Heroes are always late, but Pixar is still not old

Graham 2022-04-20 09:01:47

Text: The little Trojan horse under the scorching sun

To tell the truth, animated films produced in the United States, at least those imported into China, have a really wide audience, not just for children. And most of these films contain at least one easy-to-understand truth. Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, etc. give us constant surprises in the field of animated films almost every year.

Disney is a dream for many people, it can be said that it is the gathering place of princesses, Pixar, how much love for animated movies comes from here. In 2006, Pixar was acquired by Disney, but still maintains a different style of its animated films.

There are countless excellent works, but I can only mention a few of my favorites in recent years:

They may be deeply remembered because of their distinctive protagonists, the Snow Queen Elsa in "Frozen" (2013), and the heart-warming revelation in "Super Marines" (2014);

"Frozen"

Or because of the storyline with a big brain hole, "Inside Out" (2015), who would have thought of anthropomorphizing emotions, everyone in the brain center console expressed deep admiration;

"Mind Squad"

Or the touching and tender story of the story, Ratatouille (2007), where the rat is the last thing you should see in the kitchen, but our talented chef proves with action that "don't care what others say about you" No", "Robot Story" (2008), I can't remember how many times I cried, "Flying House" (2009), the most romantic thing I can think of is to grow old with you, if I Leave first, I just hope you are still so happy every day.

"Robots"

"Cars" is really a bit young compared to the previous ones. It is also launched as a series of movies, and it cannot achieve the same level of influence and attention as "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo". So is "Cars" can only endure the box office Waterloo again and again? And being bombarded by the media?

"Toy Story"

From the first part, the protagonist Lightning McQueen has grown from a proud and kind new star to a caring and warm new star who will consider other cars, and has learned a crucial lesson in car students with the former ace car god.

The second part, a little off the theme, from the joy of speeding at the home of the track suddenly turned into a spy war movie, and also browsed the landmark buildings of many countries by the way.

Now, in the third part, with the change of times, some cars are bound to withdraw from the stage of history, and some brilliance always become history helplessly.

Heroes are twilight, Lightning McQueen is like this, so is Wolverine 3: The Last Stand, the power of the new generation cannot be ignored, high-tech training methods are involved, and partners who used to be on the runway quit one after another. Should you leave the glory to the past, enjoy the rest of your life easily, and make money with your existing fame, or will you not admit defeat and stick to the path you want to take?

"Cars 3" tells such a story well.

There are many people who say that the plot of "Car Racing 3" is very confusing, and they don't know what McQueen thinks. One moment he has to train with high technology, then he has to go back to the field to get some mud on the tires, and then he has to go to the race, and then he turns his head and turns again. Going to find Dr. Blue Sky's friend. In fact, I think this is very good. In the face of sudden changes, any car will be at a loss and try every possible way.

There are also many people who say that Jackson Black Storm is even more supporting than supporting roles. As a high-tech product that once defeated McQueen, the role is really not enough. On the contrary, it is unreasonable for a rookie on the track to become a champion. In my opinion, the image of Black Storm only represents "high and new technology that forgets its originality". Like the original Cool Sister, he may not even race in unexpected places on the track, while Cool Sister is a "new technology" and With the combination of "basic technology", her success seems inevitable, not to mention that there are a dozen old drivers who have created a brilliant track to take her to fly.

The situation of McQueen and Sister Cool can also be said to be the same. One is questioned that he is old and should retire, and the other is questioned that he is not qualified to be a racer. Such a handover may be the best outcome. Although it is a bit embarrassing and easy to complete in order to complete this succession, at least it can make people understand the meaning of life.

The appearance of Sister Cool is a new student who needs an opportunity to show, a Bole, she denied herself because of a failure, not lack of ability but lack of confidence, a suitable stage, an excellent guide, McQueen and Sister Cool. Completed this era change on the runway. McQueen seems to have taken over the position of Dr. Blue Sky in the first film and found a career to be proud of.

As a sequel to this series, "Cars 3", I think it has completed the final task very well. Compared with the "cute" "Despicable Me 3" released not long ago, it at least still has feelings, and Something that can make people ponder, expressing simple and easy-to-understand truth, I just hope that "Cars" can stay in that era, and don't consume too much of its residual value.

In fact, as a series of animated films, we always have too much hope. When we first released it, we always had surprises, and slowly the enthusiasm was exhausted. The second or even more follow-up is like Cinderella. After marrying the prince, sometimes it is better to keep the imagination.

Lightning McQueen's career as a racing driver has come to a glorious end, just like the fate of the animated movie "Cars", and finally the setting of McQueen and Cool Sister double crown, let me see Pixar's love for his animation.

Although there are many films that will question Pixar and criticize "Cars 3", I just want to say that it is simply not mediocre, just like the classic racing cars in the film. The past, life is like this, it is impossible to always be at the top of the pyramid, but at least once experienced, "life is too short to wait for others' permission".

I still firmly believe: Pixar produced, must be a good product . The end of an era does not mean eternal sinking.

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Extended Reading

Cars 3 quotes

  • Ramone: [after giving Lightning a new paint job] It's like the Sistine Chapel on wheels.

    Lightning McQueen: [starts riving his engine in front of a mirror] I'm coming for you, Storm.

  • Cruz Ramirez: [Cruz is watching the news with a trophy while Lightning is completely miffed] So... trophy's kinda nice. Don't you think?

    [no response]

    Cruz Ramirez: I-I mean, I know like, you've got a billion of them, so y-you would know.

    [still no response]

    Cruz Ramirez: I still can't believe I won. Heheh. It's pretty shiny. I have never seen one up close. Looks like they spent a lot of money on it, I-I mean, I think it's real metal...

    Lightning McQueen: Stop. Just stop! Okay, Cruz? You don't even know. You don't even have one clue!

    Cruz Ramirez: Hey! I was trying to...

    Lightning McQueen: Do you know what happens if I lose this race?

    [Cruz doesn't answer]

    Lightning McQueen: Every mile of this trip was to get me faster than Jackson Storm. FASTER!

    [Luigi, Guido, and Mack listen on in horror]

    Lightning McQueen: I start off getting nowhere for a week ON A SIMULATOR! I lose a whole day with you on Fireball Beach. AND THEN, I WASTE TONIGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF MISS FRITTER! I'm stuck in the same speed I was a month ago! I can't get any faster BECAUSE I'M TOO BUSY TAKING CARE OF MY TRAINER!

    [Cruz feeling hurt and remains silent]

    Lightning McQueen: This is my last chance, Cruz. Last! Final! FINITO! If I lose, I never get to do this again. If you were a racer, you'd know what I'm talking about! But you're not! So you DON'T!

    [he slams his tire on the wall, causing Cruz's trophy to fall off the shelf and break upon hitting the floor; Cruz is crushed]

    Cruz Ramirez: [furious] Mack, pull over!

    Mack: Wha? Now?

    Cruz Ramirez: NOW!

    [pushes the button]

    Mack: Ahh - Okay okay! Pulling over! Pulling over!

    [Mack pulls over]

    Cruz Ramirez: [exits Mack] Ask me if I dreamed of being a trainer, Mr. McQueen, go ahead! Ask me if I got up in the dark to run laps before school every day! Ask me if I saved every penny to buy a ticket to the races when they came to town. Ask me if I did that so that I could be a trainer someday, ask me!

    Lightning McQueen: Did y - ?

    Cruz Ramirez: No! I've wanted to become a racer forever! Because of you.

    [Lightning is shocked and heartbroken]

    Cruz Ramirez: I used to watch you on TV, flying through the air. You seemed so... fearless. "Dream small, Cruz." That's what my family used to say. "Dream small or not at all." They were just trying to protect me. But, I was the fastest kid in town and I was gonna prove them wrong!

    Lightning McQueen: What happened?

    Cruz Ramirez: When I got to my first race, I figured it out.

    Lightning McQueen: What?

    Cruz Ramirez: That I didn't belong. The other racers looked nothing like me. You know, they-they were bigger, and-and stronger, and so... confident. And when they started their engines... that was it. I knew I'd never be a racer. I just left. It was my one shot and I didn't take it.

    [Lightning feels bad as Cruz decides to leave]

    Cruz Ramirez: Yeah, so, uh... I-I'm gonna head back to the training center. I think we both know it's for the best.

    [starts to drive away, but turns around again]

    Cruz Ramirez: But, can I ask you something? What was it like for you, when you showed up to your first race? How did you know you could do it?

    Lightning McQueen: I don't know, I... I just never thought I couldn't.

    Cruz Ramirez: I wish I knew what that felt like. Good luck, Mr. McQueen.

    [starts driving away]

    Lightning McQueen: Cruz... Cruz, wait...!

    [Cruz ignores him and he sighs]