OK-I lied. The last Andrew Awards entry said there were two categories left to judge, but of course there were three. Best foreign film, best documentary and best animated feature.
In best animated feature, there were only three nominees for Oscars, Ratatouille, Persepolis and Surf's Up. Both Ratatouille and Surf's Up were more typical animated features, with great computer animation. Persepolis was very different.
Surf's Up really did not even deserve the nomination. I think they just felt like they needed at least three to compete. The story was lame and the animation was fine, but not earth shattering by any means.
Ratatouille is a good movie. The story was interesting and at least had a message about prejudice and expectations. The animation was top notch too.
So...Persepolis or Ratatouille? The envelope please....
No contest, Persepolis wins in a landslide!
Relying on stylistic animation rather than computer generated, this film was NOT kid material. The story lines ran deep, into politics and international relations. And yet focused on individuality kept in spite of repression. This movie was deep and thoughtful and lovingly made. It is a film you will remember, not just for the animation, but for the story. And despite the category, isn't that what a film is about, the story? Whether comedy, drama, love story or documentary...the story is what draws us in, and makes us remember. This is what Persepolis does.
It is interesting that I have disagreed on every category so far. I think I need to talk to those people who vote for the Oscars...they are getting it ALL wrong.
Now, two more categories. Documentary and foreign.
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