Kid-centric Flaw

What makes us separate animated movies as classics and un-classics? Those movies that we prefer to call as classics have something in common; they make us watch it over and over again and it's still fun. Un-classics, on the other hand have this 'kid-centric flaw'. This flaw is made by filmmakers who make movies just to please kids and hope the jokes work.

by @RoriComics

Let's have a look at two DreamWorks films; Shrek and Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Without doubt you are more familiar with the name like 'Shrek' than 'Peabody'. The ya re both creative and well made films, however, one is famous beyond compare while the other has never been people's favorite choice for a movie-night.

Let me tell you why. Mr. Peabody & Sherman  tries to please kids with overacted facial expression and 'puns' that had never really worked to the grown-ups. On the contrary, Shrek showed great care and attention to both to the kids and the grown-ups. If Peabody's expressions was exaggerated, Shrek's was real-like expressions based on how the character feels.

In conclusion, I personally, want to see movies that last for ages. Not just movies for kids but one that could be still be enjoyed to the general audiences. Some movies tend to seem mad in a rush of time. It's pleasing if a kid enjoys the film but if the movie has this 'kid-centricness' into it it can no longer be taken seriously.