Joel Crawford’s “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
Surprisingly mature story of mortality, family and ego supported by a powerhouse cast, electric visuals and good humour
Henry Selick’s “Wendell & Wild”
Surprisingly mature collaboration with Jordan Peele that puts style in service of story in a tale of loss, guilt, community and political intrigue which isn’t afraid to bare its teeth
Domee Shi’s “Turning Red”
A solid, entertaining and smart addition to the Pixar canon; if this upset you, you probably deserve to be upset
Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Primal”
A visceral master class in visual storytelling in this fantasy action/drama