Tremendous world-building

Rating: 7/10 (11 November 2012)

I'm as cynical as it gets when it comes to Disney, but even I have to give props when they do something right. And "Wreck-It Ralph" is a winner. The father/daughter relationship between Ralph and Vanellope is sweet, endearing and a punch to the gut. John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman are ideal choices, but it's a pretty great cast from top to bottom. and despite the sticky sweetness of Sugar Rush, the ending doesn't come off schmaltzy.
That said, the opening setup is my favorite part. I do love the Pixar-like invention of the first half hour; seeing what happens behind the screen and traveling from one game to the next through the power cords. It's very "TRON". And I love the movie's sense of humor with Bad Anon. They could've been cheap with the video game references here, but they feel authentic and are genuinely funny.
This is good stuff.
7/10