Miraculously less popular than Frozen

Rating: 8/10 (24 February 2015)

While Disney's Frozen (2013) is still being shoved in our faces almost two years after its release, Wreck-It-Ralph (2012) has been shamefully tossed aside. A great shame, since this is one of the finest films of Disney's so-called "Revival Period."
The animation is so creative in how it emulates a multitude of video game aesthetic styles, from the colorful and block-like 8-bit to the high-definition games of today. Everything is vibrant and pleasing to the eye. The many settings run the gamut of video game history: the arcade game, kart racing, first-person shooters, among others. I do so hope they make a sequel, because there's just so much more they could explore with this world.
The cast make up one of the most memorable casts in Disney history. Ralph's character development is excellent; he goes from being a sullen outcast to a selfless hero, while still possessing charisma and pathos throughout. Vanellope, at first annoying, is fleshed out through the revelation of her back story and her growing friendship with Ralph. Felix and Calhoun are both unlikely sources of comic relief and romance. The villain is revealed via plot twist, and let me tell you, it's much better handled than a similar twist in Frozen.
The resolution is happy with a touch of bitter sweetness, unexpected from what seems to be just another family comedy. I admit I cried, something I thought no modern Disney film could ever prompt me to do.
Seriously Disney, I rarely ask this but make a sequel! This is a great concept with great characters. If you've not seen it, then don't miss out!