★★★1/2 This animated sports comedy from Sony bursts onto the screen with dazzling energy, delivering a sensory spectacle that delights, even if it falls short of its own title with no true originality or heartfelt depth.
Goat (2026)
Flow (2024)
★★★★1/2 This reflective journey of survival and friendship is beautifully realised thanks some innovative animation and truly astonishing visuals
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
★★★★ The eccentric inventor and his loyal canine make their long-awaited return in this warm and charming caper that sees them come face-to-face with an old foe
Animated Feature Predictions: December 2024
97th Oscar Animated Feature Predictions: December 2024
Moana 2 (2024)
★★★1/2 The visually stunning Disney sequel manages to recapture the beauty of its Polynesian setting but suffers from re-treading familiar emotional beats as well as lacking a notable villain
The Wild Robot (2024)
★★★★ Heart-warming, undemanding and visual stunning, Dreamworks'"The Wild Robot" is a fitting send off for the celebrated animation studio's in-house team
International Feature: September 2024
97th Oscar International Feature Predictions: September 2024
Animated Feature: September 2024
97th Oscar Animated Feature Predictions: September 2024
Animated Feature: June 2024
The 2024 Academy Awards' Animated Feature category will see strong contenders like "Inside Out 2" and "The Wild Robot", with potential surprises from "Flow" and "Memoir of a Snail".
Animated Feature: March 2024
One of the easiest categories to predict in advance for the Academy Awards is that of Animated Feature. With a handful of major animation studios including: Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Ghibli, Laika, Sony and Netflix, there is always a good indication as to what animated features to keep an eye out for. The obvious contenders slated... Continue Reading →
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