Among the 28 animated titles released by Pixar; discover which ones failed to win over critics
Pixar is one of the biggest references when it comes to animation production, after all, there were 13 Oscar ceremonies in which the studio was honored with golden statuettes – won since the studio released its first feature film in theaters, since “Toy Story”, from 1995, won the categories of Best Original Screenplay and Best Soundtrack: Comedy or Musical.
Although awards and box office records have been part of the label’s history for almost three decades, not all of Pixar’s 28 animated titles have been critically acclaimed. In fact, some of the audience’s favorite films ended up falling flat, as can be seen through review aggregator sites such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
With this in mind, RECREIO has put together a list of the 5 worst Pixar films according to the opinion of those who understand cinema; see:
5. Cars (2006)
Under the direction of John Lasseter“Cars” (2006) is the best rated of the franchise. Still, the title achieved a 7.2 rating on IMDb and a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Synopsis: “The sensation of the Piston Cup season, rookie Lightning McQueen enjoys the fame and glory of his victories. Until the day when, on the way to the most important race of his life, he gets lost in the middle of the road. In Radiator Springs, a forgotten little town on old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson and several other unforgettable characters who help him discover that there are more important things in life than trophies and fame.”
4. Lightyear (2022)
A fictional work set within the universe of the “Toy Story” films, “Lightyear” came out in 2022 to tell the story of the character that gave rise to Andy’s favorite doll. The story has a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.1 rating on IMDb.
Synopsis: “Buzz Lightyear travels with rookies to face a familiar enemy.”
3. Elements (2023)
With a rating of 7.0 on IMDb and a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, “Elements” was released in 2023 under the direction of Peter Sohn.
Synopsis: “In a city where fire, water, earth, and air dwell together, a fiery young woman and a quiet man are about to discover something elemental: how much they really have in common.”
2. Cars 3 (2017)
Another title in the story that follows Lightning McQueen also stood out among the worst rated: “Cars 3” (2017), which had a score of 6.7 on IMDb and 69% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Synopsis: “Surprised by a new generation of incredibly fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly sidelined from the sport he loves. To get back into racing, he’ll need the help of a determined young racing coach, Cruz Ramirez. With his plan to win, plus inspiration from the Fabulous Doc Hudson and a few unexpected events, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. And the ultimate test of the champion will be the Piston Cup’s biggest race!”
1. Cars 2 (2011)
Cars fans couldn’t be sadder! With the entire trilogy on the list, the least-loved among critics is “Cars 2,” Lasseterwhich was released in 2011, ended up only getting a 6.2 rating on IMDb and a 39% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Synopsis: “Racing star Lightning McQueen and the inimitable tow truck Mater travel overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine who is the fastest race car in the world. But the track for this championship is full of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater ends up involved in another exciting adventure: international espionage! It’s a blast from start to finish!”
Source: Recreio
