Not up to Pixar's usual standard?

Rating: 6/10 (19 July 2004)

I finally got around to seeing this on DVD. I was looking forward to it, but I was rather disappointed - compared to Pixar's other work. I don't know how it could be rated higher than either of the Toy story's.
Sure it's technically fantastic, and there are some good moments (Bruce the Shark for example) - but it left me cold. For me there are couple of reasons.
I would say it's the most "Disney like" of all the Pixar films so far (and for me that's a bad thing!) - all rather preachy and predicable. Although at least there was no bursting into song!
I think it could have done with some trims at the editing stage - the film is 20+ mins longer than Toy Story, and you notice it. The Turtle & Jellyfish scenes dragged on, and seemed unnecessary to me.
Let's hope The Incredibles is a return to form for 'older' viewers.