so you're saying i'm
special welcome to watch mojo and today
we're counting down our picks for the
top 10
best animated movies of 2020. on a quest
the clear path
is never the right one okay we'll go in
the haunted house this one time
but we're not gonna make a habit out of
this right scoop something's happened to
me
yeah i can see that flipping great for
this list we'll be looking at
feature-length animated films that came
out in north america throughout 2020
we've based our picks on a combination
of storytelling innovation
and of course animation what's your
favorite animated movie of 2020
let us know in the comments number 10
justice league dark apocalypse war
between men of tomorrow and red's son
2020 was a busy year for superman his
most memorable appearance however was an
apocalypse war
look i won't ask you to give anything
more than i do
but this isn't up for discussion we're
going to stop darkseid
once and for all the story unites the
justice league
teen titans and suicide squad in a
nightmare scenario
where darkseid dominates the world this
ensemble piece utilizes its vast cast
in inventive haunting and deeply
emotional ways
the standout is john constantine who
actor matt ryan once again practically
embodies
been up against all sorts of bastards
and i always stood tall
but this time i just ran
why did i do that why
while the film's tailored for hardcore
dc fans the characters are so well
defined and the drama is so compelling
that it achieves wider appeal what a
wonderful
gift daughter be well
goodbye father if apocalypse war is
truly the final entry in the dc animated
movie universe continuity
the filmmakers have gone out on an
appropriately gritty
epic and bittersweet note number 9.
trolls world tour
trolls world tour is notable for being
one of 2020's first major releases to
adapt to the changing landscape
we are not alone in this world
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simultaneously releasing in limited
theaters and on demand
however you chose to watch it the trolls
sequel provided a welcome escape
with bright imagery that leaps out at
the audience like a pop-up book
the varied array of colors is
complemented by a diverse soundtrack
delivering a mix of pop rock and more
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the songs are cleverly tied into a story
about different musical styles
attempting to co-exist while the film's
message probably won't change
the world it was nonetheless a welcome
one in 2020.
it's all these sounds and all our
differences that make the world a richer
place
because you can't harmonize alone just
because people aren't singing the same
song doesn't mean that they can't come
together in harmony
number eight scoob more than 50 years
after his debut
scooby-doo remains a relevant name in
animation scoob
pays homage to the scooby-doo formula
that we're all familiar with while also
giving nods to mystery ink's lesser
known incarnations
the opening in which the gang comes
together is reminiscent of a pup named
scooby-doo
uh okay we'll go in the haunted house
this one time
but we're not gonna make a habit out of
this right scoop
the blue falcon's presence is a nice
callback to the scooby-doo dino mud hour
even the random cameos from celebrities
like simon cowell feel like a callback
to the new scooby-doo movies
congratulations gentlemen you
are terrible how does he do that he's
mean
but he makes it fun while scooby-doo
isn't generally known for high animation
quality
scoob is one of the franchise's most
visually interesting entries
packed with easter eggs that saturday
morning cartoon fans will appreciate
scooby dooby doo where are you
could this be the beginning of a
hanna-barbera cinematic universe
number seven the willoughbys the
willoughbys is based on the children's
book by lois lowry
although it just as easily could be
mistaken for a raw doll adaptation
like many of doll's stories the
willoughbys revolves around precocious
children and
mostly neglectful adults may we have
food
food we eat today's food you eat
yesterday's food but you ate all of
yesterday's food
yesterday so there is no food left over
for
a chain there's even an eccentric candy
maker
but it's the tone in particular that
brings to mind movies like willy wonka
matilda and james and the giant peach
the film is whimsical and sweet but
isn't afraid to also be cynical
and even mean-spirited at times they're
gone we did it
we are orphans
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it's refreshing to see a modern family
film with an edge but the willoughbys
never goes too far
no home no place to go we've lost it all
but we have each other the darker
moments are balanced by a witty script
lively character designs by craig
kellman and a heartfelt moral about
family number six phineas and ferb the
movie
candace against the universe set before
the series finale that aired five years
earlier
the second phineas and ferb movie feels
like catching up with close friends
this disney plus exclusive is a strong
ensemble piece
bringing together phineas ferb their
gang dr doofenshmirtz and agent p
for an out of this world adventure it's
so fun to be traveling into outer space
with a bunch of kids who teleported into
my house with no adult supervision
the spotlight belongs to candace however
who matures from an antagonist figure to
a protagonist we come to empathize with
so you're saying i'm
special the story gets to the root of
candace's frustration
insecurities and layered dynamic with
her brothers despite dedicating her
summer to trying to bust them
candace loves phineas and ferb who
likewise showed that they'd travel
across the universe for their sister
what is this it's all the things that
make you the coolest person we've ever
met you kick butt
you rock out and you can always make us
laugh the kind of laughter where stuff
squirts out of your nose
summer would be no fun without you it's
all tied together by candy colored
animation
catchy songs and energetic voice work
number five
wolf walkers to north american audiences
cartoon saloon might not be a household
name like disney or dreamworks
but this irish studio has given us some
of the century's most atmospheric and
beautifully drawn animated features
including the secret of kells song of
the sea and the breadwinner
wolf walkers is another worthy entry to
that pantheon of oscar nominees
something's happened to me yeah i can
see that
flipping great co-produced by melisine
productions
this fantasy adventure received
widespread acclaim coming out of the
2020 toronto international film festival
like many of cartoon saloon's past
efforts the film tells a timeless story
grounded in celtic lore
using stunning 2d animation techniques
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wolf children and brave to mind wolf
walkers is familiar in all the right
ways
while still being a unique entity
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number four a sean the sheep movie
armageddon
although it technically made its uk
debut in 2019
us audiences had to wait until 2020 to
revisit mossy bottom farm
if the puntastic title makes you smile
then you're guaranteed to grin
throughout sean the sheep's second
feature
like its predecessor the stop motion
adventure is a practically speechless
picture
letting the expressive characters
physical comedy and sight gags do most
of the talking
oh
it's also refreshingly not just a
retread of the 2015 oscar nominee
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the filmmakers devised an original story
about aliens and government agents but
the movie never loses sight of the
simple charms that make shawn the sheep
stand out
aardman animations has done it again
with impressive stop motion
a sharp width and a winning central
character
number three over the moon of all the
animated films that netflix distributed
this year
over the moon comes the closest to
replicating the magic of disney
that's largely because it was directed
by glenn keane whose resume extends from
the little mermaid to tangled
like classic disney films over the moon
uses inspirational songs to tell a
timeless story with a few twists
while the film is grounded in chinese
traditions and lore
the characters and themes possess a
modern sensibility
zhongguo flowed to the sky while her one
true love stayed here and bit the dust
now she lives with a rabbit instead of a
husband
good choice the film also has a
contemporary sound that takes its cues
from
k-pop ultra luminary
over the moon not only sounds great but
the world of lunaria
is a wonder to behold for an adventure
that's vibrant
tearjerking and ultra luminary we'd
suggest hopping aboard your rocket to
the moon
number two onward it might not be the
first film to put a modern spin on a
fantasy setting
but what sets onward apart is its
authentic portrayal of
loss this pixar film centers on two elf
brothers
one never got to know their late father
while the other never got to say goodbye
sure do wish i could spend the day with
you sometime i know
well there's so many things we could do
i bet it'd be really fun
well let's find out yeah i mean i'd love
to we could
bye
yeah although magic exists in this
universe the film doesn't provide any
easy answers to dealing with grief
expressway is a little too obvious on a
quest the clear path is never the right
one
sacrifices are made and not everybody
gets the ending they envisioned
yet each character emerges stronger and
the same can be said about the viewers
onwards theatrical window was cut short
due to the pandemic
releasing digitally early while the
timing could be seen as unfortunate
audiences needed a film like this in
march 2020
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before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
mortal kombat legends scorpion's revenge
easily this franchise's best movie to
date
is that it did we win for now
all right yeah the croods a new age
a sequel seven years in the making it's
the end of the world
well that's it for me a whisker away for
cat and anime lovers
everywhere
lupin 3 the first a stunning fusion of
japanese artistry
and 3d cg animation
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number one soul on the animation front
pixar is frequently regarded as the best
of the best
while it may have been tempting to award
our top spot to another studio
co-directors pete docter and kemp powers
truly outdid themselves with seoul
following its premiere at the bfi london
film festival
the film was met with perfect scores
from the hollywood reporter
the guardian and the playlist yes
you know what that's gonna say joe
gardner much like coco
the film provides a vivid portrayal of
the afterlife with music adding an
essential component
music is all i think about
from the moment i wake up in the morning
to the moment i fall asleep at night
i was born to play but soul is just as
much about the
impact we leave on earth and why life is
worth living
okay look i already know everything
about earth and i don't want anything to
do with it you're missing out on the
joys of life
like uh pizza with its soulful sound
diverse cast and meaningful story the
film not only has the potential to
change your perception of animation
but your entire worldview do you agree
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