The Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is great because of its versatility, managing to reach just about any audience within a well-paced runtime just under two hours, and it achieves this through a combination of excellent animation and excellent storytelling, which make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Howl’s Moving Castle
Miyazaki’s consistently creative and stunning animation helps sell the film’s theme of appearance vs. reality, which is at the heart of its message about knowing the people in your life well and what makes Howl’s Moving Castle one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Cinderella (1950)
Cinderella might be the best of the original three Disney princess films thanks to a winning combination of entertaining and engaging characters and iconic songs from top to bottom that have cemented its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
A Silent Voice: The Movie
A Silent Voice: The Movie shines with its beautifully relevant storytelling, which is enhanced by its excellent art style and well-designed score, on its way to becoming a film that deserves its place among the greats.
Castle in the Sky
Well-crafted and intentional themes that remain relevant today alongside a compellingly illustrated setting for the story make Castle in the Sky as great as it is.
Shaun the Sheep Movie
Positive and necessary messages set against a fast-paced story and high-quality animation make Shaun the Sheep Movie worthy of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Red Turtle
The Red Turtle’s artistic elements are what sets the film apart as deserving of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
A quality family film with one of the most iconic animated villains and a phenomenal soundtrack, One Hundred and One Dalmatians has earned a spot among the ranks of the Greatest Films of All Time.
I Lost My Body
I Lost My Body’s unique structure and premise are what make it so great. Simple narrative, basic themes, and a mildly problematic attempt at romance keep it from rising higher on this list, but originality makes it a film that still bears watching.
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner serves as a reminder of the importance of story to a world in crisis and an encouragement to those living under extremism and oppression that resistance is possible and a good thing to do.
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Solid anime action combined with a deep exploration of what it means to be human keep Ghost in the Shell relevant more than twenty-five years after its original release.
Finding Dory
Finding Dory may not be the most mature or perfectly crafted of Pixar’s films, but its loyalty to its brand of comedy, interesting setting, and relatable themes help make it a film worth watching.
Chicken Run
Chicken Run is a somewhat simplistic, child-friendly take on the escape genre of film, full of references to other movies in the genre with a wealth of humor for young and old audiences.
