Review: Piper

Pixar animators are simply fantastic.

They have produced some of the most iconic films of our generation, entertaining kids and adults alike with their aesthetically beautiful feature films. However, feature films aren’t the only string to their bow and they have a proud history of creating brilliant shorts that often precede the feature animation in cinema. Examples include: Knick Knack about a snowman trapped in a snow globe, For the Birds about the politics of birds sitting on a power line, and La Luna about a family’s trip out to sea, all of which ooze the Pixar warmth and charm.  They are a superb watch and if you haven’t seen all of them, check them out.

The exciting news for all Pixar fans is the release of a brand-new short, which came out simultaneously with the new hit feature Finding Dory. For anyone who was dedicated enough to frequent the cinema for the new Dory adventure, you will have seen the short as a prequel to the movie, but for all of you non-die-hard Pixar fans, it is now available online for your enjoyment. It is an adorable skit entitled Piper, which looks at the bravery and courage required for a young, hungry seapiper to grit its teeth and stride into the ocean to find food. Check it out here, it’s very sweet and, as always, beautifully animated.

Keep them coming Pixar, we love it.