animation doesn't always have to be done on the level of Disney or Spielberg to be good. ever since UPA Animation Studios made the scene back in the 50's with Gerald McBoing Boing and Mr.Magoo, they rivaled Disney and full animation in terms of success, artistic vision and effectiveness. UPA proved that animation could be limited and low budget and still compete successfully. they changed the look and face of animation ever since.
except for a few films like 'Yellow Submarine', 'Little Nemo in Slumberland' and the amazing works of Miyazaki, feature length animation isn't always as effective or as watchable for the same length as Disney accomplishes with their 90 minute animated features. critics once said when Disney's 'Snow White' was being made that "nobody will want to sit through a feature length animated cartoon". it's always been believed that that claim was debunked by Disney's success. i'm not so sure that was totally debunked. i love feature length animation but sometimes i find it difficult to get involved with animation that is much longer than 70 minutes. though Disney is the most successful, even Disney animated features like 'Tarzan' and 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' can seem a bit too long.
Hemdale did a great job with 'Princess and the Goblins'. it is a very modest feature, sometimes a bit underwhelming, but it is amusing and sustains it's length of 80 minutes well. it is also a good enough adaptation of MacDonald's children's classic.
there are times, like in the animation of the flooding water, where the animation reveals it's limitations. however the film often makes up for it's short comings with good graphics in it's backgrounds.
it also manages to be a good, wholesome film for little children. the dedication at the end of the film, "to babies everywhere", is appropriate and sincere. it's a film to be treasured for the very young.
except for a few films like 'Yellow Submarine', 'Little Nemo in Slumberland' and the amazing works of Miyazaki, feature length animation isn't always as effective or as watchable for the same length as Disney accomplishes with their 90 minute animated features. critics once said when Disney's 'Snow White' was being made that "nobody will want to sit through a feature length animated cartoon". it's always been believed that that claim was debunked by Disney's success. i'm not so sure that was totally debunked. i love feature length animation but sometimes i find it difficult to get involved with animation that is much longer than 70 minutes. though Disney is the most successful, even Disney animated features like 'Tarzan' and 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' can seem a bit too long.
Hemdale did a great job with 'Princess and the Goblins'. it is a very modest feature, sometimes a bit underwhelming, but it is amusing and sustains it's length of 80 minutes well. it is also a good enough adaptation of MacDonald's children's classic.
there are times, like in the animation of the flooding water, where the animation reveals it's limitations. however the film often makes up for it's short comings with good graphics in it's backgrounds.
it also manages to be a good, wholesome film for little children. the dedication at the end of the film, "to babies everywhere", is appropriate and sincere. it's a film to be treasured for the very young.