Fresh: 69. Rotten: 72. Critics Consensus: Atlantis provides a fast-paced spectacle, but stints on such things as character development and a coherent plot. THX Opening: Cavalcade.
Maleficent: Release date: May 30, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 195. Fresh: 96. Rotten: 99. Critics Consensus: Angelina Jolie's magnetic performance outshines Maleficent's dazzling special effects; unfortunately, the movie around them fails to justify all that impressive effort. THX Opening: Bounty.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: Release date: December 10, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action). Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.7/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 78. Rotten: 81. Critics Consensus: Its leisurely, businesslike pace won't win the franchise many new fans, but Voyage of the Dawn Treader restores some of the Narnia franchise's lost luster with strong performances and impressive special effects. THX Opening: Bounty.
Astro Boy: Release date: October 23, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and peril, and brief mild language). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 49%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 132. Fresh: 65. Rotten: 67. Critics Consensus: While it isn't terribly original, and it seems to have a political agenda that may rankle some viewers, Astro Boy boasts enough visual thrills to please its target demographic. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Rio 2: Release date: April 11, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 105. Fresh: 50. Rotten: 55. Critics Consensus: Like most sequels, Rio 2 takes its predecessor's basic template and tries to make it bigger -- which means it's even busier, more colorful, and ultimately more exhausting for viewers outside the youthful target demographic. THX Opening: Horton.
Open Season: Release date: September 29, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor, mild action and brief language). Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 100. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 52. Critics Consensus: Open Season is a cliched palette of tired jokes and CG animal shenanigans that have been seen multiple times this cinematic year. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Home: Release date: March 27, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 47%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh: 54. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Colorful, silly, and utterly benign, Home is a passable diversion, but there's no shortage of superior animated alternatives. THX Opening: Shrek.
The Road to El Dorado: Release date: March 31, 2000. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic material and language). Critic Score: 48%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 104. Fresh: 50. Rotten: 54. Critics Consensus: Predictable story and thin characters made the movie flat. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Mickey Mouse 2: Release date: November 10, 2028. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 206. Critics Consensus: Mickey Mouse 2 returns to the hand-drawn-influenced cartoon world of its predecessor, but that beautiful animation can't save the inconsistent storytelling, and of course those parodies of Japanese franchises no American has ever heard of.
Hoodwinked: Release date: January 13, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and thematic elements). Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 123. Fresh: 57. Rotten: 66. Critics Consensus: This fractured fairytale doesn't have the wit or animation quality to compete with the likes of the Shrek franchise. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas: Release date: July 2, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for adventure action, some mild sensuality and brief language). Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.6/10. Reviews Counted: 122. Fresh: 56. Rotten: 66. Critics Consensus: Competent, but not magical. THX Opening: Shrek.
Happy Feet Two: Release date: November 18, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and mild peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 46%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 111. Fresh: 51. Rotten: 60. Critics Consensus: The animation is as eye-popping as ever, but Happy Feet Two's narrative is too noisily incoherent to recapture the Oscar-winning charm of its predecessor. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: Release date: May 25, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images). Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 219. Fresh: 98. Rotten: 121. Critics Consensus: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End provides the thrilling action scenes, but mixes in too many characters with too many incomprehensible plot threads. THX Opening: Bounty. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Release date: July 1, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor and peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 160. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 88. Critics Consensus: The third Ice Age film has some excellent animation, but its story is tired and monotonous. THX Opening: Horton.
Hotel Transylvania: Release date: September 28, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor, action and scary images). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 138. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 76. Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania's buoyant, giddy tone may please children, but it might be a little too loud and thinly-scripted for older audiences. THX Opening: Cimarron. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Return to Never Land: Release date: February 15, 2002. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1. Critic Score: 45%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 94. Fresh: 42. Rotten: 52. Critics Consensus: With its forgettable songs and lackluster story, this new Pan will surely entertain kids, but will feel more like a retread to adults. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Planes: Fire & Rescue: Release date: July 18, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for action and some peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 44%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 89. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 50. Critics Consensus: Although it's too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, Planes: Fire & Rescue is a passable diversion for much younger viewers. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Oliver & Company: Release date: November 18, 1988. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 43%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 35. Fresh: 15. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: Oliver & Company is a decidedly lesser effort in the Disney canon, with lackluster songs, stiff animation, and a thoroughly predictable plot. THX Opening: The Science of Sensation.
Rugrats Go Wild: Release date: June 13, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild crude humor). Critic Score: 41%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 86. Fresh: 35. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: The Rugrats franchise has gone from fresh to formulaic. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Everyone's Hero: Release date: September 15, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 41%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 68. Fresh: 28. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: Everyone's Hero is such a predictable and bland tale that it'll appeal mostly to little kids; others seeking something in Pixar's league are looking in the wrong ballpark. THX Opening: Amazing Life.
Shrek the Third: Release date: May 18, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 40%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 205. Fresh: 83. Rotten: 122. Critics Consensus: Shrek the Third has pop culture potshots galore, but at the expense of the heart, charm, and wit that made the first two Shrek classics. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie: Release date: May 2, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements). Critic Score: 40%. Average Rating: 5.4/10. Reviews Counted: 97. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 58. Critics Consensus: Harmless piece of fluff that ought to satisfy fans of the TV show. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Cars 2: Release date: June 24, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 39%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 204. Fresh: 80. Rotten: 124. Critics Consensus: Cars 2 is as visually appealing as any other Pixar production, but all that dazzle can't disguise the rusty storytelling under the hood. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
Men in Black II: Release date: September 6, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi action violence and some provocative humor). Critic Score: 39%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 193. Fresh: 75. Rotten: 118. Critics Consensus: Lacking the freshness of the first movie, Men in Black II recycles elements from its predecessor with mixed results.
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: The VeggieTales Movie: Release date: January 11, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 39%. Average Rating: 4.7/10. Reviews Counted: 33. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 20. Critics Consensus: This VeggieTale should please the youngest crowds, but the silly script will tire the more discerning viewer. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Brother Bear: Release date: November 1, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. Critic Score: 38%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 125. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 77. Critics Consensus: Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting. THX Opening: Amazing Life. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Ice Age: Continental Drift: Release date: July 13, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild rude humor and action/peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 37%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 131. Fresh: 48. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D has moments of charm and witty slapstick, but it often seems content to recycle ideas from the previous films. THX Opening: Horton.
Mars Needs Moms: Release date: March 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action and peril). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 37%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 111. Fresh: 41. Rotten: 70. Critics Consensus: The cast is solid and it's visually well-crafted, but Mars Needs Moms suffers from a lack of imagination and heart. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Chicken Little: Release date: November 4, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 36%. Average Rating: 5.5/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 58. Rotten: 101. Critics Consensus: In its first non-Pixar CGI venture, Disney expends more effort in the technical presentation than in crafting an original storyline. THX Opening: Tex 2, Moo Can, Cow, Tex Strikes Again. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Igor: Release date: September 19, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for some thematic elements, scary images, action and mild language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 36%. Average Rating: 4.8/10. Reviews Counted: 90. Fresh: 32. Rotten: 58. Critics Consensus: With an animation style that apes Tim Burton, and a slew of cultural references that aren't clear enough to reach the crowds, Igor's patched together antics make it hard to see who the film is trying to please. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Quest for Camelot: Release date: May 15, 1998. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 36%. Average Rating: 5.3/10. Reviews Counted: 22. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 14.
Shark Tale: Release date: October 1, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild language and crude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 35%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 175. Fresh: 62. Rotten: 113. Critics Consensus: Derivative and full of pop culture in-jokes. THX Opening: Shrek. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Space Jam: Release date: November 15, 1996. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild cartoon language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 35%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 49. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 32. Critics Consensus: A harmless mishmash of basketball and animation that'll entertain kids but leave adults less than thrilled. THX Opening: Tex. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
TMNT: Release date: March 23, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for animated action violence, some scary cartoon images and mild language). Critic Score: 34%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 115. Fresh: 39. Rotten: 76. Critics Consensus: TMNT's art direction is splendid, but the plot is non-existent and the dialogue lacks the irony and goofy wit of the earlier TMNT movies. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
Space Chimps: Release date: July 17, 2008. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 34%. Average Rating: 4.6/10. Reviews Counted: 92. Fresh: 31. Rotten: 61. Critics Consensus: Space Chimps' cheap animation and overabundance of monkey puns feels especially dated in a post-WALL-E world. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: Release date: May 20, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action/adventure violence, some frightening images, sensuality and innuendo). Critic Score: 33%. Average Rating: 5.1/10. Reviews Counted: 255. Fresh: 84. Rotten: 171. Critics Consensus: It's shorter and leaner than the previous sequel, but this Pirates runs aground on a disjointed plot and a non-stop barrage of noisy action sequences. THX Opening: Bounty.
Valiant: Release date: August 19, 2005. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 31%. Average Rating: 5/10. Reviews Counted: 112. Fresh: 35. Rotten: 77. Critics Consensus: Valiant has a good collection of voice talents, but the story is strictly by-the-numbers. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Hook: Release date: December 11, 1991. MPAA Rating: PG. Critic Score: 30%. Average Rating: 4.4/10. Reviews Counted: 40. Fresh: 12. Rotten: 28. Critics Consensus: The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities.
Hey Arnold!: The Movie: Release date: June 28, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for some thematic elements). Critic Score: 29%. Average Rating: 4.6/10. Reviews Counted: 78. Fresh: 23. Rotten: 55. Critics Consensus: Bland, unoriginal, and lacking the wit of the TV series, Hey Arnold is a 30 min cartoon stretched beyond its running time. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Planes: Release date: August 9, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 26%. Average Rating: 4.6/10. Reviews Counted: 113. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 84. Critics Consensus: Planes has enough bright colors, goofy voices, and slick animation to distract some young viewers for 92 minutes -- and probably sell plenty of toys in the bargain -- but on nearly every other level, it's a Disney disappointment. THX Opening: Terminator 2.
Hop: Release date: April 1, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 25%. Average Rating: 4.4/10. Reviews Counted: 134. Fresh: 34. Rotten: 100. Critics Consensus: It's impressively animated, but Hop's script is so uninspired that not even James Marsden's frantic mugging can give it any bounce. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
Thumbelina: Release date: March 30, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 25%. Average Rating: 5.2/10. Reviews Counted: 8. Fresh: 6. Rotten: 2.
Snow Dogs: Release date: January 18, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild crude humor). Critic Score: 24%. Average Rating: 4/10. Reviews Counted: 82. Fresh: 20. Rotten: 62. Critics Consensus: A mediocre live-action children's movie, Snow Dogs is filled with cliched dialogue, tiresome pratfalls, and stale fish-out-of-water jokes. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
G-Force: Release date: July 24, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1. Critic Score: 22%. Average Rating: 4.4/10. Reviews Counted: 123. Fresh: 27. Rotten: 96. Critics Consensus: G-Force features manic action, but fails to come up with interesting characters or an inspired plot. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Smurfs: Release date: July 29, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor and action). Critic Score: 22%. Average Rating: 4/10. Reviews Counted: 116. Fresh: 26. Rotten: 90. Critics Consensus: The Smurfs assembles an undeniably talented cast of voice actors and live-action stars -- then crushes them beneath a blue mound of lowest-common-denominator kiddie fare. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Barnyard: Release date: August 4, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild peril and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 22%. Average Rating: 4.4/10. Reviews Counted: 96. Fresh: 21. Rotten: 75. Critics Consensus: Unimaginative and unfunny, this tale of barnyard mischief borders on 'udder' creepiness and adds little to this summer's repertoire of animated films. THX Opening: The Simpsons.
Planet 51: Release date: November 20, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor). Critic Score: 21%. Average Rating: 4.2/10. Reviews Counted: 108. Fresh: 23. Rotten: 85. Critics Consensus: Planet 51 squanders an interesting premise with an overly familiar storyline, stock characters, and humor that alternates between curious and potentially offensive. THX Opening: Cimarron.
The Wild: Release date: April 14, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 20%. Average Rating: 4.5/10. Reviews Counted: 112. Fresh: 22. Rotten: 90. Critics Consensus: With a rehashed plot and unimpressive animation, there's nothing wild about The Wild. THX Opening: Tex 3, TEX Action, The Car, Tex Strikes Yet Again.
The Jungle Book 2: Release date: February 14, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 19%. Average Rating: 4.4/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 17. Rotten: 71. Critics Consensus: This inferior rehash of The Jungle Book should have gone straight to video.
Strange Magic: Release date: January 23, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and scary images). Critic Score: 19%. Average Rating: 3.8/10. Reviews Counted: 47. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 38. Critics Consensus: Like most modern animated movies, Strange Magic is lovely to look at; unfortunately, there isn't much going on beneath the surface.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Release date: August 15, 2008. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence through tout, brief language and momentary smoking). Critic Score: 18%. Average Rating: 4.2/10. Reviews Counted: 158. Fresh: 29. Rotten: 129. Critics Consensus: Mechanical animation and a less-than stellar script make The Clone Wars a pale shadow of George Lucas' once great franchise.
Free Birds: Release date: November 1, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action/peril and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 18%. Average Rating: 4.2/10. Reviews Counted: 80. Fresh: 14. Rotten: 66. Critics Consensus: Technically proficient yet creatively moribund, Free Birds begs unfortunate comparisons with the dim-witted fowl that inspired it. THX Opening: Cimarron.
A Troll in Central Park: Release date: October 7, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 17%. Average Rating: 3.6/10. Reviews Counted: 6. Fresh: 5. Rotten: 1.
Alpha and Omega: Release date: September 17, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and some mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 16%. Average Rating: 4.2/10. Reviews Counted: 56. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 47. Critics Consensus: With bland visuals and a dull, predictable plot, Alpha and Omega is a runt in 2010's animated litter. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return: Release date: May 9, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some scary images and mild peril). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 16%. Average Rating: 3.5/10. Reviews Counted: 55. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 46. Critics Consensus: Faced with the choice between staying in or seeing Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return, most filmgoers will be forced to conclude that there's no place like home. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore: Release date: July 30, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG (for animal action and humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 14%. Average Rating: 3.6/10. Reviews Counted: 96. Fresh: 13. Rotten: 83. Critics Consensus: Dull and unfunny, this inexplicable sequel offers little more than the spectacle of digitally rendered talking animals with celebrity voices. THX Opening: Ziegfeld.
The Smurfs 2: Release date: July 31, 2013. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor and action). Critic Score: 14%. Average Rating: 4/10. Reviews Counted: 87. Fresh: 12. Rotten: 75. Critics Consensus: Like its predecessor, Smurfs 2 may amuse small children, but it's largely an unambitious, charm-free collection of slapstick gags and one-liners. THX Opening: Cimarron.
The King and I: Release date: March 19, 1999. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 13%. Average Rating: 3.5/10. Reviews Counted: 24. Fresh: 3. Rotten: 21.
The Pebble and the Penguin: Release date: April 12, 1995. MPAA Rating: G. Critic Score: 11%. Average Rating: 3.3/10. Reviews Counted: 9. Fresh: 1. Rotten: 8.
The Cat in the Hat: Release date: November 21, 2003. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild crude humor and some double-entendres). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 10%. Average Rating: 3.2/10. Reviews Counted: 157. Fresh: 16. Rotten: 141. Critics Consensus: Filled with double entendres and potty humor, this Cat falls flat.
The Nut Job: Release date: January 17, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 10%. Average Rating: 3.9/10. Reviews Counted: 88. Fresh: 9. Rotten: 79. Critics Consensus: Hampered by an unlikable central character and source material stretched too thin to cover its brief running time, The Nut Job will provoke an allergic reaction in all but the least demanding moviegoers. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Doogal: Release date: February 24, 2006. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 8%. Average Rating: 3.1/10. Reviews Counted: 49. Fresh: 4. Rotten: 45. Critics Consensus: Overloaded with pop culture references, but lacking in compelling characters and plot, Doogal is too simpleminded even for the kiddies. THX Opening: Cimarron.
Happily N'Ever After: Release date: January 5, 2007. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Critic Score: 4%. Average Rating: 3/10. Reviews Counted: 80. Fresh: 3. Rotten: 77. Critics Consensus: Happily N'Ever After has none of the moxy, edge, or postmodern wit of the other fairy-tales-gone-haywire CG movie it so blatantly rips off. THX Opening: Cimarron.