Kids movies rule. I'd rather watch the latest 3D animated feature than the dull dross served up to more "adult" audiences. They got Cars 2 this summer, while adult audiences were served The Hangover 2. The more infantile movie here is Hangover. Cars is a thoroughly fun and entertaining film for everyone.
The newer movies, pushed by Disney, Pixar and Dreamworks, are aiming to entertain adult audiences as well as the young ones. I'd call them a guilty pleasure, but I feel no guilt about enjoying them. They've got great stories, witty and sharp dialogue and animation is just so cool. There is nothing like seeing a computer-drawn car burst to life on the big screen and, recently, with the 3D screens, jump out at you. There is a clever use of vibrant colours and wacky set designs that draw you into another world. Escapism. An hour and a half passes by all to quickly and then, it's back to a grey, wintery night.
I can see why this is the dream job that I chase. To be a part of bringing that big, vibrant world of animation to life.
Animated features do 3D better than live action. They don't treat their audiences like idiots and as a result, a near 30 year old like myself can enjoy them as much as a ten year old. It didn't always used to be like that, but it is now.
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