Animation not for kids

I think animation as an adult genre really gives the filmmakers a chance to make obvious statements about subjects. Because there are no physical limitations for anything on screen, animators can use the properties of absurdity to make their statement clear. This is why it works so well in political contexts because you can take an obvious stance without the expectation of subtlety that often exists in film.

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