Another key component of the film is
the terrific voice work from the three actors.
Not exact matches
With a solid
voice cast that emphasizes their vocal
work over their star power (there are recognizable actors in a few roles such as Bratt and Bernal (Blindness), but none that cast in order to sell the film commercially), a vibrant color scheme, outstanding visuals,
terrific toe - tapping tunes, and an imaginative concept, this will likely go down as a favorite Pixar film for many who follow the animation company's output religiously.
There's no doubt the heart and the politics of this story of sisterly affection are in the right place, and the songs are instantly iconic, the animation crisp and the
voice work terrific, so as a children's film it's right up there with a lot of Classic Disney.
A lot of that is due to a relatively high wattage of stars in the picture, all doing
terrific work: Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara are heartbreaking as a separated couple of criminal lovers, and as
voices of conscience, Keith Carradine, Ben Foster and Nate Parker are excellent in one of the year's finest ensembles.
Valiant does have a splendid cast of character actors, with
terrific and energetic
voice work from veterans like John Cleese (Complete Guide to Guys), Tim Curry (Kinsey), and Jim Broadbent (Robots).