Animation is one of the most creative and evocative mediums in cinema, with the ability to transport viewers into all kinds of visually unique worlds. Whether aimed at children or adults, animation continues to be hugely popular among audiences. Thanks to the new era of streaming (and the COVID-19 pandemic), a number of these films skipped theatrical release and were instantly available to watch at home.
However, that doesn’t mean they are any less entertaining than those that have hit the big screen. 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' From the team that brought audiences Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , The Mitchells vs.
the Machines is a family road trip film with a sci-fi twist. The dysfunctional Mitchells have their long-awaited trip interrupted by a robot apocalypse and become humanity’s most unlikely chance at survival. The film features a rich blend of 2D and 3D animation, making for loud and chaotic visuals.
It is also a heartfelt story full of laugh-out-loud comedy and exciting action. 'Nimona' Based on the popular graphic novel, Nimona is an epic fantasy adventure that is thematically layered and thoughtful. Featuring the voices of Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed , the film is set in a hybrid medieval and futuristic world where a knight is framed for a crime he didn’t commit.
Nimona, the shape-shifting creature he’s been told to kill, is also who he needs to help prove his innocence. A fable about acceptance, Nimoma is more than just a fairytale. 'Wolfwa.