The medium of animation allows for the most creative visual expressions ever put into film.
With all these factions, it’s no surprise that animated movies can have wildly varying art styles.
The Book of Lifedistinguishes itself from other animated films thanks to its unique and creative character design.
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Fantastic Mr. Foxis not only thebest-received film adaptation ofRoald Dahl’sbooksbut also one ofthe most stylistic and gorgeous stop-motion films.
Fantastic Planetlives up to its name and succeeds intransporting the audience to a strange, alien world.
A criminally underrated visual masterpiece,Fantastic Planetis truly one of a kind.
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Eventually, the protagonist realizes he is trapped in a complex dream with no idea how to wake up.
The sound design is also particularly striking, further enhancing the film’s immersive quality.
Fittingly,Spirited Awaywas the first Japanese film to win the Acadamy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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