Beauty of DreamWorks

The account 'DreamWorks Deserves More Recognition’ has been far behind in new content lately, which may have caused some doubt or annoyance.  - The reason for the delay is that I want each tribute to be as best as they can be. To write an informative and supportive piece takes a little time.

Just to assure, it’s not going to remain inactive: New contribution will be up ultimately.

The upcoming one is going to focus on a group of characters, more specifically from the antagonist’s perspective. What makes a bad guy from DreamWorks distinct. - Is there one you want to be included?

The final chapter of the series: Listed in order of release dates.

“Mostly known for cheap comedy and pop-culture references, but DreamWorks has something that few companies dare touch upon: Bravery to depict deep real-life situations.”

“Jack, I’m scared.” | “I know. But you're gonna be alright. You have to believe in me“

Falling through the ice is a horrifying experience, and Rise of the Guardians highlights how grave such a situation is. 

Jack, who's also the protagonist, is ready to risk his life for his younger sister: She can only watch in horror as he plummets into the icy cold water

In a poignant and quiet scene in which a son and -father-in-law get a chance to have a heart-to-heart talk, isn't often displayed in movies. This scene highlights the importance of mutual communication and taking the time to listen

“She loves you, but always forgets to say it; just like you forget to tell her”

“You’re as beautiful as the day I lost you.”

DreamWorks acknowledges a real-life issue that society often overlooks: Spouses or parents leaving their families, but it's Stoick's response that sets his and Valka's situation apart: Instead of blaming Valka, he knows what truly matters: Their love.

Heading to DreamWorks’s 3D animated movies: Listed in order of release dates. (Spoiler Warning)

“Mostly known for cheap comedy and pop-culture references, but DreamWorks has something that few companies dare touch upon: Bravery to depict deep real-life situations.” (Part 2 of 3)

Hiccup wins the battle, but just like for many soldiers in real life, it also comes with a cost:

While it isn't unusual for an animated character to end up with a missing limb, few movies go into depth with its consequences. The How to Train Your Dragon franchise takes its time to address the difficulties an amputee has to go through every day.

Finding out that a friend or a loved one has seemingly just been taking advantage of you is tough, and Roxanne has every reason to refuse him. As for Megamind; his feelings toward her have been genuine, and the thought of her not returning his love, is enough to break his heart; but instead of chasing after her, he instead respects her decision and lets her go.

“Did you really think that I would ever be with you?” | “No.”

“I don’t know why, but they took my claws.”

Now, when DreamWorks is under someone else’s wing, every review, article and official YouTube-videos only credit Universal: As if, DreamWorks no longer exists. 

Universal Studios: “You’re under my command, DreamWorks: Therefore, anything you manage to do right, is credited to me.”

In honor of the franchise's ten year anniversary, I've decided to skip ahead in my RMiA-series: KFP handles topics such as valuable life lessons and low self-esteem: But it's also not afraid to depict the darker aspects of the world.

"Mostly known for cheap comedy and pop-culture references, but DreamWorks has something that few companies dare touch upon: Bravery to depict deep real-life situations." (Part 1.5)

Certain points will always be sensitive to talk about: Murder and death are a few of them. The first installment tackles crime within the family: The child feels so hurt for not getting what he wants that he takes his anger out on the man that raised him: His rage blinds him to the point that he won't hesitate in taking his own father's life. - Just the aspect of it alone, so the fact that an animated movie targeted toward a younger audience can illustrate it, shows just how far and mature you can go.

"I have always been proud of you. From the first moment, I’ve been proud of you: And it was my pride that blinded me. I loved you too much to see what you were becoming: What I was turning you into. I’m sorry.”

The second installment explores the act of genocide. While other movies have tackled it before, but Kung Fu Panda's particular take on it is what sets it apart: Without going into too much detail, it is the types of acts and sacrifices he's willing to commit to getting the job done.

Mostly known for cheap comedy and pop-culture references, but DreamWorks has something that few companies dare touch upon Bravery to depict deep real-life situations. (Part 1)

The Prince of Egypt has an abundant of important life-lessons to fill a three-page essay, but there's one in particular that moved me. A parent should never have to bury their child, but it does happen. DW shows it in raw realism without sugar-coating.

What happens next, is a full-grown man in genuine tears.

Family members can be cruel, and victims are usually powerless to defend themselves should it happen. In Joseph: King of Dreams, Joseph's brothers grow tired of him getting all the attention and special treatment. They see the only way out, is to get rid of him by selling him into slavery. King of Dreams is aware of the gravity of such a situation and knows to show proper respect.

The awareness of animal cruelty is quite a common subject also in animation. Horses are often the target of abuse. Most animated movies show only a scratch of the amount, but DW is not afraid to take it a step further. What Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron does, is going into depth of the issue. Spirit has to endure a variety of torture, among them: Separated from his source of safety, starved and dehydrated, beaten with spurs and whips and much more.

However, there is another mature moment. Despite all the cruelty, The Colonel does have a moral compass. In most movies, the protagonists would punish him for his deeds. Here, he's given a second chance of redemption. He acknowledges the errors of his ways and lets Spirit go. In return, he too earns his freedom.

Love is probably the most common theme in animation: Usually, a boy and girl at first can't stand each other and eventually fall in love: But Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas goes a route so rare in animation. Proteus is a prince, but a noble one. He won't sit around, waiting for his true love. He serves his country with dignity and puts others first. When a love interest shows up, instead of blindly insisting on marriage, he instead asks her if that's what she truly wants. When he realizes that she's in love with someone else, instead of throwing a fit, he lets her go instead.

DreamWorks has been accused for only featuring anthropomorphic talking animals. Disney and Pixar do so, too, but only DW has to take the blow. Here’s a list with some of their (animated) movies that don’t have talking animals.