Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Rich Moore in his feature directorial debut, the film was produced by Clark Spencer with a screenplay by Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee, and a story by Moore, Johnston, and Jim Reardon. John Lasseter served as the executive producer.
Wreck-It Ralph - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Wreck-It Ralph |
| Genre: | Animated Comedy |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Rich Moore |
| Main Cast: | John C. Reilly Sarah Silverman Jack McBrayer Jane Lynch |
| Release Date: | October 29, 2012 |
| Banner: | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Music: | Tim Mertens |
| Budget: | $165 million |
| Runtime: | 1h 41m |
Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch, the film follows Ralph, an arcade game villain who rebels against his “bad guy” role and aspires to become a hero. Wreck-It Ralph premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on October 29, 2012, before being released nationwide on November 2. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing $496 million worldwide against a budget of $165 million. It won the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature and received nominations for both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, was released on November 21, 2018. The film includes several cameos from iconic video game characters, such as Tapper (voiced by Maurice LaMarche), the bartender from Tapper; Sonic the Hedgehog (voiced by Roger Craig Smith); and characters from Street Fighter II, including Ryu (Kyle Hebert), Ken Masters (Reuben Langdon), M. Bison (Gerald C. Rivers), and Zangief (Rich Moore). Additionally, Clyde (voiced by Kevin Deters) from Pac-Man and Yuni Verse (Jamie Sparer Roberts) from Dance Dance Revolution also make appearances.
Wreck-It Ralph Movie Screenshot
Wreck-It Ralph Movie Story
When Litwak’s Arcade closes, the video game characters leave their in-game roles and socialize through a power strip called Game Central Station. Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of the platform game Fix-It Felix, Jr., is frustrated with his assigned role. After being excluded from his game’s 30th-anniversary party, Ralph decides that winning a medal will earn him the respect he craves. Discovering that the first-person shooter Hero’s Duty awards medals, Ralph sneaks in and manages to obtain one by defeating insect-like monsters known as Cy-Bugs.
However, Ralph accidentally launches himself in an escape shuttle, which contains a Cy-Bug, and crash-lands in Sugar Rush, a whimsical kart racing game. With Ralph missing, Fix-It Felix, Jr. is labeled “out of order,” putting it at risk of being unplugged. Felix sets out to find Ralph, teaming up with Sergeant Calhoun, the heroine from Hero’s Duty. Calhoun tracks the Cy-Bug, as they behave like a virus outside their game. Felix fears that Ralph could meet the same fate as Turbo, the protagonist of TurboTime, who became envious of a new cabinet’s success and invaded it, leading to both games being unplugged. In Sugar Rush, racer Vanellope von Schweetz steals Ralph’s medal to enter the nightly race that determines which characters will be playable the next day. King Candy, the ruler of Sugar Rush, forbids her from racing because she is considered a glitch. Vanellope promises to return the medal if Ralph helps her win. He assists her in building a new kart and teaches her how to drive in Diet Cola Mountain. Meanwhile, Calhoun and Felix arrive in Sugar Rush, where they get stuck in “Nesquik-sand.” Working together to escape, they begin to develop romantic feelings for each other.
Wreck-It Ralph Movie Review
Even though this movie isn’t based on a real game, it represents a groundbreaking shift for Disney, exploring themes beyond traditional fairytales, legends, and musicals. I believe it has the potential to attract viewers outside the typical Disney fan base.
The title character, Ralph, has significant depth; people often misunderstand him, as being the “bad guy” in his game doesn’t reflect who he truly is. The theme of self-acceptance is a powerful message worth sharing. The characters are vibrant and entertaining, and I particularly enjoyed Felix’s subplot with Calhoun alongside Ralph’s journey. Overall, this movie is quite engaging and takes viewers on a wild ride. It was definitely worth experiencing on the big screen.
Wreck-It Ralph Movie Trailer
FAQ About Wreck-It Ralph Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Wreck-It Ralph Movie?
A -Rich Moore
Q2-What Genra Is Wreck-It Ralph Movie?
A-Adventure Animation
Q3-Lead Cast of Wreck-It Ralph Movie?
A-John C. Reilly
Q4- Rating Of Wreck-It Ralph Movie?
A-13+