Shrek

[poliphilo]

When it comes to cartoons we lower the bar. We expect them to be schmaltzy and sappy and dumb, so if they show a modicum of wit and invention we greet them as all-conquering masterpieces. I don't think I've ever seen a feature-length cartoon I've altogether liked. Shrek is good- one of the best- But if it was live action it really wouldn't seem that hot.

Comments

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

I like the old Disney animations--Snow White--so graceful and "floaty"--I love the fat furniture and the little pictures on walls--even the squeaky voices.

I like to watch Snow White clean up the Dwarves' cottage, the elegant way she dusts.

The new Disney movies are just syrupy and cute--Kate says all the singers sound like Miss America contestants.

I an get into an entirely new, quirky state of mind after watching just one old Disney film--even a cartoon with Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

I wouldn't mind having a puffy sofa with big polka dots, with a small framed picture of a boat on a river hanging over it, held up by a single nail.

And a big red bow in my hair. Just so.

[karenkay.livejournal.com]

And 3 fingers on each hand...

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

And white gloves with buttons. Thank you.

And a fat perky roadster with balloon tires.

And I could rock and whistle all day long.

And Mickey would love me and take me on picnics.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I guess Snow White remains the greatest cartoon feature ever made. I have issues with Disney's sentimentality, but really there's no gainsaying the monumental quality of his achievement here.

Shrek isn't even in the same league.

[pickwick.livejournal.com]

No...but Shrek 2 might be. Cos it has Puss In Boots. (It doesn't have the same *quality*, I guess, but it's a heck of a lot of fun.)

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We have Shrek 2 on order.