The Oscars Celebrate: Animated Shorts ( Watch it NOW !)

 

The Oscars celebrated the world's best Animated shorts on Tuesday.

 The Animated Short Nominees include : Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare," "Adam and Dog," "Fresh Guacamole," "Head over Heels," and "Paperman."

The most popular of the night was Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare."

The film featured Simpson cutie Maggie Simpson and an intense daycare adventure that not only made viewers laugh, but challenged them to question the American education system.

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This short was pretty good. With a name like The Simpsons, you can't go wrong. 

The same can be said for 'Paperman,' a 7 minute short, created by Animation Giant Disney.

This one features a 'paperman' who will do anything to get to the woman of his dreams.

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Even though both shorts delivered, I cannot say I was very surprised with their creative decisions. The Simpsons short ran like a regular episode as did Disney's 'Paperman.' Both fall short of leaving audiences with something fresh and meaningful.

 However, audiences could find surprise and meaning from the other nominees.

 "Fresh Guacamole," "Head over Heels," and "Adam and Dog," did an amazing job of surprising viewers and challenging them to think of something more.

"Fresh Guacamole" gave a whole new meaning to guacamole in its' 2 minute run.

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While the film was creative, I doubt that it can compete with shorts like, "Adam and Dog," and "Head over Heels."

"Adam and Dog," a short featuring the story of how the world's first man met the world's first dog, was a very intriguing film full of graphics and undertones that left audiences in awe.

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My favorite of the night was "Head over Heels." This amazing 2d animation was full of humor,intricate graphic, and a truth that left me breathless.

 The short featured an old couple who lived in two different worlds while being under the same roof. They literally were Head over Heels.

Watch the trailer (below):

 

That wraps up the Oscar Nominees for Best Animated Shorts. This year's competition is tough  because every short pulls audiences in a different way.

My heart is with 'Head over Heels,' but maybe that is  because I am just a 'Head over Heels' kinda girl.  

You can catch the Oscars live on ABC on February 24 at 7pm ET.

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Update: The full version is now available online.

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