Not a very avid Pixar fan, but a fan nonetheless.
What started with Toys Story ended up with me having to be writing a fan fic about The Incredibles. Back in the '90s, when I first came across that ‘first theatrical Pixar production,’ I was… ignorant, I guess. Couldn’t remember much from then, especially with my lethargic self nowadays. Nevertheless, I’m sure it was good, because it set me off on a long life of fandom with Pixar productions, with A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc. and eventually, Finding Nemo.
Then, Dreamworks Animation Studios came along.
Not to be biased, especially with the fact that DWA has good animating talents, but I never really support it and will never support it. What was A Bug’s Life never really came for me (at least not as significant as I remember) because currently, in my memory lane, there’s only “Antz.” I couldn’t remember much about my theatrical experience with A Bug’s Life, only my “Collector’s Edition DVD” experience.
Heck, if it’s not for the “10th Anniversary” release, I probably would have completely forgot about how the original “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” goes. I could never really forget about the mutant toys because of the franchise’s respective PC games I’ve played during my youth (“Activity Center” and the erm, Toys Story action game which I cannot quite remember its title) - that which experience I remember more than my movie experience. The scene where Buzz and Woody bickered under that truck was unforgettable - it was a classic scene, and I was reminded of it again in the Cars bloopers.
Monsters, Inc. was more memorable, however, as there were several reruns on Disney Channel during my teenage years (or long before that…). Mike became my favorite character straight away upon seeing his cool and charismatic personality.
I shared my opinions about DWA vs Pixar with some of my friends, and they couldn’t help agreeing, too (maybe because they’re my friends…), claiming that they enjoyed Pixar movies more than those made by the… other guys. Shrek’s temptation was powerful, though. It’s the only franchise (before today’s Kung Fu Panda) they enjoyed from DWA. I’ve watched it when I was young, but never really got attached to it. But why do I get attached to Pixar productions instead? Ask yourself that question.
So, year after year, Pixar continuously produced masterpieces to come, and I continuously enjoyed them, even more with the coming of The Incredibles.
I watched it fifty times on the theater - nearly two to three screenings everyday. Got tired in the early parts without Violet, but when she came into screen, it’s lights up for me again.
Then, Cars came along.
At first, I never really enjoyed it, kinda disappointed, even. Nevertheless, after some time of rewatching the film, I fell in love with the hot and cool personality of Lightning McQueen. Yeah, I kinda always like those hot-shots, cool guy type of characters, don’t I?
Regardless of everything, Pixar had been a big part of my life and an even bigger part today with this forum. I’ve never really enjoyed writing before, evident from my lack of update when I first started on the Incredibles fan fic. Then, seeing how supportive TSS is with my fan fic and the many ideas that came into my mind for the story, I’ve grew into it and, now with more time, I’ve spent more time on it and posting in this forum.
Up till today, I’m still not a very big Pixar fan compared to all you crazed, trivia knowing, scenes remembering fans out there. But, I’m quite happy to be one, and I’m satisfied that it’s such a renowned animation studio, because I like the things I like to be popular and grand.