My Favourite Nick Film

Bonjour, reader. For the 2nd post of the 1st month, the subject will be one of my favourite animated films. It corresponds to a 90s cartoon and contains characters that were featured in comics. We'll be analyzing 2000's Rugrats in Paris. Though I'm a fan of 1998's The Rugrats Movie, I deem Rugrats in Paris an example of an original-surpassing sequel.

It's stellarly animated. Klasy-Csupo had an art-style of uniqueness. The animators took the budget given to them and excelled. The movie's backgrounds possess detailing, its character animation has fluidity to it. I love the artists' portrayal of Paris. Cinematography-wise, the shots have scope to them. Aside from traditional-animation, we're given instances of digital animating. I commend the movie's usage of shading, shapes and color.

Regarding the sound-effects, you can tell that the foley artists were having a field day. Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh (who inspired Chuckie's appearance) supplied a craftily crafted score. It's arranged grandly and skillfully performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. A cornucopia of songs is pertinently and snuggly fit into the movie. There's a wide array of songs.

The cast and characters are a major highlight of the film. Casting-director Barbara Wright and voice-director Charlie Adler (who got in the act vocally) prospered on this project. Co-director Paul Demeyer has a duo of voice-roles. Margaret Smith portrays the snottiest film flight attendant. Dan Castellaneta's sympathizable as the priest. Casey Kasem spoofs their image gamely. Beautifully, Tim Curry, Kevin Michael Richardson and Billy West cameo as sumo wrestlers. Mako portrays a corporation head benevolently. Though their appearance is brief, Debbie Reynolds is joyful as Lulu--I like how this film shows that you can refind love as a senior citizen. As Grandpa Lou, Joe Alaskey was a top-notch successor to David Doyle and made the role their own. The incredibly rad Cree Summer is sensational as Susie (I wish Susie went to Paris, too). Seasoned voice-over artists Tress MacNeille and Phil Proctor reprise their roles as Charlotte and Howard. Crafting a trio of distinctual voices, Kath Soucie voiced Phil, Lil and Betty. Melanie Chartoff had fantasticality as Didi, I get a kick out of the fact that they used their mom as inspiration. The role of Stu was a change of pace in the Jack Riley's Career! Jack was terrific. Julia Kato was utterly genuine and heartfelt as Kira. Aside from voicing Drew, Michael Bell delivered some of their grandest work as Chas.

John Lithgow's an enjoyably fey, sardonic lackey as Jean-Claude. Susan Sarandon's understanding of Coco's character, assistance and energy resulted in an uproarious portrayal. Though the character was a source of friction, Cheryl Chase's Angelica was entertaining bratty, but human and a required presence. Tara Strong's infant noises as Dil are scarily accurate. E.G. Daily's so intrepid and supportive as Tommy. Dionne Quan's super energized and spunky as Kimi. Christine Cavanaugh was a totally relatable, phenomenal lead as Chuckie.

The story of this movie is absolutely fab. Its pacing is swift. The script's writers were on the point. The act of travelling to another country is shown from the Rugrats' perspective. The writers focused on Chuckie this time around, which is refreshing. Euroreptarland is a formidable location. Spike and Fifi's love story has cuteness. The airplane scene foreshadows. I admire the film's references. This movie's a follow-up of worthiness to the Rugrats Mother's Day episode. Apart from being humorous, it impacts emotionally. Kira shows audiences that there are kindly stepparents. Kimi is an effective contrast to Chuckie. Rugrats in Paris laid the groundwork for an outstanding portrayal of a mixed/blended family. Its climax is entertainingly suspenseful. Our riotous villains receive satisfying defeats. The movie's wonderfully concluded, too. The trailer on the orange VHS tapes didn't do it justice. It's an exceptionally assembled film for families. Paul and Stig Bergqvist directed it fantastically. Please give this gem a viewing. Incidentally, this post is dedicated to the memory of Christine Cavanaugh. They gave the performance of their life in the movie.