After almost a decade, Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has finally hit theaters. In this highly anticipated sequel we are introduced to new emotions in Riley’s mind as she abruptly starts to undergo puberty.
Inside Out 2 Review
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Lightyear is a movie in search of Buzz
Pixar’s Lightyear movie trailers built up anticipation for a film about the “real” Buzz Lightyear. Featuring the deeply resonating music of David Bowie coupled with wondrously beautiful visuals, the hype was understandably palpable. The generation spanning popularity of Toy Story’s toy based Buzz presented a unique opportunity for the filmmakers to exceed lofty expectations. Instead, the creative team played it safe.
Toy Story 4 Trailer hints at Existential Crisis
Toy Story 4, a movie about the meaning of life? That’s the implied story arc in the new movie trailer. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), and the whole gang return for another fun yet emotionally-packed adventure. Considering the first movie came out in 1995, the Toy Story franchise spans generations.
Finding Dory
Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory didn’t need to provide audiences a compelling reason to come see the movie. After all, it was the sequel to the beloved Finding Nemo. Yet as many in the movie business will attest, making a great sequel is not easy. Sure there are numerous examples of sequels being superior to the original. Alas, Finding Dory, although a cute movie, is not one of them.
Disney-Pixar Inside Out leaves Parents an Emotional Mess
I’ve been watching Disney-Pixar movies since the release of Toy Story in 1996. It would be a decade later that my own parenting journey would begin. The depth of emotion invested in each subsequent movie such as Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 became more apparent as my life as a Dad evolved. As many parents would attest, Moms and Dads find themselves growing up along with their children. Disney-Pixar’s latest movie, Inside Out, explores the powerful emotions of change experienced by an 11 year old girl as well as the profound effect on the lives of her family.
Monsters University Review: LIke comfort food for the cinema
Over the years, Pixar Studios has earned the trust of parents with their witty, visually compelling, and often poignant animated movies. They have become a stalwart ally for entertaining kids of all ages. Even Pixar Studios being acquired by Disney seemed to be an inspired choice. Yet with the trend towards producing sequels taking root at Pixar, one has to wonder whether the focus on creativity has been replaced by maximizing profitability. Nonetheless, the recently released “Monsters University”, much like comfort food, will delight and satisfy even the most cynical appetites.
Disney Pixar “Monsters University” Press Event at 2013 NY Toy Fair
Despite cold rain, slush, and an overcrowded Metro North commute into Manhattan, we gladly made our way to the Jacob Javits Center to attend a Disney Pixar “Monsters University” Press event at the 2013 NY Toy Fair. Although one of the featured attendees, Billy Crystal, was absent, John Goodman was on hand to discuss reprising his role of Sully. We also received a firsthand look at the latest “Monsters University” toy lineup to be released in conjunction with the movie.
Brave
Having viewed several movie trailers for Disney Pixar’s “Brave” in the past few months, I had eagerly anticipated seeing the story with my children. Adding to expectations, Merida, the heroine of the movie, was heavily promoted as a defining departure from traditional Disney princess incarnations of the past. Preview press releases highlighted her fiery red unbridled hair, master of archery skills and her fiercely independent spirit The table was set to be swept away by a rollicking adventure story. Yet what unfolded in the movie theater revealed Disney Pixar’s “Brave” to have a different fate.
Cars 2 Review
Making a movie sequel to an overwhelmingly popular and beloved film must be hard work. Credit should be given to any creative team tasked with surpassing the inherent goodness of the original. Often, the easy solution is to simply recreate the formula of the first successful film. Yet for the ambitious moviemakers, the goal is to make something completely different. Such is the case with Disney Pixar’s “Cars 2.” A story that attempts so hard to be different, it collapses under the weight of its own ambition.