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All in all, Illumination is a disappointment for many reasons. I saw it rise while Pixar fell. Pixar could've been real original had Toy Story 2 never existed, but here comes reality, where Pixar is forced to make sequels as a result of what happened in 2004.
I don't even consider Illumination movies to be bad, just kind of generic and mostly boring. Every movie feels soulless, and like the writing crew are just there for a paycheck. Its like all the talent comes from the animation department alone.
I agree. Sony and Illumination have similar low budgets for movies but Sony is more willing to take risks and do something innovative. Illumination's movies aren't necessarily bad... but they feel too commercial.
- Dave Trumbore
- Hop. While Hop wasn't Illumination Entertainment's first film, they sure didn't learn any early lessons from the success of Despicable Me. Rather than stick to 100% animation, Hop opted for a hybrid of live-action and animation, plunking poor James Marsden down opposite a computer-generated Easter bunny, as voiced by Russell Brand.
- Despicable Me 3. The latest effort from Illumination is also among its greatest disappointments. It becomes quite clear while watching Despicable Me 3 that only the lowest common denominators from the series have been culled and distilled into a rather pointless and mindless 90 minutes.
- Minions. Ah, Minions. There is no real reason for this movie to exist other than as a remarkably successful cash-in on the studio's most successful original creation.
- The Secret Life of Pets. I had heard a lot of excitement over The Secret Life of Pets from friends, so imagine my disappointment when I discovered that it continued the mean streak kicked off by Minions.
Feb 24, 2024 · One of the main criticisms of Illumination is its lack of originality in storytelling and character design. Many of their films have been accused of borrowing heavily from other successful animation studios, leading to accusations of formulaic and unoriginal content.
Jul 5, 2024 · From the truly excellent prologue that sees the Minions aiding bad guys through the centuries from dinosaurs to Count Dracula to Napoleon — easily the best opening minutes of any Illumination...
Jul 3, 2022 · While Illumination hasn't exactly moved on to thoughtful, groundbreaking cinema after "Hop," it's good that they've opted to make this Easter-themed film a weird aberration in its...
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