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A video game villain wants to be
a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the
whole arcade where he lives.
Director: Rich Moore
Writers: Rich Moore (story), Phil Johnston (story), 6 more
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Stars: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch | See full
cast and crew
Storyline
Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as
beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves
a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter
game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his
ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan --
win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly
enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von
Schweetz, a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart
racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good
Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it's
"Game Over" for the entire arcade? Written by Walt
Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Reviews
It's all fun and games at
Litwak's Fun Center, until someone gets hurt. While this cliché'd line seems to
reflect the simple plot in most movies (while the moral outcome does, too), the
setting makes Wreck-it Ralph a wonderful, refreshing, and unique pleasure.
Inside a family arcade, all the game characters (both old and new) are real,
and travel among the other games when the doors have locked. Ralph, from Fix-it
Felix Jr., desperately wished to be a good guy, and be rewarded, so he sets off
in search of a medal. By doing this, he sets off a chain of events that puts
multiple games at risk, and unveils a hidden threat.
Disney has made this film equally accessible by both parents and children, and I find that wondrous. At times, Vanellope sounded quite mature, and at others, just like a tod. Soon, kids will squeal in excitement when they find a Fix-it Felix Jr. game, along with other last-gen arcade delights. In this way, the film has rendered itself timeless, if only in that small way. Although it doesn't feature many of the games themselves, you are able to see many characters, including retired ones.
Being inside a game world gave the artists a great deal of freedom, but they didn't waste it. At every new turn, another extremely creative point would grab your attention, and I'm sure I missed many (which would enhance a second viewing). Another big enhancement is the 3D atmosphere. I doubted I would ever say this, but I urge you to see this in 3D, or turn around and go home. Because of all the pixel-related artwork, and 3D modeling, it is natural to have such a dimension added on. It's the perfect film to have it for!
Now, for all the extra material surrounding the movie. Similar to Pixar, Disney has included an animated short right before, called "The Paperman". It doesn't feature any voice acting, but it's hilarious, and very well-made. I am sure you'll enjoy it. Second, the end credits are worth watching through, but not because there's an extra scene (there isn't one). It's only worth it for the visuals during the credits themselves, in 3D.
In conclusion, Wreck-it Ralph is family-safe, and highly enjoyable. See it in 3D as soon as you can!
Disney has made this film equally accessible by both parents and children, and I find that wondrous. At times, Vanellope sounded quite mature, and at others, just like a tod. Soon, kids will squeal in excitement when they find a Fix-it Felix Jr. game, along with other last-gen arcade delights. In this way, the film has rendered itself timeless, if only in that small way. Although it doesn't feature many of the games themselves, you are able to see many characters, including retired ones.
Being inside a game world gave the artists a great deal of freedom, but they didn't waste it. At every new turn, another extremely creative point would grab your attention, and I'm sure I missed many (which would enhance a second viewing). Another big enhancement is the 3D atmosphere. I doubted I would ever say this, but I urge you to see this in 3D, or turn around and go home. Because of all the pixel-related artwork, and 3D modeling, it is natural to have such a dimension added on. It's the perfect film to have it for!
Now, for all the extra material surrounding the movie. Similar to Pixar, Disney has included an animated short right before, called "The Paperman". It doesn't feature any voice acting, but it's hilarious, and very well-made. I am sure you'll enjoy it. Second, the end credits are worth watching through, but not because there's an extra scene (there isn't one). It's only worth it for the visuals during the credits themselves, in 3D.
In conclusion, Wreck-it Ralph is family-safe, and highly enjoyable. See it in 3D as soon as you can!
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