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In a year where we summon the last dragon, rise against the machines, do some family business, go on some road trips, save a miracle and sing with a legend, who will be amongst the best and the worst of 2021?

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Top 5 Best & Worst Animated Films of 2021

In a year where we summon the last dragon, rise against the machines, do some family business, go on some road trips, save a miracle and sing with a legend, who will be amongst the best and the worst of 2021?

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Kenneth Stoddard

Great Christmas gift so I’m at least glad you acknowledge on some parts of your video such as can’t review Sing 2 due to your government in Quebec shutdown which I hope you see it soon in the future and Mitchells not being number one on your list but I’ll respect your regardless. In terms of biggest hype of animated films in 2022 for me would easily be hands down Spiderverse 2 as I am a long time Spider-Man fan and I did have an awesome time of seeing No Way Home but do I hope it lives up the expectations of the first film considering the fact it is Sony’s best animated film they done and I just hope it doesn’t let me down. In terms of least anticipated animated film of 2022, well there aren’t much so I could say either the Ice Age spin-off, Minions: Rise of Gru, and maybe that animated Mario movie and I know both are from Illumination but if both Minions sequel and Mario turns out to be bad although I don’t have any high hopes for the former, this could be Illumination’s worst year despite the fact it gonna make money regardless so I hope they don’t mess it up next year. Anyways, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too dude!

Justin Monti

I have to say this year was a pretty good year for animated films and this was a solid list, I'll give my thoughts on each of them #5 worst: Didn’t see the first film so didn’t have much interest but the fact it ended up better than the first is an accomplishment #4 worst: Can’t say much about it because I didn’t have any interest to see it #3 worst: Haven’t seen the show so didn’t have interest #2 worst: Yet another movie that just had wasted potential #1 worst: Nothing more than just an unfunny animated feature. Honorable mentions: Arlo: a fun and enjoyable film and a solid start to the series. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Satisfies fans of the books and a decent adaptation. MLP A New Generation: As a casual MLP fan this was a very enjoyable film and a strong start to Generation 5. Paw Patrol: A lot better than it had any right to be. Ron’s Gone Wrong: A fun and enjoyable animated film. Rumble: Awesome animation but cliché story. Wish Dragon: A decent film but just feels like a copy of Aladdin. Sing 2: I enjoyed the first Sing so it looks decent, also I am so sorry for you Mat that you have to wait to review the movie. #5 best: A great animated musical and animation solid hit for Lin-Manuel Miranda. #4 best: Easily the funniest animated feature I’ve seen in a while and just a blast to watch. #3 best: Another hit for Pixar with a sweet and charming story. #2 best: A great action oriented Disney animated film and was awesome to watch. #1 best: A fantastic return to the Disney formula and just proves why 2021 was the year of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Overall this year was definitely a very solid year for animated films and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2022. See ya later dude and Merry Christmas.

dansiciliano90@gmail.com

Too bad that "Raya" and "Encanto" became the new version of the 1940 films, "Pinocchio" and "Fantasia", where both films were critically acclaimed, they didn't break even because of the pandemic and people thinking that Disney is going broke from being too woke. I, to be honest, never saw both of those films because I wasn't interested.

Hugo Segal

The 2010s was the decade of Illumination being the new kid on the computer-animated block. Now that we've grown accustomed to the studio, for better or worse, it will be their interpretation of the Mushroom Kingdom that shall determine their future. At best, Illumination could follow the path of Sony: a studio driven by innovative works that test the boundaries of animation's true capabilities as a storytelling medium. At worst, they could go the way of Blue Sky and have their creative efforts overshadowed by the lucrative franchise that once acted as their foundation (at least in the eyes of the Cartoon Community).

Hunter O'Laughlin

Don’t worry, AniMat. I could care less which animated film from a specific year you choose to put at #1. or in any certain position on your Best and Worst list. And Merry Christmas!

Joshua Copelan

Wow, what a stacked year for animation (thanks to streaming). As for the top 3 best films, I knew Disney was going to take it. Also, I really do love The Mitchell’s vs The Machines and Vivo. Maybe Sony is finally starting to become a true competitor to Disney. And with what Netflix has going for 2022, oh oh oh, this is going to be good. Also just watched Klaus this Christmas. Definitely a great film. And I’m surprised that Disney’s Strange World wasn’t mentioned.

Rick Green

I think the problem is that people view Disney's lows more than their highs. It's not the highs and lows, it's how much that separates the two. Speaking of which, I'm shocked how Disney killed Fox and Blue Sky, but somehow keep Ice Age around. About the Rabbit looking one, isn't that the one being made a certain... hugger and kisser? If so, I am curious if the years of silence made him a better person and film maker. Or it could be like Naka and Balan Wonderworld. The real competition with the Mario movie isn't with the one from 1993. It's if it can match Sonic 2 in its quality. This is Illumination's own Spiderverse if they're able to do it. Finally, let's see how many wildballs 2022 will throw at us. Animation wise or real life. It all depends on November and not because of anything at the box office.

Trenton Girone

Great list, dude! Hope you’re feeling better!

Haileigh Tenney

Why can 't Quebec open the small theatres I understand huge ones but why include small ones when it comes to sing 2

Onyx Titan

I'd say a good list, though honestly I don't know about Raya, mostly cause the execution made me question the message a bit. I would put Mitchells a bit higher but I agree Encanto being very good, definitely surprised me and hell even my sister absolutely loved it.

Hunter O'Laughlin

Please see Encanto. It is really good and you will have a fun time with it. I know I did when I saw it in theaters with my older brother along with Spider-Man: No Way Home.