Although 2022 is only halfway over, moviegoers have already been treated to numerous high-quality animated films with good IMDb ratings.As summer film releases begin, both movie theatres and streaming platforms see a significant increase in traffic. Despite the fact that the year is only halfway through, dozens of family-friendly (and not-so-family-friendly) animated films have already reached the big – and small – screens. There are various films currently appearing in cinemas and on streaming services that should not be missed, and many have received excellent ratings and reviews. IMDb, the leading go-to website for cinema information, keeps current ratings and reviews on all published and forthcoming films available for public viewing. As of now, some of the animated films of 2022 have received high marks on the site’s 1-10 scale.
The House :
The House, not to be confused with the 2017 live-action Will Ferrell film of the same name, is a recent addition to Netflix’s stop-motion animation portfolio. The comedy-horror picture appeals to both older and younger audiences, and it serves as a reminder that stop-motion animation is a timeless type of filmmaking. This film is divided into three segments that take place in three different eras. It’s a strange story, but it seems to have struck a chord with its audience, both those who enjoy the vintage vibe of the stop-motion haunted house and those who are perplexed by the neglected animation method. Read more: Top 5 British Horror Movies of 2022
The Bad Guys :
The Bad Guys, based on a book series of the same name, followed Sam Rockwell’s Wolf and his gang as they struggled to get past their evildoing ways in order to avoid incarceration for their numerous thefts, frauds, and other crimes.
The short demonstrated a completely new style of animation for the studio and received widespread acclaim. The Bad Guys was a pleasant movie that offered a strong message to its young audiences while also being a genuine treat to its older audiences, earning it a 6.9 rating on IMDb and an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers :
As Disney continues to sell to their meta-loving following, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers not only satisfied nostalgia for the 1980s cartoon of the same name, but also integrated characters and references from hundreds of other Disney-owned franchises for the general public’s enjoyment.
The film, which starred Andy Samberg as a three-dimensional Dale and John Mulaney as his traditionally-animated estranged partner Chip, was a hit with old and new fans alike, as well as those who enjoy a good self-deprecating joke about animation. Despite being primarily live-action, the incorporation of diverse animation techniques is what eventually made the picture so delightful, earning it a 7.0 rating on IMDb.
Turning Red :
Turning Red made a tremendous splash with a fresh Pixar take on a coming-of-age story. The film is set in 2002 and follows eighth-grader Meilin Lee as she deals with a family curse that turns her into a big red panda at the first sign of strong emotion.
The film had a significant influence on its fans, daring to cross borders that other films of a similar sort had yet to cross, and it was hailed for its true and nostalgic depiction of 13-year-olds in the early 2000s. Turning Red has a 7.0 IMDb rating and is presently available on Disney+.
Minions: The Rise of Gru :
Minions: The Rise of Gru, the latest instalment in Illumination’s renowned Despicable Me franchise, debuted earlier this month and quickly became a fan favourite. This film has been named as Illumination Studios’ greatest by the ever-critical Letterboxd, and fans of all ages have been rushing to theatres to see it.
The film is a prelude to the remainder of the trilogy and a sequel to the Minions film, officially establishing Gru’s existence in the lives of the minions as the youthful want to be evil established in the first Despicable Me film. The film is still in theatres today and has a 7.0 IMDb rating.
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