The 2000s had it’s fair share of good, bad and strange animated movies
@spontaneouswizard3583 сағат бұрын
My favourite scene in the movie, RJ said to Verne. “That’s a diaper. You wouldn’t want to eat that. It comes out of a wazoo.” Close call am I right? Lol
@spontaneouswizard3583 сағат бұрын
You remember Bee Movie at all? Do you ever plan to talk about that movie anytime soon? Very underrated as well too. I love Jerry Seinfeld. “Do you like jazz?”
@spontaneouswizard3583 сағат бұрын
It’s also an exceptional voice cast too. Bruce Willis, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carrell, Allison Janney, Thomas Haden Church, Eugene Levy, Avril Lavine. The list goes on. I forgot the one who voiced Verne the turtle however.
@spontaneouswizard3583 сағат бұрын
The tie-in video game was a lot of fun as well from what I remember too. It’s been ages since I played it on PS2 but I liked how it was a proper sequel to the movie rather than being based on the movie except for the first level taking place right at the end of the movie I’m pretty sure.
@spontaneouswizard3583 сағат бұрын
I love this movie! It’s basically all but forgotten about nowadays it’s definitely underrated overall. I do wonder what it would’ve been like if this movie came out today instead of back in 2006!
@abigailaceves92304 сағат бұрын
I remember watching this movie when I was a kid and playing some kinda dvd/movie game.😊
@KaijuGameplayTv65925 сағат бұрын
i remember this movie as i remember 9, Coraline, monster house, wall-e, Rango
@KaijuGameplayTv65925 сағат бұрын
yup
@jessearellano9295 сағат бұрын
I never knew KENOBI was, copper bottom 😮
@jessearellano9295 сағат бұрын
I want the cookie 🐿️🖐️🏡🍪🩹
@EsenEcho21 сағат бұрын
Auto is just following the directive from the CEO. The CEO's last command was to take control and not return to earth. This movie really pumps Auto as the villain when it was the inaction of the previous generation that screwed humanity over. I feel that shot of portraits of Auto getting closer to the captain showing them as the villain was a mistake. Having Auto as a villain is exciting for the grand final, but it makes us forget the real villain is the inaction of people allowing Earth to fall into ruin. I agree with the top comment, they had a test audience that said that Wall-E's humans were doomed and had to add in a credit scene showing them surviving to solidify a happy end, rather than rewrite the silent film robot movie to incorporate more human characters caring about Earth. (and I'm fine with that for I love the silent film robot movie)
@dersuchmannКүн бұрын
I'm definitely in the "Loser Baby" camp, but nearly all of the songs really got me. Currently I'd say my other favorites are: Stayed Gone, You Didn't Know, Poison, Out for Love, Hell's Greatest Dad, More than Anything... it just always feels like there's one more song that should still go on the list, but then I could just list them all.
@AshBlueFox164 күн бұрын
Korra represents the element of water perfectly
@CinemaOverAnalyzed4 күн бұрын
Never thought about it before, but you're right.
@punishanpika6 күн бұрын
I hate that they made Asami into a hero, rather than the villian 🦹♂️/anti-hero she was clearly intended as. It gives her no real reason to be there. Plus, she would have been more likable as an antihero to give the group another perspective anyway. Also, would have made the romance 🌹 with Korra at the end make more sense if they had an excuse to learn each other's personality.
@punishanpika6 күн бұрын
The other people seem to be living robots. They are mostly on autopilot, but have their own souls. Which is especially relevant if they are in a situation they are not programmed for, so default to their true nature. Which is also why the theater 🍿 play had the actors argue with each other and eventually take on forms which express their nature better. That is mostly just an internal sense thing, rather than having much metaphorical meaning though. 😅
@GooseCee7 күн бұрын
Your sound like Donna from Psych Irl
@P-Star75118 күн бұрын
Originally, the interior of the house was actually going to be filled with human internal organs rather than wooden walls and floors. They decided to change that because it would have been too disturbing.
@michaelangelopalacio86319 күн бұрын
Wow
@AmberCommentsThings11 күн бұрын
The scariest part is imagining if Coraline hadn't realized something was wrong before it was too late
@jamestolbert185613 күн бұрын
I did not like this season. It was clunky, rushed, and destroys the lore of Avatar’s spirit
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
you have a right to that opinion.
@marvinlett830013 күн бұрын
Yes my favorite powerpuff girl bubbles win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@spontaneouswizard35813 күн бұрын
The first 2 seasons of this show definitely Warner perfect by any means but season 3 onwards was incredible and I couldn’t stop watching. I think the biggest crime this show has was the gap between books 2 and 3 was atrocious! We literally had to wait forever to get more episodes but luckily there wasn’t as long of a wait for book 4. I’m glad about that.
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
I don't blame the creative team after the poor reception of the second book, it is probably best to regroup and find your bearing again. Plus there was a myriad of different production issues going on. I believe around this point Nickelodeon lost faith in the show. Due to its poor rating, it was banished to the internet; where the end of Book 3 and all of 4 were released. Which is quite unfortunate.
@spontaneouswizard35813 күн бұрын
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah definitely. It’s just a Nickelodeon thing anyway. If something isn’t doing as well as SpongeBob, they will find a way to cancel it even if it’s in the most random way possible. Apparently the original avatar the last airbender series has a really drawn out release when it came to new episodes.
@spontaneouswizard35813 күн бұрын
I literally had no idea this show was animated by a different company from season 2 onwards! Definitely news to me.
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
I believe Avatar the Last Airbender had 3 different studios that worked on it as well.
@spontaneouswizard35813 күн бұрын
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed ahh very interesting.
@TheOtakuKat14 күн бұрын
The whole Avatar is "better" than Korra debate really boils down to Korra not being the same story as Avatar and reminds me how certain Mistborn fans don't like the Alloy of Law books because they're not like the original Mistborn trilogy but try to dress it up as a issue of "quality" when they're just they're own story.
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
I've never read Mistborn, so I'm not quite sure as to what you're referring to; my apologies. But if it is kind of like how people dislike the sequel Star Wars trilogy, they I tend to agree. Korra vs. Aang should be as much of an issue as it is. Two different people with two different journeys of self-growth.
@punishanpika6 күн бұрын
The issue with Korra is the writing ✍️ department wrote the seasons in parallel. Which is a *REALLY* bad idea. There is no room for smooth continuity.
@deandredukes9514 күн бұрын
I didn’t know Studio Mir came back to pick up the where Pierrot left off. Animation is hell and it definitely shows.
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
Book 2 production was a rollercoaster for sure. There were some ups, downs, and loop-de-loops. Despite its fumbles, they still managed to stick the landing.
@abigailaceves923014 күн бұрын
Wow. I know that the show had production issues, especially during season 2: Spirits, but I didn’t know that the 2 animation studios had something to do with i; I thought they mostly work on animation and not storytelling. Also, I felt like Korra in the first half of season 2 was the result of her pride growing since the end of season 1: Air before she got brief amnesia.
@CinemaOverAnalyzed13 күн бұрын
Yep, once you see it you can't be unseen; it's quite strange. Studio Mir did a lot of work on this series, and it truly shows. It was unfortunate that a lot of the animators got burned from working on this project. I see your point about her growing pride. But it doesn't excuse the fact that she displaced her anger on others.
@lecxyblack131117 күн бұрын
I have another proof of this beldam is not a faries from the book. the key is described as made of iron. Fairies can't touch iron. it Burns them.
@Nainz8717 күн бұрын
Are you Ashley Voortman by any chance? 🤔 Just asking because of your tone and style of narration...😅
@Manishman.123319 күн бұрын
I disagree and see this show as a terrible show with bad songs but. But you can like it
@jadechan350320 күн бұрын
Buttercup is strongest and fastest of all plus she's a genius when it comes to math
@user-bf1nu1gm4u21 күн бұрын
I fan of azula and ty lee and mai. I look see next videos.
@cynda117822 күн бұрын
Buttercup. Let me break it down: the three girls are pretty even all things considered. They all have strengths and weaknesses that pretty much ensures no one of them is the master of everything, at least not any more so than the other two. However, when Blossom has the unique ability to freeze things with her ice breath, and Bubbles has the unique ability to communicate with animals and speak other languages, what is Buttercup left with? Sure, there’s the curling tongue, but I think there’s more to it. Buttercup is the fighter, so really, not giving her a special power doesn’t make any sense, unless that “power” is her raw potential. I think instead of having a unique ability, she keeps the same power puff powers, but hers is a bit stronger. Of course, the show never indicates any of this, and it wouldn’t be enough to guarantee a win for her against her sisters if she was going all out, but I still think she’s the strongest. Edit: I also don’t think their fight with Bubbles at all counts, because there’s no way they were going all out on her.
@wormking950623 күн бұрын
I watched this movie when I was younger and I specifically remember the scene where 2's lifeless body is used by the spiderbabybot as a lure and stunner, I thought it was the coolest creepiest shit in the world
@CinemaOverAnalyzed21 күн бұрын
O know right! It's a clever idea on the evil robots part, so I give him props. On the other hand, it's super disturbing...haha!
@Sugerblast199325 күн бұрын
I honestly don't think they're the same person but probably know eachother for say, for example if Jack were to meet him he would know that BJ was scaring people but Jack wouldn't appreciate HOW he was doing it, to the point where he has to stop this guy before HE makes the same mistake Jack made when he LITERALLY took over Christmas
@NerdyGamerReacts27 күн бұрын
Subbed, brilliant analysis of one of my favorite villains in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender lore, love your video's on her, her mental state and why she makes the choices she does. I hope to see more of her journey, it's fascinating. 💯😃
@CinemaOverAnalyzed27 күн бұрын
I'm glad you find this backdown helpful! I really hope we see more of her journey in the future as well. What do you hope happens to her. Do you want her to be redeemed?
@kozykoa132728 күн бұрын
Just like Coraline I avoided this movie as a kid😂
@CinemaOverAnalyzed27 күн бұрын
Different movie same nightmares fuel...haha! Also, I like your new profile pic!
@kozykoa132727 күн бұрын
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I appreciate it
@ReesePierce18928 күн бұрын
There have actually been several more child characters that are made to be prey to a greater power that wear yellow raincoats. It's kind of like a symbol of innocence in a way. I watched a video on it like a year ago I can't remember the name but look it up
@OntoBunny28 күн бұрын
My favorite song is 'Ready for This'. Love seeing Charlie inspire a crowd of hungry citizens to literally eat the rich. I see you Vivzie!
@zuckergolf4442Ай бұрын
I think her character makes way more sense as a narcissist seeking only her own interests who just happens to have a very emotional opposition against violence. You could argue that her relationship with Jayce is genuine, but that wouldn’t be against her interests, but rather align with them. One scene I think can’t be properly explained with your analysis is the one where she describes him as an „investment“ right before making a move on him, it also makes her relationship seem a lot less genuine.
@amaryllisputrik.2521Ай бұрын
I still have dreams about this movie..
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
is that a good thing or a bad thing...haha?
@gilbert6736Ай бұрын
4:13 saving this for later
@darkestheirАй бұрын
I think this movie is one of the reasons i love horror so much to this day i still think about all the designs and robots in this
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
The character designs are really unique. I'm glad it got you into liking horror movies. What are some of your other favorite horror films?
@foncessАй бұрын
One time, I showed this movie to some of my cousins, and I remember one of them being absolutely terrified of the evil robots to the point where watching him react to the movie was more entertaining than actually rewatching it.
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
haha...that's so funny!
@elizabethklisiewecz9345Ай бұрын
I absolutely loved this movie as a child and still do as an adult. I blame it for my taste in most media leaning more dark and dystopian. Can't really explain my love for this movie. I must've been like 8 when I first watched it. It's one of my favorite comfort movies from my childhood, up there with Anastasia and The Secret of Kells.
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
Funny enough, I was scared of Anastasia as a kid, something about Rasputin didn't sit well with me...haha! Now I really enjoy it. I guess just the times, tastes change as well.
@shibernyan2009Ай бұрын
Yes you nailed it! Loved your take on her arc being about mercy, hadn't thought of it like that before. To me her facial expressions, tone of voice, background etc. didn't indicate that she was trying to pull the strings in a malicious way at all. She doesn't enjoy corruption, but knows that participating in it to some extent is a necessity for the sake of the city and gaining favor with the other counsel members. She definitely does try to guide Jayce into the direction of mercy and peace, which is not the same as manipulation imo. Also her getting angry that Jayce left her in the bed, or the way she sweetly smiles at him at the very end when they got the council to agree to peace with the undercity, as well as other tender moments between the two, showed she truly cares for him imo. I really don't think she got in a relationship with him just because she wanted to use him.
@zuckergolf4442Ай бұрын
Of course she doesn’t sound or look evil, no character in this show does, I think it’s a deliberate decision by the creators to force us to think about them in a more nuanced way and judge them based on their actions. If you apply that principle to Mel it becomes clear that she is more like her mother than you might think. What really makes her different is that she has a categorical and very emotional opposition towards violence, but apart from that she is still ruthless and narcissistic, her political decisions are either motivated by her own personal interests or her opposition to violence, she never mentions the wellbeing of her people as her motivation, which is ultimately the moral responsibility of an oligarch like her.
@spontaneouswizard358Ай бұрын
Interestingly enough, the video game for 9 only ever came to mobile devices. It was never released on consoles which is such a shame too! It probably would’ve come out on PS2 and PS3. I definitely would’ve bought it if that was the case.
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
That's really weird...I wonder why that is?
@spontaneouswizard358Ай бұрын
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah definitely!
@spontaneouswizard358Ай бұрын
I remember this movie. It was so bizarre! People thought Coralline was scary, but this movie was on another level. Excellent voice cast too overall. Elijah Wood is one of my favorite actors ever. He’ll always be Frodo in the lord of the rings movies alongside Spyro in the legend of Spyro trilogy for some strange reason? Lol
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
Definitely way spookier than Coraline in my opinion. If I watched it back in the day, probably would have been traumatized...hahaha!
@spontaneouswizard358Ай бұрын
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed unfortunately the movie isn’t available to stream at all. Only available to buy off Apple, google or iTunes which is really strange I think.
@PeterPanfan13Online101Ай бұрын
I remember my parents getting this for my siblings and I and popping it on without a second thought. This film is legitimately PG-13 and my parents went, 'It's animated, of course it's safe for kids.' This is the battle I've fought with them for years; animation can go beyond just kids and family focused. But I do honestly love this film. It's always on my Halloween lineup and looks awesome.
@CinemaOverAnalyzedАй бұрын
I similar thing happened to me when I was younger. My father thought that just because it was animated it was safe for kids. So he let me watch Futurama, Bevis and Butthead, and King of the Hill. Which are all not suitable for a five or six-year-old. I specifically remember telling him: "I don't think this is for kids" Haha, I still joke about it with him today. I don't blame him for his logic on animation, he just didn't know any better.
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The 2000s had it’s fair share of good, bad and strange animated movies
My favourite scene in the movie, RJ said to Verne. “That’s a diaper. You wouldn’t want to eat that. It comes out of a wazoo.” Close call am I right? Lol
You remember Bee Movie at all? Do you ever plan to talk about that movie anytime soon? Very underrated as well too. I love Jerry Seinfeld. “Do you like jazz?”
It’s also an exceptional voice cast too. Bruce Willis, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carrell, Allison Janney, Thomas Haden Church, Eugene Levy, Avril Lavine. The list goes on. I forgot the one who voiced Verne the turtle however.
The tie-in video game was a lot of fun as well from what I remember too. It’s been ages since I played it on PS2 but I liked how it was a proper sequel to the movie rather than being based on the movie except for the first level taking place right at the end of the movie I’m pretty sure.
I love this movie! It’s basically all but forgotten about nowadays it’s definitely underrated overall. I do wonder what it would’ve been like if this movie came out today instead of back in 2006!
I remember watching this movie when I was a kid and playing some kinda dvd/movie game.😊
i remember this movie as i remember 9, Coraline, monster house, wall-e, Rango
yup
I never knew KENOBI was, copper bottom 😮
I want the cookie 🐿️🖐️🏡🍪🩹
Auto is just following the directive from the CEO. The CEO's last command was to take control and not return to earth. This movie really pumps Auto as the villain when it was the inaction of the previous generation that screwed humanity over. I feel that shot of portraits of Auto getting closer to the captain showing them as the villain was a mistake. Having Auto as a villain is exciting for the grand final, but it makes us forget the real villain is the inaction of people allowing Earth to fall into ruin. I agree with the top comment, they had a test audience that said that Wall-E's humans were doomed and had to add in a credit scene showing them surviving to solidify a happy end, rather than rewrite the silent film robot movie to incorporate more human characters caring about Earth. (and I'm fine with that for I love the silent film robot movie)
I'm definitely in the "Loser Baby" camp, but nearly all of the songs really got me. Currently I'd say my other favorites are: Stayed Gone, You Didn't Know, Poison, Out for Love, Hell's Greatest Dad, More than Anything... it just always feels like there's one more song that should still go on the list, but then I could just list them all.
Korra represents the element of water perfectly
Never thought about it before, but you're right.
I hate that they made Asami into a hero, rather than the villian 🦹♂️/anti-hero she was clearly intended as. It gives her no real reason to be there. Plus, she would have been more likable as an antihero to give the group another perspective anyway. Also, would have made the romance 🌹 with Korra at the end make more sense if they had an excuse to learn each other's personality.
The other people seem to be living robots. They are mostly on autopilot, but have their own souls. Which is especially relevant if they are in a situation they are not programmed for, so default to their true nature. Which is also why the theater 🍿 play had the actors argue with each other and eventually take on forms which express their nature better. That is mostly just an internal sense thing, rather than having much metaphorical meaning though. 😅
Your sound like Donna from Psych Irl
Originally, the interior of the house was actually going to be filled with human internal organs rather than wooden walls and floors. They decided to change that because it would have been too disturbing.
Wow
The scariest part is imagining if Coraline hadn't realized something was wrong before it was too late
I did not like this season. It was clunky, rushed, and destroys the lore of Avatar’s spirit
you have a right to that opinion.
Yes my favorite powerpuff girl bubbles win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first 2 seasons of this show definitely Warner perfect by any means but season 3 onwards was incredible and I couldn’t stop watching. I think the biggest crime this show has was the gap between books 2 and 3 was atrocious! We literally had to wait forever to get more episodes but luckily there wasn’t as long of a wait for book 4. I’m glad about that.
I don't blame the creative team after the poor reception of the second book, it is probably best to regroup and find your bearing again. Plus there was a myriad of different production issues going on. I believe around this point Nickelodeon lost faith in the show. Due to its poor rating, it was banished to the internet; where the end of Book 3 and all of 4 were released. Which is quite unfortunate.
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah definitely. It’s just a Nickelodeon thing anyway. If something isn’t doing as well as SpongeBob, they will find a way to cancel it even if it’s in the most random way possible. Apparently the original avatar the last airbender series has a really drawn out release when it came to new episodes.
I literally had no idea this show was animated by a different company from season 2 onwards! Definitely news to me.
I believe Avatar the Last Airbender had 3 different studios that worked on it as well.
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed ahh very interesting.
The whole Avatar is "better" than Korra debate really boils down to Korra not being the same story as Avatar and reminds me how certain Mistborn fans don't like the Alloy of Law books because they're not like the original Mistborn trilogy but try to dress it up as a issue of "quality" when they're just they're own story.
I've never read Mistborn, so I'm not quite sure as to what you're referring to; my apologies. But if it is kind of like how people dislike the sequel Star Wars trilogy, they I tend to agree. Korra vs. Aang should be as much of an issue as it is. Two different people with two different journeys of self-growth.
The issue with Korra is the writing ✍️ department wrote the seasons in parallel. Which is a *REALLY* bad idea. There is no room for smooth continuity.
I didn’t know Studio Mir came back to pick up the where Pierrot left off. Animation is hell and it definitely shows.
Book 2 production was a rollercoaster for sure. There were some ups, downs, and loop-de-loops. Despite its fumbles, they still managed to stick the landing.
Wow. I know that the show had production issues, especially during season 2: Spirits, but I didn’t know that the 2 animation studios had something to do with i; I thought they mostly work on animation and not storytelling. Also, I felt like Korra in the first half of season 2 was the result of her pride growing since the end of season 1: Air before she got brief amnesia.
Yep, once you see it you can't be unseen; it's quite strange. Studio Mir did a lot of work on this series, and it truly shows. It was unfortunate that a lot of the animators got burned from working on this project. I see your point about her growing pride. But it doesn't excuse the fact that she displaced her anger on others.
I have another proof of this beldam is not a faries from the book. the key is described as made of iron. Fairies can't touch iron. it Burns them.
Are you Ashley Voortman by any chance? 🤔 Just asking because of your tone and style of narration...😅
I disagree and see this show as a terrible show with bad songs but. But you can like it
Buttercup is strongest and fastest of all plus she's a genius when it comes to math
I fan of azula and ty lee and mai. I look see next videos.
Buttercup. Let me break it down: the three girls are pretty even all things considered. They all have strengths and weaknesses that pretty much ensures no one of them is the master of everything, at least not any more so than the other two. However, when Blossom has the unique ability to freeze things with her ice breath, and Bubbles has the unique ability to communicate with animals and speak other languages, what is Buttercup left with? Sure, there’s the curling tongue, but I think there’s more to it. Buttercup is the fighter, so really, not giving her a special power doesn’t make any sense, unless that “power” is her raw potential. I think instead of having a unique ability, she keeps the same power puff powers, but hers is a bit stronger. Of course, the show never indicates any of this, and it wouldn’t be enough to guarantee a win for her against her sisters if she was going all out, but I still think she’s the strongest. Edit: I also don’t think their fight with Bubbles at all counts, because there’s no way they were going all out on her.
I watched this movie when I was younger and I specifically remember the scene where 2's lifeless body is used by the spiderbabybot as a lure and stunner, I thought it was the coolest creepiest shit in the world
O know right! It's a clever idea on the evil robots part, so I give him props. On the other hand, it's super disturbing...haha!
I honestly don't think they're the same person but probably know eachother for say, for example if Jack were to meet him he would know that BJ was scaring people but Jack wouldn't appreciate HOW he was doing it, to the point where he has to stop this guy before HE makes the same mistake Jack made when he LITERALLY took over Christmas
Subbed, brilliant analysis of one of my favorite villains in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender lore, love your video's on her, her mental state and why she makes the choices she does. I hope to see more of her journey, it's fascinating. 💯😃
I'm glad you find this backdown helpful! I really hope we see more of her journey in the future as well. What do you hope happens to her. Do you want her to be redeemed?
Just like Coraline I avoided this movie as a kid😂
Different movie same nightmares fuel...haha! Also, I like your new profile pic!
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I appreciate it
There have actually been several more child characters that are made to be prey to a greater power that wear yellow raincoats. It's kind of like a symbol of innocence in a way. I watched a video on it like a year ago I can't remember the name but look it up
My favorite song is 'Ready for This'. Love seeing Charlie inspire a crowd of hungry citizens to literally eat the rich. I see you Vivzie!
I think her character makes way more sense as a narcissist seeking only her own interests who just happens to have a very emotional opposition against violence. You could argue that her relationship with Jayce is genuine, but that wouldn’t be against her interests, but rather align with them. One scene I think can’t be properly explained with your analysis is the one where she describes him as an „investment“ right before making a move on him, it also makes her relationship seem a lot less genuine.
I still have dreams about this movie..
is that a good thing or a bad thing...haha?
4:13 saving this for later
I think this movie is one of the reasons i love horror so much to this day i still think about all the designs and robots in this
The character designs are really unique. I'm glad it got you into liking horror movies. What are some of your other favorite horror films?
One time, I showed this movie to some of my cousins, and I remember one of them being absolutely terrified of the evil robots to the point where watching him react to the movie was more entertaining than actually rewatching it.
haha...that's so funny!
I absolutely loved this movie as a child and still do as an adult. I blame it for my taste in most media leaning more dark and dystopian. Can't really explain my love for this movie. I must've been like 8 when I first watched it. It's one of my favorite comfort movies from my childhood, up there with Anastasia and The Secret of Kells.
Funny enough, I was scared of Anastasia as a kid, something about Rasputin didn't sit well with me...haha! Now I really enjoy it. I guess just the times, tastes change as well.
Yes you nailed it! Loved your take on her arc being about mercy, hadn't thought of it like that before. To me her facial expressions, tone of voice, background etc. didn't indicate that she was trying to pull the strings in a malicious way at all. She doesn't enjoy corruption, but knows that participating in it to some extent is a necessity for the sake of the city and gaining favor with the other counsel members. She definitely does try to guide Jayce into the direction of mercy and peace, which is not the same as manipulation imo. Also her getting angry that Jayce left her in the bed, or the way she sweetly smiles at him at the very end when they got the council to agree to peace with the undercity, as well as other tender moments between the two, showed she truly cares for him imo. I really don't think she got in a relationship with him just because she wanted to use him.
Of course she doesn’t sound or look evil, no character in this show does, I think it’s a deliberate decision by the creators to force us to think about them in a more nuanced way and judge them based on their actions. If you apply that principle to Mel it becomes clear that she is more like her mother than you might think. What really makes her different is that she has a categorical and very emotional opposition towards violence, but apart from that she is still ruthless and narcissistic, her political decisions are either motivated by her own personal interests or her opposition to violence, she never mentions the wellbeing of her people as her motivation, which is ultimately the moral responsibility of an oligarch like her.
Interestingly enough, the video game for 9 only ever came to mobile devices. It was never released on consoles which is such a shame too! It probably would’ve come out on PS2 and PS3. I definitely would’ve bought it if that was the case.
That's really weird...I wonder why that is?
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah definitely!
I remember this movie. It was so bizarre! People thought Coralline was scary, but this movie was on another level. Excellent voice cast too overall. Elijah Wood is one of my favorite actors ever. He’ll always be Frodo in the lord of the rings movies alongside Spyro in the legend of Spyro trilogy for some strange reason? Lol
Definitely way spookier than Coraline in my opinion. If I watched it back in the day, probably would have been traumatized...hahaha!
@@CinemaOverAnalyzed unfortunately the movie isn’t available to stream at all. Only available to buy off Apple, google or iTunes which is really strange I think.
I remember my parents getting this for my siblings and I and popping it on without a second thought. This film is legitimately PG-13 and my parents went, 'It's animated, of course it's safe for kids.' This is the battle I've fought with them for years; animation can go beyond just kids and family focused. But I do honestly love this film. It's always on my Halloween lineup and looks awesome.
I similar thing happened to me when I was younger. My father thought that just because it was animated it was safe for kids. So he let me watch Futurama, Bevis and Butthead, and King of the Hill. Which are all not suitable for a five or six-year-old. I specifically remember telling him: "I don't think this is for kids" Haha, I still joke about it with him today. I don't blame him for his logic on animation, he just didn't know any better.