Haha! Pixar all the way! I certainly think the divide between pixar and dreamworks is closing though. I think pixar has always been about the story and characters, whereas Dreamworks was run more like a business, in it for the money. However I have enjoyed some of Dreamworks recent films like Kung Fu Panda (haven't seen 2 yet) and How To Train Your Dragon, etc. Sure they don't hit the emotional highs or lows of Toy Story 1,2 or 3, Wall-E or Up, but they are good fun. But, has the bubble burst for Pixar now? Cars 2? I haven't seen it yet but I don't think it was needed. Cars i think is there weakest film so why do another. It will be interesting to see what "Brave" and Monsters inc 2 will be like.
Awww, I do love Pixar. They gave me the emotional roller coasters of Up and Toy Story 3 and my favourite of theirs, The Incredibles, which is just great! Dreamworks, on the other hand, has had more 'misses' that 'hits'. Despite that though, I think How to Train Your Dragon is one of my new favourite films, I really loved it. Also, I loved Kung Fu Panda 2. It was stunning to look at as well as having some really great character design (You can't not love Gary Oldman as the spiteful Lord Shen :P).
I suppose it's more about who's in charge of the animations. Pixar have got a small-ish team of consistently good writers that really spend a lot of time on their work, where Dreamworks, as far as I know, is a lot broader and more concerned about getting work out.
It'll be interesting to see if Pixar keeps their crown after everyone's snubbing of Cars 2. No matter what, I'm always excited to see what comes next so roll on Brave! :D
Haha! Pixar all the way! I certainly think the divide between pixar and dreamworks is closing though. I think pixar has always been about the story and characters, whereas Dreamworks was run more like a business, in it for the money. However I have enjoyed some of Dreamworks recent films like Kung Fu Panda (haven't seen 2 yet) and How To Train Your Dragon, etc. Sure they don't hit the emotional highs or lows of Toy Story 1,2 or 3, Wall-E or Up, but they are good fun. But, has the bubble burst for Pixar now? Cars 2? I haven't seen it yet but I don't think it was needed. Cars i think is there weakest film so why do another. It will be interesting to see what "Brave" and Monsters inc 2 will be like.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I do love Pixar. They gave me the emotional roller coasters of Up and Toy Story 3 and my favourite of theirs, The Incredibles, which is just great! Dreamworks, on the other hand, has had more 'misses' that 'hits'. Despite that though, I think How to Train Your Dragon is one of my new favourite films, I really loved it. Also, I loved Kung Fu Panda 2. It was stunning to look at as well as having some really great character design (You can't not love Gary Oldman as the spiteful Lord Shen :P).
ReplyDeleteI suppose it's more about who's in charge of the animations. Pixar have got a small-ish team of consistently good writers that really spend a lot of time on their work, where Dreamworks, as far as I know, is a lot broader and more concerned about getting work out.
It'll be interesting to see if Pixar keeps their crown after everyone's snubbing of Cars 2. No matter what, I'm always excited to see what comes next so roll on Brave! :D