Shrek 2 (2004)
Jul 5, 2004Animation/Fairytale Spoof
Shrek was a fresh and original hit. The first of four insipid sequels, this seems to merely coast by on our liking of the characters while upping the fairytale parody
Conrad Vernon
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
Apr 4, 2009Animation/Friendly Monsters vs Alien Invaders
Cutley appealing DreamWorks animated film that brings together a bunch of oddball creatures clearly intended as an affectionate homage to various 1950s sf films
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
Jun 6, 2012Animation/Talking Animals
It is hard to find enthusiasm going into this – the Madagascar series was a cute idea first time around but has been stretched more than its worth by the sequels. Nevertheless, the film works at you with a colourful light-heartedness and energy that is hard to resist
Sausage Party (2016)
Aug 20, 2016Animation/Talking Supermarket Produce
The most demented premise of the year – an animated film about the lives of the talking produce in a supermarket. This is crude, rude and guaranteed to offend (as might be expected from a Seth Rogen penned vehicle); it is also one of the funniest and cleverest films of the year
The Addams Family (2019)
Jan 10, 2020Kinky Perverse Family/Animation
An animated film revival of The Addams Family. You feel that a PG-rated film sold to family audiences is a bit tame for the Addams' dark humour, nevertheless this gets much of the kooky silliness.
Addams Family 2 (2021)
Oct 15, 2021Kinky Perverse Family/Animation
The animated revival of the Addams Family was a mixed affair. All of the same creative personnel and voice talents return here for a sequel, which takes the Addams Family on a road trip