Top Dreamworks Movies

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Top Dreamworks Movies

Dozens of directors have talked about Top Dreamworks Movies. Here are 18 of the best ones.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

How to Train Your Dragon
★★★★
★★★★
3.2 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders, starring Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson
Rated PG

How to Train Your Dragon is a 2010 American computer-animated action fantasy film loosely based on the British book series of the same name by Cressida Cowell. Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, the film stars the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson. Set in a mythical Viking world, the story centers around a young Viking teenager named Hiccup who aspires to follow his tribe's tradition of becoming a dragon slayer. After he encounters and ultimately befriends an injured dragon, his world is forever changed. He and the dragon, whom he names Toothless, must work together to convince the Vikings and dragons to coexist peacefully. The movie has since become a franchise, spawning many sequels and spin-offs, including television series, books, and video games. It was both a critical and commercial success, earning nearly $500 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing animated film at the time. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and for Best Original Score.

Shrek (2001)

Shrek
★★★★
★★★★
3.2 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Rated PG

Shrek is an animated comedy film that follows an ogre named Shrek as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from the evil Lord Farquaad. Along the way, he befriends a talking donkey, and they face a number of obstacles while trying to complete the mission. With the help of his new friends, Shrek is ultimately able to save Fiona, defeat Lord Farquaad, and return to his beloved swamp. The film is filled with humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments that make it a classic for all ages.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

How to Train Your Dragon 2
★★★★
★★★★
3.1 out of 4 stars

From Dean DeBlois, starring Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson
Rated PG

"How to Train Your Dragon 2" follows the further adventures of Hiccup and his dragon Toothless five years after the events of the first film. After discovering a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, Hiccup and his friends embark on an adventure to protect the peace. As Hiccup and Toothless explore the islands, they come across a rival group of dragon trainers and their leader, Drago Bludvist, whose plans threaten their home of Berk. To save Berk, Hiccup and Toothless must unite the people of the island and the dragons, and ultimately discover the true meaning of being a dragon trainer.

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda
★★★★
★★★★
3 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, starring Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 animated action-comedy adventure film directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film tells the story of Po, a clumsy panda who dreams of becoming a martial arts master, and is suddenly chosen as the Dragon Warrior. With the help of his teacher, Master Shifu, and the Furious Five – Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane – Po embarks on a journey to prevent the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung from stealing the Dragon Scroll and becoming invincible. Along the way, Po learns the importance of recognizing his weaknesses and strengths, and gains the courage to believe in himself. The film received widespread acclaim from critics and grossed over $631 million against its $130 million budget.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
★★★★
★★★★
3 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Steve Box, Nick Park, starring Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Kay
Rated G

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a 2005 British stop-motion animated comedy film and the first feature-length film starring the characters Wallace and Gromit. Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis) is an eccentric inventor, while Gromit (voiced by Peter Sallis) is his loyal and wise companion. The film follows the duo as they enter a competition to find a humane solution to the town's rabbit overpopulation problem. When a mysterious "were-rabbit" appears and wreaks havoc on the town, Wallace and Gromit must investigate the situation and save the day. Along the way, they discover the origin of the were-rabbit and must battle the villainous Victor Quartermaine to prevent him from unleashing a giant robotic rabbit on the town. With the help of the townspeople and their inventions, Wallace and Gromit manage to save the day.

Shrek 2 (2004)

Shrek 2
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews
Rated PG

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook, starring Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Chopper Bernet
Rated G

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Kung Fu Panda 2
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Jennifer Yuh Nelson, starring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Rise of the Guardians
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Peter Ramsey, starring Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Chris Pine
Rated PG

The Croods (2013)

The Croods
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders, starring Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener
Rated PG

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Kung Fu Panda 3
★★★★
★★★★
2.8 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, starring Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie
Rated PG

Madagascar (2005)

Madagascar
★★★★
★★★★
2.8 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, starring Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated PG

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon, starring Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
Rated PG

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Mr. Peabody & Sherman
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From Rob Minkoff, starring Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann
Rated PG

Over the Hedge (2006)

Over the Hedge
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick, starring Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes
Rated PG

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated PG

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

Monsters vs. Aliens
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon, starring Reese Witherspoon, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Seth Rogen
Rated PG

Trolls (2016)

Trolls
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn, starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Rated PG

 



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