A new year, a new film from the folks at Pixar. In celebration of this week’s new Disney-Pixar release, ‘UP’, I’ve decided to rank the entire Pixar library. Here goes:
10. “Cars“ isn’t a bad film, but when you compare it to other Pixar masterpieces, it’s just not in the same league. The goofy dialogue, the celebrity cast and the, well, plot all reek of Dreamworks influence. The overall product is somewhat entertaining, but nothing to write home about. 6/10
09. “A Bugs Life“ isn’t a bad film, either. The plot is original (Or it was, when the film came out. Now it’s been copied with bugs, ants, etc. way too many times) but the animation isn’t quite as striking and it’s somewhat lacking in the intelligent humor department. I’ve seen it once or twice. It’s good for a rainy day, but not much else. 7/10
08. I seem to be one of the few who does not consider “Monster’s Inc.“ to be one of Pixar’s best efforts. It’s funny, it’s handsomely animated, but it’s not got that “wow” factor. Still good, and definitely worth a look. 7/10
07. “Up“. I’m kind of mixed on this one. It starts out BRILLIANTLY and then goes downhill. The lead characters are charming, the animation is lovely, and the story, amazingly, works. However, the film is hampered by a week villain who seems thrown in just to disrupt the brilliance with some cheesy action. Overall, it doesn’t quite have the magic of better Pixar films but it’’s still well worth the price of a 2D admission ticket. I do plan on re-watching it to see how it holds up. 7.5/10
06. I may just be the only person in existence that doesn’t prefer “Toy Story“ to it’s sequel. It’s alot of fun, it’s has clever dialogue and it introduces some of animated cinema’s best characters, but I just feel like the sequel does everything a little bit better. 9.5/10
05. “Toy Story 2“ takes the brilliance of it’s predecessor and bumps it up a notch. It’s more heartfelt, the characters are explored more fully, there are more impressive action sequences, great new characters, and I personally find it a bit funnier. 10/10
04. “Finding Nemo“. Funny, heart-warming, clever, and magnificently animated. On a side note, Ellen DeGeneres is the best casting decisions in Pixar history. In movie history, really. 10/10
03. “Ratatouille“ is funny, GORGEOUSLY animated, clever, has a sufficiently cute story, and involves both Paris and cooking, two of my favourite things. The clever jabs at critics and fast-food are hilarious and not over-done. Perhaps the best thing about the film is how well it stands up with repeated viewings. Each time I see it (Which is over 10 times, by now) I notice something new. Wonderful film. 10/10
02. “Wall-E“. I have nothing to say about this except that it is a brilliant social commentary, it’s a perfect blend of serious and silly, and it’s , well, to be incredibly cheesy, out-of-this-world in every way. 10/10
01. “The Incredibles“ works on so many levels. As a comedy, as an action film, as a satire, as a superhero film, as a kids movie, as an adult movie, as mindless entertainment, and as brainy Oscar-baity fare. It’s literally a perfect movie. One of the best, animated or otherwise, films I have ever and probably will ever see. 100/10
I am a PIXAR crazy. So here's my list.
ReplyDelete1. Monsters Inc., for the least: Billy Crystal's Mike Wazowski is one the best comedy characters EVER, only Chaplin can top this and without a voice. I love this whole picture in a hardcore way, but I know that I'm in the minority of the minority.
2. Up, I cried like half of my bodily fluids during this. Can't find the reasons though! one of them: moving score by Michael Giacchino. The pinnacle of the picture was the scene in which Carl empties the house and the chairs ..., I ran out of tears and everything here I guess, because I didn't cry much afterwards.
3. Wall-E, I cried less during this one compared to Up, but constantly so I had some left to the end. I would like a dark ending here. Can't tell if any kids liked it, or it was targeted at any at all, so I think a bad end wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings.
4. Finding Nemo, very nice story, well-organized journey, GREAT voices. In contrast to other Pixar pics not much for grown ups in it. Completely made for 2 year olds. But my 2 year old self really liked it.
5. Cars, fascinated by Pual Newman's role: the only reason I cannot stop watching his scenes, and not because he is dead. Strong character there. Also Luigi and Guido! Some of the cutest characters Pixar ever put out.
6. Ratatouille, I felt the animation to be the best ever come out, I don't why I have this feeling since newer Pixar film supposedly are more sophisticated, maybe because it is not a great story and just the images stick.
7. The Incredibles, I hate superhero movies in every possible way. This one is not an exception. Some of the characters are really good though. I wish there was more Lucius.
8. Toy Story 1, everyone loves it for the same reasons. After years this one still looks fresh, but not compared to those in above.
9. Toy Story 2, can't call it any different from 1. Less memorable stuff in it, though.
10. Toy Story 3, did NOT live up to my expectations, it's the last Pixar pic I've watched and can't remember much of it! It's gonna win the oscar anyway. Maybe I had no tears left shed for this one after UP.
11. A bug's life, this one is actually mediocre, nothing stirred me. It is as bad as some of the Dreamworks' best.
I am kingwhy on imdb, by the way.
I am a PIXAR crazy. So here's my list.
ReplyDelete1. Monsters Inc., for the least: Billy Crystal's Mike Wazowski is one the best comedy characters EVER, only Chaplin can top this and without a voice. I love this whole picture in a hardcore way, but I know that I'm in the minority of the minority.
2. Up, I cried like half of my bodily fluids during this. Can't find the reasons though! one of them: moving score by Michael Giacchino. The pinnacle of the picture was the scene in which Carl empties the house and the chairs ..., I ran out of tears and everything here I guess, because I didn't cry much afterwards.
3. Wall-E, I cried less during this one compared to Up, but constantly so I had some left to the end. I would like a dark ending here. Can't tell if any kids liked it, or it was targeted at any at all, so I think a bad end wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings.
4. Finding Nemo, very nice story, well-organized journey, GREAT voices. In contrast to other Pixar pics not much for grown ups in it. Completely made for 2 year olds. But my 2 year old self really liked it.
5. Cars, fascinated by Pual Newman's role: the only reason I cannot stop watching his scenes, and not because he is dead. Strong character there. Also Luigi and Guido! Some of the cutest characters Pixar ever put out.
6. Ratatouille, I felt the animation to be the best ever come out, I don't why I have this feeling since newer Pixar film supposedly are more sophisticated, maybe because it is not a great story and just the images stick.
7. The Incredibles, I hate superhero movies in every possible way. This one is not an exception. Some of the characters are really good though. I wish there was more Lucius.
8. Toy Story 1, everyone loves it for the same reasons. After years this one still looks fresh, but not compared to those in above.
9. Toy Story 2, can't call it any different from 1. Less memorable stuff in it, though.
10. Toy Story 3, did NOT live up to my expectations, it's the last Pixar pic I've watched and can't remember much of it! It's gonna win the oscar anyway. Maybe I had no tears left shed for this one after UP.
11. A bug's life, this one is actually mediocre, nothing stirred me. It is as bad as some of the Dreamworks' best.
I am kingwhy on imdb board, by the way.