Wreck-It Ralph

Video games and movies never seem to mix well with people. Whether it's a movie licensed video game or a movie based on a video game, they just don't seem to make any progress with critics and fans. As for films ABOUT video games, the only film that has done that was "The Wizard," starring Fred Savage...That is until a little animated film came along from Disney, under the name "Wreck-It Ralph."

Now when the trailers first pop up in theaters and the internet, it sparked interest in more people than I could count. To me, it looked alright, and I felt like it was going to be Disney's attempt to be a love-letter to classic gaming for kids. It didn't look like anything special, mostly due to the fact that while it had some good people behind it, it wasn't a film that quite caught my attention, especially since Sarah Silverman was apart of the film. I'm sorry, but I really don't like Sarah Silverman, she's just one of those comedians whose just unappealing to me. But despite that, I still decided to give this film a try, due to the criticism I've been hearing about it.

So, when I bought my ticket, when I missed a chance to see "Skyfall," what did I think of the film?...I'm going to be honest...This was something that was MORE than what I was expecting, and it surpasses even THAT! What really comes out of this film is something that only comes once in a while, and I was glad for that. It's got a great story, it's got excellent animation and voice acting, and it's characters are so well developed. I would explain what the premise is, but I really want you to see the movie, so anything other than what's shown in the trailers is up to you to see.

With the characters, I got into at the drop of a bat. John C. Reilly gave a very soothing tone to his character of Ralph, as the bad guy who just wants to be given a bit of respect every once in a while. You feel strong sympathy for him, and it actually delves into what the bad guy thinks about all this. Jack McBrayer as Felix was also a very interesting character, and sold his performance well. His character is what you expect, basically playing Jack McBrayer. If you're not too familiar with Jack McBrayer, then you'll do fine with the film, as did I. Jane Lynch also has a role in the film as Sergeant Calhoun, and she does it fairly well, giving probably one her best performances to date. She tough, mean, and with how they explained her character was both funny and a bit sad. And you probably think I hated Sarah Silverman's character of Vanellope, but the biggest accomplishment this film was that she was more than just likable. I adored her character, she was cutsely annoying, she was funny, I even cried at the tender moments with her. THAT'S A HARD THING TO DO PEOPLE!

The animation and 3D were just fantastic, and what was really fun was seeing all these different video game characters in the background, which can be a fun little game for those watching it. The film was directed by Rich Moore, whose work consists of many episodes of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama." Most notable for "The Simpsons" are the first "Treehouse of Horror" and "Cape Feare," and "Futurama" are "Space Pilot 3000" and "Roswell Ends Well." It was very pleasant to see him take on a film of this kind of stature, and it shows much more than can be expected.

Overall, ‎"Wreck-It Ralph" isn't just some kids movie that's trying to be a love letter to classic gaming. It's a very strong hearted film with great characters, brilliant story telling, gorgeous animation, fantastic 3D, and is a film that parents of kids today can look at and say that it's something they'll cherish in their hearts for years to come. Moments that almost made me cry with how beautiful it was, is a sign of not just a good movie, but one that's very special and reminds me of the time when I was younger and loving every moment of video game playing with my older brothers and sisters. And if you guys are reading this, know that I miss you dearly, and I want you to know that "Wreck-It Ralph" is a film that will probably make you feel the same way.

Rating: 10/10 (I wish I could give it more!)