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1. Hannah Gary 03.15.13 / 9pm

   I agree, Wreck-It Ralph was a wonderful film! This movie’s story was so heartwarming and, like you mention, the focus on video games was awesome! Even viewing it in a hot, stuffy theater (I think the air conditioning was broken) did not take away from my experience watching the movie! I love your description (“Toy Story in video games”) because it is totally accurate. I had always thought it would be neat if movie or, in this case, video game characters were able to meet and this film actually describes what would happen if they did! I had not noticed the various sounds that linked the film to the past and present, but now when I re-watch it (as I inevitably will), I will definitely have to listen for them! Great review!
2. Samantha Schilke 03.21.13 / 8pm

   I walked into this movie thinking that it was just going to be a cute pixar film, but I walked out amazed! Wreck it Ralph was a very witty, touching film that is perfect for the whole family. The idea and execution of the film was amazing with all of the different video game characters that so many of us grew up with. One of the best aspects of the film was how many times it surprised me with a character that I haven’t even thought of in 15 years! I loved how it incorporated the past with the present, with the genre of games, music, and characters.
3. Marlon Reed 03.22.13 / 6pm

   I love your review and how you compared this movie to Toy Story in a video game. This is one of those what if movies. For example, I wondered if my Toys actually talked and ran around the room after I left like in Toy Story. And the kid in me wondered about where do video game characters go when the game is off. This movie was a breath of fresh air, especially with all the violence that has gone on in our society lately. My family and I can not wait for the next Disney Pixar movie Plane to come out.
4. Alejandro Aguilar 03.22.13 / 11pm

   I remember viewing the first ten minutes of this at Comic Con and being somewhat underwhelmed by how generic it looked. The humor was good but the story was bland. Then I saw it at the cinema. I was wrong. I immediately loved this film and saw little videogame easter eggs in there (look at the walls at the station). I was a bit put off by Sugar Rush only because they spent too much time in that world. Other than that, it was a fantastic film that should have won best animated feature over Brave.
5. Tyler Fourmy 04.01.13 / 2pm

   Great review. I also was having a bad experience watching Disney films, and when I eventually viewed this I have to admit my hopes were not high. The film was very well made, cleaver and wonderfully animated. I loved the quirks they used in animation to give it that old school video game feel. The animated worlds were very in depth and exciting with plenty of little references to video games of the past and present. As a gamer I was pleasantly surprised by Wreck-It-Ralph. Not to promote piracy, but I agree, “If you aren’t patient enough for dvd, look for it online, just watch it.”
6. Delency Parham 04.09.13 / 9am

   I haven’t been into any Pixar movies lately. When it comes to animated film it seems as if Disney has always been at the top of their game. I haven’t been able to say the same about Pixar. With Wreck it Ralph however, it seems as if Pixar has gotten back on their good foot. I watched it with my younger cousins and they were really into the movie. Reminded me of how i used to be when I watched movies like the Lion King. Hopefully Pixar can continue to go in the right direction.
7. KateMullen 04.28.13 / 1pm

   I would have to say that this is a very well written review that I completely agree with. Wreck-It Ralph, in my opinion, brought Disney Pixar back on the map. This was a great film that can be appreciated by all ages. Disney had a way with putting adult humor in children’s films very discretely making it more fun for everyone! This film is just an overall great tale of a video game character wanting to go from a villain to a hero. I love the message that is being portrayed as well as the characters. I thought the voices all fit very well with the depictions. I also really enjoyed the fact that this movie was based off video games because it some what created the feel that we were jumping from land to land when going to and from each game. Overall, I think this is one of Disney’s better and more clever movies of our time although nothing beats the classics!
8. Angeli Merlas 05.03.13 / 5pm

   I really enjoyed reading your review it was great and I did not think that it was boring at all. I agree this is one of the finest Disney Pixar films that I have seen awhile. The story is great to the color and the animation brings so much life to the film. My children loved it and loved that a villain wanted to be a hero it sends such a great message. I think think that if anyone hasn’t seen it no matter what age you are you should see it it is such a great film for the whole family.
9. Kaitlyn Smith 06.24.13 / 5pm

   When I watched this film, I was babysitting and the kids wanted to watch it. I thought it would be just another quirky movie but I ended up enjoying it more than the kids did! Disney pixar definitely didn’t disappoint, once again. It was funny and had a very good story line. I loved the different lives and worlds that the characters are found in and I even found myself getting attached to all of the different characters. This is a movie that I will be watching again and is a movie that can be watched and enjoyed by every single age.
10. Vincent Yannicelli 07.03.13 / 2pm

    Wreck It Ralph was definitely an amazing film! I love how they put video games into a real world perspective, like how all the chords are like train tunnels that lead to their games and how the place to plug the chords in is like the train station. My friend’s dad worked on this film and he worked with creating the characters and I thought he did a very good job. The music in the music was also very good and I liked how they mixed new music with old games.
11. Nicolas Bereaud 07.06.13 / 11pm

    I usually do not indulge in animated films anymore. However, I saw this with a young friend and loved it. It was a goofy race movie but beneath all the bells and whistles it sent a fantastic message of a mis-understood man who wants change. The animation of Ralph’s face is great and it truly expresses the hardships he endures.
12. Vinh Truong 07.07.13 / 5pm

    I loved your review of wreck it Ralph and the way you compared it to toy story. It is like when Andy is away the toys come to life, but in this movie when the children are away the games come to life. The way you described the movie made me want to watch it again. Like you said this movie is an amazing piece of cinema. The 8 bit music matched the movie perfectly. It was like a natural blend of the past and the present. Like you, I would highly recommend anyone who hasn’t seen this movie to go out and watch it.
13. Isain Ornelas 03.26.22 / 3pm

    I really enjoyed reading your review! I do also agree about how they should have put 8 bit music in the movie! Personally for me I think it fits since video games originated in a 8 bit form so seeing that being played in the movie really brings out the nostalgic aspect to some people. Soundtracks are very important in film since it can set the mood for the viewers at home or at the theatre. It really brings out moments in the movies that make you feel sad, scared, mad, or feeling suspenseful. I also like how they put dubstep in the movie which makes the fights a lot more cooler!

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