12 Reasons That Pixar Is Still King Of Animation

Following what many perceive to be their pinnacle in Toy Story 3, Pixar would appear to have lost their mojo and slipped from the pedestal that critics and viewers alike had placed them upon. With a track record as impeccable as the company's was when starting out, backlash was to be expected the second they stumbled, and with a run as long as they enjoyed it’s no wonder there’s been such an outcry against them.

Travis Smith

Published: Jun 21, 2013 08:08 pm

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[h2]12) The standards we hold them to[/h2]

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Really, this is what it all boils down to. We expect more of Pixar than any other animation studio; it’s why Cars 2 and Brave were met with such disappointment. Had they been released by DreamWorks or Disney instead of Pixar, I doubt anyone would have reacted to them with nearly as much vitriol. But it’s Pixar we’re talking about. They’re to be held to a higher standard because they are the standard. The gold standard. When DreamWorks or Disney comes out with a movie that meets that is believed to have met that standard (ex. How to Train Your Dragon, Wreck-It Ralph), comparisons to Pixar are sure to follow. Until those comparisons stop, Pixar will continue to be the king of animation.

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