The Animated Film Formula
Alternatively, you could call this 'Jacob rambles about animation and LRF' but I have points to back up some of the things I have to say. Plus, it's mostly organized. Mostly organized. Okay, let's back things up a little. I, like most of you, love animated films. Animation can craft stories that are not just on par with their live-action counterparts, but sometimes surpass what they can do. On top of being able to tackle any genre at any point in time, animation can also make characters do things you can't imagine them doing anywhere else. It takes things we wouldn't otherwise relate to or sympathize with and turns them into characters we root for or want to see get knocked down. On top of that, it's a box-office goldmine if done right. Illumination has made an insane amount of money by being the comedic, upbeat uncle for children. Even if their movies aren't the most inventive, they're often wonderful to look at and watch. Blue Sky and Dreamworks c...