Most Surprising Animatied Movie

[Couch Radish]

The animated movie that impressed me the most was "the Iron Giant". Absolutely astounded me.

 

[Sovvolf]

I'd say The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the film was pretty adult for a kids movie, had an amazing score and a horrid villain who was also, to some extent understandable. He wasn't evil for the sake of being evil.

I mean obviously the played down a lot of the religious stuff to avoid a lot of protesting however I was surprised by it.

I was going to say Mask of the Phantasm but honestly it didn't surprise me. I watched the trailer to that one when it was showing on Toonami (years ago) and I thought it looked awesome. Watched it and it was indeed awesome. I'd have been surprised if it sucked.

How to Train Your Dragon was severely underrated. I just absolutely loved the movie, better than Toy Story 3 in some ways. The flying sections really made you feel like you were there with the characters, and the music just synched up with it perfectly. The whole pace was great, and the animation was gorgeous. It is severely underrated compared to Toy Story or anything that Pixar does.

Haa and this. Looked like another silly obnoxious animated kids movie that we have way too many of but I honestly enjoyed it. Was a really good movie that I could sit down and watch with the kids without wanting to murder myself. Same goes for Tangled too

 

[beniki]

How to train your dragon.

When i first heard about it, I just thought it was a normal Dreamworks second fiddle to the Pixar release that year, and with a really silly name to go with it.

Then I watched it.

Damn. Great story, great visuals, and a soundtrack that truly is awesome. And that ending? Holy crap! Consequences!

 

[Jumplion]

I'd say The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the film was pretty adult for a kids movie, had an amazing score and a horrid villain who was also, to some extent understandable. He wasn't evil for the sake of being evil.

I mean obviously the played down a lot of the religious stuff to avoid a lot of protesting however I was surprised by it.

Oh yes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a dark movie, especially the priest (forgot his name).

 

[Jumplion]

How to train your dragon.

When i first heard about it, I just thought it was a normal Dreamworks second fiddle to the Pixar release that year, and with a really silly name to go with it.

Then I watched it.

Damn. Great story, great visuals, and a soundtrack that truly is awesome. And that ending? Holy crap! Consequences!

Yeah, I think what cemented that movie's greatness for me was the ending. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it certainly surprised me that they did it like that.

 

[bakan]

How to train your dragon.

When i first heard about it, I just thought it was a normal Dreamworks second fiddle to the Pixar release that year, and with a really silly name to go with it.

Then I watched it.

Damn. Great story, great visuals, and a soundtrack that truly is awesome. And that ending? Holy crap! Consequences!

Yeah, I think what cemented that movie's greatness for me was the ending. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it certainly surprised me that they did it like that.

I absolutely loved this movie and the 3D effects were nice.

Another movie which surprised me was 'Grave of the fireflies', I already heard it was saddening but I never expected it to be this emotional when I watched it.

 

[Sovvolf]

I'd say The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the film was pretty adult for a kids movie, had an amazing score and a horrid villain who was also, to some extent understandable. He wasn't evil for the sake of being evil.

I mean obviously the played down a lot of the religious stuff to avoid a lot of protesting however I was surprised by it.

Oh yes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a dark movie, especially the priest (forgot his name).

I think the priest (though they changed him to a judge in the movie) name is Frollo. Not 100% on that though.

 

[CarlMin]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a surprisingly deep and serious animated movie. And Land Before Time is still a nostalgia favorite. I haven't seen it in ages but I'm sure it'd still make me cry.


In recent years, How to Train your Dragon and Bolt (obviously) have been two movies that surprised me with their wit and charm. Both better than anything I've seen Pixar squeeze out.

 

[Alphakirby]

Meet the Robinsons was a genuine surprise for me. I was working at a grocery store that was showing it on repeat to demo a display TV set, so I'd catch bits and pieces of it in between the busy hours. Eventually, curiosity got the best of me and I rented it one night, just so I could see it from start to finish, without any interruptions.

What I expected was standard CGI Disney trash. What I got was something genuinely funny and surprisingly heartfelt in a way that wasn't too Hallmark-y. Great movie, highly recommended.

Yep,scary how Disney can surprise you every once in a while. Doesn't change that they still have a pattern when making movies. Good,Bad,then Pixar,that seems to be the basic pattern.

 

[William Dickbringer]

you know I was surprised by despicable me it was a pretty good children's movie that both kids and adults can enjoy

 

[busterkeatonrules]

Anyone remember that "Curious George" - movie from a few years ago? With Will Ferrell voicing the man in the yellow hat?

Spoiler

Remembering those children's books from my childhood, I really did not want to watch that thing if I could avoid it. However, it was being shown at the movie theatre where I work, and as I was checking the focus, I actually found myself enjoying it. It was nothing like those simplistic books. It is top notch cartoon comedy, presenting a fast-paced and involving plot driven along by genuinely dynamic characters and some of the greatest gags I've seen since Animaniacs.

I bought that movie on DVD as soon as it came out. Odd looks be damned, any movie that good deserves a place on my shelves!

 

[HDi]

I sat my little brother down in front of Spirited Away ... He hadn't heard of it and I wouldn't tell him what it was or let him read the DVD case.

He was pretty surprised, and spent the first half hour or so constantly turning to me going 'what the fuck is this that you're making me watch?'

After that, he got into the swing of it and it's now one of his favourite movies.

 

[HDi]

sorry - double post

stupid browser!

 

[CrazyGirl17]

Hard to say... so I'm gonna go with the Princess and the Frog, a nice callback to the Golden Age of Disney, with great characters and fun music,it's an all-around excellent watch.

And speaking of Disney movies, I really enjoyed Treasure Planet and Atlantis the Lost Empire, I really don't understand why people disliek them...

 

[Cheery Lunatic]

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How is this a "surprising" animated film? EVERYONE expected it to rock. Like seriously, EVERYONE.
And it did.

Anyway, for me it's Secret of Kells. I put off watching it for the longest time ever, because the DVD cover looked retarded (yes I'm an idiot) and the summary didn't sound very interesting.
But by golly, is it beautiful and well told. I am ashamed of myself.

 

[chaosyoshimage]

Tangled for me, I never really even liked the classic Disney stuff as a kid, so I expected not to like it. But, I found it to be a charming film.

 

[D0WNT0WN]

Les Triplettes de Belleville is the best one I remember.

Also, grave of the fireflies. One of the best war movies imo.

Grave of the Fireflies was so very very depressing, it ruined my weekend but damn it was a good movie.

Since Road To El Dorado, Iron Giant and Mask Of The Phantasm have already been mentioned I will have to say The Secret Of NIMH. Shame the sequel ruined it for me.

 

[Harry Mason]

This movie.
I expected a crappy old children's movie and got one of the most disturbing, politically potent commentaries on war and industrialization I've ever seen. It's TERRIFYING.