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[TripletDaddy]

Screens well as the Cannes opener yesterday. My kids are very excited to see this. I have enjoyed every Pixar movie to date, so I am also looking forward to it. The digital 3D aspect should be cool. I have been pretty impressed with the recent digital 3D efforts (monsters and aliens, Bolt).

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/talking_pictures/2009/05/pixar-provenance-continues-to-prove-itself-in-france.html

[Commando]

Pixar is always on point. I am also curious about Q.T.'s "inglorious basterds."

[MarkGrace]

Down is the new up.

Bet you didn't see that one coming!

[Pheidippides]

Similar article from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/14/up.cannes.reviews/index.html

Let's recap: among other things, they have made excellent films involving, among other things, robots who fall in love, rats who love to cook, anthropomorphic toys and their insecurities, parental fish, tubby superheroes and the struggles of their adolescent children, and a tribute to NASCAR and Route 66 as seen from the eyes of vehicles.

The last, by the way, is not only one of my favorites (I know I depart from many on that point) but also the theme of my entire household, at least until my 3 year old gets bored of Lightning McQueen. He has been rock steady with them for almost a year now.

I seriously think these guys could make a story about belly-button lint and do well. My real favorite - Finding Nemo - is so special and touching to me that I can't even (and haven't, for nearly four years now) watch it.

[I.J. Reilly]

Similar article from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/14/up.cannes.reviews/index.html

Let's recap: among other things, they have made excellent films involving, among other things, robots who fall in love, rats who love to cook, anthropomorphic toys and their insecurities, parental fish, tubby superheroes and the struggles of their adolescent children, and a tribute to NASCAR and Route 66 as seen from the eyes of vehicles.

The last, by the way, is not only one of my favorites (I know I depart from many on that point) but also the theme of my entire household, at least until my 3 year old gets bored of Lightning McQueen. He has been rock steady with them for almost a year now.

I seriously think these guys could make a story about belly-button lint and do well. My real favorite - Finding Nemo - is so special and touching to me that I can't even (and haven't, for nearly four years now) watch it.

Cars was actually the one big disappointment for me, but that perhaps has more to do with not being plugged into the culture that surrounds it. I can see the appeal, though.

I can't watch Finding Nemo anymore, but not necessarily becuase I find it particularly touching. Mostly becuase towards the end of my mission it became a favorite my mission president and we used it for endless training videos. I must have seen that movie, in segments, at least 50 times.

I do love Pixar, though. They make really high quality work that is driven by excellent story telling. It was a great move by Disney to purchase them.

[TripletDaddy]

Similar article from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/14/up.cannes.reviews/index.html

Let's recap: among other things, they have made excellent films involving, among other things, robots who fall in love, rats who love to cook, anthropomorphic toys and their insecurities, parental fish, tubby superheroes and the struggles of their adolescent children, and a tribute to NASCAR and Route 66 as seen from the eyes of vehicles.

The last, by the way, is not only one of my favorites (I know I depart from many on that point) but also the theme of my entire household, at least until my 3 year old gets bored of Lightning McQueen. He has been rock steady with them for almost a year now.

I seriously think these guys could make a story about belly-button lint and do well. My real favorite - Finding Nemo - is so special and touching to me that I can't even (and haven't, for nearly four years now) watch it.

My fave is the Toy Story franchise, simply because the premise is so unique. What do toys do when we are not around? Also, great nostalgia in seeing many of my childhood toys in the film.

I also love Ratatouille (the food tie-in is awesome) and Monsters, Inc (another interesting concept....who are the monsters under our bed? What are they really like?)

I know many did not enjoy Wall-E (some argued against its overly-blatant left-wing political message...yawn) but I really thought it was quite clever. 30+ minutes of story with zero dialogue in a child's cartoon would generally be anathema. But I think it added to the storyline, rather than detracted.

Truth be told, they are all very good. One of the best things about Pixar is that the bar for computer animation and childrens' cartoons has been raised across the board as a result. The Shrek franchise and other Dreamworks stuff and Bolt, to name a few.

[Pheidippides]

Cars was actually the one big disappointment for me, but that perhaps has more to do with not being plugged into the culture that surrounds it. I can see the appeal, though.

I can't watch Finding Nemo anymore, but not necessarily becuase I find it particularly touching. Mostly becuase towards the end of my mission it became a favorite my mission president and we used it for endless training videos. I must have seen that movie, in segments, at least 50 times.

I do love Pixar, though. They make really high quality work that is driven by excellent story telling. It was a great move by Disney to purchase them.

Cars didn't start to really grow on me until I'd seen it a few times. Now the DVD is near worn out (although, again, that is probably due to my son more than me - he has Lightning McQueen EVERYTHING).

Mission presidents should leave movies well enough alone.

[TripletDaddy]

Cars didn't start to really grow on me until I'd seen it a few times. Now the DVD is near worn out (although, again, that is probably due to my son more than me - he has Lightning McQueen EVERYTHING).

Mission presidents should leave movies well enough alone.

I thought Cars was boring at first, as well. It took several views with my kids. Now I love it, although probably because I associate it so heavily with my kids.

There is this spot at CalAd, right across from the entrance to Soarin' Over California. At certain times of the day, this Lightening McQueen car is parked in a special garage right there and you can go up to it, take pics, etc, and it will talk to you. The kids LOVE it.

[Coach McGuirk]

Similar article from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/14/up.cannes.reviews/index.html

Let's recap: among other things, they have made excellent films involving, among other things, robots who fall in love, rats who love to cook, anthropomorphic toys and their insecurities, parental fish, tubby superheroes and the struggles of their adolescent children, and a tribute to NASCAR and Route 66 as seen from the eyes of vehicles.

The last, by the way, is not only one of my favorites (I know I depart from many on that point) but also the theme of my entire household, at least until my 3 year old gets bored of Lightning McQueen. He has been rock steady with them for almost a year now.

I seriously think these guys could make a story about belly-button lint and do well. My real favorite - Finding Nemo - is so special and touching to me that I can't even (and haven't, for nearly four years now) watch it.

I am with you. I have enjoyed every movie they have done. Cars is a favorite of mine as well, while most believe it ranks last. My list would go

1. Finding Nemo
2. Cars
3. Toy Story
4. A Bugs Life
5. Toy Story 2
6. The Incredibles
7. Ratatouille
8. Monsters, Inc.
9. Wall-E

[TripletDaddy]

I forgot about the Incredibles! That one was awesome.

Elastigirl is hot!

[Pheidippides]

I am with you. I have enjoyed every movie they have done. Cars is a favorite of mine as well, while most believe it ranks last. My list would go

1. Finding Nemo
2. Cars
3. Toy Story
4. A Bugs Life
5. Toy Story 2
6. The Incredibles
7. Ratatouille
8. Monsters, Inc.
9. Wall-E

My rank goes like this:

1. Wall-E
2. Ratatouille
3. Finding Nemo
4. The Incredibles
5. Monsters, Inc.
6. Cars
7. Toy Story 2
8. Toy Story
9. A Bug's Life

And I really liked A Bug's Life.

Pixar movies are the only ones I consistently see in theaters. I did see The Dark Knight last year, and I will see Star Trek (tonight), in a theater, but I can't think of much else. Everything else can wait for Netflix.

[Pheidippides]

I thought Cars was boring at first, as well. It took several views with my kids. Now I love it, although probably because I associate it so heavily with my kids.

There is this spot at CalAd, right across from the entrance to Soarin' Over California. At certain times of the day, this Lightening McQueen car is parked in a special garage right there and you can go up to it, take pics, etc, and it will talk to you. The kids LOVE it.

For me (and as many of you know), I am a road trip junkie. And I love the Southwest. And I am somewhat of a gearhead. So Cars did appeal to me in a very special way. I think they were trying to do something different with Cars, and I think they did it very well. It just didn't appeal to all people.

I know the exact spot in CalAd you are talking about. Hopefully it will be there in a year, when we are taking our next trip to the Diz.

[beefytee]

My rank:

1. Cars
2. The Incredibles
3. Finding Nemo
4. Toy Story 2
5. Ratatouille
6. Monsters Inc
7. Toy Story
8. A bug's life
9. Wall-E

I've only seen Wall-E once and the shows seem to grow on me the more I watch them, so I might be short changing it.

They are all really good though.

[MarkGrace]

The only one that held my interest all the way through was Ratatouille. That movie was great.

[il Padrino Ute]

The only one that held my interest all the way through was Ratatouille. That movie was great.

I had a problem with a rat handling food.