Animation Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Animation

Two colourful cartoon cars racing on a winding road at sunset, with dramatic lighting and motion blur effects.
Review

Cars 3

by Elena Lazic

This latest Pixar sequel is a digitally-rendered blockbuster which celebrates the joys of the analogue world.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Animated illustration of a young Asian woman in a green polka dot kimono holding a fan in front of urban buildings.
Review

In This Corner of the World

by Michael Leader

This Japanese animé from Sunao Katabuchi doesn’t quite reach the dizzy heights of Studio Ghibli.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Colourful cartoon figures of people in winter outfits standing in a snowy landscape with a wooden cabin in the background.
Review

My Life as a Courgette

by David Jenkins

There’s magic in every stop-motion frame of this miniature gem from Claude Barras and Céline Sciamma.

3
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5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A floating bamboo and leaf structure in a serene turquoise sea, with sandy islands in the background.
Review

The Red Turtle

by Anton Bitel

There’s an ecological thread running though this delightful animated fable from Studio Ghibli.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Animated characters: a smiling man with wild hair giving a thumbs up, and an angry-looking cat.
Review

Smurfs: The Lost Village

by David Jenkins

Here we smurfing go again…

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Illustration of two anime characters sitting on a bridge surrounded by flowers and scenery.
Review

A Silent Voice

by Michael Leader

Don’t miss this quietly affecting coming-of-ager from animé director Naoko Yamada.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Lego Batman in superhero costume against cityscape backdrop with colourful lighting.
Review

The LEGO Batman Movie

by Manuela Lazic

With great jokes and a subversive moral core, this animated comedy manages to have its brick-based cake and eat it.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A smiling koala wearing a blue suit and red bow tie against a colourful background.
Review

Sing

by Manuela Lazic

Don’t miss this animated jukebox musical from Son of Rambow director Garth Jennings.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young woman in red top and patterned skirt running along a tropical beach
Review

Moana

by Alexia Stam

A feisty Polynesian princess takes care of business on the high seas in this delightful animated caper.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Anime-style cityscape with 2 students on stairs, high-rise buildings, blue sky, and greenery.
Review

Your Name

by David Jenkins

This Japanese box office behemoth arrives in the UK, but does it live up to the hype?

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect