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[EleventhDoctor]

People really having issues with Rihanna's "Shut Up and Drive" song? It fit fine with the scene, and added zing and groove to Vanellope's training.

And it's not like the song just came out of nowhere....it's been around since 2008 from Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" album....

Saw the movie again and it's even more awesome the second time around catching all the references and cameos! Best Disney gem and treat for the year!

I wouldn't have had a problem with the song if it wasn't shitty.

 

[ckohler]

"Shit Up and Drive" was not the only licensed song, nor was it the only song with words. "Celebration" is playing in Felix Jr's apartment during their party.

Also, regarding the king:

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He locked up their memories so whether or not there was a king before him was irrelevant. Though they make it quite clear at the end that there was a queen.

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Princess, actually. Which might make Vannelope a certified Disney Princess.

 

[BertramCooper]

"Shit Up and Drive" was not the only licensed song, nor was it the only song with words. "Celebration" is playing in Felix Jr's apartment during their party.

First of all, I hope that was unintentional lol).

I guess my biggest issue is that "Shut Up and Drive" isn't really about driving at all. It's pretty blatantly about fucking.

Not that I'm scandalized by it, but it's just a stupid choice, IMO.

 

[Bizazedo]

The part where it's explained that Calhoun had the most tragic backstory ever programmed had I and my friends rolling even hours later.

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"She only forgot to check the perimeter once....on her wedding day."

 

[Wario64]

The part where it's explained that Calhoun had the most tragic backstory ever programmed had I and my friends rolling even hours later.

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"She only forgot to check the perimeter once....on her wedding day."

Better than most video game back stories

 

[DonMigs85]

First of all, I hope that was unintentional lol).

I guess my biggest issue is that "Shut Up and Drive" isn't really about driving at all. It's pretty blatantly about fucking.

Not that I'm scandalized by it, but it's just a stupid choice, IMO.

How dare you sir. Rihanna is a morally upstanding young lady

 

[polyh3dron]

I'm about to go into the El Capitan to check this out, been reading good things about it.

 

[Boss Doggie]

tbqh

I thought the "npcs" of the Fix It Felix game

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didn't get so much suffering as I hoped, particularly Gene. Sure they nearly lost their game, but at the same time they still blamed it on Ralph. Somehow we didn't really see them realize that without Ralph they wouldn't have a game and they didn't learn to appreciate them. It's just "bam ending they like them" which is one of the few things that bother me.

 

[KevinCow]

The part where it's explained that Calhoun had the most tragic backstory ever programmed had I and my friends rolling even hours later.

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"She only forgot to check the perimeter once....on her wedding day."

And the part later:

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Felix: "You're one dynamite gal!"

FLASHBACK

"You're one dynamite gal!"
"You're one dynamite gal!"
"You're one dynamite gal!"
"You're one dynamite--" CRASH BLAAAARGH CHOMP

FIXED thanks adamsappel

 

[adamsappel]

And the part later:

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Felix: "You're one swell gal!"

FLASHBACK

"You're one swell gal!"
"You're one swell gal!"
"You're one swell gal!"
"You're one swell--" CRASH BLAAAARGH CHOMP

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Dynamite gal.

 

[KevinCow]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.

 

[Raxus]

I enjoyed the whole laffy taffy bit a lot more than I should have.

 

[Mike M]

I enjoyed the whole laffy taffy bit a lot more than I should have.

The rapid-fire gags of the Nesquik-sand followed by Calhoun brutalizing Ralph followed by the Laffy Taffy choir had me rolling pretty hard too.

 

[gatti-man]

First of all, I hope that was unintentional lol).

I guess my biggest issue is that "Shut Up and Drive" isn't really about driving at all. It's pretty blatantly about fucking.

Not that I'm scandalized by it, but it's just a stupid choice, IMO.

I can see your point. As an adult it went right by without me caring but if I had kids there it might piss me off.

 

[EatinOlives]

The rapid-fire gags of the Nesquik-sand followed by Calhoun brutalizing Ralph followed by the Laffy Taffy choir had me rolling pretty hard too.

Calhoun shooting at the air to disperse the singing was the perfect resolution to the whole scene.

 

[LowParry]

I think it was good movie. Not great. I felt it was more pushed for kids and less of the "Pixar" quality. Still a pretty fun movie. And if they make a second, they sure better get Mario in there. Hell. Give us a scene in the Mushroom Kingdom or something.

 

[Boss Doggie]

If Pixar quality means crap like Up then I'm glad it isn't.

 

[RM8]

I honestly wasn't expecting a lot other than obvious references for gaming enthusiasts, but it's actually quite good and clever on its own. I kind of wish Vanellope would appear in Sega & Sonic Racing instead of Ralph, though, it makes way more sense character-wise.

 

[BannedEpisode]

If Pixar quality means crap like Up then I'm glad it isn't.

You have to know that this comment will garner very little support.

 

[Boss Doggie]

You have to know that this comment will garner very little support.

I'm one of the few who doesn't really see an "entity" or producer and judge movies regardless who made it. I've already accepted that outcome.

 

[RM8]

Up wasn't bad, but definitely not the best thing ever as people claim. In my opinion, of course. Wasn't it released close to Monsters vs. Aliens? I enjoyed that a lot more, personally.

 

[qindarka]

You have to know that this comment will garner very little support.

Hm, it seems that Up is with the exception of Cars and Cars 2, the Pixar film that is most likely to be bashed, especially on this forum. So his comment may not be that unpopular.

 

[KevinCow]

If Pixar quality means crap like Up then I'm glad it isn't.

I thought you were cool, man.

...Wait. Wait, no. That's a lie. I never thought you were cool.

But I thought you were an okay guy.

This, though? This is a crime on par with your muscle furry avatars.

 

[Xelinis]

If Pixar quality means crap like Up then I'm glad it isn't.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Hm, it seems that Up is with the exception of Cars and Cars 2, the Pixar film that is most likely to be bashed, especially on this forum. So his comment may not be that unpopular.

Not really. Case in point.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma...i6tmo1_500.gif

I thought you were cool, man.

...Wait. Wait, no. That's a lie. I never thought you were cool.

But I thought you were an okay guy.

This, though? This is a crime on par with your muscle furry avatars.

Anyway...

Up wasn't bad, but definitely not the best thing ever as people claim. In my opinion, of course. Wasn't it released close to Monsters vs. Aliens? I enjoyed that a lot more, personally.

MvA was better even if the reason is just the emotional tone of the movie remained consistently rising (unlike Up's early high... terribly low after the few mins.)

But this isn't the place for that. I'm just shaking my head in people claiming things need to be this magical "Pixar" quality.

 

[qindarka]

I don't think that there is such a thing as Pixar quality. They are very good but people tend to overstate their films' quality somewhat, especially wanting to perpetuate the myth that all their films are 'masterpieces'. Recently, there has also been an opposite reaction whereby people bash perfectly decent to good films like Cars 2 and Brave for not being "Pixar quality' and fitting into their impossible ideal of what Pixar should be.
(Of course, some will have legitimate reasons for not liking them).

Many great animated movies were made before Pixar and many were made alongside them by non-Pixar studios and I don't think they are that much better than some of their competitors.

Not really. Case in point.

I'm sure you will get more backing later.

Just to give my two cents, I do like Up, but like a lot of Pixar films, it is overrated somewhat. Its opening and ending are transcendent. The stuff in between is nowhere near as brilliant though I still find it reasonably entertaining. Though dogs flying in planes is a phenomenally stupid idea.

 

[AcridMeat]

Just got home from it, thoroughly enjoyed it and stayed for the

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kill screen.

Clever movie and loved the references.

 

[DonMigs85]

To be honest, UP seems like it was made under LSD or something.

 

[Boss Doggie]

For the person saying that "Ralph could always see Sugar Rush from his location", don't forget that

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back then he wouldn't care about who is in the display. You notice how a lot of people tend to be there but you wouldn't pay mind to them because they don't matter to you.

I don't think that there is such a thing as Pixar quality. They are very good but people tend to overstate their films' quality somewhat, especially wanting to perpetuate the myth that all their films are 'masterpieces'. Recently, there has also been an opposite reaction whereby people bash perfectly decent to good films like Cars 2 and Brave for not being "Pixar quality' and fitting into their impossible ideal of what Pixar should be.
(Of course, some will have legitimate reasons for not liking them).

Many great animated movies were made before Pixar and many were made alongside them by non-Pixar studios and I don't think they are that much better than some of their competitors.

I'm sure you will get more backing later.

Just to give my two cents, I do like Up, but like a lot of Pixar films, it is overrated somewhat. Its opening and ending are transcendent. The stuff in between is nowhere near as brilliant though I still find it reasonably entertaining. Though dogs flying in planes is a phenomenally stupid idea.

Level-headed people in animated films like you are rare :3

 

[AcridMeat]

There are much worse films to talk crap on than Up. For instance The Lorax is one of the worst movies I've ever had to see.

PS John C. Reilly remains my favorite

 

[qindarka]

There are much worse films to talk crap on than Up. For instance The Lorax is one of the worst movies I've ever had to see.

Nowhere near as acclaimed though so its not as fun to shit on it.

And of course, it's a lot less viewed. I haven't seen it so can't really discuss it.

 

[LowParry]

Maybe I used a wrong term in the discussion. "Pixar quality" is a pretty loose term to use but it's the best of what I could describe to compare one movie to the another. Pixar charm maybe? Hell Paperman. That was magic. That had more quality than the whole movie itself.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Maybe I used a wrong term in the discussion. "Pixar quality" is a pretty loose term to use but it's the best of what I could describe to compare one movie to the another. Pixar charm maybe? Hell Paperman. That was magic. That had more quality than the whole movie itself.

Maybe because I like to balance visuals and narrative too. Paperman was visually impressive but leaves a lot to be desired for a short. I mean that's why I notice 2D films getting lots of free pass on stuff that people like to criticize on (non Pixar) CGI films.

 

[LowParry]

Maybe because I like to balance visuals and narrative too. Paperman was visually impressive but leaves a lot to be desired for a short. I mean that's why I notice 2D films getting lots of free pass on stuff that people like to criticize on (non Pixar) CGI films.

There are plenty of great non-Pixar CGI films out there. Pixar isn't the be-all-end-all of CGI films. Just wrong choice of words on my part.

 

[overcast]

Pixar quality is stated for a reason, not to say there haven't been other great animated films, Pixar was on another level of consistency. It was hit after hit.

Anyway, Wreck it Ralph was awesome. ParaNorman was the best animated movie of the year though.

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Maybe

 

[AcridMeat]

Oh, I enjoyed Paperman a lot until

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the airplanes BECAME THE FORCES OF NATURE TO BRING TRUE LOVE TOGETHER OAAHRUSGSGHSF

Nowhere near as acclaimed though so its not as fun to shit on it.

And of course, it's a lot less viewed. I haven't seen it so can't really discuss it.

It was just an example.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Oh, I enjoyed Paperman a lot until he

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the airplanes BECAME THE FORCES OF NATURE TO BRING TRUE LOVE TOGETHER OAAHRUSGSGHSF

It was just an example.

A throwaway example though.

It's kinda like how people would think Horton Hears a Who as a terrible film even though it's surprisingly well done.

Pixar quality is stated for a reason, not to say there haven't been other great animated films, Pixar was on another level of consistency. It was hit after hit.

Consecutive good stuff doesn't imply consistency though, especially when some of their films got a look-back.

 

[AcridMeat]

Just trying to deflect from the talk about Up in this particular thread is all. I liked the movie at hand. :d

 

[qindarka]

A throwaway example though.

It's kinda like how people would think Horton Hears a Who as a terrible film even though it's surprisingly well done.

Isn't Horton quite well regarded? At least going by its 79% rating on RT, don't see it discussed often on this forum.

I dislike it though I agree with your point that traditional animation has been idealized.

 

[dyls]

I'm about to go into the El Capitan to check this out, been reading good things about it.

The pre show is ridiculous. Nearly as bad as dancing Timon when The Lion King was there.

Anyway I loved the movie. I thought Alan Tudyk as King Candy did a great homage to other flamboyant Disney voices like Ed Wynn (Mad Hatter and others) and Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit).

 

[Zips]

The Paperman short had a beautiful 3D/2D visual style, but plot-wise seemed like things that have been done similarly before.

My enjoyment of it wasn't helped by the kid in the row behind me complaining to his father about how he wanted it to end and for the movie to start.

 

[Ventron]

So I decided to see it again because a) I liked it and b) I walked out before the credits easter eggs because I needed a massive piss. This time I saw it in 3D!
Fuck me, I'm never seeing a 3D movie again. Everything was so blurry that I couldn't read any text that showed up. Plus the glasses made the movie too dark.

If Pixar quality means crap like Up then I'm glad it isn't.

Up wasn't bad but I don't blame you. My pick for movie-I-hate-but-everyone-else-loves is The Incredibles. Come at me, GAF.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Just trying to deflect from the talk about Up in this particular thread is all. I liked the movie at hand. :d

Oh I know.

Anyone else kinda hoped for more DDR cameos outside of the intro?

 

[RobbieNick]

MvA was better even if the reason is just the emotional tone of the movie remained consistently rising (unlike Up's early high... terribly low after the few mins.)

MvA is better than Up? REALLY?!! Sorry, but you're VERY wrong.

 

[overcast]

So, what is the best animated film of the year GAF? This one will be often considered so it's in topic.

 

[Evlar]

Based on US release schedule, The Secret World of Arrietty.

 

[Dusk Golem]

So, what is the best animated film of the year GAF? This one will be often considered so it's in topic.

Not really much competition. ParaNorma was good but flopped terrible in the box office with low viewership. Brave wasn't really great, there was The Secret World of Arrietty but I wouldn't really call it best animated film of the year. I honestly think Wreck-It Ralph may be it, in my own opinion and an opinion I bet will be shared. However, as mentioned in the post above, for some weird reason the US seems to end these award shows at October so who knows?

 

[Lijik]

MvA is better than Up? REALLY?!! Sorry, but you're VERY wrong.

The most salvageable thing in MvA is its score

The score was done by Henry Jackman

Henry Jackman did the awesome score for Wreck It Ralph

Wreck It Ralph is a really good movie

four degrees of Wreck It Ralph

So, what is the best animated film of the year GAF? This one will be often considered so it's in topic.

Its a tie between this and Hotel Transylvania for me. Wreck It has a great heart and story, while Hotel has great gags and animation (not to say Wreck It also isnt great in this regard!! King Candy and the Nicelanders are standouts, but theres also some great subtle acting). Out of everything I've seen this year those are the two I see myself watching again and again.

 

[DonMigs85]

Vunelpy pls

 

[WordAssassin]

Man Boss Doggie I can't figure you out. Some stuff you say I really agree with but other I'm like WTF are you even thinking?

I can't imagine anyone liking MvA more than ANYTHING. MvA is so visually appalling, the story so lame and uninspired, the gags so forced, animation so stiff. The coolest thing in that movie is the tech they used to make BOB. But that movie is like prime example of The Dreamworks Feel where it's this glitzy, flashy, look how hip and cool we are, pop culture vomit everywhere, we're so sly and funny wink nudge. Ugh. I wanted to like MvA too, I really did. But god damn.