The Pixar Principle: Part 1

There are so many things I like about Pixar films: the incredible visuals, the focus on quality storytelling, the edgy cultural references, the consistent appeal to adults just as much (if not more) as to children, and the commitment to bringing a sense of wonder into their movies. Time and again I would read articles speculating that the next Pixar movie would be a bomb. How could they make a good film about monsters … or a family of superheroes… or French cooking … or a robot on a planet full of trash … or a lonely and crotchety old man … and make it appeal to both kids and their parents? But the same critics raved when they saw the final films, and each movie was a hit.

These guys at Pixar understand human connection–the family relationships and friendships that define us. If one message comes through loud and clear in every Pixar movie, it is this: Each of us is created not for independence but for interdependence.

In this series of posts, we’ll take a closer look at a few of the Pixar movies more in depth to see what we can learn about our need for interdependence, and how True Adventure Is Found in Relationships.

In the meantime, leave a comment about which Pixar movie you love the most and why?  Which character do you most identify with?

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Thanks to FamilyLife for original blog post on this subject.