Top Four Best and Worst Animated Films of 2015

Summary

An analysis of the year's significant animated releases, highlighting the top four worst and best films based on worldwide distribution.

Highlights

Introduction and Methodology00:00:00

A look back at 2015 in animation. Due to a limited number of wide-release films, the review is condensed to a top four list for both the best and worst categories.

The Worst Animated Films00:03:03

Covers the least impressive films: Minions (generic plot), Home (juvenile writing), Hotel Transylvania 2 (poor animation and humor), and Strange Magic (the worst, cited for its disastrous writing and musical choices).

Honorable Mention: The Good Dinosaur00:10:28

Discusses Pixar's The Good Dinosaur, noting its emotional strengths and beautiful animation, but critiquing its predictable story and weak character design.

The Best Animated Films00:11:38

Reviews the best films: Shaun the Sheep Movie (clever simplicity), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (return to series roots), The Peanuts Movie (faithful to the source material), and the top spot, Inside Out (a masterpiece of creativity and storytelling).