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    14 Reasons Animation Is An Important Achievement In Storytelling

    What would we do without it?

    1. It brings us back to our youth.

    2. The best example of what the magic of cinema can accomplish.

    3. The worlds depicted are vibrant, marvelous, and lush.

    4. The possibilities are endless.

    5. The art form constantly pushes the boundaries of filmmaking.

    6. Not only for children but for people of all ages.

    7. Nothing else has made us laugh and cry simultaneously.

    8. It gives us the joy of the traditional movie musical.

    9. The simplicity of the story and characters.

    10. All the hard work that goes into making a single frame.

    11. Animation is a medium unlike any other.

    12. There's a plethora of different styles.

    13. There's also more than one way to tell a story.

    14. The scores that accompany the films.

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    Our favorite animated films wouldn't be what they are without the beautiful music that sweeps us away on endless exciting escapades.

    It's truly exciting thinking about where animation is headed in the future. Keep the films coming!