Kalel Johnston (shortcartoonist)

Pixar's most mature film to date is a wonderful blend of childish humour and adult entertainment. The film is a beautiful example of animation, filled with striking colour and faces that have experienced much. The artistry of the film makes the adventure so fantastical and captivating to follow; it's themes relevant to any timeframe and it's characters accessible to a broad range of ages. The film is right up there with the best from one of the most consistent studios in the filmmaking industry.

Brilliant, breathtaking, inspiring. A good look into the life of Bruce Lee that, while having it's points of inaccuracy, makes for a fitting tribute to the man portrayed in a superb film. The casting of the film was done very well, Jason Scott Lee plays the tenacity and caressing sides of Bruce with the justice that is deserved with a fantastic array of support casting. A worthy note to mention about this film comes in it's musical composition. Here, Randy Edelman has created a score that fits perfectly with the scenes of the film and even outside of the film, the score can be seen a true stand out. For him to be snubbed by the Academy is an insult. What truly makes this film so great is how it infuses the elements of making a film that focuses on conveying meanings and themes to the audience, while also bringing a high level of entertainment, allowing the viewing demographic to be much larger. The main themes of racial tendencies during this time are clearly highlighted and it is through this that we, the audience, feel true compassion for the character on screen.

UPDATE: One of the greatest films ever made...easily. 2001: A Space Odyssey is the ultimate film of hypothesis and the ultimate example of how meaning can be so much more impacting through imagery, rather than words. Open your mind to individual interpretation, because this film can be seen in many different lights. --------------------------------- A groundbreaking film on all accounts, 2001: A Space Odyssey is an audio and visual delight as we delve into the unknown. 2001 is a film that gives insight into our past, our future, our bodies, and our minds, and through this there are many questions asked about our ourselves, our existence, and our future. Stanley Kubrick proves with this that he is one of the greatest directors to grace the screen and this is achieved through his sheer brilliance in creating extraordinary feats of visual flair and ideas. While the story for 2001 may be faded at points, we are still given a clear and thorough examination of a very possible future (though far beyond the year of 2001). This is a film that utilizes symbolism and musical composition perfectly in what makes for an experience much more than simple cinema - instead we are treated to moving art in the three stages that this film takes us on with each camera shot holding it's own meaning and artistic impression. This is also a film that conveys the human notion of curiosity and the ramifications, both good and bad, that this aspect of our nature can bring (evident in both HAL and the apes). Essentially, 2001 is a film that is open to interpretation, it's conclusion is as compelling as it is controversial, and through this the film holds more meaning (as confusing as this meaning may become). If you want an example of visual cinema at it's finest, look no further than 2001.