I don't know anything about that technicals, but I liked the look/vibe of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. It had a bit of a claymation feel to me.
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Nimona, Wild Robot, Puss in Boots The Last Wish, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, The Mitchells vs the Machines, The Bad Guys, Flow, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Rango
Pinocchio is actually stop-motion not 3D! I saw the actual puppets at a museum in Portland OR.
Mars Express was a well made sci-fi thriller.
I haven't seen it yet but it's on my list! Isn't it hand-drawn though?
Its a well executed blend of 3d and 2d - one of the best I've seen.
what parts are 3d?
The machines, vehicles, and portions of the environmental design, particularly during moving camera shots. It’s done with enough care so as to not draw attention.
probably up followed by wally, but I, just like you. prefer 2d.
Triplets of Belleville was a mix of 3D generated and 2D hand art.
Haven't watched much animation in recent years but some good 3D examples I love:
"Le Tableau" (2011) - mix of 2D ( some backgrounds) and 3D (characters)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NNf1lrj2c
"Flow" (2024) also gorgeous
Surprised nobody has mentioned Promare. Also Sketch 2024, Tintin 2011, and what the hell, Dog Man 2025.
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