Alrighty, let’s see if I can put in my two cent’s worth…
Personally, I
would rather it be that Pixar Animation Studios refrains from beginning production
on a second Monsters Inc. film, at least for the time being. Looking back on it, one
might argue that the film contains a very satisfying and closed ending – by “closed”, I am referring
to the fact that the audience really doesn’t necessarily need to know what happened to some of the characters in
the film, although others would disagree.
Curiosity is a thing of the human mind that seems almost
implanted from the very beginning – we crave to know what’s beyond the ledge or what lies around the next bend.
Obviously, some people will naturally be tempted to question the interrogation, “What happens next?”.
To tell you the truth, I would love to know what became of Randall after he was uncerremoniously thrown out
the door – literally; or how much Boo’s appearance has changed over time; or even the answer to how far Mike
and Celia’s relationship really went…
But then, when you think about it, does the audience really
have to know the course of action after the film? It’s not a requirement, that’s for sure. And actually, this
is just another reason why I love Pixar as a whole so much – they don’t push things or keep shoving out sequel
after sequel. They give you, as an individual, the chance to use your imagination and decide for yourself what
happened after the words “The End” transformed onto the theater or tv screen.
In a nutshell:
Yes, I agree with many of the other members here in that I would prefer the film – [i]Monsters
Inc.[/i] - to not be given its own sequel. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t think Pixar would make
a great sequel to the movie if they did decide to pursue in that field. So far, [i]Toy Story
2[/i] is the only Pixar continuation to have occured, and it turned out marvelously…in my opinion. I
would almost go so far as to say that it was better than its predecessor…
But try
to understand us here: We all, as board members and individuals, have our own opinions about certain thhings
(films included). One of the reasons why I joined this website is because I love to discuss the Pixar flms and
characters in general, and there are some members here who don’t share my same
views and interests. For example, I adore Finding Nemo to the core; however, others
would degress. But does that turn me away? Certainly not. I don’t get upset about it, as there are other things
us members share in common. I see us all as a family, in a way, and that’s how we should act – respectfully and
willing to accept others’ viewpoints.
Don’t worry – I’m not saying anything against you per say. I
partly agree with you on the matter, in fact. Just…don’t be too down about it in that some people don’t agree
with you. Believe me, you’re not the only one who would want a second Monsters Inc.
film. Not to mention, from the sound of it…you’re a Cars fan, and there are alot
of those people around here. So see? There are other peeps around here who share the same interests as you. A
Monsters Inc. 2 may not be one of them, but what the heck? The world ain’t gonna
blow up; at least, I hope it won’t. (snigger)
I have said my very long peace…
–
Mitch