Years ago, some friends and I were going to create "The Official Mick LaSalle Is An Idiot" website. Looks like nothing's changed. I wonder if the domain name is still available …

Industry professionals have apparently not been shy about letting Lasalle know they think he's an idiot, and that he should have better researched his topic before writing about it. Among the throng responding to the review was Pixar story artist Jeff Pidgeon, who sent a politely-worded response to the SF Chron on the subject. Lasalle, who apparently isn't in any hurry to mend fences with the animators of the world, reportedly responded thusly: "Thank you for a thoughtful message. I appreciate it. (Don't agree with it, any of it, but I appreciate being accurately quoted and not being cursed at.)"

Animators Not Thrilled With Mick Lasalle - Cinematical