So this weekend I went to see Wreck-It Ralph. I went to see it AGAIN yesterday because I loved it so much. I felt like it was an affectionate love letter to gamers everywhere, and I being an outspoken gamer girl myself thoroughly enjoyed it. I think even non-gamers should enjoy it, but I've been reading a lot of stinky reviews from people who are OBVIOUSLY not gamers and they totally dismissed the movie. I thought it was brilliant. Maybe not 'the best animated film ever made' brilliant, but definitely one of my favorite mainstream Disney animated movies, if not my absolute favorite (yes. That's right. DISNEY. Not Pixar. Oi...how many times I have to correct that...my head hurts...)
However, I would have paid my ticket price again just to see another gem of a movie that was attached to it.
That's right.
Paperman.
I had already been stoked for Paperman a long time ago, when I heard it was going to be screening with Wreck-It Ralph. Then AniMag covered it in one of their issues, and I wanted to see it just as bad as I wanted to see Wreck-it Ralph...maybe even more. I can gladly say that it did not disappoint. It was charming and nostalgic, and of course completely Glen Keane-y, which is a style I absolutely adore. And of course it is pioneering a whole new style of animation. Basically, they animated the whole thing twice, from what I can tell. They started with the CG animation, then they went over it with lines, giving it the 2D look. It really paid off in the end, I thought it was drop dead gorgeous. The story was cute too, and I especially loved George (the guy) and his expressions. He had the best expressions.
I am glad to announce that Paperman is up for an Oscar, and I really hope it wins it. Because I think it deserves it.
If you want to watch a cool video on how they animated it, lookie here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl9mpGMCiA
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