Is there any feud in film history that
compares to that of the Pixar Lamp and the letter I? If you ask us, yes, there
is: the constant feud between the many, MANY contenders for Pixar’s greatest movie. So
naturally, we had to throw our hats into the ring. I’m Kifinosi with WickedBinge, and it’s time to
grab your popcorn, soda, and sentient playthings. This is the Pixar Movie Tier List–that’s right,
we’re ranking them all from Worst to Best. We’ve got 28 movies to get through, so
let’s get started right away. And let us know how right or wrong(but mostly
right) we are in the comments! While there aren’t a LOT of
movies that belong this low, we have a couple entries that belong in D TIER. Our bottom pick has to be The Good Dinosaur. Some
fans have argued that there isn’t any bad Pixar movie, in an objective sense. This movie being
at the bottom actually supports this argument–it isn’t at the lowest spot because it’s particularly
awful or anything. In fact, it’s perfectly serviceable. The reason it’s at the bottom
regardless is summed up in one word: boring. A bad movie, at least, can be fun to watch–and
in some cases, even a mediocre movie can. The Good Dinosaur doesn’t have any glaring
issues in terms of objective quality, but it’s nonetheless dragged down by just how…IMPRESSIVELY
boring it is. The characters are forgettable, the story is forgettable, and the only thing
to really praise it for is the animation–which, really, is just second-nature for Pixar. You’d
think a story addressing the question “hey, what if dinosaurs never went extinct?” would be
SUPER interesting, but…man, this one dropped the ball. It’s baffling that the same studio that made
interesting stories out of bugs, sentient toys, and even just feelings couldn’t do the same for
a concept as universally loved as dinosaurs. The Good Dinosaur does not live up to its
name…well, except “Dinosaur.” It does have those. Now, say what you will in terms of quality,
but Cars 2 is the absolute furthest thing from boring. This movie is the reason we
clarified that some fans say there’s no bad Pixar movie–this seems to be the near-universal
exception to that rule. The structure of this movie is an absolute mess–I mean, it’s a sports
movie and a spy movie in a blender, and if that weren’t already a ridiculous enough concept,
it stars sentient vehicles. Oh, and of course, Mater is the spy–which means this is one of those
sequels that forces the lovable comic relief into overstaying his welcome. We love Mater and all,
but…well, we love him in moderation. While Pixar is no stranger to absolutely wild concepts, it
usually has the storytelling prowess to make something both fun and coherent out of it.
BUT…as noisy and messy as this movie is, at least it’s entertaining. In terms of objectively
quality, it’s ABSOLUTELY Pixar’s least impressive movie…but at least it’s fun to watch. Even if
it’s in more of a “so bad it’s good” sense, you can’t tell me that watching a tow truck
voiced by Larry the Cable Guy becoming a super-spy to defeat a terrorist isn’t infinitely
more entertaining than “dinosaur have farm.” But those two are actually the only ones
in the bottom tier–we’re moving onto the movies that are…okay. These are the C TIER movies. To nowhere near infinity or beyond, Lightyear
takes the next spot. We’ll give this movie credit in a few areas; it has stellar animation
even by Pixar’s standards, Sox is adorable–and quite frankly, carries this movie–and the final
act is actually pretty entertaining. The use of Zurg as the main villain was inevitable,
sure–but the twist of him being a dark, alternate-future version of Buzz was
pretty unexpected and honestly cool. Aside from that, though…Lightyear is an
action movie that doesn’t move anywhere near as fast as it ought to. For a movie
starring Buzz Lightyear, of all characters, there’s very little done with the space setting.
If that didn’t hurt our engagement enough, the color palettes are SERIOUSLY dull,
which means they honestly complement the forgettable cast(except Sox) as well.
It would’ve been way cooler to have this be an action-packed battle against evil with
vibes similar to the ‘90s cartoon–but sadly, for all its good points, Lightyear does not reach
anywhere near the heights Pixar is capable of. Just barely beating it is Toy Story 4.
Man…remember how Toy Story 3 was, like, the perfect conclusion to the Toy Story saga? How
satisfying and gut-wrenching that final “so long, partner” was? It was as if the movie
was saying to the audience “hey, you’re growing up….and that’s okay :)”
Well, screw all that–Woody and the gang are back with a story that absolutely assassinates
my boy’s character. Toy Story 4 isn’t a bad movie, by any means–but coming off of an incredibly
strong trilogy, it just pales in comparison. There is some decent humor, and it’s nice to
see more of Bo Peep, given how little screen time she had for the first three movies.
Forky is also a pretty endearing character, and the other new side characters are cute at
best and unremarkable at worst. Aside from that, this movie just doesn’t warrant its own existence.
That might sound harsh, but…come on–the ending is practically begging the audience to recapture
the feeling of that emotional ending from 3. Woody staying with Bo Peep and separating
from Buzz AND Bonnie is something he would never DREAM of doing in the first few movies–so
it really feels like Pixar is just begging you to cry…minus the ability to actually, you
know, make you. It’s mildly funny at best, and an unnecessary cash grab at worst. Here’s
hoping that Toy Story 5 can be bett…uh…look, I can’t even finish that sentence
sincerely. Let’s just move on. While it’s not quite an arrow-splitting bullseye, Brave is a movie that deserves more credit than
it gets. It’s not anywhere near Pixar’s best, mind you; the world and characters aren’t all that
memorable compared to the studio’s usual fare, and the visuals–while great as always–are a
bit duller than we like from Pixar. Nothing near bad–just not up to Pixar’s usual standards.
But this movie has a lot of good qualities as well. For example, while Merida isn’t the most
likable main character, she’s honestly handled pretty well as a selfish, bratty teenager who
learns her lesson. It helps that her mother, Elinor, isn’t perfect either–and both of the two
are forced to grow and change as people in order to save themselves and mend their bond. The scene
of them roughing it in the forest to the end is when the movie is at its strongest–giving
an important message that neither parents nor growing kids are exempt from becoming better
people. The villain kinda sucks, though…like, he’s LITERALLY just a bear. The villain who’s literally
a teddy bear felt like more of a threat than him. Cars is crossing the finish line of this category.
Cars is simple enough, really–it’s a fun sports movie about an arrogant jock learning to
humble himself and accept help from others. The friendship between Mater and Lightning is
genuinely very sweet, and they honestly have more chemistry than it feels like Lightning and Sally
have. It’s okay, Mater…he’ll notice you one day. Really, though–while Cars isn’t the
most thought-provoking, tightly-written, emotionally impactful movie out there, it’s
just…fine. We have a cute, fun cast of characters, a nice redemption arc for the main character, a
simple concept you can just turn your brain off and relax with. It’s a fun, perfectly fine
movie–and that’s good enough for C tier. It’s not quite good enough, however, to reach
the higher slots on our list. This is the B TIER. Man, this one’s gonna tick some of you guys
off…Incredibles II. In its own right–and let us emphasize, in its own right–this movie
isn’t bad. As a sequel to the Incredibles, yeah, it kinda sucks–but it’s not because this
is a bad movie. There are some fantastic visuals, pretty great action scenes, a good
sense of humor–et cetera, et cetera. Unfortunately, while the movie is perfectly
fine, it still forgets what made Incredibles 1 so special–which, in no small part, was that it
was a satire of superhero movies and the concept of a superhuman society in general. That witty
kind of criticism (wit-icism, if you will) is pretty much absent from Incredibles II–and when
you tack on a significantly weaker villain, it really makes this one hard for hardcore fans
of the original to enjoy. It may seem that much of what we complained about with this film is
the same as what we did for Toy Story 4, but we hold this movie in slightly higher regard because
it does retain some of what made the first movie good. The action scenes are great, the animation
is spectacular, it’s pretty darn funny–it’s just…not good as a sequel, is all. It’s an okay
movie–but that’s about the nicest we can say. This one might be a bit surprising, but next
is Cars 3. And if it IS surprising to you–well, you’re not alone. It’s easy to forget that there
even was a Cars 3, with how little people talk about this series genuinely in comparison to
other Pixar properties. Shockingly enough, though? Cars 3 is actually a pretty solid
movie. No, that’s not a fakeout–I’m serious! This movie does a good job of fleshing out
Lightning McQueen as a character–a sentence I NEVER expected myself to say, mind you–as
he slowly but surely comes to the realization that he’s not in his prime anymore. The movie
is honestly kind of an existential nightmare, as Lightning accepts that his best years are
behind him and there’s literally nothing he can do about it. We see him work with new character
Cruz to train and hopefully regain his identity as “speed,” but that…never happens–and he has to
accept that it’s time to pass the torch. For a movie about talking cars, this movie has some
decent emotional weight to it–not to mention this being by far the most likable Lightning
has been. Also…can we talk about Mater’s hat that’s literally shaped like a racetrack with a
moving Lightning McQueen on it? I kinda want one. Graduating to the next spot on the list is
Monsters University. We’re really switching things up now–no more sequels, baby(until the
next sequel we talk about) because this is a PREQUEL movie! Have you ever wondered what
it was like for Mike and Sulley…in COLLEGE? …No? Oh. Well, you might be pleasantly
surprised–Monsters University doesn’t hold a candle to its predecessor, but it’s actually
worth a watch for big fans. The bond between Mike and Sulley is fleshed out really nicely in this
movie, and it has some surprisingly hard-hitting scenes–both Mike and Sulley face the reality
that not everyone can reach the dreams they strive for. It’s an important message
to show, especially in the fairy-tale filled world of Disney and Pixar movies.
The two both learn that they have limits, but they also learn what they’re good at–and this
bittersweet message is the foundation of one of Pixar’s most endearing friendships. That said…the
movie’s definitely at its best when it’s focusing on Mike and Sulley’s relationship–which is mainly
its latter half, particularly the third act. While the rest of the movie is just fine, it doesn’t
compare to those peaks with Mike and Sulley–but those scenes are so darn good, they elevate this
movie a lot higher than it would be otherwise. Next we have another movie about a big, fuzzy
monster–but more of a metaphorical one: Turning Red is the story of Meilin Lee, a confident,
sheltered kid who’s turning 13–and as a result, is facing the horrors of growing up. You’ve
heard similar stories–kid wants to do thing, parent doesn’t want kid to do thing,
hilarity ensues. But joking summaries aside–this is a decent coming-of-age
movie. It has some fun slapstick, some pretty hard-hitting emotional moments
that hit on themes of generational trauma, and a surprisingly epic climactic battle.
The worst we could say about this movie is that, at times, it can be a little…okay, it’s
REALLY cringeworthy at times. But say what you will–that doesn’t come anywhere near
canceling out all of the movie’s good qualities. We’re gonna keep swimming down the list–next is
Turning Red. The long-awaited sequel to Finding Nemo, Finding Dory puts the titular character
in the spotlight on a quest to find her family. On that note…the scenes between baby Dory and
her parents are quite possibly the cutest thing Pixar has ever created. Not only that, they tell a
heartwarming, sensitively-executed story about the struggles of being–or supporting–someone with
a disability. Dory is an endearing character, but she’s not treated like a joke–and while her
disability takes the spotlight, so do her own individual strengths, from her bilinguality to
her vast knowledge of marine life. That kind of representation is probably important for a lot
of the kids and even adults in the audience. The new characters are great, too–we mentioned
Dory’s parents already, but Hank the octo–sorry, I mean septopus–also makes for a fun
dynamic with his new blue buddy. If we had to sincerely criticize the movie
for anything, it’s…well, honestly, it’s just Marlin. It just feels really offputting
that he’s being such a jerk to Dory for most of the movie–especially given how hard Dory worked
to help him…you know, Find Nemo. But on the whole, Finding Dory is a solid sequel–definitely worth
watching for the adorably baby Dory scenes alone. Narrowly missing out on A-tier is the latest Pixar
movie, Elemental. We’ll be straight-up with you… this movie’s placement is entirely thanks to
its animation. Everything about the movie is perfectly fine, don’t get us wrong–decent
characters, pretty good voice acting, a cute love story(albeit one with pretty slow
pacing) and some surprisingly hard-hitting moments. But let’s not beat around the
bush–my GOSH, this movie looks amazing. The colors, the way each individual element
looks, the visual gags that result–heck, even the element of Ember’s glass-carving talent
is just so satisfying to look at. Frankly, this movie is worth a watch for the
animation alone–and if you’re a sucker for cutesy Hallmark-esque romance movies, this
is the absolute perfect recommendation for you. We’re now entering the top 15, and
already, the movies have gone from “good” to “great.” This is the A TIER.
Look, we REALLY wish we could put Luca higher on the list. Heck, you could say that
about most of the movies from here on out–but don’t let its placement fool you. Luca is
a fantastic movie with an endearing story, cute visuals, and a nice world to explore.
The friendship between Luca, Alberto, and Giulia(sidenote: did NOT expect it
to be spelled that way) is super-sweet, and it gives the movie a great emotional core.
As Luca struggles with his obligation to obey his parents–who, protective as they are, really
just want to keep him safe–he slowly grows a desire to see more of the surface world,
which adds some tension to a fun story. As for why it’s not any higher…well, while Luca
is a solid movie, the whole family aspect of it feels like it’s almost forgotten about by the
second half–which wouldn’t be a huge issue, if it didn’t take up so much time in the
first act. The movie is at its best when it focuses on Luca and Alberto in the surface
world–which, thankfully, is the bulk of it. Don’t get too emotional about Inside Out not
making it any higher. This movie has a message that kids are NOT given enough: it is okay to be
sad. I mean, the whole movie is about Joy learning that, while happiness is great, it’s not the only
important emotion–and if you stifle the others, bad things can happen. The movie is also really
fun–with vivid colors, fun character designs, and a nice balance of whimsy and genuine heart,
Inside Out is the first movie on the list that we feel shows off Pixar’s “full potential,”
if you will–which, considering it’s right in the middle, is a nice sign of things to come.
Believe us when we say, though, the rest of this list was hard to put in order–and placing Inside
Out this low was one of the hardest choices, especially because we don’t even have a reason to
give as to why it’s here–it’s just that the other movies are a little better, in our book. Here’s
hoping the sequel will do it justice, too–we’ll finally get to meet Anxiety, a character who’s
tempting me to sue Pixar for plagiarizing my life… …and several months after writing that, it’s
official–Inside Out 2 is pretty much just as great as the original, to the point where we’d honestly
consider them practically interchangeable. While it isn’t quite as profound as the first,
we’re giving Inside Out 2 the very slight upper hand for the fact that it managed to capture the
spirit of the original and bring audiences a more mature message. With anxiety being the huge issue
it is today, a movie that helps to both humanize it and highlight just how toxic it can be when it
gets out of control is just what the world needed. If there’s one thing we could confidently say
the sequel does even better than the original, it’s the comedy. The scenes with Lance
and Bloofy have some of the best jokes in Pixar history–and you’ve gotta respect
a movie that can make you laugh and cry. Whether or not YouTube film critics will
tear this one apart remains to be seen, but as far as we’re concerned, Inside
Out 2 did a surprisingly great job of keeping the same heart of the original.
Just…please don’t ruin that streak, guys. Alright, jokes aside–DEFINITELY not cries for help
aside–next we have A Bug’s Life. This is Pixar’s second-ever movie after Toy Story…and before Toy
Story 2 and Monsters Inc. Yeah…easy to see how it gets buried with a lot of fans’ memories, huh?
Worry not–A Bug’s Life is a fantastic movie with a huge cast of memorable characters–and what’s
best is that every one of them improves by the end. The circus bugs all come into their own, Flik
learns to take responsibility for his missteps, and the other bugs learn to appreciate
him and his inventions a lot more. We also can’t ignore how great of a villain Hopper
is–I mean, it really only took them two movies for Pixar’s villains to go from “kid who’s kind of
a jerk” to “literal fascist dictator”. That’s impressive–as was his surprisingly brutal
death. …man, was this really a kids’ movie? Well, we don’t have to ask that for this one–Toy
Story is one of the most iconic kids’ movies out there. It’s the movie that inspired us all to
play and imagine harder than ever. Buzz and Woody are two of the most iconic Pixar characters out
there–Woody going from a loyal, lovable jerk to a team player and true leader, and Buzz slowly
accepting his identity as a toy. It’s a fun, imaginative adventure that just cuts to the heart
of what Pixar movies have always been about. At the risk of sounding like a broken record,
it feels like a CRIME to not be able to put Toy Story higher. But this isn’t the last
we’ll be seeing of Woody and Buzz, worry not… Onward to our next entry, Onward–which
was actually a very pleasant surprise. Pixar’s whole schtick is taking mundane(or at
least, already-explored) ideas and making them something truly special. With that said,
Onward was a risky move–a topic as broad as “magic in modern society” could’ve easily given
us another Good Dinosaur on our hands. Thankfully, Onward is actually a blast–it’s about two
brothers, both of whom are flawed-but-likable, learning to appreciate each other and
who they are–and what they have therein. We see Ian overcome his own insecurities
slowly-but-surely as he seeks out a chance to meet his dearly departed dad for just one
day. He has to work with his more bombastic older brother Barley, who learns to overcome his
own…well, overconfidence, really–while the road less traveled is often better in the long run, it
isn’t ALWAYS better. These two have a relationship that’s the center of the movie, and it’s the
vast majority of its focus–which definitely works in its favor. Onward lands just outside
of our top ten–so let’s get to those, shall we? Oh, these two are back already? Wasn’t expecting
that, but…alright, Toy Story 2 is next. A worthy sequel indeed–whereas Toy Story 1 saw
Buzz accepting his identity as a toy, the sequel sees Woody accepting his as,
specifically, Andy’s toy. He struggles between loyalty to his owner and to his new
friends Stinky Pete, Bullseye, and Jessie. The worldbuilding here is top-shelf stuff–we see more
of both Woody and Buzz’s origin worlds, from an old-school kids’ show Woody came from to Buzz’s
own video game where he(and Rex, to a lesser extent) vie to defeat the evil emperor Zurg.
There’s not much complex stuff to say about why this movie is so darn good–it just…is,
man. The old characters get more screentime, the new characters are all great–Al makes
a good antagonist, and Stinky Pete makes a solid twist villain with a motivation
we actually don’t entirely hate him over. Let us cook with our next entry, Ratatouille.
As if I wasn’t hungry enough already, now we’ve got a movie about a rat
learning to become a gourmet chef by controlling a clumsy kitchen worker
from inside a hat. It’s a heartwarming story of the relationship between
man and rat…okay, more seriously, it’s about ho w you shouldn’t let yourself give
up on dreams because of how others see you. Ratatouille is less of a spectacle than
other Pixar movies, but that works in its favor a LOT. The harsh realities of life aren’t
downplayed by any means–like that brutal scene where Remy’s dad shows him exactly why rats aren’t
welcomed in the big city. But at the same time, that Pixar magic is there–it’s realistic,
but it’s also fun and inspirational. Like that Anton Ego scene shows, sometimes it’s the
simplest stuff that can leave the biggest impact. And if there’s any movie that demonstrates that
even better than Ratatouille, it’s Soul–which rounds out this category. I’ll go on record
saying that this is the hardest-hitting Pixar movie. That scene of Joe slowly realizing that the
point of life is just…living, in and of itself, man. That’s a message that’s never going to stop
being relevant–this whole movie is about a guy who’s desperate to get back to life so he can
fulfill his dream, only to realize he’s missed out on everything important along the way.
I mean, it’s still not a perfect movie. The pacing is all over the place, and at times it
feels like it drags on a bit–but that beautiful message elevates it to a level few other movies
in general have reached, let alone kids’ films. Soul is a movie that lives up to its name,
and honestly inspired us to just…enjoy life more. Not thinking about it–just…doing it.
Give this one a shot–you won’t regret it. As for us, we’ll follow its lead
by moving into our top seven. These are the cream of the crop–the
quintessential S TIER Pixar movies. Let’s go loco for Coco to kick off this category.
Unique visual style? Check. Strong emotional core with the family’s ban on music? Check. Now, brace
yourselves for this one…an actually good twist villain? Check, baby–Coco is one of the best Pixar
films in recent years. The slow-burn execution of Grandma Coco’s story makes the ending one of the
most powerful in Pixar history–and what’s great is that the buildup makes it easy to get there.
Coco is nicely paced, beautifully animated, and executed fantastically with one of
the best overall stories in any Pixar movie. The only reason it’s not higher is
that the next movies are just that good. Just outside the top five floats Up. The
introduction of this movie needs no…um, introduction. Carl and Ellie’s love story is
told in just a few minutes, but it’s magical enough to act as a strong emotional center to
the rest of the movie. Carl just…straight-up doesn’t enjoy life anymore–but that changes
when he’s faced with eviction, and decides to carry his house away via balloon-powered air
travel. He unknowingly takes along Russell, a neighborhood kid who slowly but surely becomes
like the son he and Ellie were never able to have. It’s an incredibly touching movie with one
of the strongest beginnings and endings in the studio’s history. That said, the middle
of the movie–while still great, and blessing us with the legendary Dug–pale in comparison
to just how incredible those book-ends are. We’re entering top-five territory now–and we’re
kicking it off with Finding Nemo. It’s been said before that when you take the whole “talking
fish” aspect out of the equation, Finding Nemo does NOT sound like a kids’ movie. It’s a story
about a widowed father on a desperate search for his kidnapped son, allied only with a woman
who suffers a memory-afflicting disability. Oh, but don’t go thinking you can just forget the
undersea setting–this is still one of Pixar’s most beautiful movies, with some of the best
underwater visuals out there even to this day. On top of all that, the humor is top-notch, all
the major characters are memorable and lovable, and the movie is as sugary-sweet as it
is heartbreaking. You’ll laugh and cry when you watch Finding Nemo–but most
importantly, you’ll keep on swimming. Fittingly, The Incredibles is up next–showing
that it’s worthy of its title. Superhero movies have to do a LOT to stand out, especially with
how many there are out there. 20 years later, The Incredibles still proves itself one of the
best in the genre--and one of Pixar’s best in general. Mr. Incredible is one of the best-written
heroes in Pixar history, and Syndrome is one of, if not the best villain therein. The movie
gets shockingly dark for a family film, from Syndrome threatening to outright
kill Bob’s family and being willing to let Mirage die to the various controversies
involving superhero society in general. The Incredibles is a truly fantastic movie
that deserves every bit of praise it gets. It remains not only one of Pixar’s finest
movies, but a movie that redefines its own genre. If you enjoy other media that satirizes
superheroes, like “Invincible,” “The Boys,” or “My Hero Academia,” you can thank Mr. Incredible
and the gang. Our only complaint is the lack of clarity on the movie’s greatest question: where
was Frozone’s super suit? We may never know now… The Bronze Medal of Cinematic Greatness(really
wasn’t sure what to call that one) goes to Toy Story 3, which rounds out Pixar’s most iconic
film franchise. We said it before, but Toy Story 3 was the perfect conclusion to the Toy
Story series. All the main characters get time to shine,the themes of growing up are timeless as
they are gut-wrenching, and the new cast members are fantastic too–especially Lotso, who honestly
rivals Syndrome as one of the “greats” in terms of Pixar villains. Seriously…whether you like tragic,
sympathetic villains or plain old pure evil ones, this guy fits the bill. He’s offered redemption
at one point–which you’d hope for, given how rough his life has been–and he blatantly throws it away.
And Lotso is just ONE of the great attributes this movie has–it’s surprisingly tense, with an
intimidating cast of villains and suspenseful prison break segments. Heck, Buzz gets practically
lobotomized at one point–this gets into borderline horror at points, and we love to see it. But
really–this movie would be nowhere without that incredible finale, where Andy says farewell
to his old toys, introducing them to Bonnie–and, finally, those toys say goodbye to us. It’s
a beautiful conclusion to the franchise, and we’re really glad there was never any other
scene in an unnecessary sequel that undid it. Now, the top two were EXTREMELY difficult
to decide between(heck, this whole tier has been) but we’re giving the runner-up position
to Monsters, Inc. This is peak family-friendly cinema. The characters? They are few, but they are
proud. Mike and Sulley? Best friendship in Pixar history. Boo? Absolutely adorable. We will kill
for her. And Randall and Waternoose? Holy CRAP, these two are terrifying villains. You have your
sympathetic(or at least understandable) villain in Waternoose, and your pure-evil menace
in Randall, who’s honestly every bit as scary now as he was watching it as a kid.
Every other aspect of the movie is great, too–this is one of the most fun
worlds Pixar has ever come up with, on top of having a great sense of humor and
some strong intense moments as well. We don’t have any complex reason why this movie is
so high up–Monsters Inc is just plain fun. This movie is a blast in every area–it’s
charming, it’s funny, it’s imaginative, and it’s even scary at times. But there’s one
movie we find ourselves impressed by even more. This is sure to be a divisive pick, but we’re
crowning Wall-E as Pixar’s greatest film to date. This movie is brilliant in every sense of
the word. The color scheme starts out dull on earth–but given the post-apocalyptic nature of
the movie, that makes sense. The story firmly believes in the rule “show, don’t tell”--and it
slowly but surely takes you from the destitute, now-hopeless planet Earth to the dystopian
Axiom ship where humanity resides. This movie is a cautionary tale for humanity–and
what’s both terrifying and brilliant is that it’s only going to become more relevant. As
the world falls apart, the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and everyone has
to do a little less for themselves, we slip ever-so-slowly closer into the Axiom’s
seats…oh, but don’t go thinking it’s not a fun movie! There are cute robots falling in love,
which kickstarts the movie in general–and, by extension, the redemption of Earth as
a habitable planet. There are also some endearing humans, and the overall theme of
humanity realizing that there’s hope for the world yet–one little sprout at a time. The scene
of the captain taking his first steps to shut down AUTO is one of the most inspiring scenes
in Pixar history(as weird as that may sound). But if all that doesn’t convince you…M-O. We hope
we’ve convinced you, and that you’ll tell us your favorite Pixar films in the comments–but for us,
this beautiful cautionary tale reigns supreme.
