7. Monsters University
I know that this film is for children. So I will cut it a little slack. Im also aware that it is being produced by the usually excellent Pixar. Their current track record has been less than stellar; but Im still hopeful that they will pick themselves up again. The problem I have with Monsters University is that everything about it screams cash-cow sequel (or, in this case, prequel). The original film, Monsters Inc. was released eleven years ago in 2002. The film had an ending with very good closure and definitely wasnt asking for a sequel. While the Toy Story series has proven Pixar can deliver, Im still nervous about it. For one, the Pixar team clearly recognise that the film doesnt warrant a sequel. Hence the choice to evade that issue with a shockingly unnecessary prequel. The idea sounds like something DreamWorks would cook up. The monsters from the original film come back...but this time its different! Theyre in university. Ugh...I really, really hope that Pixar has something hidden up their sleeves with this one because Im not convinced.