I recently saw the trailer for the upcoming prequel to Pixar’s Monsters Inc, Monsters University. Unfortunately, I was not overly impressed. I know it’s just a trailer, only a minute or so in length, and I can’t form an opinion until I’ve seen the film; however, seeing this trailer has made me feel anxious about the film’s release, rather than excited.
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| An original storyboard sketch from Monsters Inc (2001) |
Monsters Inc is undoubtedly my favourite Pixar feature film. Incredibly intelligent, imaginative and full of comedy, heart and loveable characters, I have always favoured it over other classics such as the Toy Story trilogy and Finding Nemo. Personally, I view it as the most witty of all Pixar’s current creations. I am not dreading the prequel, I am just being cautious. I can only hope that the magic of the film has somehow been lost in a commercial trailer and that, when the time comes to witness the entire film, it will be brimming with homage, comedic dialogue, a gripping storyline and hilarious characters, just like the original.
Keep your fingers crossed.
Thanks for reading and let’s all keep supporting our beloved film industry.
Hannah McHaffie 