OK...the press is at the doors, awaiting the first Andrew Awards of the year. I have watched all three nominees for best animated feature film, and the decision has been made. But I will announce it to my devoted readers first...all 5 of you, before the mainstream press!
The nominees from the Academy Awards are: Bolt, Wall-E and Kung-Fu Panda.
I just posted a review on Bolt, so you know that is out of the picture, entertaining, but not nearly great. Kung-Fu Panda was wildly entertaining. And, I must admit, a few people have mentioned the similarity between the title character and myself...a little, shall we say...stout, with a penchant for gourmand delights, but athletically gifted also...HA! But the movie was all about entertainment, and not as much about any deeper subject. And so, the Andrew Award for best animated feature is:
Wall-E!!!!!
This movie made me care about a little robot, using little dialogue. It also had a broader environmental message about where mankind's future lies. This was a animated movie that transcended mere entertainment, though it was very entertaining. This movie had grand themes, about loneliness and love, about killing our planet and redemption. About handing power over to the few and the real power of the many.
My esteemed colleague in this move watching household would have given the award to Kung-Fu Panda just on entertainment value. But, you know what...she doesn't have her own blog, so congratulations Wall-E! Not only did it win the Academy Award, but the Andrew Award also. What an honor!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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