Top Nine Pixar Films

In continuing my movie lists, I have decided to do a list for my favorite Pixar movies. I'm too impatient to wait for Pixar's tenth feature film, Up, to put out a top ten list, so here's my top nine. Plus, after seeing WALL•E, I was interested to see where I would place it. I love all of Pixar's movies; I don't think they've made a bad one yet. This is only my opinion.

#9 Cars (2006) - Cars is my least favorite Pixar movie, but I still really like it. It's just that if I had to chose which movie I would least like to see out of the nine, this would be it. Part of the reason being that I think it drags a little slow in the middle. Also, it doesn't pull off the whole love story thing as well as I think WALL•E did. Still, it's visually pleasing and creative. Pixar is looking to release the sequel Cars 2 in 2012.

#8 Toy Story 2 (1999) - One of Pixar's many talents is making adults feel like kids again. While I don't think Toy Story 2 was as good as the original movie, it's still really entertaining. The story is gripping and the environment is thoughtful. I think it gets a little unoriginal when Emperor Zurg pulls out the big Star Wars reference near the end, but what can you do?

#7 The Incredibles (2004) - Pixar's take on the superhero genre was very successful and I enjoyed most of the film. However, the characters and storyline are quite unoriginal. The graphics are great, the humor is well-placed, and there are some really cool sequences. I just wasn't a fan of the story which I felt like I had already seen.

#6 Monsters, Inc. (2001) - I remember having to screen Monsters, Inc. when I worked at the movie theatre. It was such a fun movie to watch with friends and co-workers. The chase scene through the doors is one of the most memorable moments in Pixar history for me. They did a great job creating this monster world. It's a very funny and touching story.

#5 Finding Nemo (2003) - Here's a Pixar film that I did not expect to like before seeing it. The previews made the movie look childish. And while I do think that Finding Nemo is one of the more kid-friendly Pixar films, it still entertains me as an adult. I recently had a chance to watch Finding Nemo in HD on ABC and it looked absolutely gorgeous. Plus, the East Australian Current scene is one of the most memorable Pixar moments.

#4 WALL•E (2008) - So, WALL•E is good enough to make my #4 spot which is quite impressive. The animation is the best we've seen so far and I think it can only get better. The story is engaging and the character development is a huge success, especially when your main characters can barely even speak. I just wish they didn't bring in all of these stupid uninteresting humans, but I guess they are needed for the smart plot.

#3 Ratatouille (2007) - While Ratatouille still appeals to the kids, I think this is more of a movie for adults. The well-developed plot and improved animation is what really makes this movie stand out to me. It is one of the most original ideas for a Pixar film.

#2 Toy Story (1995) - I still watch Toy Story in complete awe. For being 13 years old, the movie has so far stood the test of time. The graphics, the story, the wit... it's all amazing. I don't know a single person who doesn't like Toy Story. I'm fairly certain a person like that doesn't even exist in this world. I'm looking forward to seeing what Pixar can come up with for Toy Story 3.

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#1 A Bug's Life (1998) - A Bug's Life is the lowest rated Pixar film on IMDb, but the rating isn't terrible. To me, A Bug's Life is the perfect Pixar movie. It has everything I could want: good story, humor, diverse characters, great animation, a big heart, and genius writing and directing. I could watch A Bug's Life over and over and over again. It is a far superior movie to Dreamworks' copy-cat film, Antz. It also has the best outtakes of any Pixar movie.


Here's some info on Pixar's upcoming films:

Up - Up is about a man named Carl who has spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But one day, Carl finds himself to be 78 years old and his life has seemingly passed him by, until he befriends a chubby 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. The two opposites match up for thrilling adventures as they encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains, and all the terrifying creatures that wait in the jungle. I must admit that the plot sounds quite lame, but it is Pixar and I'm sure they'll turn it into gold.
Release date: May 29, 2009

Toy Story 3 - The premise features Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends being dumped into a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college (a prospect raised in Toy Story 2). The story for this movie also sounds kind of boring to me. I'm also worried about Lee Unkrich, who edited the previous films and co-directed the second, taking over for the original director, John Lasseter.
Release date: June 18, 2010

newt - Newt and Brooke live in a community college science lab and don't care for each other, yet as the last remaining blue-footed newts on the planet they are forced to mate to save the species. Writer and director Gary Rydstrom explained "Newt is smart but he's never had to think for himself and is pampered. Brooke on the other hand is streetwise and not to be messed with." Now this movie definitely sounds like it has some potential.
Release date: Summer 2011

The Bear and the Bow - In mythical Scotland, Merida, a member of the royal family, decides to give up her family name for her dream of becoming an archer. Merida makes some kind of reckless choice, resulting in the destruction of her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Merida then struggles to set things right. Once again, a movie that could be good.
Release date: December 25, 2011

John Carter of Mars - Andrew Stanton is returning to space by co-writing this movie. This will be the first Pixar movie based on material not originated by Pixar as it is about the lead character in much of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 11-volume Barsoom series.
Release date: TBA 2012

Cars 2 - All the world's a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the Cars saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe. Cars 2 is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar-winning film Ratatouille. I can't say I'm really looking forward to this movie, but I'll watch it.
Release date: Summer 2012

1906 - Very little is known about 1906 other than Brad Bird taking the helm. It's also rumored to feature a lot of live-action.
Release date: TBA