It’s been eons since the first Toy Story introduced the world to CGI animated films. Now, ten years since its first sequel, Pixar’s only franchise returns in Toy Story 3, which can be seen on 3d and Flat Screens. I’ll say here that the long wait was worth it.
The miniature heroes, once again led by Buzz (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks), realize that their human, Andy, has outgrown them. That means that soon, with Andy going to college, it’s the trash bin, attic, or donation box for them.
Accidentally sent to the trash, the intrepid toys escape to be donated to the local daycare. There, the king toy, Lots-O’-Huggin Bear (Ned Beatty) introduces the toys to the laws of the toyland. But when the toys learn just how rough these kids play with them, “Lotso” reveals himself to be a nots-O’ nice bear.
So, what do our heroes decide to do? Escape, of course!
Unlike Shrek’s fourquel, this threequel knows what it’s doing. It doesn’t trade story for gimmicks; in fact, its story, crafted by writer Michael Arndt, is greatly executed. It’s simple for kids to understand, but it’s fully-realized for adult viewers too. End result is a funny movie that knows how and when to be serious.
It also helps to have some great characters in this story. All are well-defined, including the returning characters and especially Lotso, who makes for a mean, but sad villain once you know his story.
Let’s just say at this rate it’ll take forever before Pixar makes a true stinker. As such, Toy Story 3 is yet-another memorable film that needs to be seen first on any screen.
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- This is the blog where I talk about the latest movies I've seen. These are my two Schnauzers, Rufus (left) and Marley (right, RIP). As of now, the Double Hollywood Strikes are officially over. May the next strikes not last as long as these ones did.
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