I had a lot of fun with this movie, amazing characters (would have loved even more cameos in the background) and a good story. I'm excited for the sequel!

I like the premise of video game characters hopping between arcade machines, but can't shake the feeling that I should have watched this _before_ seeing its sequel _Ralph Breaks the Internet_. Neither film has an "amazing" plot—both are standard Disney formula—but contrary to the rating averages I thought the sequel was slightly better written and had better complexity of character development. (Both, however, have over-the-top climactic battles.) Granted, I watched this in Japanese on a transatlantic flight for the lulz, but the subtitles were clearly the original dialogue and not a translation from Japanese. (When "Sugar Rush" played—a song sung in Japanese—the subs read "(SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)"…) Doing so robbed me of hearing Alan Tudyk's voice as King Candy, so I'll probably have to watch this again in English for completeness. I have a free copy in English on Google Play from some giveaway years ago, anyway.

<b><i>10th Anniversary</b></i> <blockquote>"Everyone here says I'm just a mistake..."</blockquote> Thought this was going to rely too heavily on nostalgia but I was so wrong. It has a heartwarming story and I found myself rooting for characters even if they are a bit annoying at times. Disney knocked it out of the park.