Toy Story 3 (2010)

Note: Pixar & Disney have literally sealed the 'Best Animated Feature Film' award this year with TS3!!

Plot?

The toys get delivered to Sunnyside daycare center by mistake..now they must return to Andy before he leaves for college. But little do they know that getting out of Sunnyside ain't that easy!!

The good:

• The animation is top-notch and the expressions are spot on
• The opening scene takes the cake for the most imaginatively-imagined scene, simply too good
• There is a story...and characterization as well...and both have considerable depth
• Has many elements which will connect with us (toys getting dumped, kids growing up,...)
• The feelings are real...you'll feel for the toys
• A simply astounding anti-climax scene which had me choked up...I have no idea how they came up with that scene...mind-blowing. I doubt if a real film can generate the same impact as effectively and poignantly. I bow down humbled!!

The bad:

• Seriously?? You got to be kidding me!!

My Say:

Having grown up with my share of toys and having seen both the previous installments..I was eagerly awaiting the third one.The 10-year-wait was worth it!! Toy story 3 is one of THE best films of 2010 period. Enough said already, go and watch it now!!

IMDB 8.8 (Top 250: #23)  *** Rotten Tomatoes 99% fresh

My score: 10/10

Shrek Forever After (2010)

Plot?

Good ol' Rumpelstiltskin tricks Shrek, who is suffering from a mid-life crisis. Shrek must save everyone's life by sealing true love's kiss with Fiona who does not recognize him anymore!!

The good:

• Very much bearable compared to the abysmal part-3
• Donkey is funny as always and makes this a bearable watch

The bad:

• I found this fourth installment mildly amusing and rip-roaringly funny

My Say:

Married men would be able to relate more to this film wink wink!! An average fare, but better than the third  outing. Thank God this is the final installment of Shrek!!

IMDB 6.7  *** Rotten Tomatoes 58% fresh

My score: 7/10

Despicable, Me (2010)

Plot?
The super-villain Gru is planning his biggest heist..the moon!! While a new villain on the block gives him incessant headaches... Gru must succeed despite speed breakers in the form of 3 adorable little girls. Will he??

The good:

• This film is funny right from the word go till the very end
• Steve Carell brings in his own to give that extra comic touch to Gru
• Everyone right from Gru's hideous dog to his minions are soooo adorable, barring the villains
• The 3 girls..my God! They are so darn cute, especially the youngest one :)

The bad:

• Unless you hate animated films, you HAVE TO watch this

My Say:

This film rocks. A non-pixar animated film that actually has repeat value, mainly due to the characters. Watch it with your family!!!

IMDB 7.6  *** Rotten Tomatoes 82% fresh

My score: 9/10

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Plot?
We've heard of the fox who steals chickens. Well, Mr.Fox is now a family man...yet he yearns to do a final heist on the three nastiest farmers in town. Will he succeed?

The good:

• Stop-motion animation (google it!!)...simply too good
• George Clooney, Meryl Steep, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe and many more voice talents...WOW!!
• No-nonsense humor and an enjoyable pace
• A hilarious climax comprising the triple-heist and the payback by the animals on humans

The bad:

• Haters of animated movies stay away
• If you don't like stop-motion animation either, move along now will you!!

My Say:
A not-to-be missed film..for both regular movie watchers and lovers of animated films. I just love Clooney's voice!!

IMDB 8.0  *** Rotten Tomatoes 93% fresh

My Score: 9/10