Wreck-It-Ralph is a simple, straightforward Disney animation. Ralph, is the bad guy in a arcade game, Fix-It-Felix. After being neglected for 30 years just because he is the villain of the game, he decided to earn his respect in other games. In the process, he unleashed some space alien bug into another racing game. He also befriended a glitched racer in the game and finally earn a friend instead. And by doing so, he finally accepted his role in the game.
Typical Disney story. Yes, the story is sooooo predictable that probably anyone can tell the whole story in the first 10 minutes. Yes, there is also the moral values in the whole story: accepting yourself. The story is basically for kids.
Anything for the rest of us? The humour is there, but nothing to shout about. After finishing the movie, I cant recall any good jokes to discuss. The animation is good, but by today's standard, that is the norm rather an exception. The only things that set this apart is the video games, arcade reference. Being an avid player in my days, with my 20 cents coins donation into arcade machine, this show appeals to the 70-80's babies in some way. I love the reference to Qbert (though it was never famous here), Street Fighter, Sonic....it must have cost a fortune just to buy the licensing. Other than that, the race scene in the climax is nicely done, however, I bet it is even better in 3D.
Overall? Nothing special, except the video games reference. Other than that? Run-of-the-mill Disney animation.
Ratings: 2 half poink!
comments: As excited to see Bison in a bad guy anonymous it is disheartening to find that they gave a sissy voice to Zangief. Minus poink!
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