Continuing my look at the movies of 2022 that did not make my top ten list, today I’m giving a little love to the year in animation.

I missed a couple of the higher profile releases — namely, Minions: The Rise of Gru and The Bad Guys — but I did manage to catch a nice selection of animated films, including all of the Oscar nominees.

In addition to the wide range of themes and stories explored in these films, I was particularly impressed with the variety of animation styles. Those who dismiss these movies as “cartoons” are missing out on some of the most creative and visually impressive cinema around.

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