>>5523009>>5522723However, regarding your point about connecting to the characters: I have a theory that the reason I, and many other guys around my age (18), liked it was significantly because the story was very relatable due to our fraternal instincts. Ralph basically becomes Vanellope's brother, and all brothers have a strong protective instinct toward their little sisters that's accompanied by adoration.
This similarly applies to the paternal instinct with daughters, and I think it's reasonable to say that they often overlap, which is what made this movie so powerful for me.
I'm an only child = totally unsatisfied fraternal instinct, and I'm hormonally maturing = developing paternal instinct.
And all this is serious, in a totally innocent way.
