The hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars” should could use a contestant like John Lasseter.
Pixar’s head honcho may be responsible for some of the best animated features in years, from “Wall*E” to “The incredibles,” but he’s also an A-no. 1 hypocrite.
While Pixar’s films routinely besmirch consumerism, they also come packaged with a plethora of toys, games and gadgets to clog up your local landfill.
You know, just like the garbage heaps Wall*E the robot climbs over in last year’s hit film.
England’s Guardian newspaper called Lasseter out on it recently.
So how did the filmmaker respond?
He danced up a storm – watch the clip for yourself. That’s what hypocrites do, right? Bravo to the Guardian for asking him a tough, direct question. His answer, or rather his tap-dance dodge, speaks volumes.
(Photo: Pixar’s latest film, “Wall*E,” comes with a strong anti-consumerist message. Just don’t let that stop you from buying a Wall*E mug or talking doll.)
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I HATED Wall-E.. once I saw the message I got so mad, I didn’t care how it resolved itself. I have always enjoyed Pixar films because they are not particularly political, and I was gobsmacked by the overtly insulting message.
. His Iron Giant was equally delightful.
I LOVED The Incredibles, what a wonderfully subversive film from today’s Hollywood, my favorite line is ‘Even worse, a divorce’. I’ll see anything Brad Bird does, even commercials
Now I’ll think twice and thrice about seeing anything put out by Pixar.
ZeZe … I can’t stop loving Pixar films (even if Wall*E was severely overrated) but if I stopped seeing movies made by hypocrites I wouldn’t have many films to see!
Yes, that was delicious. Doubly so because it was a lefty media source that nailed him.
Exactly. And good for the Guardian for looking past its own ideology. Wish more outlets would be as bold.
I thought WALL-E was a brilliantly made film. Granted, yes, it does have its socialist/environmental message, but to be honest it was not as heavy-handed as I thought it could have been. And I believe Andrew Stanton when he says the focus should be on the love story btw. Eve and WALL-E. That is really what the film is about.
Also, I have to chastise The Guardian. They never followed up with Lasseter on the whole hypocrisy question. They just let him dance his way out and ended there. Never grilled him. Never pushed him to answer directly.
Joseph, Good points, all. I don’t think Wall*E should be critiqued for its messages — although a good critic should point them out. If a conservative critique can’t embrace a solid movie that just so happens to spout liberal themes, or vice versa, shame on them. (I found Wall*E wanting for different reasons)
On the follow up charge — it’s possible they had only a set amount of time with Lasseter … I’ve been in that spot before and you just wanna fire off as many questions as you can in your limited time.
Still, a follow up would have helped.