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There is something inherently magical about watching a real human being argue with a cartoon character. It's one of those movie tricks that, when it's done correctly, still makes me smile no matter how old I get. You know intellectually that Bob Hoskins is standing there talking to absolutely nothing. You know Gene Kelly isn't really dancing with Jerry Mouse. You know Dick Van Dyke isn't actually surrounded by animated penguin waiters. But if the filmmakers do their jobs prop

Who doesn't love a great talking animal movie? Something about seeing an animal speak—whether through impressive visual effects, animatronics, puppetry, or good old-fashioned trick photography—taps into a childlike sense of wonder. It's ridiculous, it's fun, and when done right, it can be downright magical. In honor of the release of Paddington in Peru —which is terrific —I decided to put together my list of the 10 Best Live-Action Movies Featuring Talking Animals . Now, I've