Through the years-Pixar has proved time and time again that animated films can speak to people of all ages. I say this because this has set the bar for other animation companies. This is not to say that we never get bad animation anymore. Sure-parents still have to sit in a theater and endure an Ice Age Continental Drift but that doesn't happen as often now. If for nothing else-Wreck It Ralph is a flawed but fun film that provides bright colors and silly situations for kids and both old school and new school video game references for teens and adults alike. In other words...it's not perfect but it should have a little something for everyone.
The film stars John C Reilly as the title character...a video game villain who is tired of being mistreated by his fellow characters. Due to this-he decides to game hop much to the dismay of the good guy of his video game, Fix It Felix (Jack McBrayer.) It is in the game Sugar Rush that Ralph meets Vanellope (Sarah Silverman) who is the glitch of the video game. If you don't get what I meant by that...you will most likely not enjoy the film itself.
One thing I really liked about this film is that all of the voice actors bring their characters to life. Reilly is perfect as a nice guy stuck in a bad position while McBrayer is absolutely fantastic as Felix. McBrayer's wacky voice is ideal for the role of the good guy. Silverman creates a sympathetic character and Jane Lynch is perfect as an army woman from a Halo-esque video game. The best voice, however comes from Alan Tudyk as a character I choose not to mention because his character is a nice surprise. The film also features great chemistry between Ralph and Vanellope and makes good use of its video game centered plot.
Now for the flaws. The 3D is superfluous even though the film is visually stunning. Also-the film does have a few moments in which the pacing slows and the plot just meanders. Also, there is a twist that is somewhat cool but is also kind of thrown out there for no reason.
In the end-Wreck It Ralph may not be a great movie but it should be enjoyed by the masses. There is no reason that you can't go out for a couple of hours this weekend and enjoy a good film. if you have kids or love video games-that film should be Wreck it Ralph.
(4 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence)
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