Stop-motion animation is making a big comeback this year, as 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 string From stop-motion animator Christiane Cegavske, she tells a story about the classroom through a stop-motion mouse. Dubbed a “Fairy Tale for Adults,” the film follows the struggle between noble white mice and the underworld 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 years to make and the detail is amazing. Fans didn’t know what to make of it, but agreed that, overall, it was an enjoyable classroom viewing and an engaging film.
8 Abnormal (2015) – 3.8/5
describe a movie like Anomalies It is difficult. In the style of Kaufman’s other films, this is a story about the rise of a relatively humble man into an extraordinary life. During this man’s journey, he meets a woman in a hotel and the two end up reborn.
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 movie 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 and more terrifying creatures.
Phil Tippett is a beloved name in the animation world, and it’s great that something he started decades ago has finally come to fruition. The animation is the best, Tippett’s stop motion animation is unique. Letterboxd users were impressed with the film’s handling of the difficult subject of a man’s descent into madness.
6 Consumption of spirits (2012) – 3.9/5
consumption of spirits Tells the story of three residents of a fictional town who work together for the town’s newspaper. Throughout the film, the connection between the three of them runs much deeper than initially suggested. The film uses many different animation techniques to create a unique atmosphere.
Fans of the film have praised the unique animation and keep calling it one of the most unique films ever made. The movie starts out in a rather mundane way, but it keeps the audience interested until it goes to a really wild ending. For some, this is the definition of an art film.
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 A triumph for 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 flu, the mayor of a Japanese city sends 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 films.
3 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – 4/5
nightmare before christmas Jack the Pumpkin King is tired of doing the same Halloween ritual every year. As he looks for inspiration, he stumbles across Christmas Town and decides he’s taking Christmas from Santa. Uji Boogie took Santa and began torturing him until Jake finally came to his senses and intervened.
It’s a holiday classic for both holidays in a way few movies can, and the design aesthetic of Tim Burton and Henry Selick has become iconic in Disney history.The film has grown in popularity over the years and has been the subject of many nightmare before christmas meme, 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.
There’s a reason this is still Laica’s most beloved film more than a decade later. The movie has terrified many Letterboxd users with its unique horror approach. The sense of creepiness fades 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 marvelous 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.