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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.
Because of the redemption angle, also, every kid knows what’s it’s like to be a disappointment sooner or later
Illumination is the only one who still does something to keep around the stigma. And the online animation community fucking hate them. I know that they don't care about reputation but it will hurt then eventually once Millennials and Gen Z will start to have kids and avoid them in all cost.
Jul 1, 2024 · Despicable Me 4's continuity issue shows Illumination's lighthearted approach, appealing to children. Disney's focus on adult audiences may have contributed to its recent box office struggles. Realistic details in animation can be enjoyable, but not at the expense of children's fun and imagination.
- 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.
Jul 5, 2024 · Illumination has a bad habit of taking what works about a hit and merely turning up the volume in a sequel, which is the case with the louder Sing 2 and the more hyperactive Secret Life of...
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May 5, 2023 · It’s a strong argument for environmentalism, but the digestible style of Illumination's animation makes it understandable to children.