you saved me I knew you were good welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the 20 best animated features of the 21st century so far cuz I'm Spider-Man I'm not the only one beware of some spoilers as we highlight these masterpieces number 20 incanto too late a miracle While most of the members of mirabel's family were granted magical gifts that they used to help others she was never given any special abilities although that fact made her feel alone at times the heroin was still willing to risk everything to prevent her
loved ones from losing their talents the compelling family drama Enchanted audiences with its vibrant story and ridiculously catchy songs Don't it also tackled issues such as generational trauma with skill and Care although Encanto didn't get much fanfare at first it took the World by storm once it hit streaming and since the story earned an Academy Award it's safe to say the world recognized that this film was a gift you're the real gift kid let us in number 19 The Lego Movie when the ordinary EMT first stumbled onto an item that could stop a big bad
it didn't seem like he had what it took to save the day but it soon became clear that his optimism and earnestness were just what the World needed EMT stars in a story that has slick visuals that were made to look like stop motion animation not only does the style help the film stand out but it paves the way for a wide variety of visual gags and witty jokes oh no this is Middle Zealand the wondrous land full of knightes castles mutton torture weapons poverty leeches illiteracy and um Dragon The Lego Movie's inclusion of characters
from tons of different franchises also made the world feel big and and beautiful at the end of the day the film built a fan base upon its great humor and truly unique look what the heck is this I am a master builder number 18 song of the sea within the first few moments of this underrated feature audiences are pulled in by beautiful handdrawn animation beyond the bright visuals viewers are taken into an engrossing story where family fractured by grief is thrown in the middle of a mythological conflict their only chance of become whole again lies
at the end of a magical Adventure throughout the tale the protagonist introduced audiences to important figures in Irish folklore now if someone said that they could take that pain away would you let them I suppose during each encounter the young heroes are encouraged to lean on others and not to run away from their emotions when that powerful message is combined with a beautiful animation and captivating mythological characters you get a song of the sea that is worthy of being listened to here [Music] is number 17 the bread winner this gripping story wastes no time in
showing us the difficulties a young girl experiences while growing up in Afghanistan under the Taliban hello how much for six Apples please salom child I can't serve you Pan's life only becomes more challenging after her father is imprisoned unable to operate freely in society as herself she pretends to be a boy to earn enough money to support her family and see her father again the heavy story features intense and brutally realistic scenes but it also slows down once in a while to emphasize how beautiful stories can bring light to the darkest of places ultimately parvana's
story of perseverance inspires just as much as it informs although it's not the easiest film to watch it's a story that demands to be told we had a fractured land in the claws of the Hindu Kush mountains scorched by the fiery eyes of the northern deserts number 16 [Music] Moana in 2016 zootopia told a heartwarming story that encouraged viewers not to judge anyone by outside appearances it was followed by a compelling Adventure where protagonist Moana must journey across the ocean to save every everyone on her Island during her Adventure we're treated to powerful songs that
hit as hard as tidal waves when we're not being blown away by music we're getting invested in moana's rocky relationship with the demigod Maui their Force partnership pushes both characters to grow from imature Heroes to Warriors worth rooting for and their evolution leads to a beautiful conclusion that leaves you crying and cheering in a 2016 full of great animated features moana's tal stood out for having plenty of heart is not who you [Music] are you know who you are number 15 Frozen unless you've been stuck in a block of ice since 2012 it's safe to
say you've at least heard this modern Disney Classic's most famous song let it it wind as Let It Go became immensely popular outside theaters the film became the fifth highest grossing movie of all time at the worldwide box office a big part of its success was how it put a refreshing Twist on Disney's formula instead of being a damsel in distress princess Elsa's a powerful Royal who accident causes an eternal winter while she'd usually be rescued by a dashing Prince her sister Anna is the one who steps up to save the day Frozen's clever departures
from Studio Norms memorable characters and unavoidable songs all made it a pop culture phenomenon you sacrificed yourself for me I love you number 14 Coraline you're not my mother my mother doesn't have but buttons do you like them I'm your other mother silly the gorgeous and heartbreaking Kubo in the two strings is unquestionably one of leica's Best Stop Motion efforts but if we're talking about their most beloved film we've got got to tell you a story about Coraline this offbeat tale follows a headstrong girl who escapes from an unsatisfying Life by traveling to another world
once it becomes clear that the fantasy land she found is actually a nightmare Coraline must outwit a Sinister villain to save her soul the film's Striking and at times terrifying imagery made it feel more mature however Coraline story is not only perfect for all ages but it also has great lessons about responsibility and selflessness last but not least the stop motion animation enhances every frame of this unconventional Marvel I'm Coraline Jones I've got so much to tell you number 13 klouse during this wonderfully original holiday tale a spoiled Postman named Jesper must get a village
to send thousands of letters in order to secure his inheritance the desperate protagonist eventually convinces a man named clouse to give away toys to local children who write letters Mr clouse Sir those little children if you donate your old toys to them well I'll gladly deliver them for free while jper only planned to help himself he ended up improving the lives of the villagers he tried to scheme this hilarious and heartwarming plot puts a great spin on the traditional Christmas Story people are familiar with on top of that the film is full of fleshed out
characters who have complex backstories and arcs by fully committing to its original premise and great cast klouse positioned itself as a a new Christmas classic what happened to him after that how why I can't even begin to comprehend number 12 Chicken Run admittedly a group of anthropomorphic chickens mounting a prison break is a pretty weird pitch for a family trip to the theater and yet that same cookiness is exactly why chicken run sprints past the Finish Line with ease the slapstick humor just never gets old especially when delivered by this outstanding voice cast but impressively
its story hasn't gone cold either if anything the social commentary is fresher now than when it first came out of the fryer in 2000 so laying eggs all your life and then getting plucked stuffed and roasted is good enough for you is it it's a living story aside this is practically required viewing for its technical merits alone chicken Run's impeccable use of clation clucked a path to become the highest grossing anime ated stop motion film of all time those kinds of achievements speak for themselves grass exactly grass it's always greener on the other side after
crafting that gem ardman animations films continued to impress with Marvels like Wallace and grommet the curse of the we rabbit oh this is absolutely fantastic number 11 pepolis oh this must be Maran you sure have gr when they arrested me you were just a baby look at you now you're practically a young lady author Maran satrapi gave us an unflinching look at what it was like to grow up before and after the Iranian Revolution in this animated epic as the world changed around her she was constantly forced to adapt to survive although Marjan endured plenty
of painful setbacks she always found the strength to get back up and keep moving forward this daring film was unafraid to switch from realistic to exagger created animated styles to make sharp points the movie also didn't shy away from dark and heavy events admittedly it wasn't always easy to look through maran's eyes but viewers who are willing to do so will gain a whole new perspective fear is what lulls our mind to sleep and makes us lose our conscience fear is also what turns us into cowards but what you did took courage I'm so proud
of you number 10 inside out although Riley's head was home to five distinct feelings Joy thought that the entire group should prioritize keeping the girl happy above all but the bright emotion had to rethink her world view when sadness became part of one of the kids core memories this layered premise launched an adventure where there was no big villain or evil plot instead the story was solely invested in showing that accepting a wide range of emotions is the key to a balanced life Mom and Dad the team they came to help because because of sadness
that vital message lies at the Beating Heart of the imaginative world within Riley's head inside out story is an emotional roller coaster that has the power to move audiences closer to embracing their own feelings sadness I can't die yes you can Riley needs you number nine How to Train Your Dragon too this is what it is to be a dragon hiccup it's all well and good to call call yourself a dragon but can you fly DreamWorks made our hearts sore when they released the first entry in this draconic fantasy series 4 years after introducing Hiccup
and his Dragon toothless to the world we returned to the Village of Burke for an even more ambitious Adventure the sequel pits Hiccup and Toothless against a ruthless villain who wishes to use dragons as tools of War their Quest is full of blissful highs shocking twists and crushing lows every everye Triumph and setback is rendered with gorgeous and fluid 3D animation and while lots of new elements are added the film never forgets to keep deepening the relationship between Hiccup and Toothless this Sublime sequel confirmed that How to Train Your Dragon could soar as one of
the Century's best franchises the chief has come [Music] [Applause] home number eight Puss and Boots The Last Wish everything changes for a Courageous Cat once he realizes that he only has one life left although puss makes a hilarious attempt to live without risk he's eventually pulled into the adventure that could be his last his ambitious story is complemented by a unique animation style the Bold visuals make the introspective scenes feel every bit as dynamic as the fight sequences while the film style is impressive on its own the movie's best quality is its ability to explore
serious issues with humor and heart thank you bito what's going on with you puss I I am down to my last life the scene where Puss is completely overcome with anxiety in particular struck a chord with viewers it was surprising that a kid's movie that seemed to be about death turned out to be a vibrant celebration of life what's the matter lives flashing before your eyes no just one I'm down running number seven The Incredibles if everyone's super no one is but somehow the par family continues to stand out as a downright heroic example of
the genre at its best mostly because beneath the spandex it's not really about crime fighting at all instead it authentically explores a midlife crisis inside a traditional nuclear family well traditional except for the fact that they can actually go nuclear yeah to put it lightly those fight scenes are Totally Wicked that was Totally Wicked alongside the Fantastic music Nuance character arcs and the scene stealing Ed the mode this film's Legacy has stretched on long enough to make even alasa girl jealous it's safe to say that The Incredibles is more than incredible I don't know what
will happen hey we're superheroes what can happen number six guo del Toro's Pinocchio how long will I go is it far no one knows no one can tell this Pinocchio tale immediately caught our eyes with intricate stop motion animation it also took huge risks by remixing elements of the familiar story and setting it during World War I but what truly sets this Pinocchio story apart is its character work jepetto is a flawed inventor whose fear of loss prevents him from appreciating life instead of being an all- knowing force of good Sebastian Cricket is making it
up as he goes along and while many pinocchios aim to become real this version is happy to embrace the world just as he is guo del Toro's willingness to take so many risks led to the creation of one of the greatest animated adaptations [Music] everio my pinio number five Shrek at first glance this fairy tale retelling follows the formula to a te storm the castle slay the dragon get the girl except that's only half the story perhaps the biggest revision is that Shrek himself is no Prince Charming like at all wait you think that Shrek
is your true love well yes you think so instead of in of following the trend This brilliant deconstruction reinvents the formula without ever fully abandoning it it's a tour to force of creativity and wit all pulled together by an endlessly quotable script and some career defining voice workor much like ogres and onions there's a lot of layers to Shrek like for example some instantly iconic musical numbers though Shrek 2 definitely takes the cake on that one hit it I need a hero all right big fella let's crash this party number four your name in our
dreams that guy and I that we're in our dreams that girl and I we're switching places in this body swap film a small town girl starts randomly switching bodies with a boy from the city their struggles to maintain each other's lives led to plenty of laugh out loud scenes however just when audiences think the story is just a strange slice of of Life comedy a huge comet is dropped in the middle of the plot that completely changes the tone and genre the huge risk is just one of the reasons your name became one of Japan's
highest grossing films of all time the movie also features incredible animation a sweeping romance and a heart pounding climax that will leave you breathless until the very last second your name unquestionably needs to be called out as a spectacular animated feature Dy I came all this way to see you which wasn't easy since you were pretty far away number three Toy Story three I have a kid you have a kid Andy and if he wants us at at college or in the Attic well then our job is to be there for him Pixar ruled the
late 2000s with the delicious Ratatouille the awe inspiring wall and the emotional up these certified Classics led up to the Studio's 21st century magnum opus Toy Story 3 during this sequel Woody and his fellow toys must figure out where they belong when their old friend Andy gets ready to leave for college the movie dazzles us with great visuals as we explore this deep question additionally it strikes a perfect balance between silly humor and grounded drama but most importantly the story says it's okay to take A New Path that may lead you away from loved ones
Pixar's Masterpiece reminds us that no matter what happens we never have have to let go of the memories of our dearest friends he'll be there for you no matter what you think you can take care of him for me number two Spider-Man into the spiderverse Miles Morales knows better than anyone that with great power comes great responsibility so both he and the movie overall took some major leaps of faith and by doing so they found the man inside of Spider-Man that's all it is m a leap of faith sure the action's topnotch and the animation
is legit stunning but it's really miles's personal growth that saves the day he's no Peter Parker and he's no Gwen Stacy but that's more than okay the multiversal shenanigans prove that miles can still become the hero he never thought he could be his final confrontation with Kingpin works specifically because it culminates the Journey of a kid who just so happen to get spider powers that story is arguably the film's greatest strength you ever hear the shoulder touch what hey before we highlight our top pick here are a few honorable mentions Kung Fu Panda an energetic
and heartwarming tale about shaking up the status quo you're just a big Fat Panda Fantastic Mr Fox this clever story is bursting with quirky humor and great performances you know who could do this part easily is Christopherson that kid's like a professional Olympic level why don't we run that way there's no obstacles yeah that's better Coco will'll always remember the story of a musical dream that United a family remember me no I have to say goodbye anomalisa this boundary pushing Marvel is more than just another face in the animated crowd everyone is one person but
you and me you're the only other person in the world really Big Hero 6 a satisfying superhero story that breaks your heart before putting it together again no I can't lose you two hero I will always be with you before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one Spirited Away I want you to
know my real name it's Chihiro Chihiro what a pretty name you take good care of it I will there's simply nothing that matches the riveting combination of Wonder and fear conveyed in hayo miyazaki's anime spectacle the way it brilliantly takes advantage of the visual medium turns it into less of a film and more of a work of art after all the gorgeous visuals often look like a moving talking canvas brought to life that Flawless aesthetic helps the fluid story communicate the coming of age experience in a way nothing else ever has once you've met someone
you never really forget them it just takes a while for your memories to return it's by and large miyazaki's magnum opus if not the Pinnacle of the entire industry to date Spirited Away is more than a great movie it's a pure Masterpiece plain and simple what's your favorite 21st century animated movie let us know in the comments so long partner did you enjoy this video check out these other clips from watch Mojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos
