The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 20-16

I have noticed that most of the films on this list are from France, Japan or the United States. I would like to hope more countries create animated films in the future.     20. Le Roi et l’oiseau (The King and theMockingbird), 1980 This film has a long, complicated history. The first time I sawContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 20-16”

The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 26-21

It’s been awhile hasn’t it? Though I am not quite done with my Avatar posts, I wanted to continue with the top 51 most beautiful animated films. The movies will not be listed in chronological order, rather, they will be placed depending on my opinion. If I have missed any films feel free to tellContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 26-21”

The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 41-37

   41. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996 Some of you may be surprised this is not one on my other list. It almost made it. Visually, this film does not disappoint. From the numerous perspectives of Notre Dame inside and out, to the vibrant colors of the Festival of Fools and especially the darkContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 41-37”

The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 46-42

 (Image from the short film anthology, Genius Party Beyond (2008) ) Well, without further ado let’s continue slowly down the list. 46. French title: La Planète sauvage, Czech title : Divoká planeta (Fantastic Planet), 1973 Co-released by France and the Czech Republic and directed by Rene Laloux, Fantastic Planet is an allegorical film based onContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 46-42”

The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 31-27

 (Background for The Jungle Book (1967) ) Here are the final five films for the first half of my list. I have just realized I have a lot of Japanese films on this list. No worries. The two greatest animation producers are Japan and the United States. 31. アニマトリックス Animatorikkusu (The Animatrix), 2003 (Note: IContinue reading “The Most Visually Beautiful Animated Films: 31-27”