A documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. We bring you our Disney Plus Inside Pixar review.
Ready to see inside the most imaginative animation studio in the world in the same vain that The Imagineering Story took us on a journey of Disney Theme Parks I was left rather disappointed by what followed.
Rather misleading with the title as rather than Inside Pixar itself we get to see some people who work at Pixar and what it’s like for them to work there without seeing anything of any substance behind those beautiful doors.
With all five episodes premiering on Friday, November 13th Inside Pixar feels like a bonus feature on the end of a Disney animation rather than something that should have its own show on the streaming platform.
All five episodes revolve around the theme of inspiration and how each member of staff draws inspiration to do the job they do from costume designers to co-directors we take a look at what makes these people tick.
Still rather annoyed at the fact that I’m learning about people I don’t know or particular care about I was thankful of the short runtime per episode.
The series premiere is one giant advert promoting the upcoming film Disney film Soul.
In this episode Kemp Powers (co-write and co-director of the movie) gives us a one man promotion show ahead of the films Christmas Day Disney+ release.
Sadly not the inside look that I was hoping for as this lacklustre series is without a doubt the weakest series instalment i’ve seen on Disney Plus so far.
It seems so unneeded and completely defeats the object of what the title may suggest.
Very interview heavy episodes include following a lady around the streets of San Francisco sitting in a coffee shop to draw inspiration or by people watching around the streets of Italy.
All of this is done for inspiration for her upcoming project Luca.
If you’re a fan of bonus features or want a very small glimpse (i’m talking seconds) at upcoming Disney titles then it’s worth a watch but if you’re looking for a mini-series of substance taking you into the world of Disney animation, you’re sorely mistaken.
November 13th Inside Pixar comes to Disney Plus.
Disney Inside Pixar review by Sean Evans
Title: Inside Pixar Collection 1: Inspired U.K. Premiere: November 13, 2020
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Authenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life experiences that led him to propose a simple, yet pivotal scene in Soul.
Duration: 10:09Director: Tony Kaplan
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Inspiration isn’t instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes us through the process of character creation and the artistic detours that often come with it.
Duration: 10:47Director: Erica Milsom
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting the opportunity to direct a Pixar SparkShort, Steven was inspired by his own life to create ‘Out,’ a unique and vulnerable story he wished he saw in his youth.
Duration: 9:00Director: Tony Kaplan
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her to create a program to improve gender balance throughout Pixar’s films and the greater film industry.
Our Rating
Summary
Sadly something that feels more like a film’s bonus features than a stand alone series.
Inside Pixar gives us a misleading title filled with excitement that we’re about to step foot inside one of the most magical animation departments in the world for us to have the door closed firmly in our faces as we meet a few staff members who work there who provide no real entertainment or insight into what audiences really want to see.
