Animation
Animation refers to the process in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model, and then photographing the result. When the frames are strung together and the resulting film is viewed at a speed of 16 or more frames per second, there is an illusion of continuous movement (due to the persistence of vision). Generating such a film is very labour intensive and tedious, though the development of computer animation has greatly sped up the process.
Here Alice has assembled all the very best of this craft; scroll below alphabetically or search using the sub-categories in green on the left. 'Family Animation', 'Classic Animation', 'Cult Animation' or 'JapanAnime'.
Right: Nick Park's endearing Wallace and Gromit.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)
7.5/10
Excitement and adventure await in the mystical land of Eternia! Join He-Man and his faithful friends and allies as they battle against Skeletor and hi... Read more
Heavy Metal (1981)
6.7/10
Director: Gerald Potterton
Starring: Voices Of, Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty
This animated film based on the French science fiction comic book of the same name combines the sexy sci-fi art style pioneered by Frank Frazetta with... Read more
Heavy Metal 2000 (1999)
5.4/10
Director: Michel Lemire, Michael Coldewey
Starring: Voices Of, Michael Ironside, Julie Strain, Billy Idol
In-name only sequel to 1981's 'Heavy Metal'. An adult animated tale in which Tyler, a psychotic space pirate in pursuit of the key to immortality, pic... Read more
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron (2007)
6.8/10
Director: Tad Stones, Victor Cook
Starring: Voices Of, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, John Hurt, Doug Jones, Peri Gilpin
When Hellboy and co investigate the haunted mansion of an attention-seeking billionaire they uncover a host of nasties and a plot to resurrect a very... Read more
Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms (2006)
6.6/10
Director: Tad Stones, Phil Weinstein
Starring: Voices Of, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Hurt, Peri Gilpin
This animated feature sees the main cast from the film reprising their roles including Ron Perlman, Selma Blair and John Hurt. When a folklore profes... Read more
Henry's Cat: Series 1 (1983)
7.1/10
Bob Godfrey's classic animated series featuring the quietly wry, laid-back Henry's Cat. While he doesn't say much, his chatty friend Chris Rabbit mor... Read more
Hercules (Disney) (1997)
7.3/10
Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
Starring: Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, James Woods
Disney's 35th animated feature turns to Greek mythology for the story of Hercules, son of Zeus, who sets out to prove himself a hero with the help of... Read more
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)
5.9/10
Director: Tuck Tucker
Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Sorvino, Christopher Lloyd
Nickelodeon's hero with the football-shaped head leaps onto the big screen in this delightfully entertaining feature film adventure for the whole fami... Read more
Higglytown Heroes: Heroes On the Move (2005)
5.2/10
Take a journey to Higglytown, the wonderfully imaginative world where everyone is a hero. The fun-filled stories and songs introduce children to the e... Read more
Highlander: The Search For Vengeance (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
In this distant and animated sequel to the 1986 film, lone warrior Colin travels with wise-cracking ghost Amergan across a desolate landscape, searchi... Read more