Image via NiceWallpapersT'was a cold and windy, winter Friday night spent curled up watching Finding Nemo. It's been a while since I last saw this Pixar masterpiece, and considering I spent my last post cringing at the portrayal of Australians in our cinema, it's curious that I lapped up and laughed along with this American portrayal of some very Aussie characters. I think it's a testament to the amazing writing - I continue to be baffled by cartoon writers' ability to entertain for both adults and children. No doubt Matt Groening set the industry standard back in 1989, but the Pixar team have a particular talent. In her review of Kung Fu Panda, Sandra Hall distinguishes this gift by unfavourably comparing the gangster spoof story-line in Dreamworks' Shark Tale with the poignant, worldly themes of Nemo. Indeed it seems it's all down to good writing.
The visuals are kinda important too though. Last year I visited the Pixar: 20 Years of Animation exhibition held at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. I was completely blown away by the atistry and complexity of Pixar creations. The production design process includes a series of stunning inks and oil paintings, rendering - in Nemo's case - the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef. These were of course beautifully realised on the screen, and my viewing of the film last night was coloured with a new depth of respect for the Pixar people.
...And respect turns to outright childish glee when I come across the trailer for Pixar's latest creation Wall.E
Image via PixarGo on, check it out and tell me you're not super-duper excited!?!
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