Friday, October 03, 2008

TOY STORY 2 Ranked "Best Animated Feature" at Rotten Tomatoes Countdown

My favorite animated film ever just got ranked the greatest animated feature of all time in Rotten Tomatoes countdown of the "50 Greatest Animated Features." I could not agree more. TOY STORY 2 is everything that TOY STORY is and more. Not only does it have one of the greatest opening sequences ever, but it's filled to the brim with and enduring story about love, loyalty, friendship, and value, also containing lovable characters, smarter dialogue, exciting action, and a pitch-perfect pacing that never drags and keeps you interested every moment. This film is plethora of purposeful film making that never leaves you with a single frame that does not deserve to be there, or say something about the environment or the characters themselves. Also, the film packs an amazingly emotional punch as the toys realize the cost of being a toy, and knowing that one day the one that loves them may be gone. However, through their enduring friendships and perseverance they begin to understand that their is always an opportunity to be rescued from loneliness, and to ultimately be made valuable. I hear they are making TOY STORY 3, in which Andy finally does grow up, and I could not be more excited. TOY STORY, and PIXAR for that matter, are a testament to the excellence that all filmmakers should aim for. Just imagine if all filmmakers had as much love of their craft and as deep a devotion for telling stories to audiences of all types and ages. What would the world be like then?

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