My goal at this moment in life is to post more regularly on both my movie based blog here on WordPress and also my Instagram page, with the future goal of looking at setting up a movie related podcast and expanding on TikTok.
My latest post for my page is listing my Top 10 Pixar movies of all time. Having seen “Inside Out 2” over the weekend (full review on my page), I am now fully up to date with the legendary animation studios filmography, so am comfortable and listing what I personal believe to be their best 10 feature animations.
Obviously my own list may divide some, as Pixar is beloved by so many and there are a handful of universally adored films such as “Coco” and “Up” that have never really worked for me personally. Let me know your favourite Pixar movies in the comments, here are mine:
10. A Bug’s Life (1998)
Dir: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Synopsis: Flik, an inventor, leads an army of ants against a group of grasshoppers who steal their food every year. He also enlists a troop of circus bugs to help him.
9. Inside Out 2 (2024)
Dir: Kelsey Mann
Synopsis: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren’t sure how to feel.
8. The Incredibles (2004)
Dir: Brad Bird
Synopsis: Forced to adopt a civilian identity and stuck in a white-collar job, Mr Incredible itches to get back into action. When he is lured into a trap by the evil Syndrome, his family contrives to save him.
7. Toy Story (1995)
Dir: John Lasseter
Synopsis: Andy’s favourite toy, Woody, is worried that after Andy receives his birthday gift, a new toy called Buzz Lightyear, his importance may get reduced. He thus hatches a plan to eliminate Buzz.
6. Inside Out (2015)
Dir: Pete Docter
Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Riley has moved to San Francisco, leaving behind her life in Minnesota. She and her five core emotions, Fear, Anger, Joy, Disgust and Sadness, struggle to cope with her new life.
5. Monsters Inc. (2001)
Dir: Pete Docter
Synopsis: In a world of monsters, best friends Sulley and Mike work for an energy company which requires them to scare children. However, their lives are hugely disrupted by the appearance of a human girl.
4. Toy Story 2 (1999)
Dir: John Lasseter
Synopsis: When Woody is kidnapped by a greedy toy collector and is nowhere to be found, Buzz and his friends set out to rescue him. However, Woody gets tempted by the idea of becoming immortal in a museum.
3. Finding Nemo (2003)
Dir: Andrew Stanton
Synopsis: After his son gets abducted from the Great Barrier Reef and is dispatched to Sydney, Marlin, a meek clownfish, enlists the help of a forgetful fish and embarks on a journey to bring him home.
2. Wall-E (2008)
Dir: Andrew Stanton
Synopsis: A robot who is responsible for cleaning a waste-covered Earth meets another robot and falls in love with her. Together, they set out on a journey that will alter the fate of mankind.
1. Toy Story 3 (2010)
Dir: Lee Unkrich
Synopsis: Before Andy leaves for college, his toys are mistakenly delivered to a day care centre. Woody convinces the other toys that they were not dumped and leads them on an expedition back home.
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Great posts as always. Incidentally, I am also writing a list of my favorite Pixar films and will be sure to share it once I am done. I’m a big fan of Pixar. I think it’s an incredible studio that has raised the bar for animated films. Given the sheer number of animated classics that the studio has made, picking one favorite is far from easy. That being said, I have always loved the third “Toy Story” film. As someone that grew up with a love for playing with toys I treasure, I deeply related to that movie. It’s the only Pixar film alongside “Up” that brings me to tears every time. “Toy Story 3” would be my number one pick without a doubt. As I mentioned in my previous post, I also adore the first “Inside Out” which would be in the top 5. I will be sure to share my list of favorite Pixar movies when I finish it.
Here’s why I loved the first “Inside Out”:
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I look forward to seeing your list. Unfortunately I fall in the camp that feels Up falls off after such a great opening
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Thanks for the feedback. I have to disagree with you about “Up”. I think it’s a masterpiece from start to finish. But I agree that the first 10-minute montage is the highlight of the film for sure. It brings me to tears every time and may be the best thing Pixar has done.
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