The Best and Worst Movies of 2006: #7

The Best Movies of 2006: #7

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown



Story
Following their adventure in the first film, Ice Age 2 follows a group of prehistoric mammals who are threatened by the eminent floods that are beginning to become a threat to their existence. As they set off on their next adventure to reach the ark that is said to save them, they encounter new friends and address old problems.

Merit
This film is one of the best children's films I have seen in my entire life. It is so well animated (even though I am not a fan of computer graphic films) and I almost want to say it is "well acted", because the voice acting was spot on by such heavyweights as Ray Ramano, Queen Latifah, and Seann William Scott. It, like the first Ice Age, is in league with the Shrek series, the Disney classics, and live action films.

Possible Oscar Nominations
Best Animated Film


The Worst Movies of 2006: #7

The Pursuit of Happyness



Story
Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith) is failing in his career and in his marriage. He wants to provide for his family and believes in his own potential, but can't seem to achieve greatness. While doing a tough non-paying internship, he struggles to provide for himself and his son.

Fault
I think there are two simple reasons why this movie was bad:
1. It was so depressing. The entirety of the movie shows his struggles, how awful life is, and then how awful life is again.
2. It was a "motivational" film. They always stink. I'm sure if I had seen World Trade Center, it would have been on this list too.
I think this film sort-of had the ability to be better. I mean, the kid is cute, Will Smith is a good actor, but I can only watch so much of Will Smith and his son crying. That doesn't make a movie, guys. That makes Worst #7.