Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
Between its phenomenal scenes of combat, compelling worldbuilding, and beautiful animation style, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train offers itself as a film for anyone interested in dark fantasy, fast-paced action, and/or anime drama, earning itself a spot among the greats in the process.
The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk tells a story of gripping drama and emotion through a beautiful visual medium with a cast of memorable characters, arguably earning the title of best basketball movie ever and definitely a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Sita Sings the Blues
Paley’s blend of animation styles go a long way in keeping the film engaging, but it’s really the actual retelling of the Ramayana that give Sita Sings the Blues the edge that it needs to earn a place among the greats.
Ernest & Celestine
While its animation and style would make for a great film on their own, Ernest & Celestine’s message of overcoming prejudices in order to forge bonds of friendship that lead to the cultivation of one another’s strengths makes it a film worthy of all-time great status.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish shows that children’s sequels don’t have to be simple cash grabs and that animation can offer mature themes, fun action, and interesting characters to audiences of all ages, making it a film worthy of recognition among the greats and one worth celebrating for years to come.
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro checks so many of the boxes for what makes a film good: from its animation and music to its story and themes, Miyazaki gives audiences a gloriously fun film that is sure to touch the hearts of anyone who watches it.
Only Yesterday
Takahata’s examination of the ways that our childhoods (good, bad, and average) are inseparable from our adult lives elevates the sometimes-simplistic narrative of Only Yesterday and makes it into something great, worthy of mention among the greats.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit offers the rare example of a simple family film that still manages to achieve greatness thanks to its dedicated filmmakers’ efforts in animation and a winning blend of comedy that elevates the film beyond some of the more typical family fare.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Miyazaki’s coming-of-age film about a witch who delivers things on a broom achieves its level of greatness through the filmmaker’s consistently excellent animation and a poignant message about passion and commodification that is relevant for all audiences.
The Nightmare Before ChrISTMAS
The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the most memorable films of all time, carving out a niche for itself that no other film or aesthetic has quite been able to match, warranting a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is another example of Wes Anderson’s excellent artistic eye and expression, featuring one of the more unique stories ever put to screen, making the film one of the greatest of all time.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2 does a great job of standing on its own thanks to a unique story designed for any audience and increasingly creative and iconic technical aspects, all of which combine to make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 shines in its fresh take on the superhero genre and its source material, crafting a truly moving piece of cinema about grief and our need for friendship, marking it as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 sets itself apart with some truly phenomenal action sequences that blend fantasy, horror, and martial arts elements beautifully on screen, supplemented by themes of friendship and love that bring personal connection to the film’s story and characters.
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.