Based in Emeryville, California, Pixar is a computer animated film studio. Founded by Steve Jobs, Edwin Catmull and John Lasseter, this company has been up and running since February 3, 1986. In all they have produced fourteen feature films and several shorts films. To date their films have made over $8.5 billion worldwide.
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The studio has received 27 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes and eleven Grammys.
All things considered Pixar has been doing a great job for over twenty years now. They are constantly looking towards the future, developing new films each year since the turn of the century. With the advance technology of the modern era compared to what they used to create the original Toy story in 1995 has been a big contributor to their recent success.
In 2009 Pixar executives were presented with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement by the Biennale Venice Film Festival. This is regarded as one of the film industries most distinguished prizes.
Getting back on point, here are Pixar’s ten best films:
[new page = 10. Toy Story 3, 2010]
Toy Story 3 is among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time. This film proved that all sequels don’t have to be that bad. This was a very well written film and brought back a lot of things that lacked in the second film of the Toy Story trilogy. It is the classic battle of fighting for their right to be toys.
[new page = 9. Ratatouille, 2007]
There are very few things worse for a kitchen than a rat. That is, unless it’s the rat from Ratatouille. This rat basically gets a chance to use a human as his puppet to follow his dream of becoming a chef. In the process he gets a former five star restaurant back on the map.
[new page = 8. Cars, 2006]
In a world where cars can talk and operate themselves, Owen Wilson rules the day. He is the voice of Lightning McQueen, a big city racecar that gets stranded in backwater country. Originally McQueen was greatly pissed off for being stranded just days from a big race but it turns out to be beneficial for both parties.
[new page = 7. A Bug’s Life, 1998]
These bugs go on a big adventure throughout this film. They travel a long way and deal with enemies and find new friends. The most interesting part is that their world is huge, seemingly endless, yet in our world they have only been traveling a few feet here and there. Also this film might make you think next time before stepping on an ant hole.
[new page = 6. UP, 2009]
When physics are defied it must be a Pixar film. In UP a man quite literally uses balloons to put his house into flight. A great adventure between a grumpy old man, eager Boy Scout and dogs that can talk takes place in this film. It comes full circle when the kid changes the old man’s demeanor, showing him that life is great no matter what.
[new page = 5. Wall-E, 2008]
The story of a Robot who takes on a journey way bigger than himself will eventually be the savior of all mankind. This is one of those films that anyone can relate to. Like most Pixar films it provides any viewers with hope.
[new page = 4. Monsters, Inc., 2001]
Monstropolis is a city populated with monsters. They have doors they can activate which will transport them to the human realm where they scare children to harness their screams for energy. The big trick however is that the monsters are actually more scared of the children. They are living their lives thinking that one touch from a child can kill you. At least that is until a big blue monster changed everything.
[new page = 3. Finding Nemo, 2003]
If you are a parent, this is one of Pixar’s most relatable movies. Parents will do anything for their children. This film features a fish that went through a traumatic experience and has been living life in fear. But when his kid is taken by diver, he will do anything to find him and get him back. This is a great story of hope and bravery.
[new page = 2. Toy Story, 1995]
The original Pixar film, Toy Story set the standard for all following animated films. Its main premise is that when people are not around, the toys come to life. But what happens when a toy gets jealous? Starring Tom Hanks, this is a classic tale of imaginative freedom and friendship.
[new page = 1. The Incredibles, 2004]
The only superhero movie produced by Pixar, The Incredibles could very well be one of the best animated films ever made. The villain is very easy to dislike and the superhero family is easy to relate to. While nobody has superpower, at least to my knowledge, this film thrives off the idea that everyone is special in their own way.