Pixar has always been the animation studio I count on to make a great movie. Turning Red proved that any story with an odd premise can be a surprise hit. Unfortunately, Lightyear is not one of those stories. The animation is great but the story was lacking in characters and depth. I give the director, Angus Maclane props but I felt he focused more on the look of the film rather on the story. I know animators do focused on the animation but they also make sure it matches the story. Brad Bird, Peter Docter (except for Soul) and Lee Unkrich made sure their movies have strong stories to go with their visions and breath life. Domee Shi's Turning Red was her first movie and she did a great job. Angus, however, do better next time. I really liked SOX but if he was replaced by the aliens from Pizza Planet, it could have made sense and matched with the first Toy Story as it inspired Pizza Planet and Buzz. But I didn't write the script. It was OK but I don't think will get Best Animated Feature. Here's hoping Pixar's next movie, "Elemental" will be better.
Review of Lightyear
