Pixar Back on Top!!!

Rating: 9/10 (21 June 2013)

The Blue Umbrella review:
This short proves that you don't need laughs for a film to be great. I love the fact that PIXAR isn't afraid to experiment with their shorts and this short definitely shines (in my eyes). Although this short film is very different to PIXAR's other works, and doesn't contain laugh-out loud funny moments (Monsters University makes up for that), or contain a huge array of memorable characters; it is a truly gorgeous piece of art. The music is one thing that shines yet again in the short, but what makes this short so AMAZING is the photo-realistic animation that had my mouth hanging the whole way through; it is truly astonishing. I do have to say though that it reminded me of the Disney short film PAPERMAN and it's plot was very similar. PIXAR have matured a lot with this film.
Monsters University review:
Monsters University is a fun, exciting film for the whole family. The visual aspect of the film is yet again, truly amazing, the animation is the best of their film's to date. The amount of thought and time that went into this film can be seen on screen. Although this film did not see me reaching for the tissues, or wiping the fog off my 3D glasses, I definitely shed a tear or two. Monsters University has a great moral and I recommend you go and see it, especially if you're a fan of the first movie. PIXAR have definitely created a Prequel that lives up to its predecessor and builds on the back story to the film that the world fell in love with back in 2001. Definitely worth going to see at the cinemas. Another PIXAR classic to add to my collection when it's released on DVD.
9/10