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The Pixar Story (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 6  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 7.5/10

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Rated: G

Runtime: 87 mins

Synopsis: Oscar nominee Leslie Iwerks (THE HAND BEHIND THE MOUSE: THE UB IWERKS STORY) illuminates the history of the award-winning animation company Pixar with this documentary. THE PIXAR STORY presents a well-rounded picture of the company's ascent from the drawing board to being one of the most... Oscar nominee Leslie Iwerks (THE HAND BEHIND THE MOUSE: THE UB IWERKS STORY) illuminates the history of the award-winning animation company Pixar with this documentary. THE PIXAR STORY presents a well-rounded picture of the company's ascent from the drawing board to being one of the most recognizable brands in entertainment. The film features interviews with the men behind the company (John Lasseter, Ed Catmull, and Steve Jobs) as well as vocal talent (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Billy Crystal). [More]

Genre: Education/General Interest

Starring: John Lasseter, Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs, George Lucas, Tom Hanks

Director: Leslie Iwerks
Screenwriter: Leslie Iwerks
Producer: Leslie Iwerks
Composer: Jeff Beal

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4/5

There is nothing short of a giddy delight in watching the fine folks who founded PIXAR living out their dreams in ways much larger than even they could ever have imagined

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01/13/08
Andrea Chase
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The Pixar Story should be required viewing for film school students as it shows what following through and persevering through hardships can get you.

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01/04/08
Rebecca Murray
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Iwerks may not have the gumption to pop open Pixar's hood and explore the mechanics, but she's created something warmly nostalgic and uplifting instead.

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12/06/07
Brian Orndorf
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Pixar ceases to be a particularly interesting documentary subject once it becomes known as the studio who can do no wrong

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12/04/07
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk
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4/5

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11/24/07
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5/5

"art challenges the technology and the technology inspires the art." - John Lasseter

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11/11/07
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
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For a company promotional film, The Pixar Story is pretty tasty stuff.

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11/08/07
Duane Dudek
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10/13/07
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