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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. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original 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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "When You Wish Upon a Star." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Winner of Academy Award for Special Award.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Baby Mine." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love Is a Song." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Saludos Amigos." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Alice in Wonderland: Release date: July 26, 1951. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 78%. Average Rating: 6.3/10. Reviews Counted: 27. Fresh: 21. 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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.
101 Dalmatians: Release date: January 25, 1961. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Critic Score: 97%. Average Rating: 8/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 36. 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. 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.
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. 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The Bare Necessities."
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Love."
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.
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.
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: 93% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.3/10. Reviews Counted: 71. Fresh: 66. Rotten: 5. Critics Consensus: A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Someone's Waiting for You."
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Rainbow Connection." Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back: Release date: May 21, 1980. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 96% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 75. Fresh: 72. Rotten: 3. 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "The First Time It Happens."
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.
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.
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.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: Release date: May 25, 1983. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action violence). Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 70. Fresh: 55. Rotten: 15. 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Storybook Love."
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.
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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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 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.
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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
The Lion King: Release date: June 24, 1994. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 90% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.2/10. Reviews Counted: 110. Fresh: 99. Rotten: 11. Critics Consensus: Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King stands tall within Disney's pantheon of classic family films. 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.
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. 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture.
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: As entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story kicked off Pixar's unprecedented run of quality pictures, reinvigorating animated film in the process. 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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Nominated for Annie 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Go the Distance." Nominated for Annie 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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.
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: Blending top notch animation with rousing adventure, witty dialogue, and memorable characters, A Bug's Life is another Pixar winner. 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.
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. 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.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace: Release date: May 9, 1999. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action/violence). Critic Score: 57%. Average Rating: 5.8/10. Reviews Counted: 191. Fresh: 109. Rotten: 82. Critics Consensus: Lucas needs to improve on the plot and character development, but there's plenty of eye candy to behold. Nominated for 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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "You'll Be in My Heart." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
Princess Mononoke: Release date: July 12, 1997. 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.
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: Toy Story 2 employs inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a top notch voice cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages, one that's arguably even better than its predecessor. 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.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice 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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "My Funny Friend and Me." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Annie 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: 193. Fresh: 185. Rotten: 8. Critics Consensus: Even though Monsters, Inc. lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Lilo & Stitch: Release date: June 21, 2002. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild sci-fi action). 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spirited Away: Release date: July 27, 2001. 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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture. Winner of Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Father and Daughter."
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.
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.
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.
Finding Nemo: Release date: May 30, 2003. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 238. Fresh: 236. Rotten: 2. Critics Consensus: Breathtaking animation, talented vocal work, and a well-written screenplay add up to another Pixar success. 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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
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.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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: Even though The Incredibles is more violent than previous Pixar offerings, it still a witty and fun-filled adventure that almost lives up to its name. 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.
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. 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.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Release date: November 19, 2004. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild crude humor). 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. Nominated for Annie 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.
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.
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.
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: 80% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.2/10. Reviews Counted: 253. Fresh: 202. Rotten: 51. Critics Consensus: This sixth and final installment of George Lucas' epic space opera will please die-hard fanatics and non-believers alike -- largely due to awesome digital effects and the sheer power of the mythology.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
Howl's Moving Castle: Release date: November 20, 2004. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
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: While the story may not reach the high standards of Toy Story and The Incredibles, viewers of all ages will marvel at the technical brilliance of the animation and come away satisfied. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Season: Release date: September 29, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG (for some rude humor, mild action and brief language). Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. 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.
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. Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film (UK). 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie 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: Pixar succeeds again with Ratatouille, a stunningly animated film with fast pacing, memorable characters, and overall good humor. 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 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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 177. Fresh: 154. 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. 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.
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: Charming, audacious, and timely, WALL-E's lighthearted magic and stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for 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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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: Another masterful work of art from Pixar, Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure impeccably crafted and told with wit and depth. 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.
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.
G-Force: Release date: July 24, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action and rude humor). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. 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.
Ponyo: Release date: July 19, 2008. 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.
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.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Release date: September 18, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for brief mild language). 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. 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.
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.
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.
A Christmas Carol: Release date: November 6, 2009. MPAA Rating: PG (for scary sequences and images). 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.: Release date: June 25, 2010. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 78% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 186. Fresh: 145. Rotten: 41. Critics Consensus: Heartwarming, hilarious, and dazzlingly old-fashioned, Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. offers boasting mix of slam-dunking basketball and a nostalgic warmth of traditional Disney animation for Muppet fans of all ages. 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 BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Winner of Critics' Choice 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Gnomeo and Juliet: Release date: February 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: G. 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.
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. 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.
Mars Needs Moms: Release date: March 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG (for sci-fi action and peril). 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.
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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song "Real in Rio." Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Man or Muppet."
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. 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 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. 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.
The Secret World of Arrietty: Release date: July 17, 2010. 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.
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.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits: Release date: April 27, 2012. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action, rude humor and some language). 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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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.
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. Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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 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.
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."
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.
From Up on Poppy Hill: Release date: July 16, 2011. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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: It doesn't scale the heights of Pixar's finest efforts, but Monsters University is still funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age. 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.
Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. 2: Release date: June 28, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 99% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.6/10. Reviews Counted: 279. Fresh: 278. Rotten: 2. Critic Consensus: Joyful, fast-paced, and looking as iridescently gorgeous as the winter wonderland, Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. 2 is one of Disney's bittersweet efforts -- that packs enough shimmering animation, singalong songs, and clever storytelling to entertain Muppet fans all around the world. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song "Let It Go." Winner of Academy Award for Best Original Score. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered: Release date: November 15, 2013. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 152. Fresh: 112. Rotten: 40. Critics Consensus: A great addition to Disney's animation legacy, Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered garners beautiful traditional animation and a fantastic plot with Walt Disney's lovable rodent that is sure to win new fans for the holidays. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
The Wind Rises: Release date: July 20, 2013. 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. 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.
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.
Muppets Most Wanted: Release date: March 21, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild action). Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1. Critic Score: 79% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.8/10. Reviews Counted: 169. Fresh: 133. Rotten: 36. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maleficent: Release date: May 30, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images). Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1. 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.
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: 92% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 7.7/10. Reviews Counted: 159. Fresh: 146. Rotten: 13. 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. 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.
Donald and His Friends: Release date: June 27, 2014. MPAA Rating: G. Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1. Critic Score: 98% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 8.7/10. Reviews Counted: 287. Fresh: 284. Rotten: 3. Critics Consensus: Visually stunning and colorful, Donald Duck makes a big return to the big screen with catchy songs and gorgeous animation built on familiar themes. Winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score. Winner of Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. Winner of Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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). 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.
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. 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.
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: 7.3/10. Reviews Counted: 166. Fresh: 147. Rotten: 19. Critics Consensus: Agreeably entertaining and brilliantly animated, Big Hero 6 is briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching. 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.
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: 97. Fresh: 70. Rotten: 27. 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.
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. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Into the Woods: Release date: December 25, 2014. MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, fantasy action and peril, and some suggestive material). Average Rating: 6.6/10. Reviews Counted: 183. Fresh: 131. Rotten: 52. 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.
Paddington: Release date: January 16, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). 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.
Strange Magic: Release date: January 23, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for some action and scary images). Critic Score: 18%. Average Rating: 3.8/10. Reviews Counted: 37. Fresh: 8. Rotten: 25. Critics Consensus: Like most modern animated movies, Strange Magic is lovely to look at; unfortunately, there isn't much going on beneath the surface.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water: Release date: February 6, 2015. MPAA Rating: PG (for mild action and rude humor). Critic Score: 74% Certified Fresh. Average Rating: 6.2/10. Reviews Counted: 62. Fresh: 46. Rotten: 16. 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.