Regardless of whether it makes narrative sense for cartoon characters to have diverse American dialects, studios cast their voice talent to represent coveted demographic groups. This takes on a surreal quality as racial and ethnic minorities are assigned to various animal species.
Day: August 7, 2014
Parental Improvement
A favorite family movie device begins with Dad working too hard at the office and not paying attention to his kids. This neglect often involves the mother, as well. By the end of the movie, however, the parents have learned how great their kids are, and they find some way to dedicate more time to…
Party Ending
The dance party ending is common in animated movies, and often carries on through the credits.
This Is Me
In a feature length animation it’s not uncommon for a narrator to begin by saying “this is me,” and following this up by a brief bio that establishes the main character.
Alien Linguists
Aliens miraculously learn and speak languages, exhibiting instant and complete knowledge of idioms and grammar.