Loved it...

Rating: 8/10 (26 September 2013)

This film was made for people like me. For anyone who grew up playing video games in the 80's and 90's, here is your childhood in a nutshell... Not only do a lot of your favourite icons make cameo appearances, but the 8-bit and 16-bit graphics are extensively referenced too. Not to mention, the wonderfully dated sound effects and tunes. Even with CD technology nowadays, the music back then knocks most of today's efforts into a cocked hat. As I watched it, and picked up all the small background details and little touches, a tear of nostalgia dribbled down my cheek *SNIFF*. A lot of love and attention went into the making of Wreck It Ralph, and it shows.
Ah, but does the rest of the film match up, you wonder. Glad you asked... the answer is an emphatic YES. The writing is so good... every character is uniquely interesting in their own way, and their interaction with each other is wonderful to behold. Who could have thought a relationship between a cheeky little girl and a huge, clumsy lug could be so effective? And who came up with the idea of matchmaking a sexy, tall female commando with a magic hammer wielding midget? The fact they do, and it works so well, is testimony to a fantastic screenplay, choc-full of action, wit and pathos. It is also mandatory to watch with a big, goofy smile on your face too.
Ladies and Gentleman, I think we have a classic here. (P.S, the short film on the DVD called Paperman. All I can say is WOW.) 8/10