Wreck-It Ralph

About Wreck-It Ralph

"Wreck-It Ralph" is a 2012 animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The movie is about a video game villain named Ralph—who is tired of being the "bad guy"— and his quest to become a hero. Breaking out of his arcade game, Ralph sneaks into other games in an attempt to earn a medal and prove himself as a hero. Along the way, he befriends a glitch named Vanellope von Schweetz from a candy-coated kart-racing game. Together they have to save the video game universe from a deadly threat that could affect the entire arcade.

Making / Production

"Wreck-It Ralph" was directed by Rich Moore and produced by Clark Spencer. The idea of creating a movie based on the world of video games was explored by Disney for many years before it finally materialised in the form of "Wreck-It Ralph". The filmmakers consulted with actual game developers and gained inspirations from real-life gaming conventions for creating its unique universe.

Actors

• John C. Reilly voices the character Ralph, capturing the emotional turmoil of a villain who wants to be a hero.
• Sarah Silverman provides the voice for Vanellope von Schweetz, bringing a sense of charm and naivety to the character.
• Jack McBrayer voices Fix-It Felix, whose go-getter attitude is perfectly captured by McBrayer's voice.
• Jane Lynch voices Sergeant Calhoun, providing a stern and tough demeanor to this 'Hero's Duty' game character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Ralph's 8-bit version (as seen on the arcade console) has a total of 240 animation sequences.
• The film uses video game characters from real-world arcade games, including Pac-Man, Q*bert, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
• The character Vanellope was inspired by Sarah Silverman's comedic persona.

Awards

"Wreck-It Ralph" was highly acclaimed and received many awards and nominations. The film won the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, and it was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature.

Quotes

• "I'm bad, and that's good. I will never be good, and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be than me." - Ralph
• "Just because you are bad guy, does not mean you are bad guy." - Zangief
• "I'm not a glitch, Taffyta. I've just got pixlexia, okay?" - Vanellope

Music, Soundtrack

• "When Can I See You Again?" performed by Owl City
• "Sugar Rush" performed by AKB48
• "Wreck-It, Wreck-It Ralph" performed by Buckner & Garcia