7 Animated Films With Animals As Protagonists
For all those who have not lost their souls as children, we propose a tour of some of the many animated films with animals as protagonists. Can you come with us?
Animated films with animals as protagonists
Animated cinema has always created countless characters from the most varied species of the animal kingdom. From different periods and with different techniques, we arbitrarily selected seven of these films. We are sure that they will make you want to see them again.
– Bolt (2009)
In this computer-animated film, we meet a dog who stars in a hit television series that shows him exhibiting superpowers. The truth is that Bolt is convinced that he has these weapons: great strength, laser vision and a powerful bark.
When the animal is mistakenly sent to New York, he will realize that the reality is different. But on his way to return to Hollywood with Penny, the girl who works with him on the series, he will discover other more important values and powers.
To make the return trip, the dog will have the help of other animals : a hamster, pigeons from the different cities it passes through and, above all, a stray cat named Mittens. Special mention for those who managed to masterfully capture and transmit the essence of this character.
– Spirit: The Indomitable Steed (2002)
The film combines traditional techniques with digital animation to tell the story of a wild and difficult-to-steer mustang.
The horse moves freely through the prairies of the American West at a time when the white man begins to conquer those territories. When captured and turned over to a colonel, Spirit is not tamed.
With the help of a young Indian, he manages to escape. However, many will be the obstacles until he can run free with his pack again.
– The Rescuers (1977)
This traditional cartoon film is inspired by a series of books written by the English Margery Sharp.
The protagonists are two mice named Bernardo and Bianca who, as members of the International Rescue Society, are dedicated to freeing both people and animals that are captive.
This is how they set out to rescue an orphan girl kidnapped by the evil Madame Medusa. To do this, they go into the Devil’s Swamp and, with the help of the local animals, they will finally successfully fulfill their mission.
– Finding Nemo (2003)
Among the animated films with animals as protagonists, the story of the cute little fish called Nemo, the one who one day ends up trapped in a fish tank, could not be missing.
It is then that his father Marlin, a clownfish, and Dory, a surgeonfish, set out on their search. However, Nemo also has plans to return to the sea, his home, with his family and friends.
The film was so successful that a few years later, in 2016, it had a sequel titled Finding Dory .
– Antz (Hormigaz) (1998)
Animated by computer, the film tells the story of Z-4195, a worker ant who dreams of escaping his work destiny and, at the same time, making Princess Bala fall in love.
To get the attention of his beloved, he manages to infiltrate a military parade. However, he is left in the middle of a war between ants and termites and is forced to fight.
Z-4195 has, in its original version, the plus of Woody Allen’s voice. But it also reproduces the existential problems of the director and actor, and even bears a certain physical resemblance.
– The Lion King (1994)
Based on Hamlet, the story takes place in the African savannah. There the little lion Simba, heir to the throne, is wrongly accused of killing his father and is sent into exile.
During his exile, he makes new and good friends while planning his strategy to regain his rightful throne.
The film won several awards – including Oscars and Golden Globes – and is also remembered for its excellent soundtrack.
– The Ice Age (2002)
The first of this series of films, which already has a total of five, transported us to the Paleolithic glaciation.
The story centers on a group of mammals that seeks to survive these circumstances. This is how we meet the mammoth Manfred, the lazy Sid, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger.
And, of course, we cannot fail to mention Scrat, the acorn-addicted squirrel who seeks and finds more of a problem to go after these fruits.
Have you wanted to relive past experiences? You know, do not miss the opportunity to see them again!
