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That was, of course, until Disney acquired a talented group of nerds to reshape the next decade of animation.
Just
as my generation will forever remember the adventures of Abu &
Aladdin, Simba & Nala and Beauty & that hairy Beast - Pixar
have paved the way for not just New-Disney Classics like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, but really allowed a window for Shrek and Bee Movie to exist as well.
This
superb DVD collection finally gathers all of the best Pixar shorts
(remember those clever little skits that played prior to Toy Story, Ratatouille, Monsters Inc, etc?) which give an astonishing insight into the various levels of development of the art form over the last twenty years.
While the slicker modern day shorts like For The Birds are simply adorable - the real assets to this DVD are the earlier films. While the animation in Luxo Jr and Tin Toy seems amateur compared to the detail of modern day blockbusters like Cars - it should be taken into consideration that many of these were all made before the art form was even created.
More to the point - as you watch each short - you are actually witnessing the CGI art form being created. It is truly nothing short of astonishing.
Each
short film has something different to offer, and all of them have their own
various levels of appeal - but for mine, you simply can't go past the
2006 short One Man Band. Not only is the story simple and funny - but the detail and overall look of the piece is simply beautiful.
A great addition to the kids Pixar
collection - and a must have for students of animation. These guys are
innovators of our generation, and they deserve all the credit and kudos
that comes their way. EXTRAS
There's a few likeable extras included here. The kids will enjoy the several Sesame Street short animated skits, while the parents will find the featurette "The Pixar Shorts: A Short History" riveting.
It's
truly amazing to see the trials and struggles the small group of Pixar
animators when through in order to see their dreams and ambitions
fulfilled, and it certainly gives you greater respect for the work that
goes into the CGI films we are all beginning to take for granted.
Superb! Conclusion:
Movie 75% Extras: 70%
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