I own this movie on VHS. It's a great movie and it's probably my favorite Dreamworks movie. It's sad that since Shrek Dreamworks has done any more traditional animated movies.
COOL! i actually wished I owned a hard copy so I could watch it whenever I wanted rather than going online to watch it. I also loved Prince of Egypt. I think that's my next target. XD I'm saddened too that they've haven't created any traditionally animated movies for a long time now.
Jeffrey Katzenberger (I hope I spelled his name right) used to work at Disney back in the day but left when his attempts to make the movies more adult and edgy were shot down he left to help start up Dreamworks, hence why Dreamworks movies have been more edgy and adult. Some of the traditionally animated Dreamworks movies were okay to me, but there was just something always lacking. I did watch Road to El Dorado last year finally, and the animation was impressive, but some of the content left me feeling uncomfortable. I guess I'm a wuss when it comes to sexual tension/relations in animation. (Maybe because the guys were kind of sleazy anyway
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In my opinion, the subtle adult material is what makes the movie enjoyable while still keep the charm of story-telling. I guess the difference is how more down-to-earth Dreamworks movies feel compared to Disney. Of course that's just my opinion. I have to agree that something was still rather lacking. I figured as viewers, we can fill-in the blanks, though that's easier said than done.
Prince of Egypt is next on my list. XD I didn't mind the censors on religious content, though I'd understand why they'd do that.
Which is funny, since I find the sexual undertones much more subtle in Disney movies, from Tramp and Lady falling asleep at Lover's Hill (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) to Beast cradling Belle tenderly. I think one of my newest favorites is the look shared between Dr. Doppler and Captain Amelia in Treasure Planet though, because even if he's saying one thing, their expressions say something else entirely. I just prefer things to be kept intimate between characters without getting dragged in on the intimacy myself.
Don't get me wrong, I have watched and enjoyed Dreamworks movies (in fact, I preferred them when they were traditionally animated), they just don't usually leave me feeling very satisfied at the end. Kung Fu Panda was the exception, and one of these days I really will go out and buy it...
Haha, you sound like me -- You Tube is the perfect place to get completely side-tracked for a couple of hours. XD; I've never seen this movie, but I'm tempted now to check it out. It sounds good.
lmao NOW GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK -- before I send Sailor Garv after you. >3
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I'm saddened too that they've haven't created any traditionally animated movies for a long time now.
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I have to agree that something was still rather lacking. I figured as viewers, we can fill-in the blanks, though that's easier said than done.
Prince of Egypt is next on my list. XD
I didn't mind the censors on religious content, though I'd understand why they'd do that.
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Don't get me wrong, I have watched and enjoyed Dreamworks movies (in fact, I preferred them when they were traditionally animated), they just don't usually leave me feeling very satisfied at the end. Kung Fu Panda was the exception, and one of these days I really will go out and buy it...
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lmao NOW GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK -- before I send Sailor Garv after you. >3
Ah, heck. I'll do it anyway.
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damn you, Crackmaster. TT___________TT
Watch it! and let me know what you think of it. there's varying opinions on the material in the movie but i still found it highly entertaining.
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What? :x What did I do?
Okie-dokies -- will do. :D
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