Even Quentin Tarantino Admits This Animated Movie is a Masterpiece
And it is quite a surprising revelation, considering how different his films are from the one he praised.
At first glance, it might seem that Quentin Tarantino and Disney Pixar have absolutely nothing in common, and it would look crazy to suggest otherwise.
And how could they? Tarantino has made a name for himself with his signature style of filmmaking, including plenty of violence, blood and profanity. Definitely a far cry from the kid-friendly animated films of Pixar.
But apparently the legendary director has a soft spot for those films as well, because he praised one particular work of the studio, which is... Toy Story 3, of all things.
In an interview with Bret Easton Ellis, Tarantino said that "Toy Story 3 is a masterpiece and my favorite movie of that year," which came as quite a surprise at the time.
Toy Story 3 premiered in 2010 and was a huge success, loved by critics and audiences alike. It was also a massive box office hit, becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time until it was surpassed by Frozen (2013).
The film was praised for its engaging plot, great visuals, and compelling characters, particularly the antagonist Lotso, voiced by Ned Beatty, who turned out to be a surprisingly complex character and is now considered one of the best animated villains of all time.
So perhaps Tarantino's love for the film is not so surprising. Not long ago, he also confessed that he absolutely loves the British cartoon Peppa Pig, which he often watches with his son.
This only proves that Tarantino's taste in movies and TV shows, which have greatly influenced his directing career, is quite diverse.
Curiously, he even added an animated segment to one of his movies: Kill Bill: Volume 1.
The backstory of O-Ren Ishii, one of the movie's antagonists, was done in an anime style and was a nice addition to the movie with its memorable visuals.
Sources: Remains of the Day, Empire