Movie Releases by Genre

Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens

March 27, 2009 | PG
When California girl Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. The military jumps into action and Susan is captured and secreted away to a covert government compound. There, she is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters: the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B.; and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus. Their confinement is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country. In a moment of desperation, the President is persuaded to enlist the motley crew of Monsters to combat the Alien Robot and save the world from imminent destruction. (Paramount)
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.7
Coraline

Coraline

February 6, 2009 | PG
A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life - only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents (including Other Mother) try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.m (Focus Features)
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Waltz with Bashir

Waltz with Bashir

December 25, 2008 | R
One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there’s a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can’t remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images. [Sony Classics]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.9
The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

December 19, 2008 | G
Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, raucous laughter aplenty and gallons of mouth-watering soup. But a terrible accident left the king broken-hearted, the princess filled with longing and the townsfolk despondent. All hope was lost in a land where sunlight disappeared and the world became dreary gray. Until Despereaux Tilling was born... (Universal)
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.5
Delgo

Delgo

December 12, 2008 | PG
In a divided land, it takes a rebellious boy and his clandestine love for a Princess of an opposing race to stop a war orchestrated by a power hungry villain. (Fathom Studios)
Metascore:
27
User Score:
3.7
Bolt

Bolt

November 21, 2008 | PG
More than just man’s best friend, Bolt is a modern day action hero. Raised on the set of a hit television show, Bolt believes he has amazing powers – like a devastating Superbark! But when he’s accidentally shipped to New York City, Bolt’s daredevil stunts no longer go according to plan. As reality begins to challenge his delusions, Bolt learns his whole life has been a lie. Or has it? Amidst the adversity and hard-knocks, Bolt will discover that a dog’s true superpower lies in his loyalty to the owner he loves. (Walt Disney Pictures)
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

November 7, 2008 | PG
All the loveable characters are back - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins - in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins have repaired an old crashed plane - sort of. Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just enough to make it to the wildest place of all - the vast plains of Africa itself - where our zoo-raised crew encounter species of their own kind for the very first time. While discovering their roots, they quickly realize the difference between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa. Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems like a "crack-a-lackin" great place... but is it better than their Central Park home? [Dreamworks]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Fear(s) of the Dark

Fear(s) of the Dark

October 22, 2008 | Unrated
Fear(s) of the Dark is a wildly inventive and visually dazzling collection of fearful tales by six of the world's most renowned comic and graphic artists - Blutch, Charles Burns, Marie Caillou, Pierre Di Sciullo, Lorenzo Mattotti, and Richard McGuire. From a besotted student whose girlfriend is weirdly ardent in her affections, to a Japanese schoolgirl menaced by a long-dead samurai, and a pack of hounds on a bloodthirsty rampage, Fear(s) has a story strand to trouble every sleep - not to mention a stunning range of animation styles. Shot in shimmering black and white, the six intertwined tales create an unprecedented epic where phobias and nightmares come to life and reveal Fear at its most naked and intense. (IFC Films)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Igor

Igor

September 19, 2008 | PG
Igor tells the story of one Igor who's sick of being a lowly lab assistant with a Yes Master's degree and dreams of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair, Igor finally gets his chance. (MGM)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
5.8
Year of the Fish

Year of the Fish

August 29, 2008
A young hopeful girl named Ye Xian travels alone to New York City to try to make some money for her ailing father back home in China. She falls into the clutches of Mrs. Su, who runs a massage parlor in the heart of Chinatown. But Ye Xian refuses to do the requisite sex work for the clients, so she is made into a menial servant who must do all the laundry, cleaning, shopping and cooking – a Cinderella. However, she finds solace in a magical fish given to her by the strange hunchback Auntie Yaga and in her fleeting, tender encounters with Johnny, a local jazz musician. With a crescendo that takes place at the height of the Chinese New Year – complete with lion dancers, firecrackers, and an enormous banquet in a palatial Chinatown restaurant – Year of the Fish spins the conventions of the traditional fairy tale in ways that are consistently surprising and engaging. (Gigantic Pictures)
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

August 15, 2008 | PG
Star Wars takes on a dazzling new look in the first-ever animated feature from Lucasfilm Animation - Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side ... (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
35
User Score:
5.6
Fly Me to the Moon 3D

Fly Me to the Moon 3D

August 15, 2008 | G
Fly Me to the Moon is the story of how three ordinary flies, NAT, I.Q. and SCOOTER managed to sneak aboard the Apollo 11 and forever changed the course of history! Not to mention, gain heroic confidence, overcome a few death-defying challenges and just maybe put an end to the notion that "dreamers get swatted." (Summit Entertainment)
Metascore:
36
User Score:
3.6
Space Chimps

Space Chimps

July 18, 2008 | G
When a $5 billion Space Agency probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Hamm III, grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity high jinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The simian slacker becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates, the fearless Lt. Luna and their uptight commander, Titan, risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet form and evil dictator. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
36
User Score:
4.5
WALL-E

WALL-E

June 27, 2008 | G
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. [Walt Disney Pictures]
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

June 6, 2008 | PG
Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around…which doesn’t exactly come in handy while working every day in his family’s noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po’s dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols—the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey—under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it’s up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart-and his girth-into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths. [Dreamworks]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Horton Hears a Who!

Horton Hears a Who!

March 14, 2008 | G
Based on the beloved children's book by Dr. Seuss, this is the tale of an imaginative elephant named Horton who hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Although Horton doesn't know it yet, that speck houses an entire city named Who-ville, inhabited by the microscopic Whos, led by the mayor. Despite being ridiculed and threatened by his neighbors, who think he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to save the particle...because "a person's a person, no matter how small." (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Chicago 10

Chicago 10

February 29, 2008 | R
Chicago 10 tells the story of the buildup and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy trial--not as history but as an electrifying experience felt with up-to-the-moment immediacy. Interweaving footage of the brutal clashes between police and demonstrators at the 1968 Democratic convention with 3D animated reenactments of the outrageous trial that followed it, the audience becomes eyewitnesses of violent turmoil, as well as absurdist spectacle. Set to a blazing soundtrack that ranges from Black Sabbath and Steppenwolf to the Beastie Boys and Eminem, "Chicago 10" is a stirring account of young Americans taking a stand in the face of an oppressive government--a story that resonates deeply in our world today. (Roadside Attractions)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.7
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

February 22, 2008 | PG-13
The fate of the world is threatened by seemingly monstrous entities known as Angels. NERV is an organisation set up to counter this threat and it is up to young pilots to protect Earth but exactly what are the real motives behind NERV?
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

January 11, 2008 | G
Garrrrr! Working at The Pirate Times Dinner Theater is less than exciting when you're a busboy. For three moping misfits-- Elliot, Sedgewick and George (Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape)-all they dream of is the day when they can ditch their dishrags and take stage to star in the big pirate show. But with Elliot's timidity, Sedgewick's laziness and George's lack of self-confidence, it seems as if the day to prove who they really are will never come... Things are about to change when a mysterious ball drops from the sky and lands at the unlikely seafarers' feet. A "Helpseeker" sent from the past in search of heroes, the artifact sets in motion a series of events that drags the friends back to the 17th century--and into the belly of certain danger. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything must each face their fears--becoming unlikely heroes in a battle to rescue a royal family from an evil tyrant, and themselves from living the life of common couch potatoes. (Universal)
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.2
Persepolis

Persepolis

December 25, 2007 | PG-13
Persepolis is the poignant story of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It is through the eyes of the precocious and outspoken 9-year-old Marjane that we see a people's hopes dashed as fundamentalists take power--forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands. Clever and fearless, Marjane outsmarts the "social guardians" and discovers punk, ABBA, and Iron Maiden. Yet when her uncle is senselessly executed and as bombs fall around Tehran in the Iran/Iraq war, the daily fear that permeates life in Iran is palpable. [Sony Classics]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks

December 14, 2007 | PG
Alvin and the Chipmunks, a global phenomenon to generations of fans, becomes a live action/CGI motion picture event with a contemporary comic sensibility. Songwriter Dave Seville transforms singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore into pop sensations while the out-of-control trio lays waste to Dave's home, wreaks havoc with his career, and turns his once-orderly life upside down. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.5
Beowulf

Beowulf

November 16, 2007 | PG-13
In a time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf slays the monster Grendel and incurs the wrath of its monstrous yet seductive mother, in a conflict that transforms a king into a legend. (Paramount Pictures)
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.3
Bee Movie

Bee Movie

November 2, 2007 | PG
Having just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice--honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa. He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bees' honey for centuries, and ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race for stealing the bees' precious honey. (Dreamworks)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

October 19, 2007 | PG
Condemned to die by Pharaoh while just a baby, Hebrew Moses is set adrift on the River Nile by his mother and his sister. Rescued by the daughter of Pharaoh, he grows up thinking he's an Egyptian prince. Eventually exiled from Egypt when he is exposed as a Jew, he is touched by God, and told that he will lead his enslaved Chosen People to the Promised Land. With the hand of God firmly on his shoulder, and with faith as his only weapon, Moses performs miracles, casts down plagues, evades a pursuing Egyptian army, parts the Red Sea and, after forty years of leading the Hebrew Chosen Ones to the Promised Land, is embraced by God and led to a better place. (Promenade Pictures)
Metascore:
25
User Score:
4.6
The Simpsons Movie

The Simpsons Movie

July 27, 2007 | PG-13
It takes a wide screen to fully capture Homer Simpson's stupidity, and The Simpsons Movie does it. In the eagerly-awaited animated feature film based on the hit TV series, Homer must save the world from a catastrophe he himself created. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Tekkonkinkreet

Tekkonkinkreet

July 13, 2007 | R
Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, its very existence is put at risk. Determined to protect both White and their city, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins, gradually losing his innocence as he confronts a dark manifestation within himself.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Ratatouille

Ratatouille

June 29, 2007 | G
Despite his sensational sniffer and sophisticated palate, Remy's dreams of becoming a chef seem hopeless due to one small detail--he's a rat! Through a twist of fate, he ends up in the world-famous restaurant of his late hero, Auguste Gusteau. With a dash of culinary courage and the help of garbage boy Linguini, Remy whips up exquisite meals that impress even the nasty chef Skinner and food critic Anton Ego. Together they conquer the kitchen and prove that big dreams can come true no matter how small you are. [Disney]
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.6
Surf's Up

Surf's Up

June 8, 2007 | PG
Surf's Up is an animated comedy that delves behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive surfing. (Sony)
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
Paprika

Paprika

May 25, 2007 | R
Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a genius scientist by day, and a kick-ass dream warrior named Paprika by night. In this psychedelic sci-fi adventure anime, it will take the skills of both women to save the world. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

May 18, 2007 | PG
The greatest fairy tale never told continues as Shrek must embark on a new quest to find the true king. (DreamWorks)
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.3
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

April 13, 2007 | R
The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters is an action-adventure epic that tackles the mysterious circumstances that brought Meatwad, Frylock and Master Shake together. An immortal piece of exercise equipment threatens the balance of galactic peace, and it is up to the Aqua Teen Hunger Force to run away from it. Complicating matters, the Plutonians team up with the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past for ultimate control of the deadly device. (First Look Studios)
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Meet the Robinsons

Meet the Robinsons

March 30, 2007 | G
If you think your family is different, wait until you Meet the Robinsons, the family from an amazing, hilarious, inventive future where anything is possible. In this time-traveling blast of a comedy event, Walt Disney Feature Animation's latest digital animation technology will jet audiences to an inventive, unexpected techno realm of tomorrow where the wildest dreams come true -- including those of a young inventor in search of a home. (Disney)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
TMNT

TMNT

March 23, 2007 | PG
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to the big screen as never before in an all-new CGI action adventure. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
6.9
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

March 3, 2007 | TV-PG
A high-school girl named Makoto acquires the power to travel back in time, and decides to use it for her own personal benefits. Little does she know that she is affecting the lives of others just as much as she is her own.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Happily N'Ever After

Happily N'Ever After

January 5, 2007 | PG
In this animated comedy an alliance of evil-doers attempts to take over Fairly Tale Land, let the bad guys win and turn the ending of all the stories to "Happily N’Ever After." (Lionsgate)
Metascore:
28
User Score:
4.1
Happy Feet

Happy Feet

November 17, 2006 | PG
A tone-deaf, tap dancing penguin proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
Flushed Away

Flushed Away

November 3, 2006 | PG
From the teams behind "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," comes this madcap computer animated comedy set on and beneath the streets of London in the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. (DreamWorks)
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Hair High

Hair High

October 18, 2006
Cartoonist Bill Plympton's Hair High is a gothic high-school comedy with a "Carrie"-like story.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Blood Tea and Red String

Blood Tea and Red String

October 4, 2006
This handmade stop-motion fairy tale for adults tells the tale of the struggle between the aristocratic White Mice and the rustic Creatures Who Dwell Under the Oak over the doll of their heart’s desire.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
Open Season

Open Season

September 29, 2006 | PG
A domesticated grizzly bear finds that there's more to life than being the star attraction of a mountain town nature show when a fast-talking mule deer offers him a crash course in woodland living.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.2
Renaissance

Renaissance

September 22, 2006 | R
Renaissance is a bold vision of a stark near future drenched in hidden secrets and technological frontiers. It takes film noir to its most stylized edge, utilizing live action motion capture, animated in 3D and rendered in high contrast black and white to create graphic novel come-to-life. (Miramax)
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero

September 15, 2006 | G
What if you had one chance to be a hero? Would you take it? Or play it safe? That is the question facing an ordinary boy in Everyone's Hero, a funny and warm tale of a kid who believes he can make a difference if he just hangs in there despite overwhelming odds. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
Barnyard

Barnyard

August 4, 2006 | PG
A hilarious look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer's back is turned. (Paramount)
Metascore:
42
User Score:
5.8
The Ant Bully

The Ant Bully

July 28, 2006 | PG
When a boy floods an ant hill with his water gun, he finds himself shrunk to insect size and forced to deal with his victims.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.6
Monster House

Monster House

July 21, 2006 | PG
Columbia Pictures and executive producers Robert Zemeckis and Steven Speilberg present Monster House, an exciting and hilarious thrill-ride tale about three kids who must do battle with a mysterious house that threatens anyone who crosses its path. (Columbia Pictures)
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly

July 7, 2006 | R
Based on legendary science-fiction author Philip K. Dick’s own experiences, A Scanner Darkly tells the darkly comedic, caustic, but deeply tragic tale of drug use in the modern world. The film plays like a graphic novel come to life with live-action photography overlaid with an advanced animation process -- a method known as interpolated rotoscoping, first employed in writer/director Richard Linklater’s 2001 film "Waking Life" -- to create a haunting version of America, seven years from now. [Warner Independent Pictures]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

June 16, 2006 | PG
Garfield, America's favorite cat, is going continental. He's traveling across the pond (with canine sidekick Odie) to surprise his master, Jon Arbuckle (Meyer), who is in London to propose to his girlfriend, veterinarian Liz Wilson (Hewitt). (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
37
User Score:
5.6
Cars

Cars

June 9, 2006 | G
This is a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama and amazing new technical feats, Cars is a high octane delight for moviegoers of all ages. [Disney]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

May 19, 2006 | PG
A mischievous raccoon (Willis) and his sensitive best-buddy turtle (Shandling) along with other forest creatures try to resist the evils and temptations of encroaching suburbia.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
The Wild

The Wild

April 14, 2006 | G
An odd assortment of animals from the New York Zoo including a lion, a giraffe, an anaconda, a koala and a squirrel discover what a jungle the city can be when they set off on a daring mission to rescue one of their own in this outrageous, computer-animated comedy-adventure. (Disney)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.9
Ice Age: The Meltdown

Ice Age: The Meltdown

March 31, 2006 | PG
Manny, Sid and Diego return in another incredible adventure. The Ice Age is coming to an end, and the animals are delighting in their new world: a melting paradise of water parks, geysers and tar pits. But when Manny, Sid and Diego discover that the miles of melted ice will flood their valley, they must warn everyone and somehow figure out a way to escape the coming deluge. [20th Century Fox]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.3
Doogal

Doogal

February 24, 2006 | G
Legend tells of three magic diamonds that, if in the wrong hands, can be united to create a force powerful enough to freeze the sun. When the evil sorcerer Zeebad (Stewart) escapes from his ancient prison, he vows to exact revenge by deep-freezing the earth forever. Determined to save the world, a fellowship of four unlikely heroes band together to foil Zeebad's villainous plot. Led by the candy-loving mutt Doogal (Tay), friends Dylan (Fallon), Brian (Macy) and Ermintrude (Goldberg) all embark on an epic adventure to save the world. (Weinstein Company)
Metascore:
23
User Score:
3.7
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

February 23, 2006 | Not Rated
Kirikou's Grandfather says that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how little boy became a gardener, a detective, a maker of pottery, a merchant, a traveler and a doctor.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Curious George

Curious George

February 10, 2006 | G
Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment bring Curious George, the original "monkey see, monkey do" chimp, to the screen in an all-new animated adventures based upon the beloved tales that have been enchanting readers for more than 60 years. (Universal Pictures)
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Hoodwinked!

Hoodwinked!

December 16, 2005 | PG
An updated, satirical re-telling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood."
Metascore:
45
User Score:
6.9
Chicken Little

Chicken Little

November 4, 2005 | G
This epic tale presents a new twist to the classic fable of a young chicken who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky. (Disney)
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.2
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

October 5, 2005 | G
The cheese-loving Wallace and his ever faithful dog Gromit, the much-loved duo from Aardman's Oscar-winning clay-animated shorts star in an all new comedy adventure, marking their first full-length feature film. [DreamWorks]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
MirrorMask

MirrorMask

September 30, 2005 | PG
MirrorMask is the story of Helena, a fifteen-year-old girl working for her family circus, who wishes -- quite ironically -- that she could run away from the circus and join real life. (The Jim Henson Company)
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D

Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D

September 23, 2005 | Unrated
This documentary takes audiences to the surface of the Moon to walk alongside the extraordinary Apollo astronauts who have stepped upon its surface. With never before seen photographs, CGI renditions of the lunar landscape and previously unreleased NASA footage, audiences will be immersed in the life-changing experiences of these astronauts by showcasing what they saw, heard, felt, thought and did while on the lunar surface. (IMAX)
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

September 16, 2005 | PG
Set in a 19th century European village, this stop-motion, animated features follows the story of Victor (Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Bonham-Carter), while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Mind Game

Mind Game

September 2, 2005 | Not Rated
A wildly psychedelic ride through Osaka's backstreets, the afterlife, and a whale's belly. Incorporating photo frames of the actual voice-actors’ faces, the film reflects the rough aesthetic of the young production house Studio 4c, as well as an emerging anime trend toward DJ-style visual sampling. [Museum of Modern Art]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Valiant

Valiant

August 19, 2005 | G
From the producer of "Shrek" and "Shrek 2," comes this high-flying computer-animated comedy-adventure tale of a brave-but-undersized pigeon named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor), who dreams of joining the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service (RHPS), and serving crown and country during World War II. (Walt Disney Pictures)
Metascore:
45
User Score:
5.1
Proteus

Proteus

August 5, 2005
This documentary uses the undersea world as the locus for a meditation on the troubled intersection of scientific and artistic vision. The one-hour film is based almost entirely on the images of nineteenth century painters, graphic artists, photographers and scientific illustrators, photographed from rare materials in European and American collections and brought to life through innovative animation. (First Run / Icarus Films)
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

June 10, 2005 | TV-PG
An amazing new animated adventure that celebrates the power of love to transform and the resiliency of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (Disney)
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Madagascar

Madagascar

May 27, 2005 | PG
When a group of animals from New York's Central Park Zoo wash ashore on the exotic island of Madagascar, they must figure out how to survive in the wild and discover the true meaning of the phrase "It's a jungle out there." [DreamWorks]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.8
Steamboy

Steamboy

March 18, 2005 | PG-13
A retro science-fiction epic set in Victorian England, Steamboy features an inventor prodigy named Ray Steam who receives a mysterious metal ball containing a new form of energy capable of powering an entire nation. This young boy must use it to fight evil, redeem his family, and save London from destruction. (Sony)
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Robots

Robots

March 11, 2005 | PG
A timeless, comedic tale that pushes the boundaries of animation while introducing characters rich with humor and soul, and a heart-warming story proves that a robot can shine no matter what he is made of. (Twentieth Century Fox)
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
The Animation Show 2005

The Animation Show 2005

February 18, 2005 | Not Rated
A collection of the world's best animated short films, personally programmed by co-producers Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head, King of the Hill, Office Space) and Academy Award nominated animator Don Hertzfeldt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Pooh's Heffalump Movie

February 11, 2005 | G
The Hundred Acre Wood crew is together again in Pooh's Heffalump Movie, this time learning the life lesson of being accepting of others' differences and the value of true friendship. (Disney)
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Appleseed

Appleseed

January 14, 2005 | R
Inspired by a manga by the legendary Masamune Shirow, this anime is set in the year 2131, after a non-nuclear war has left the earth barren.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.9
Sky Blue

Sky Blue

December 31, 2004 | Unrated
Set in the year 2140, Sky Blue is a love story set against the forces of destruction, a dystopian vision of Earth's destiny, yet ultimately a reminder of our hope for the future. (Maxmedia)
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.3
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

November 19, 2004 | PG
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom! Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss and along with his best pal Patrick sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life. [Paramount]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Muhammad: The Last Prophet

Muhammad: The Last Prophet

November 14, 2004
This animated feature aims to introduce the story of Islam and its Prophet to new generations in the appealing and accessible medium of animation. (Fine Media Group)
Metascore:
47
User Score:
7.4
The Polar Express

The Polar Express

November 10, 2004 | G
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
The Incredibles

The Incredibles

November 5, 2004 | PG
Known to the world as superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. [Disney]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Shark Tale

Shark Tale

October 1, 2004 | PG
Oscar is a fast-talking little fish whose big dreams have a habit of landing him in hot water. Lenny is a great white shark with a sensitive side and a secret -- he's a vegetarian. When a great white lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and the truth about Lenny makes him an outcast, the two become the most unlikely of friends. (DreamWorks)
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.4
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

September 17, 2004 | PG-13
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is set in 2032, when the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Batou, a cyborg detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit, is investigating the case of a gynoid - a hyper-realistic female robot created specifically for sexual companionship - who malfunctions and slaughters her owner. [Go Fish Pictures]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie

August 13, 2004 | PG
Based on the trading card and television series phenomenon,Yu-Gi-Oh! is the story of Yugi, a boy captivated by the card game sweeping the nation: Duel Monsters! (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
15
User Score:
5.6
Kaena: The Prophecy

Kaena: The Prophecy

June 25, 2004 | PG-13
Axis, the "tree world's" life is in danger. Its sap has almost all run out and its people's efforts to implore the gods are in vain. Kaena, a young girl with the heart of a rebel, has strange visions and she is convinced that Axis is calling for her help. Helped by a mysterious creature from another world, Kaena begins a dangerous journey to Axis's deepest roots, defying her tribe's taboos and the Grand-priest's supreme authority. The frightening truth that Kaena will discover at the end of the quest will profoundly change her forever. (Xilam Films)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.4
Garfield

Garfield

June 11, 2004 | PG
Garfield marks the long-awaited motion picture debut of America's favorite feline and the world's laziest cat. (20th Century Fox)
Metascore:
27
User Score:
5.4
Shrek 2

Shrek 2

May 19, 2004 | PG
The fairy tale continues as everyone's favorite ogre faces his greatest challenge of all -- the inlaws! (DreamWorks)
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Home on the Range

Home on the Range

April 2, 2004 | PG
When a greedy outlaw named Alameda Slim (Quaid) schemes to take possession of the "Patch of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows (Barr, Dench, Tilly), a karate-kicking stallion named Buck (Gooding Jr.), and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save the farm in a wild quest full of high-spirited adventure. (Disney)
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.7
Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space

Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space

April 2, 2004
A Japanese anime starring a karate-kicking feline super hero.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Clifford's Really Big Movie

Clifford's Really Big Movie

February 20, 2004 | G
Clifford hits the road with Cleo and T-Bone in a thrilling big screen adventure! They become stars in a traveling carnival show and meet amazing new friends on their journey. (Scholastic)
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.0
Tokyo Godfathers

Tokyo Godfathers

January 16, 2004 | PG-13
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

January 16, 2004 | PG
The hysterical tale of a "Spot," a talking canine whose ultimate wish is to become "a real boy." (Disney)
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

December 2, 2003 | Not Rated
Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans and has them reprogrammed to forget their real identities and play soulless corporate pop as The Crescendolls.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
The Triplets of Belleville

The Triplets of Belleville

November 26, 2003 | PG-13
The story of a boy, his grandmother, his dog and his dream of winning the Tour de France. When the boy is kidnapped by two mysterious men during the race, the search leads to the megalopolis of Belleville and the renowned Triplets of Belleville, eccentric female music-hall stars from the '30s.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.7
Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

November 14, 2003 | PG
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are up to their feudin' ways again as the entire Looney Tunes menagerie star in a feature film set entirely in a live action world and interact with "live" 3-D costars throughout the picture. (Warner Bros.)
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Brother Bear

Brother Bear

October 24, 2003 | G
The powerful and playful bond between brothers, and man's bond with nature, are explored with great drama and comedy in this exciting new animated tale of brotherhood, bears and breathtaking outdoor adventure. [Walt Disney Pictures]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.5
Millennium Actress

Millennium Actress

September 12, 2003 | PG
In this unique epic adventure, the lines between the past and the present, and truth and fiction, are blurred when a documentary filmmaker fulfills his quest to find the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, and learn why she mysteriously vanished at the height of her brilliant career. (Go Fish Pictures)
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

July 2, 2003 | PG
Sinbad (Pitt) the most daring and notorious rogue ever to sail the seven seas, has spent his life asking for trouble, and trouble has finally answered...in a big way. Framed for stealing one of the world's most priceless and powerful treasures - the Book of Peace - Sinbad had one chance to find and return the precious book or his best friend Poteus (Fiennes) will die. (DreamWorks Pictures)
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.7
Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild

June 13, 2003 | PG
When the vacationing Rugrats and their parents get stranded on a deserted island, Tommy Pickles knows there's only one man who can help them: Nigel Thornberry! (Nickelodeon)
Metascore:
38
User Score:
6.0
Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

May 30, 2003 | G
This visually stunning underwater adventure follows the comedic and eventful journeys of two fish - a father and his son Nemo - who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. [Disney/Pixar]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

May 16, 2003 | G
The fifth installment of the Pokemon series takes place in a mysterious city on water.
Metascore:
27
User Score:
7.6
Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door

April 4, 2003 | R
Set on Mars in the year 2071, this film, based on the wildly popular Japanese Anime TV series "Cowboy Bebop," pits Spike and his gang of gypsy vigilantes against their deadliest adversary ever.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.2
Piglet's Big Movie

Piglet's Big Movie

March 21, 2003 | G
Piglet's Big Movie brings "the little pink guy" to center stage for a story of friendship and appreciation as the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood learns that it doesn't take somebody big to do big things. (Disney)
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
The Jungle Book 2

The Jungle Book 2

February 14, 2003 | G
Mowgli, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and the sly tiger Shere Khan return in this swinging sequel to the animated classic, The Jungle Book.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
4.2
WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3

WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3

January 10, 2003 | R
This animated film, set in a future Tokyo, features bioengineered construction machines that cause a series of deadly accidents.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.8
The Wild Thornberrys Movie

The Wild Thornberrys Movie

December 20, 2002 | PG
In this movie version of the popular Nickelodeon series, the Thornberrys clan is on an African safari.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.7
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