The Pixar Round-Up!

As my previous post stated ever so clearly, I am a huge Toy Story and Pixar fan. I thought I would give you my best-to-worst (or in this case, amazing classic to really good movie) list of their previous films. It's funny - the lowest rated of their films ranks at 7 out of 10. That's just a testament to how amazing these movies are!

10. Cars - 7 out of 10

I liked this movie - just didn't love it as much of the others. Released in 2006, I was worried that this might begin a decline in quality. I was so glad my worries were put to rest the following year by another movie mentioned later on this list!

09. A Bug's Life - 7.5

This was a very good movie, a nice story, and had some funny characters. It lacks some of the magic the other films had. It's probably the most kid-friendly of all of the Pixar movies, and it's still a worthy addition to their library.

08. The Incredibles - 7.5

I was totally entertained by this movie. It's so well done, but my only real complaint is that the story itself wasn't all that original. Most Pixar movies are so new and refreshing, I guess I just expected this movie to reinvent the superhero genre. It didn't, but it was still really good!

07. Monsters, Inc. - 8.5

I feel really guilty that this movie is so far down the list - I love the movie. It's colorful, creative, and just all around great. Just compared to the other movies, I like it just a bit less.

06. Ratatouille - 8.5

This was a really nice movie that didn't aim as high as some of the others but still left a good emotional impact - which is astonishing as the movie centers around a rat who cooks.

05. Toy Story 2 - 8.5

They're baaaaaaccckk! I remember being so worried that the first sequel in the Toy Story saga would ruin the legacy of the first. It didn't - and it managed to be great.

03 (tied). Up - 9

When I first saw the teaser trailer, I had no idea what this movie would be about. When I saw it in the theaters for the first time, I was blown away. I loved the characters, and the beginning and the ending almost had me in tears....and I do not cry at movies. I love this movie.

03 (tied). Wall-E - 9

People have asked me what I like more between this and Up, and frankly I cannot decide. I think it's based on my mood in the moment. They are both such great movies, and this animated movie about a garbage compacter who finds love is just so moving.

02. Finding Nemo - 9.5

This movie looked amazing on the big screen, and managed to somehow come across equally incredible on a small TV. I love the father/son story, the odyssey of it all, and it's the best animated of all of the Pixar movies.

01. Toy Story - 10

One of the few movies to receive my perfect 10 rating, Toy Story started it all and has yet to be topped. It's simplicity and straight-forward storytelling are things every person who makes a movie should reference. Woody and Buzz will always be my animated heroes.