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- From centering on princes or pandas, DreamWorks has tackled a lot of serious issues. For this list, we’ll be looking at times when films produced or released by DreamWorks Animation dealt with heavy and poignant topics. Our countdown includes "Shrek," "Bee Movie," "Antz," and more! Which serious issue do YOU think DreamWorks tackled the best? Let us know in the comments!
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You forgot “The Bad Guys”.
The important of bees I think so☺️😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁☺️
Shrek should be in the top 3 not #7. The message in that movie is very powerful!
shrek
The first one missed a serious issue it perpetuated: misogyny. Honey bees are almost entirely *female* ; drones are produced in the spring for the sole purpose of mating (they die afterward), and any remaining drones are ejected from the hive. They have no sting and cannot feed themselves so they soon die. Honey bee society in no way shape or form resembles human society. So why on earth would you make a movies concerning honey bees where the protagonist and half of the population are male? The answer is because it was Jerry Seinfeld's idea, so he wanted to star in it, biology be damned, and for some godawful reason, Steven Spielberg thought that was a great idea. For someone who has kept bees, however, it is completely unwatchable. Antz suffers from the same problem. Ant soldiers, are, like every other worker in the colony, are female. Drones are produced for mating, and die shortly after.
Prince of Egypt is a masterpiece, the story, the animation the songs..I love everything about this movie.
Same, no one can even try to change my mind that this is the best movie I EVER seen in my entire life time
And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
@@shewolfsiren yes, he was.
And the music. Wow, what powerful music. Still gives me chills and inspiration
@@yachtboy6756 if it comes to music in movies prince of Egypt is still my number one pick.
The music is truly powerful
Prince of egypt did what song of the south couldn't do: make a movie aimed for kids and talked about slavery without sugarcoating or whitewashing it. Took the subject seriously while also being hopeful, humorous, and serious
I mean, it's kinda self explanatory that a movie from the late 90s would do a better job at handling slavery than a movie from the 40s. if anything, it shows how far society has come.
Moreover, they're not blinded by guilt (personally, i think white americans should stop whining about feeling guilty for what happened and focus on actual amends), so nothing about Egyptian slavery pressures them to water this event down.
I agree, The Prince Of Egypt should be Shown to all kids in all Schools
for the love of… ITS A JEWISH STORY! if you like the story and message IT IS THE STORY OF THE JEWS
@@Crawlingdreams418 Song of The South came out in 1946 not the sixties. Also it's hard to make amends when the people who were affected by slavery are long gone. I am a descendants of slaves as my great great great grandparents were slaves. There is nothing I can do about it except learn from their experience.
@@rolliespokemon1818 It's an Egyptian story as well, but not one we'll like to take about
I think what also makes Chicken Run darker is the fact that the Tweedy's run the farm like a WW 2 POW camp with barbed wire fences, barracks instead of coops, rations, and 24-hour security, holding the danger of execution as punishment over their heads
Yh I was gonna say this it's a brilliantly created metaphor
It was actually The Great Escape with chickens.
I have seen the movie, and never made that connection!
Oh... God... 😵
It was modeled after stalag 13, A fictional POW camp from a TV show called Hogan’s heroes. If I remember right Ginger coop is number 13.
There's also when Hiccup lost his left leg. What other animated movie has the _main character_ get involved with amputation? Disney certainly didn't think of that.
Ever heard of Long John Silver?
@@_Anyastarr wasn't that based on a book?
Without announcing it beforehand, we mean 🤣🤣
I always loved "Chicken Run", and it was always a lighthearted caper to me. It wasn't until I got older than I really realised the seriousness of the chickens being captured, and their need to escape.
You got that right, thanks to Chicken Run, I've got into The History of The Great Escape.
Me too.
Same!
_Prince of Egypt was a part of my childhood. Great old movie._
This is my favourite 2d Animated movie. The Lion King is the second one.
@@eugeniapatroncosta920 wait what, hold on both are second, what's the first
And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
Kung Fu Panda is an incredible series for how many topics they tackle. Self-hatred, regret, judgement and bullying, genocide, mixed families, the list goes on
Prince of Egypt: * discusses biblical events that form the basis for two major world religions, including the biggest one *
Ms. Mojo: PoE talks about slavery. Just about slavery. No other issues to discuss here, folks.
That’s not good.
Dreamworks is one of best animation studios ever!
Also, Prince Of Egypt is a masterpiece.
What are your thoughts on Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron?
@@joshmontemayor1212 I don’t remember it that well
All of us around the world agreed Prince Of Egypt is definitely one of the greatest animated film of all time.
@@TheImaginator972 💯💯💯💯💯✅✅💯
@@chasehedges6775 I'm thankful to be born in 1998 when The Prince Of Egypt came out the same year.
Serious issues, no matter if it's animated or live action, it's still heartbreaking😢💔
I agree
What about Madagascar involving captive conditions for animals.
A lot of people from my generations first introduction to people with amputations was through HTTYD. First time I remember seeing a main character with a amputation
Feel you mine generetion was from berserk😂😂😂
Mine was Star Wars
The Prince Of Egypt and Joseph King Of Dreams has show me some serious issues about Slavery from my childhood, which is why I hated slavery and making me follow the Lord.
Agreed, I'm so glad that they addressed how serious slavery was, they were subtlely educating their young viewers.
@@trinaq Yup, glad that DreamWorks have done something that Disney were never did before of making a bible animated film to feature slavery issues.
Thank you for including Joseph king of dreams. People always leave it out. Such a great movie and touches on important things. I love prince of Egypt too.
@@carriel9954 And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
Honorable Mention:
*Oversaturation - Trolls World Tour
-Basically, the film's villain, Queen Barb, simply wants to make rock the dominant genre. The problem? Well, she chooses to go about it by hostile takeover and brainwashing all other trolls into rocker-zombies.
Now don't get me wrong, I, LOVE, rock and heavy metal! They're among my favorite music genres. But the film does highlight the issue of oversaturation in the music industry. When pop came along and exploded all over the place, rock seemingly died out. Although rock still had a dedicated following, It's place was almost always overshadowed by pop. And to be honest, is THIS what the music industry is supposed to be about? Destroying every other genre and creative outlet just so that YOUR genre can find success?
Thank you for all the Prince of Egypt love! Super underrated!
It really is!
Underrated? More so overrated.
@@bronwynroberts860 that’s just my opinion. We don’t have to agree.
I remember watching Prince of Egypt when I was younger in RE and I was shocked at just how badly the Hebrew people were/still are treated
And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
I also feel like the How to train your dragon franchise tackles perception of misunderstood creatures and also animal cruelty.
Dreamworks actually had balls to make a kids movie about slavery! :)
The best one
Slavery that never happened. There is no archaeological evidence that the Hebrews were ever slaves to any Egyptian Pharaoh.
I guess this list isn’t a Dream, it’s good Work
Please don’t get me started on that. Me, my dad and my grandma, we shed tears when Stoick died
Dreamworks I never knew, you dealt wit serious issues 😊
When I saw hiccup’s dad die I feel really SAD 😢 because let’s face it,the only scene that was pretty much EQUAL to that was MUFASA’S DEATH,in the lion king itself,and it feels like hiccups father’s death was in a WAY inspired by the lion king.
I don't care what any of you say, The Prince of Egypt is the best movie I ever seen in my entire life, tho the only flaw is that it was made for kids... Despite how dark it actually is... But that's the only flaw that exists in this film
And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
What about:
.Labels- Megamind (2010)
.Prejudice and Hypocritsy- Shrek 2 (2004)
Death, neglect, and abandonment- Rise of the Guardians (2012)
I think Megamind would have covered colorism, sexual harassment, and social privilege
While The Bad Guys talked about treating people the way they want to be treated, and neglect
The Prince of Egypt is my favorite movie because it not only talks about slavery, but the cruelty and inhuman way they were treated. Disney's Song Of The South did the complete opposite by trying to water it down and shake it off as though it was no big deal.
The way chicken run was animated makes me instantly nauseous
Did you call Po's adopted father a duck?
HE'S A GOOSE!
What is the difference?
@@dysy0013 biology
@@maximaldinotrap You got any proof?
@@dysy0013 While they are related that doesn't make geese ducks. That's like calling Crocodiles dinosaurs just because they are related.
You wouldn't call a snake a lizard would you?
@@maximaldinotrap Fine Go Ahead and Make Stuff Up. I don't care anymore.
I'm surprised you didn't mention that the Tweeties farm in Chicken Run is a representation of a Nazi work camp and the chickens represent Jews or others who were taken captive in World War 2. That's some pretty dark stuff for a family film.
I personally think that they missed one movie which is zootopa with looks can be deceiving and harsh treatment to peritoneal animals
Zootopia is from Disney. 😅 This list is covering serious issues from Dreamworks animated films.
Pixar VS DreamWorks!
I prefer DreamWorks. Pixar betrays my trust when they delay to make the sequels of Toy Story, Finding Nemo and the Incredibles. Not to mention that they always win the Oscar when there are moments they don't deserve it.
DreamWorks stomps, because of prince of Egypt, I never really feel interested for Pixar anyways so ez
Dwayne did warn Gladys the Depleter Turbo was illegal in every state except Texas but nope she was only thinking about herself so Gladys deserved to be arrested
As soon as I saw the video, I knew what would be #1. I also knew that Spirit would be on here somewhere. Even though it's low on the list, I'm just glad it's here.
Number 1 is truly amazing! Prince of Egypt 🇪🇬 truly tackles enslavement in a tactful and truthful way without pandering or resorting to racism.
I like Number 10, Number 8, Number 7, Number 6, Number 5, Number 3, Number 2 and Number 1.
Another underlying serious issue dealt with in Shrek: the fairy tale creatures are exiled from Duloc, forced to settle on Shrek’s swamp, where they’re not particularly welcome. This is the reality of thousands of immigrants and refugees in real life.
Not only does DreamWorks make movies on serious topics, they also aren’t scared of “controversy” in their films.
Gobber from httyd is the first openly gay animated character ever and the creators aren’t afraid to admit that. They have many other lgbt characters AND workers which is a prideful way to express equality in comparison to for example Disney who even in present days wishes a happy pride month right before donating to an anti lgbt act.
They also removed Tuffnuts voice actor from the hidden world’s cast due to his hateful comments towards women
DreamWorks is proof that it’s not impossible to educate kids from their early days
You forgot trolls world tour. It was my favorite when I was 12. That movie tackled a serious issue which was racism. The six tribes were fighting with each other and that was supposed to represent racism.
A workers revolution? Something tells me my russian grandpa really likes Ants
10:32 in either movie or history, God inflicted the plagues. Moses was the instrument of His will.
now we all know:
slavery is worse than being jugded for your looks
Po adoptive father is actually a goose not a duck
Waited for this to be made
Yay! I ONLY CLICKED ON THIS HOPING TO SEE SPIRIT AND KNOW MY DEPRESSION IS CURRE5
I am a simple being: I see "The Prince of Egypt", I click
DreamWorks has lost it's edge
Or maybe you're just blind.
@@annafowdy no i'm not
@@annafowdy Nope. DreamWorks was amazing at first, but now produces garbage like Boss Baby and Trolls. They are both good movies, but it's not like your average DreamWorks movie....
@@samueljeshurunlamechp9894 actually, they're both pretty average for DreamWorks. (Though yes, The Boss Baby movies are pretty lame)
Also, there's this new movie called The Bad Guys and it's awesome. Classic DreamWorks, yet also new for them.
Didn't Lord Shen kill Po's mother when he was just a cub? Somehow, it's still a mystery to me. I may have suspicions already, but I just wanna confirm them.
Oh geez what do you think ?
chicken run is about capitalism not that
Prince of Egypt is directly from the bible, so ya Ofcorse it sealed with serious issues
I think Trolls: World Tour should be here. I think movie tackled racism.
Even the movie’s message is “diffrences do matter”
Racism in other words
I like that Home isn’t like every other Alien movie were most Alien movies show them kill all of humanity Home dose the opposite
Can u please do Top 10 She-Ra (2018) characters?
People are trying to send a messages though movies on what has happened and is happening right now
i knew prince of egypt was number 1
maybe true serious issues but for chicken run it's more about endangering lives and turn into food in the end of the movie tweedy turns into a pot pie in other words some people might think turning animals into food in movies for younger viewers to see it turned me off when I watched it when I was younger it seems wrong
Antz
cool top 10
Over the Hedge has a lot of insulting women i'm not joking
Shrek and Fiona being judged on looks was important by then, but in the 1995 THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME it was okay for Phoebus to be good because he was good-looking (in contrast to the source novel);
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT says it was wrong to enslave Hebrew in the Bronze Age (as opposed to Egypt's other subject nationalities?) but shouldn't this be extrapolated to how the British Em;ire got super-rich on slavery and then that America's Founding Fathers were okay with it (apart from blaming it on the British in the Declaration of Independence) at a time that slavery had been banned in at least mainland Britain,m and subsequently doing away with the trade and ultimately the empire while even part of the USA hadn't got round to abolition.
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Spirit was not abused. It was the Army's job to break the horse for use in military service. Upon departure, it was nice to see Spirit and the Sergeants mutual respect for one another.
Research a little bit about the technics and the purpose of breaking a horses spirit and than think about it for a second. Or would you like it if someone burns their signature in your skin with a hot iron? Make you unable to move so they can shave your hair?
The “they were only slaves” line is so chilling the Pharaoh is truly evil
He's not wrong tho
What do you mean he's not wrong!? Slave or not, all lives have value and all people are created equal.
@@ninjabunnywholivesinsideaw8216Hey, I need somebody to build my tomb
Oh, bless your heart my friend. You're too pure for this impure world we inhabit.
Whether it's slavery, racism, or just bullying the nerd kid, there are so many examples of how easy it is for us as human beings to be cruel or at least indifferent to those who we feel no obligation to care about or be kind towards. It's honestly one of our species' worst traits and one that is in dire need of correcting...
Kung Fu Panda 2 literally covered genocide as a major plot point. That’s something very few movies in general cover these days
I just realized Kung Fu Panda 2 as a possible allegory to the habitat destruction we humans wreak on various animal populations, including pandas.
I know another one: Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal”. All the gelflings killed except for Jin and Kira.
Another movie that covers genocide: revenge of the sith
With The Prince of Egypt, when his 'father' tells him they are only slaves, he didn't mean it in a bad way. To Moses, it's bad, but that wasn't the goal. Pharaoh's words were meant to comfort him, like saying 'Don't worry, it's only a scratch' when a child falls and scratches their knee. Problem is, to Moses, this was viewed as 'Don't worry, they're not considered people. You are because we adopted you, but if we hadn't then you would've joined them.' So, what was meant to be comfort from father to son, was actually a blade that stabbed Moses in his heart.
a blatant act of evil contrasted by the genuine love of a father for his adopted son. beautifully voice by Captain Jean-Luc Picard himself
Dang, that was just dark
@@ReoGojira have you never seen this gem of a movie?
@@Nixie3545 you can't even ask that, this is the best movie I EVER seen in human history
@@Nixie3545 I just know that scene was dark but I didn't know THIS, that just made this scene even darker
The serious issues is one of the many reasons i love the DreamWorks films, mainly because they're proof that not everything about DreamWorks films is all sunshine and rainbows, but hey every film has it's share of good and bad scenes.
"Sunshine and rainbows" referencing the worst DreamWorks movie ever, trolls....
@@inkga10clan29 I hate to disappoint you, but i'm not a troll i was actually just saying that even DreamWorks films have their ups and downs like all movies do, but if that makes people think that i'm a troll then i guess there's nothing i can do about it since i can't control how people think or feel on the internet.
@@TheCommenterDragon I think he was talking about the movie "Trolls" lol. Also I agree, DreamWorks earlier films had this edge to it that really showed that they were trying to stand out from other companies like Disney.
@@inkga10clan29 genocide, racism, PTSD, depression... and the phrase is _“cupcakes_ and rainbows."
@@annafowdy if the movie is unquotable then you know its bad.
As a ‘Shrek’ fan, I like both characters Shrek and Fiona for who they are.
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Same.
Me too.
Dreamworks does a better job of portraying serious issues better than Disney ever could do
9:50 yep.
Pixar did a good job portraying puberty in turning red. I know a lot of you will criticize me for that
@@Anime_theatre_lover I’m just talking about Dreamworks
@@Anime_theatre_lover na, I can relate with that movie, but, there are movies that tackle many serious problems, such as self love, moving on, let go, never fear, or anything that would be in any wedge of humanity. But what I really wish they would tackle a more deeper problem tbh.
I think it's because they don't pat themselves on the back for it. They just do it.
Those animated movies/cartoons who have dark depths and realistic Themes, are mostly the best ones
and sometimes they do it better than some live action films.
I agree with a lot on this list, but I wish that Joseph: King of Dreams stopped being overlooked. There are a LOT of complex problems in that story like slavery, family issues, trauma and forgiveness. I know it likely won't happen, but I'd like to see that movie on more lists because it is really good.
It’s the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. And--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
@@shewolfsiren It says so in the Bible
It also points out that having a favorite child is problematic.
@@missnaomi613 True. Which is hilariously ironic for anyone who knows the story of Joseph's father (he stole a blessing from his brother, if I'm not mistaken)
@@awickedformerdisneysinger8445 hmmm, yeah, "don't have a favorite kid" is a recurring theme, isn't it? 🤦
I adore Spirit! The horse just has this snarkiness to him that fits his character so well. Has me laughing the whole movie, and the SONGS! Literally know them all word for word.
I used to watch spirit riding free I never saw the movie it honestly looks better than the show
Amen
I watched the movie when I was way younger too💕 not too attached but still💖
I mean it wasn’t just slavery that was addressed in Prince of Egypt. It tackled many issues including the discovery that the man who raised you committed such unspeakable acts as murdering infants (along with the realization that you could’ve been one of those infants and he wouldn’t have felt too sorry about it), about separation from toxic family members, etc.
Top 10 times My Little Pony Friendship is Magic & Equestria girls tackled serious issues
Why does everyone always forget about Joseph kings of dreams. It’s a great movie and touches on the same thing as prince of Egypt and more
And “Joseph: King Of Dreams” is the prequel to “Prince Of Egypt”. Also--something I myself spotted--if you look closely, it is implied that Joseph is Moses’ ancestor
In chicken run the chicken coops look like a concentration camp. I've never noticed that until a couple years ago when I watch the movie again for the first time in years
I thought of the same thing as well.
I actually read somewhere that it's supposed to be an allegory for the Holocaust
The coops were actually modeled after stalag 13, A fictional Nazi POW camp from a TV show called Hogan’s heroes. If I remember right the coop that Ginger lives in is number 13.
It did toke place in the 50’s. A decade after WW2!
Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
the first httyd movie deserves more respect!!!! it has some great lessons about war and xenophobia that people tend to ignore!!
Patrick Stewart did so well delivering what was such a grim line that you definitely realised that Seti was the villain, and Rameses was following a dark precedent.
DreamWorks is underestimated.
I always prefer DreamWorks over Disney.
@@eugeniapatroncosta920 Same
@@eugeniapatroncosta920 agreed! To me, DreamWorks is underrated
I actually cried a little at this scene in Shrek 4:06
Top 10 Animated Shows That Tackle Serious Issues.
The Prince of Egypt is what The Hunchback of Notre Dame is to Disney.
A more mature and darker storyline that realistically depicts serious issues. With "Prince" it's slavery with "Hunchback" it's prejudice and profiling. But, keep in mind that the former is a Biblical story found in the book of Exodus. I honestly think the filmmakers wanted to tell the story but make sure that it was something that could also appeal to children and adults. That's why I think "The Prince of Egypt" is DreanWorks' greatest masterpiece.
This movie is the walking definition of don’t Judge a book bite cover 3:26
I know how some of these characters feel.
Despite other kids who growing up with Disney or Pixar movies, I growing up with DreamWorks movies.
I saw Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron in theaters when I was a kid. I hated what they did to him but there’s a reason why he has spirit
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” left me scarred for life.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
The Road To El Dorado showed the wrongs of human sacrifices and colonization.
Exactly.
And over-obsession with one's agenda, both from Cortez and Tzekel Khan. You also see that tear up the friendship between Tulio and Miguel. This movie should've been on the list.
It also talked about false god too.
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Please do Top 10 moments in Dreamworks movies that Universal would never make today.
Good idea.
Po’s backstory is heartbreaking
I love watching Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek The Third (2007), Bee Movie (2007) and Shrek Forever After (2010).
I grew up on spirit and prince of Egypt. As part Native American and havin a great friend who’s next in line to be chief of her tribe I appreciate the representation of native Americans as calm people forced to defend themselves
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The Trolls franchise also tackled serious issues, as well.
Yeah. Unfortunately, people only see bright colors and catchy music, but there were also themes of racism and genocide (among a couple other things).
@@annafowdy Yeah, like trauma and depression for Branch.
@@annafowdy, the same could be said for the sequel because it handled history misinformation as a plot twist.
The Prince of Egypt was a great movie I remember seeing it in theaters when it was released in 1998, I was just in kindergarten when it came out, I cried when the soldiers threw the Hebrew babies into the Nile with the crocodiles
Next vid on serious Issues should b with Game of Thrones, Arrowverse, Smallville, Agents of Shield, and Supernatural. I can think of 2 with Arrowvere; Batwoman S2 with the Candylady who kidnapped street and orphan kids, emotionally abused them to brake their spirit to b sold as new gang members, and nobody ever comes looking for them, thinking they just ran away. Legends of Tomorrow in 7x07 where they come to a WWII air-force factory, the boss is both a racist and sexist, until Astra takes over and improves the place.
Po's backstory still breaks my heart and makes me cry no matter how many times I see it 😭😭😭
"They were only slaves" ... This scene gets me every single time! It's heartbreaking!
I don't remember which scenes, but does The Bad Guys have tackle serious issues?
Well, most of the main characters have faced prejudice throughout their lives and were only seen as villains due to stereotypes. So, that's something.
@@annafowdy Wow! Thanks!
Being ostracized and outcasted by society, because people think that they are scary monsters that are told to hurt or kill people, especially in real life today. Wolves are not really big, bad liars. Snakes can be misunderstood. Not all spiders are deadly. Sharks don’t really eat people for the sake of it. Piranhas only eat flesh and prefer their space.
@@joseolvera963 Nice! Thanks!
They talked about change in character, stereotypes, toxic relationships, and treating people fairly.
The “They were only slaves” line gives me chills every time. The bad kind.