Finally saw Toy Story 3 the other night after a few false starts.
That scene in the incinerator was probably one of the single greatest bits of cinema I've ever witnessed. That was amazing story telling. Afterwards I made the observation that every time I see a Pixar movie I feel emotionally involved in the story. They hold my interest and sometimes I have a sense of wonder.
Then I thought about that experience in comparison to virtually every other movie I have seen come out of Hollywood. I'm amazed that Hollywood and all of it's movie studios stay open. With rare exception (maybe one movie a year or so) do I think anything Hollywood makes is really worth the time or money. There are a lot of movies I get enjoyment out of, but very few that I remember with sincere fondness past the closing of the final scene.
It's remarkable to me how a cartoon studio manages to best virtually all of the live action performances Hollywood has to offer so consistently.
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i saw yesterday animal house for the first time! good god- belushi rocked!
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you must be one of them teenage members that i've heard so much about
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Finally saw Toy Story 3 the other night after a few false starts.
That scene in the incinerator was probably one of the single greatest bits of cinema I've ever witnessed. That was amazing story telling. Afterwards I made the observation that every time I see a Pixar movie I feel emotionally involved in the story. They hold my interest and sometimes I have a sense of wonder.
Then I thought about that experience in comparison to virtually every other movie I have seen come out of Hollywood. I'm amazed that Hollywood and all of it's movie studios stay open. With rare exception (maybe one movie a year or so) do I think anything Hollywood makes is really worth the time or money. There are a lot of movies I get enjoyment out of, but very few that I remember with sincere fondness past the closing of the final scene.
It's remarkable to me how a cartoon studio manages to best virtually all of the live action performances Hollywood has to offer so consistently.
as soon as i saw the film last year i was campaigning to have it win best picture at the oscars. it was my favorite film of the year. in my mind, it could be argued that pixar had the best films of the year in 2008 with wall-e, in 2009 with up and in 2010 with toy story 3.
the incinerator scene was mindblowing i agree. i also think the ending, with the boy giving his toy away was absolutely heartwrenching. i was sobbing in the theater.
i still think it should have won best picture. it was my favorite film of 2010.
its pretty unreal how the filmmakers make you feel for and cry over an animated movie depicting plastic toys.
Finally saw Toy Story 3 the other night after a few false starts.
That scene in the incinerator was probably one of the single greatest bits of cinema I've ever witnessed. That was amazing story telling. Afterwards I made the observation that every time I see a Pixar movie I feel emotionally involved in the story. They hold my interest and sometimes I have a sense of wonder.
Then I thought about that experience in comparison to virtually every other movie I have seen come out of Hollywood. I'm amazed that Hollywood and all of it's movie studios stay open. With rare exception (maybe one movie a year or so) do I think anything Hollywood makes is really worth the time or money. There are a lot of movies I get enjoyment out of, but very few that I remember with sincere fondness past the closing of the final scene.
It's remarkable to me how a cartoon studio manages to best virtually all of the live action performances Hollywood has to offer so consistently.
as soon as i saw the film last year i was campaigning to have it win best picture at the oscars. it was my favorite film of the year. in my mind, it could be argued that pixar had the best films of the year in 2008 with wall-e, in 2009 with up and in 2010 with toy story 3.
the incinerator scene was mindblowing i agree. i also think the ending, with the boy giving his toy away was absolutely heartwrenching. i was sobbing in the theater.
i still think it should have won best picture. it was my favorite film of 2010.
its pretty unreal how the filmmakers make you feel for and cry over an animated movie depicting plastic toys.
It's remarkable to me how a cartoon studio manages to best virtually all of the live action performances Hollywood has to offer so consistently.
I'm kinda underwhelmed with what i've read of the new one they have in production right now... something about a scottish princess... seems kind of run of the mill... i'm sure they'll bring something cool to it though... they never fail to impress me
well ... saw Hanna last nite ... i'm not sure if i placed too many expectations on this movie but it's just not quite all their ... some decent performances and some good sequences but overall it didn't captivate me which then meant some of the fiction in the movie was harder to swallow ...
I'm kinda underwhelmed with what i've read of the new one they have in production right now... something about a scottish princess... seems kind of run of the mill... i'm sure they'll bring something cool to it though... they never fail to impress me
It was recently pointed out to me that all of the lead protagonists in Pixar's movies have been male. I think it's about time that they have a female lead. Can't wait to see this new one even though your mention of it is the first I've heard of it.
So far I think their weakest* movie is Cars. I'm pretty surprised they're making a sequel.
*For Pixar I define weakest film like I would weakest album for PJ. There are some films (albums) you prefer over others, but incredibly, there's really not a dud in amongst the bunch. It's just a matter of preference as to which you like the most at any moment.
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I'm kinda underwhelmed with what i've read of the new one they have in production right now... something about a scottish princess... seems kind of run of the mill... i'm sure they'll bring something cool to it though... they never fail to impress me
It was recently pointed out to me that all of the lead protagonists in Pixar's movies have been male. I think it's about time that they have a female lead. Can't wait to see this new one even though your mention of it is the first I've heard of it.
So far I think their weakest* movie is Cars. I'm pretty surprised they're making a sequel.
*For Pixar I define weakest film like I would weakest album for PJ. There are some films (albums) you prefer over others, but incredibly, there's really not a dud in amongst the bunch. It's just a matter of preference as to which you like the most at any moment.
You thought Cars was the weakest? I thought that was great. I thought A Bugs Life was the weakest Pixar film.
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...I thought A Bugs Life was the weakest Pixar film.
Mkay. Completely forgot about that one. You're right.
Still though, Cars... Meh. Especially when compared to the emotional highs and lows of the Toy Story movies, Wall-E, Up, or The Incredibles. L.O.V.E. love those.
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...I thought A Bugs Life was the weakest Pixar film.
Mkay. Completely forgot about that one. You're right.
Still though, Cars... Meh. Especially when compared to the emotional highs and lows of the Toy Story movies, Wall-E, Up, or The Incredibles. L.O.V.E. love those.
Yep. Those are on top for Pixar. But Pixar has been pretty consistent, except A Bugs Life. After the Toy Story movies, Monsters Inc. was always one of my favorites.
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...I thought A Bugs Life was the weakest Pixar film.
Mkay. Completely forgot about that one. You're right.
Still though, Cars... Meh. Especially when compared to the emotional highs and lows of the Toy Story movies, Wall-E, Up, or The Incredibles. L.O.V.E. love those.
Yep. Those are on top for Pixar. But Pixar has been pretty consistent, except A Bugs Life. After the Toy Story movies, Monsters Inc. was always one of my favorites.
You know what I think part of my problem with Cars is? The soundtrack. None of the other Pixar movies (that I can think of) have a contemporary pop music soundtrack. I feel like it was included to mask the fact that it just wasn't up to par.
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That was the best part of the movie.
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...I thought A Bugs Life was the weakest Pixar film.
Mkay. Completely forgot about that one. You're right.
Still though, Cars... Meh. Especially when compared to the emotional highs and lows of the Toy Story movies, Wall-E, Up, or The Incredibles. L.O.V.E. love those.
I never really liked Wall-E that much, I'm not sure why though. :?
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I watched Requiem for a Dream last night.....GREATEST ANTI-DRUG MOVIE EVER!
Seriously, so depressing.
Completely agree. It's a great movie. Filmed well. Edited well. Acted well. Very compelling story.
I watched it once and won't ever again.
Watched The Other Guys last night. I was excited because it re-teamed Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. Some good stuff, but not nearly to the ridiculous heights of Anchorman.
My favorite scene is where Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg are driving in a car over a bridge and Will Ferrell gives Walberg a "FBI" mug. Between Ferrell explaining about the meaning of "FBI" to Walberg throwing it out the window to the Little River Band to the silent looks of contempt Walberg shoots Ferrell that scene is amazingly hilarious.
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I watched Requiem for a Dream last night.....GREATEST ANTI-DRUG MOVIE EVER!
Seriously, so depressing.
Completely agree. It's a great movie. Filmed well. Edited well. Acted well. Very compelling story.
I watched it once and won't ever again.
Watched The Other Guys last night. I was excited because it re-teamed Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. Some good stuff, but not nearly to the ridiculous heights of Anchorman.
My favorite scene is where Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg are driving in a car over a bridge and Will Ferrell gives Walberg a "FBI" mug. Between Ferrell explaining about the meaning of "FBI" to Walberg throwing it out the window to the Little River Band to the silent looks of contempt Walberg shoots Ferrell that scene is amazingly hilarious.
i enjoyed Other Guys....that's gotta be hitting hbo soon i would imagine
i enjoyed Other Guys....that's gotta be hitting hbo soon i would imagine
it popped up on netflix streaming the other day. not sure if you have that but i was surprised to see it there. now i can take it out of the mailing queue.
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watched RED with Bruce Willis and The Machurian Candidate with Denzel (been sitting on the dvr for weeks). I actually likes RED (is it all caps)? funny moments, plus I am in love with Mary Louise Parker
ha! that's on my dvr too. saw him at a show out by me and got to meet him afterwards. that dude is funny. my wife was literally crying from laughing so hard at the show.
watched RED with Bruce Willis and The Machurian Candidate with Denzel (been sitting on the dvr for weeks). I actually likes RED (is it all caps)? funny moments, plus I am in love with Mary Louise Parker
nancy/natalie botwin scottson reyes laplante newman is in that?? now i gotta see it
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That scene in the incinerator was probably one of the single greatest bits of cinema I've ever witnessed. That was amazing story telling. Afterwards I made the observation that every time I see a Pixar movie I feel emotionally involved in the story. They hold my interest and sometimes I have a sense of wonder.
Then I thought about that experience in comparison to virtually every other movie I have seen come out of Hollywood. I'm amazed that Hollywood and all of it's movie studios stay open. With rare exception (maybe one movie a year or so) do I think anything Hollywood makes is really worth the time or money. There are a lot of movies I get enjoyment out of, but very few that I remember with sincere fondness past the closing of the final scene.
It's remarkable to me how a cartoon studio manages to best virtually all of the live action performances Hollywood has to offer so consistently.
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you must be one of them teenage members that i've heard so much about
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
as soon as i saw the film last year i was campaigning to have it win best picture at the oscars. it was my favorite film of the year. in my mind, it could be argued that pixar had the best films of the year in 2008 with wall-e, in 2009 with up and in 2010 with toy story 3.
the incinerator scene was mindblowing i agree. i also think the ending, with the boy giving his toy away was absolutely heartwrenching. i was sobbing in the theater.
i still think it should have won best picture. it was my favorite film of 2010.
its pretty unreal how the filmmakers make you feel for and cry over an animated movie depicting plastic toys.
best movie of 2010, flat out
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It was recently pointed out to me that all of the lead protagonists in Pixar's movies have been male. I think it's about time that they have a female lead. Can't wait to see this new one even though your mention of it is the first I've heard of it.
So far I think their weakest* movie is Cars. I'm pretty surprised they're making a sequel.
*For Pixar I define weakest film like I would weakest album for PJ. There are some films (albums) you prefer over others, but incredibly, there's really not a dud in amongst the bunch. It's just a matter of preference as to which you like the most at any moment.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Mkay. Completely forgot about that one. You're right.
Still though, Cars... Meh. Especially when compared to the emotional highs and lows of the Toy Story movies, Wall-E, Up, or The Incredibles. L.O.V.E. love those.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
You know what I think part of my problem with Cars is? The soundtrack. None of the other Pixar movies (that I can think of) have a contemporary pop music soundtrack. I feel like it was included to mask the fact that it just wasn't up to par.
just watched it. first 30 minutes or so was solid, than it become boring and slow. i'd give it 2 out of 5 stars
That was the best part of the movie.
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I never really liked Wall-E that much, I'm not sure why though. :?
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Seriously, so depressing.
gets to me every time
Completely agree. It's a great movie. Filmed well. Edited well. Acted well. Very compelling story.
I watched it once and won't ever again.
Watched The Other Guys last night. I was excited because it re-teamed Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. Some good stuff, but not nearly to the ridiculous heights of Anchorman.
My favorite scene is where Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg are driving in a car over a bridge and Will Ferrell gives Walberg a "FBI" mug. Between Ferrell explaining about the meaning of "FBI" to Walberg throwing it out the window to the Little River Band to the silent looks of contempt Walberg shoots Ferrell that scene is amazingly hilarious.
i enjoyed Other Guys....that's gotta be hitting hbo soon i would imagine
it popped up on netflix streaming the other day. not sure if you have that but i was surprised to see it there. now i can take it out of the mailing queue.
You should probably watch it.
ha! that's on my dvr too. saw him at a show out by me and got to meet him afterwards. that dude is funny. my wife was literally crying from laughing so hard at the show.
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