Pixar... why are they so great?

[Not G. Ivingname]

In this dark and dank world that is the current movie world, where ever film is either a prequel, sequel, rip-off, or just plain old garbage, there is one company that still shines, Pixar. They have made lots of both incredable, and very risky film (and family films at that). They have made 10, 9 of them having not based in any prexisting series. I was wondering, why do you guys think Pixar just is so great at making films? I have my own theories, but I want to see if my ideas matches everybody else's idea before I share them.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

They make truly likable heroes.

Can't say I've seen many of those lately.

 

[Irridium]

Because they know that interesting, likable characters + interesting situations = awesomeness.

 

[unoleian]

I haven't seen a Pixar film I didn't love. Well, okay, I wasn't the biggest fan of Cars. But that's because it 'starred' Larry the Cable Guy, and anything with him in it immediately declines in entertainment value by a significant factor.

Pixar simply tells really, really, good stories, with sometimes really unique premises. Somehow, you can find yourself truly caring about a trash compactor on wheels, and that's amazing. Finding Nemo? A story about...fish. And it's killer. And Up? Don't even get me started on that masterpiece. What a great film.

They're movies that anyone can enjoy, whether you're three or ninety-three. They speak to everyone, and that's a very rare accomplishment. They kinda picked up the stick that Disney dropped when they stopped making animated films that were good, and have cranked out one damn fine story after another.

I <3 Pixar

 

[Gigaguy64]

Because they know that interesting, likable characters + interesting situations = awesomeness.

Math even i can understand!

I also thinks its because they made "Family Films" that the whole Family can enjoy.
Their Films have things that interest the younger members of the family AND the older members as well.

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

Because they know that interesting, likable characters + interesting situations = awesomeness.

Math even i can understand!

I also thinks its because they made "Family Films" that the whole Family can enjoy.
Their Films have things that interest the younger members of the family AND the older members as well.

This. Especially the family enjoyment. Even me, the grumpy teenager, love Pixar films.

 

[Enigma6667]

Pixar takes lots of precious time in the production of all of their films. Each one is 5 years in the making. They use that precious time wisely to make the story, characters, and animation as pitch perfect as possibly can. And that, my friends, is why they kick so much ass.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

2 words.
lilo and stitch.

...Umm... that wasn't a Pixar film... What do you mean?

 

[XJ-0461]

2 words.
lilo and stitch.

That... wasn't Pixar. So I'm confused right now.

On topic: I think it's because they make funny family films, rather than just kid's films. This wide appeal is something that other, similar studios just can't seem to match.

Plus their stories are pretty good, with very good pacing. While I can watch The Incredibles and be entertained, it's a sturggle for me to sit through Madagascar.

 

[viking97]

2 words.
lilo and stitch.

*facepalm*


OT the animation is gorgeous, the characters are great and the story is almost always,well, something we haven't seen before.

not to mention the action and visual aspect is enough to entertain all the little ones, but all their movies ('cept cars) have this really intelligent undertone that all the older kids and adult can enjoy. seriously i like the pixar movies more each time i see them.

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

Well it's their age audience. Pixar has found this sweet spot to make it fun and enjoyable for both kids and adults. Every movie I was dragged to watch that was Pizar had my attention the entire time.

 

[Durxom]

Because they are giving John Ratzenburger a job, obviously.

[sub]He's been in every Pixar movie to date..[/sub]

 

[NoNameMcgee]

Pixar are brilliant and make beautiful, charming, funny films with decent stories. I personally loved almost all of their films.

Everyone cites UP as their favorite though and I must be honest, I didn't much care for it. The first half was great, second half pretty lackluster though... Also, everyone was raving about how it was so beautiful and made them tear up, so I was expecting it to be a very emotional and moving film, but the teary part was basically one scene that lasted about one minute and happened early in the film to characters I hadn't warmed to yet. Then the rest of the movie had very little mention of it, and no other really moving scenes at all.

I don't understand.

 

[lacktheknack]

wh-what? I'VE BEEN LIVING A LIE!
sorry, i saw the movie when i was 4.

Lilo and Stitch was released in June 2002, plus you seeing it when you were four, equals you being a maximum of twelve years old.

You do realize you need to be 13 to be on this site, right?

 

[Fraught]

Pixar takes lots of precious time in the production of all of their films. Each one is 5 years in the making. They use that precious time wisely to make the story, characters, and animation as pitch perfect as possibly can. And that, my friends, is why they kick so much ass.

I didn't read if anyone quoted and questioned you, but I'm curious, five years?

Hmm...

Monsters Inc., 2001,
Finding Nemo, 2003,
The Incredibles, 2004,
Cars, 2006,
Ratatouille, 2007,
Wall-E, 2008,
Up!, 2009.

Seems more like 2-1-2-1-1-1 years in the making, respectively, to me.

Pixar are brilliant and make beautiful, charming, funny films with decent stories. I personally loved almost all of their films.

Everyone cites UP as their favorite though and I must be honest, I didn't much care for it. The first half was great, second half pretty lackluster though... Also, everyone was raving about how it was so beautiful and made them tear up, so I was expecting it to be a very emotional and moving film, but the teary part was basically one scene that lasted about one minute and happened early in the film to characters I hadn't warmed to yet. Then the rest of the movie had very little mention of it, and no other really moving scenes at all.

I don't understand.

AverageJoe, you fool! It's the scene where the old man (I think his name was Carl) throws away all the furniture so the house could get into the air.

The opening wasn't really THAT sad for me, too, but that other scene actually kind of was. I didn't start crying, but still.

 

[Enigma6667]

Pixar takes lots of precious time in the production of all of their films. Each one is 5 years in the making. They use that precious time wisely to make the story, characters, and animation as pitch perfect as possibly can. And that, my friends, is why they kick so much ass.

I didn't read if anyone quoted and questioned you, but I'm curious, five years?

Hmm...

Monsters Inc., 2001,
Finding Nemo, 2003,
The Incredibles, 2004,
Cars, 2006,
Ratatouille, 2007,
Wall-E, 2008,
Up!, 2009.

Seems more like 2-1-2-1-1-1 years in the making, respectively, to me.

They begin production early, and then bring up their latest finished product. Which means that while The Incredibles was being released and stuff, Up began development.

 

[legion431]

Were is the Toy Story. That has to be my favorite one.