what's your favorite scene in cartoon history?

[rtil]

i didn't see spirited away until 2 or 3 months ago but i really really liked it. i saw the dub though, i bet the original voice acting with subs would have been even better

actually the english dubs of ghibli films are very well done, subtitles can be distracting from the visual beauty, especially in ghibli movies

[Hnilmik]

The only real way to get the most out of a Ghibli film in its native language is to understand the language itself and the cultural context.

Here's one example: http://cering.tumblr.com/post/560013869/interesting-fact-about

There's another example, like the climax of the movie where Chihiro says "I knew you were good!" to Haku. Throughout the movie, Haku didn't really do anything "bad" per se and in the original Japanese version, it reflects that. Something about dragons being more frightening and dangerous in western folklore versus good and helpful in eastern folklore.

The falling scene, in which the subs are transcribed:
[spoiler]Haku: Chihiro, thank you. My real name is Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi.
Chihiro: Nigihayami?
Haku: Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi.
Chihiro: [starts to cry] What a name. Sounds like a god.
Haku: I remember too, how you fell into me as a child. You had dropped your shoe.
Chihiro: Yes, you carried me to shallow water, Kohaku.
[they put their faces close together, close enough to kiss]
Chihiro: I'm so grateful! [/spoiler]

The dub is good, but there's no denying that the movie has been adapted in some way for a western audience. I'd like to think of it as a good adaptation, 'cause I prefer watching movies more than reading them.

[rtil]

well despite not knowing all that spirited away still inspired me to become an animator. the cultural context is still missing for me, though, and it works both ways when it comes to film. but that's interesting to know

[DrRumack]

the ridiculous climax of Thief and the Cobbler was pretty awesome

uhh i really couldn't pick a favorite honestly

[CoolDrMoney]

Yea Hunchback of Notre Dame has been my favorite Disney movie for awhile

[CoolDrMoney]

Also I find it pretty interesting in the things that convinced us to become animators. For me it was watching Triplets of Belleville

[trent bortknob]

i've always wanted to draw and i've always liked cartoons so that's probably why i wanted to animate. the thief and the cobbler was something i watched after already being interested in animation, what really made me decide it was something i wanted to do was homestar runner.

of course now i'm not as interested in it, i think it was a bit of a phase for me. i don't even draw anymore.

[Sinitron]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

ya this scene is pretty good but i personally think the voiceover kind of ruins it

just not enough oomph

Warcraft III arthas returns

i like this scene

[cipher]

Sin has a pretty good choice.


As for me though I'm having trouble picking between a few

[Gladius]

if videogames aren't off-limits then i have quite a few favorites

Battle of the Amerigo

"Join the space marines, see the galaxy.

No dental."

youtube's comment section doesn't induce nausea for a change!

[BlueScarab]

Aladdin- when Jaffar mocks him with his own song, turns the genie against him ect.

Fantasia- pastoral symphony.

Evangelion - film where Shinji strangles Osaka.

[ZennyPLUS]

I'm trying to think of a good scene, but there are too many to choose from.

[FunnyDog]

episode 4 of eva where shinji stares at the one woman for like five minutes at the end of the episode

[funzop]

Futurama// seymour waits for fry (jurassic bark ending)

[Gladius]

Futurama// seymour waits for fry (jurassic bark ending)

annotes, unfitting music, bad editing and credit-stealing

yup it's yt MHM

[funzop]

ahhaha thats the original music and it hasnt been significantly edited at all

[FunnyDog]

holy shit gladius you're on fire tonight

[Gladius]

well it's so terrible i couldn't even tell GIMME A BREAK

[trent bortknob]

well it's so terrible i couldn't even tell GIMME A BREAK

if you actually watched the episode and knew the context of this scene, maybe you would have a more informed opinion.

[Gladius]

i was familiar with the scene but wasn't aware of the music in it and thought it didn't sound right. i admit i shot myself in the foot there.

by "bad editing" i was referring how the music did not fade out at the end, which along with the unnecessary annotations and credit-taking at the end, is most definitely the uploader's fault.

3 hits, 1 miss!