Every Pixar Movie Ranked
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Pixar movies are ranked with mixed feelings, pinpointing "Cars 2" as one of the worst sequels. Despite some hits and misses, "Toy Story 2" and "The Incredibles" are praised as Pixar's closest to perfection, setting a gold standard for animated films.
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- "Cars 2" is widely regarded as one of the worst sequels and animated movies ever, criticized for its nonsensical premise, frustratingly stupid story, and being deemed worse than even the worst DreamWorks films.
- "Toy Story 2" is acclaimed as a masterpiece, surpassing the original with rich themes of abandonment, grief, and found family, standing out as a pinnacle of an iconic animated franchise and setting a high standard for animated films, despite its troubled production history and time constraints.
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Pixar's Decline: Ranking and Criticism
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- Pixar movies are being ranked, with conflicting feelings towards the studio's output.
- Pixar's decline in quality is pinpointed to a specific moment in their history.
- "Cars 2" is deemed one of the worst sequels and animated movies ever.
- The film is criticized for its nonsensical premise and frustratingly stupid story.
- "Cars 2" is considered worse than the worst DreamWorks movies.
- "Brave" and "The Good Dinosaur" are equally disliked, with no clear distinction between them.
- "Brave" had more behind-the-scenes issues, including firing the original director.
- "The Good Dinosaur" is criticized for its lack of plot, unmemorable characters, and wasted premise.
- Despite some redeeming scenes, "Cars" is seen as a bizarre quality blip for Pixar, with mixed feelings towards the film.
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Mixed reviews for Pixar sequels and prequels.
- The movie is appreciated for its relatability, writing, acting, pacing, and editing.
- "Onward" is praised for relatability but not solely rated on that aspect.
- "Incredibles 2" is criticized for being disappointing after a long wait.
- The film is seen as rushed due to production issues, resulting in a lackluster script.
- Characters like Dash, Violet, and Bob are criticized for lack of depth and development.
- The antagonist in "Incredibles 2" is deemed predictable and unmemorable.
- Visual design issues, character designs, and the clash of aesthetics are highlighted.
- "Monsters University" is seen as a decent prequel with good character development.
- The film's exploration of the scare techniques and unique attributes of monsters is praised.
- "Cars 3" is considered the best in the franchise, focusing on legacy and finding new purpose.
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Toy Story 1 lacks depth, Finding Dory shines.
- Woody's character arc in the movie is from being mean to understanding, but his behavior makes the film unpleasant to re-watch.
- The setting in Sid's house is unpleasant, with an annoying antagonist, slowing down the pacing until Woody and Buzz reconcile.
- "Toy Story 1" lacks depth compared to sequels, focusing on developing Woody and Buzz's friendship.
- "Finding Dory" is considered the best Pixar sequel, despite some flaws like convenient memory flashbacks and repetitive plot points.
- The film explores Dory's backstory and disabilities in a positive light, emphasizing encouragement for people with disabilities.
- "Up" is praised for its emotional moments, particularly the scene where Russell talks about his dad and Carl flips through Ellie's adventure book.
- The movie is critiqued for not maintaining the emotional depth of its opening sequence throughout.
- "Finding Nemo" is consistently viewed as a good movie with strong emotional moments and humor.
- The film is episodic, with some filler episodes, but it excels in creating high stakes and a sense of wonder.
- "Inside Out" faces criticism for Joy being seen as a villain, despite her character arc and the movie's focus on the value of sadness.
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Toy Story series: Impactful, bold, and emotional.
- Toy Story 4's impactful conclusion sees Woody leaving to live his own life as Bonnie is now okay without him.
- The movie's opening with a real-life toy rescue mission signifies its focus on the importance of toys as individuals.
- Despite some flaws like Buzz's inner voice and pacing issues, Toy Story 4 is praised for its bold storytelling and thematic brilliance.
- Soul, while slightly better than Inside Out, offers poignant life lessons more geared towards adults than children.
- Soul's clever portrayal of life's simple pleasures and emotions through lighting and nuanced storytelling is highly praised.
- Coco, despite some shortcomings in humor and pacing, is lauded for its rich story, strong themes, and emotional impact.
- Wall-E's brilliance is marred only by a lackluster villain in Otto, missing an opportunity for a more complex antagonist.
- Monsters, Inc. is hailed for its humor, iconic characters, and the touching dynamic between Mike and Sully.
- Toy Story 3 is considered a near-perfect series finale, with its emotional weight and strong character arcs standing out.
- Toy Story 2 is acclaimed as a masterpiece, surpassing the original with its rich themes of abandonment, grief, and found family.
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"Pinnacle of Animated Franchise Success"
- The film discussed in the text is considered a near-perfect masterpiece and a pinnacle of an iconic animated franchise, despite its troubled production history and time constraints, making it a significant success story in film history.
- The text highlights two movies that are considered even better than the discussed film, with "Ratatouille" being mentioned as a personal favorite, and "The Incredibles" being praised as Pixar's closest to perfection, offering mature themes, character development, and a gripping superhero storyline, setting a gold standard for animated films.
