Top 10 Animated Films of All Time

Starting off at number 10,this is a movie of a young girl who is dissatisfied by ordinary,ever day life and a prince who because he could not love was put under a spell that would not be broken until he found love in another and she loved him in return.It is a movie about give and take,a heartwarming lesson in what the power of love can achieve.

Released in 1991 Beauty and The Beast produced by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise won two Oscar Awards in 1992 for Best Original Score and Original Song also taking home a Golden Globe the same year for Best Motion Picture,Best Original Score and Best Original Song and two Grammy Awards in 1993 for Best Instrumental Composition and Best Song.

Voice talents included Robby Benson as "The Beast" and Paige O'Hara as "Belle" .

Number nine on the list this movie is about a young street urchin named Aladdin with his pet monkey always being mischievous,playful and witty and getting into trouble accidentally meets the young Princess Jasmine becoming immediately smitten.Aladdin also meets a magical Genie who offers to grant him three wishes which is easier said than done leading to a adventure of surprises and excitement.

Released in 1992 Aladdin directed by Ron Clements and John Musker it was Disney's 31st animated feature.It was the most profitable and successful film in 1992 over $500 million dollars worldwide just in revenue.It received an Academy Award for Best Score and two Golden Globe Awards the same year for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.

Voice talents included Scott Weinger "Aladdin",Lea Solonga "Princess Jasmine" and Robin Williams as "Genie".

Coming it at number eight the Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Ordered by her vain wicked stepmother to be taken into the woods and be prosecuted the huntsman felt sorry for her and could not do it,Snow White fled deep into the woods finding shelter in the home of the Seven Dwarfs where she was happily living until her stepmother found out that she was still alive and poisoned her only to be awakened by a prince.

It was Disney's first full length animated feature film originally released in 1937 and re-released to the consumers in 1994,with writing credits going to Ted Sears and Richard Creedon.In 2001 won a DVD premiere award.

Number seven goes to The Incredibles,based on the superhero Mr.Incredible he marries Elastigirl but happiness doesn't last long,the government decides that all superhero activity must cease.For 15 years they tried to live normal lives until they are placed in a situation where they once again have to let their heroism shine despite the government.

Released in 2004 from the creators of finding Nemo it was Pixars sixth animated feature film and the first animated film to feature the entire main casting as human.

This film won a Oscar Award in 2005 along with a The Kids Choice Award the same year with the voices of Craig T.Nelson as Mr.Incredible and Holly Hunter as Elastigirl.

Sneaking in at number six is a movie about a young 10 year old girl who discovers a secret world when her and her family become lost.Her family is changed into odd animals leaving her to defend herself against the encounters of strange spirits who try to prevent her from returning to the human world.

Spirited Away won a 2002 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature,starring the voice of the main character Rumi Hiirgari as Chihiro,directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Kirk Wise for the English version.

In fifth place we find a overeager Jack Skellington ,also known as,The Pumpkin King who presided over several successful Halloweens ,he becomes bored and stumbles upon Christmas town when he decides that his touch just might be a better than Santa Claus'.

Written and produced by Tim Burton and released in 1993, winning a Annie Award in 1994 for Best Individual Achievement for Artistic Excellence.The voices heading up this movie were the talents of Danny Elfman for the singing voice of Jack Skellington and Chris Sarandon for the speaking voice of Jack Skellington along with Katharine O' Hara for the voice of Sally.

Coming in at number four,Finding Nemo.In this movie we discover a widowed dad,Marlin, raising his only son Nemo.Over the years Marlin becomes overprotective and overbearing.On his first day of school Nemo is captured by a scuba diver and placed in a dentist office aquarium where he befriends other fish and they work on a plan to escape and return Nemo home.Meanwhile,Marlin searches high and low for his son meeting the absent minded yet very friendly Dory.

Released in 2003 directed by Andrew Staton and Lee Unkrich with the wonderful and witty voice talents of Albert Brooks " Marlin",Ellen DeGeneres " Dory",Alexander Gould "Nemo" along with many others make for a laugh out loud still heart wrenching story.

Taking home a Oscar Award in 2004 for Best Animated Film and Kids Choice Award for Favorite Movie.

Number three goes to Southpark:Bigger,Louder and Uncut this edgy animated movie pushed the envelope of normality in a animated film.

Four children see a rated R movie in small town which cause a total disturbance throughout the town due to the bad language that warps these kids minds leading to them getting out of hand.

Voice talents included Trey Parker who also directed the film,Matt Stone and Mary Kay Bergman.

In 2000 it won a MTV award for Best Musical Performance.

Second place goes to The Iron Giant,it was released in 1999 directed by Brad Bird with the voice overs of Vin Diesel "Iron Giant" and Eli Marienthal "Hogart Hughes".

The story of a rather large metal machine that fell from another planet confused of his existence befriends a young boy that doesn't have any other friends.The young boy helps the Iron Giant to feel more human despite the fear that the other people felt he decides to use his powers for good.

In 1999 this movie won Annie Awards for Outstanding Achievement in a animated film,Character Animation,Directing,Effects,Music and Voice plus in 2000 it won a Best Young Artist Award for voice over and in 2005 a Golden Satellite Award for Best Youth Video.

The number one spot goes to Toy Story 2.The smash hit sequel "The toys are back" captivated audiences with the voices of Tom Hanks " Woody" ,Tim Allen " Buzz Lightyear"returning as well as Don Rickles " Mr.Potatohead" Jim Varney " Slinky" and Annie Potts "Bo Peep" , Joan Cusack " Annie" and Kelsey Grammer "Stinky Pete" joined this elaborate cast in this film.

Woody is stolen by a toy collector,Buzz and the rest of the toys plot to rescue him and bring him back home.

Released in 1999 directed by John Lasseter this movie won in 2000 The Young Artist Award for Best Family Film ,Animated also Blockbuster Award for Favorite Family Film,a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture comedy/musical and a Grammy in 1991 for Best Song in a Motion Picture.

There you have it 10 family,fun reasons to check out your local video store or just to go buy to add to your collection.