Satsuki and Mei discover the nest of a strange forest spirit named King Totoro, learning that its Totoros powers that make the trees grow and the winds blow.IGN is among the federally registered trademarks of IGN Entertainment, Inc.Search Top 25 Animated Movies of All Time IGN and RT count down the best of the genre.By IGN Staff Updated: 16 Jun 2012 8:10 am Posted: 11 Mar 2008 8:41 pm With Horton Hears a Who, the latest film from the computer animation gurus at Blue Sky Studios, opening on Friday, weve been thinking a lot about animated films.
And so have our friends at Rotten Tomatoes, who have hooked up with us to count down the top 25 animated movies of all time. These films, as youll see below, are some of the best that the genre has to offer. Yes, theyre all pretty to look at, but these movies also tell truly great stories. In case youre wondering how we came up with our list, these flicks were ranked by popular opinion, using their Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. In case of tie, we used a complex set of equations involving trigonometry, quantum mechanics, pi, and Professor Stephen Hawkings shoe size, to discern proper placement. Heres the breakdown. Lady and the Tramp This 1955 Disney outing is well recognized even today, a half-century after its debut, for its romantic yarn about a pair of dogs -- a refined Cocker Spaniel and a street-wise mutt -- from different worlds who fall in love. In fact, the film has spawned at least one (to date) direct-to-video sequel, a sure sign of its enduring appeal. ![]() The jazzy score and romantic arc of the picture set the heart aflutter, and who can ever forget that scene in the alleyway with the spaghetti dinner If only all of our first dates were that good. A Bugs Life A Bugs Life, arguably Pixars most underrated film, is the story of Flik, an independent-thinking ant who sets out on a mission to help save his colony from a gang of freeloading grasshoppers in order to get back in the good graces of the Queen. But when a group of warrior bugs that Flik recruits turn out to be a bumbling circus troupe, the tiny hero must believe in himself to save Ant Island once and for all. Despite not being quite as popular as the CG studios other great films like Toy Story or Finding Nemo, its a fun little story with some really cute characters thats not to be missed. The Cat Returns Called Neko no ongaeshi in its native Japan, this Hiroyuki Morita anime was produced by Studio Ghibli, the outfit headed-up by the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki. Based on the novel-within-a-film from the studios Whisper of the Heart, The Cat Returns is about a girl named Haru who discovers the secret kingdom of cats, where she inadvertently becomes betrothed to the prince of the felines. Typically odd by American standards -- and yet endearing and beautiful -- The Cat Returns is a charming gem that demands to be seen by more U.S. Disney-only product these days. The Lion King The Lion King, released in 1994, is a lushly animated picture with an epic story, fantastic songs, an all-star voice cast, and just the right amount of humor. Its the story of Simba, a lion cub who is tricked into thinking he killed his father. Guilt ridden, the cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King. The movie was hailed by critics and immediately embraced by moviegoers. After it was all said and done, The Lion King went on to gross 328.5 million (including an IMAX re-release) at the domestic box office. Top 25 Best Animated S Series Of DirectIt also spawned a Broadway musical that also became a huge hit, and we cant forget (even if wed like to) a series of direct-to-video sequels. Beauty and the Beast Tale as old as time So begins the title song of Disneys greatest romance, an animated retelling of the classic tale. With a taut, engaging story, well-imagined characters, and some of the most breathtaking art Disney has ever managed (and thats saying a lot), Beauty and the Beast stands as a shining example of 2-D animation. Nominated for Best Picture in 1991, it is the only animated film to ever earn such an honor. My Neighbor Totoro My Neighbor Totoro is insanely popular in Japan. The film has inspired a Japanese environmental group to buy a Totoro Forest preserve in the Saitama Prefecture, the setting of the story. Though some of the Japanese cultural references in the film are lost on an American audience, the movies themes of familial bonds and courage in the face of difficult situations make it a perfect family film.
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