Stop-motion animation is back in a big way this year, with e.g. Wendell and Wilder and Pinocchiowhich will be released later this year. Wendell and Wilder It’s the latest film from director Henry Selick, who has already created some of the best stop-motion films of all time.
Stop-motion animation is a beloved medium, and Letterboxd fans tend to be very positive when they review the film. With so many movies in this genre over the years, Letterboxd is a great way to discover the best of the best.
10 Corpse Bride (2005) – 3.8/5
Co-directed by Tim Burton, corpse bride It tells the story of a man named Victor who accidentally puts a ring on a dead woman. The woman comes to life and believes that Victor is now her fiancé. Victor must find a way out of his predicament before his living bride-to-be finds out.
corpse bride is one of those classic Tim Burton movies that Letterboxd users really love. The Tim Burton-esque animation is as fun and whimsical as ever, and Depp’s Victor was a big hit for many. The main point people made was the film’s bittersweet ending, but some wished the ending had been different.
9 Blood Tea Red Rope (2006) – 3.8/5
Blood tea and red rope From stop-motion animator Christiane Cegavske, she tells a story about the classroom through a stop-motion mouse. Described as an “adult fairy tale,” the film follows the struggle between an aristocratic white mouse and the lower-class creatures that live under oak trees.
Letterboxd users found this to be a very odd film, but it’s clearly a labor of love, and it shows in every frame. The film took several years to make and the detail is stunning. Fans don’t know what to make of it, but agree that, overall, it’s an enjoyable class watch and an engaging film.
8 Abnormal (2015) – 3.8/5
describe a movie like Anomalies It is difficult. In the vein of Kaufman’s other films, this is a story about a relatively unremarkable man who enters an extraordinary life. During the man’s journey, he meets a woman in a hotel, and the two eventually find their way back to life.
Charlie Kaufman isn’t the kind of filmmaker everyone can root for, but Letterboxd users love his surreal nature combined with real human emotion. The film tugs at the heartstrings, offers a deeply human experience, and truly demonstrates how animation, especially stop motion, can be used to tell adult stories.
7 God of Madness (2021) – 3.8/5
Acclaimed stop-motion animator Phil Tippett comes out mad god After a long period of development, last year. The film tells the story of an assassin traveling through a hellish nightmare world. During his travels, he encounters various creatures that are preyed upon by larger, more terrifying creatures.
Phil Tippett is a beloved name in the animation world, and it’s great that the film he started working on decades ago is finally coming to fruition. This animation is the best, Tippett’s stop motion animation is unique. Letterboxd users were impressed by the film’s handling of the difficult subject of a man’s further descent into madness.
6 Consumption of Spirits (2012) – 3.9/5
consumption of spirits It tells the story of three residents of a fictional town who work together at the town’s newspaper. Throughout the film, it becomes clear that the three of them have a much deeper connection than initially hinted at. The film uses a variety of different animation techniques to create a unique atmosphere.
Fans of the film praise the unique animation and continually call it one of the most unique films ever made. The film starts off in a rather mundane way, but it keeps the audience interested until it gets to the truly wild ending. For some, this is the definition of art cinema.
5 Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) – 3.9/5
Kubo and the Two Strings
Laika’s fourth film, Kubo and the Two Strings It tells the story of a young boy named Kubo who hides with his mother on an island. When he went out unexpectedly after dark, two evil spirits came upon him and his mother sacrificed herself for her son. Kubo must embark on a journey with a samurai beetle and a talking monkey to find a sword powerful enough to kill Luna.
One of Laika’s most beautiful films, Kubo and the Two Strings is a triumph of stop-motion filmmaking. This coming-of-age story about a young boy learning about his family and traditions resonated with audiences on Letterboxd.
4 Isle of Dogs (2018) – 3.9/5
Due to an outbreak of canine influenza, the mayor of a Japanese city sent all the dogs to an island to fend for themselves. Isle of Dogs It tells the story of a young boy who travels to an island in search of a dog that was brought there. Meanwhile, others are trying to unravel a sinister conspiracy that may have something to do with cats.
Wes Anderson’s films are usually very stylized, but his stop-motion films are on another level. Every frame here is a work of art, and is enhanced with little CG, which is rare in stop-motion movies these days. For dog lovers, this is a sweet movie that will make almost everyone who watches it smile. Isle of Dogs Also one of Jeff Goldblum’s best movies.
3 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – 4/5
The nightmare before christmas Jack the Pumpkin King is tired of doing the same Halloween ritual every year. As he searches for inspiration, he stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides he wants to take over Christmas from Santa Claus. Uggie Boogie takes Santa away and begins torturing him until Jack finally comes to his senses and intervenes.
It’s a holiday classic for two holidays that few movies can achieve, and the design aesthetic of Tim Burton and Henry Selick has become an iconic piece of Disney history.Over the years, the film has grown in popularity and has become the subject of many The nightmare before christmas Memes, all thanks to its iconic animation, story, and music.
2 Coraline(2009) – 4.1/5
Laika’s first film, Coraline, A young girl named Coraline is brought into a new home with strange neighbors and a terrifying secret. She finds that there is a door to a beautiful world, where everything is colorful and dreamy, but the people there have buttons for eyes. What Coraline doesn’t know is that “the other mother” wants to replace her eyes with buttons and keep her there.
More than a decade later, this is still Laika’s most popular film, and for good reason. The movie terrified many Letterboxd users with its unique approach to horror. The creepy feel is lifted off the screen and every frame feels like a true work of art.
1 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – 4.2/5
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Mr. Fox is bored with his life, so he decides he needs some adventure and plans a heist with his friends. His plan is to steal some chickens from local farmers, but the farmers are fed up with Mr. Fox. Unbeknownst to him, the peasants are also planning revenge on him.
Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox According to Letterboxd users, this is the best stop motion movie. This movie hits the ground running and is a very entertaining heist flick. The stop motion animation by Wes Anderson is beautifully done and the voice cast consists of some of the best talent Wes Anderson has ever seen.