Not gonna lie, Toy Story 3 was my most anticipated movie of 2010. Of course I saw it on the Australian release date, and to quote myself on Facebook, “I have no words for how awesome it was. All I have is keyboard smash: FJASDKLFHASDKL;”. Certainly, it’s the best animated film of all time, and among the very best of 2010. I can’t name any flaws. Basically? It was epic, and I think it was a great way to end (?) the series.
I also re-watched Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in preparation, and you know what? I lied when I said Up was the best thing Pixar has done so far. It’s been quite a few years since I’d seen any of the Toy Story franchise, and I’d forgotten how good it is. By the the third instalment, I’d grown so attached to these characters, and the ending was a bit emotional. I was definitely more attached to Woody and the gang than I ever was to my own toys, I don’t know why.
So! Now that I’ve seen it, this means that Cars is once again the only Pixar movie I haven’t seen. I don’t know, it just seems a bit kiddy, and I wasn’t much of a fan of Finding Nemo for that reason. But a sequel is going to be released next year, so ugh. Someone tell me if it’s worth watching, or something!
I’m not sure I’ll like Toy Story 3. The trailers didn’t really give me a clear idea on what the plot would be like and the bits and pieces didn’t interest me. So I might or might not watch it. But you really have to see Cars! It just has such an amazing story line to it.
I haven’t seen Toy Story 3 yet, but I’m planning to watch #1 and #2 in the coming week in preparation. Your verdict definitely gives me some high expectations for #3! And you’re the first person I’ve talked to who might share my opinion that Finding Nemo was too kiddy and hence detracted from its appeal.
I haven’t seen Cars or Up, and I’m in no hurry to go see Toy Story 3, either. I don’t know, I’ve just never seen the appeal in animated movies — I’d rather see real people acting and displaying emotion than even the best animation and visual effects in the world!
@Meg: Heh, I’m quite the opposite, and am always in awe of pretty graphics and effects (my enjoyment of Avatar is a prime example of this).
I won’t take the time to see any of the Pixar movies in theaters, but once out on DVD I have to say that I’ve enjoyed all of the movies they’ve put out. I would say watch Cars, it’s a pretty good story.