TOY STORY 3 (2010)
Director: Lee Unkrich
Screenwriter: Michael Arndt
Woody... Tom Hanks
Buzz...Tim Allen
Jessie...Joan Cusack
Rex...Wallace Shawn
Hamm...John Ratzenberger
Ken...Michael Keaton
Lotso...Ned Beatty
MPAA Rating: G
Running Time: 102 minutes
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang return for the third installment of Disney / Pixar's beloved 'Toy Story' series. After 15 years since the release of the first film, Toy Story 3 picks up with Andy, now 17 years old, preparing to leave for college. He has seemingly outgrown his favorite toys and must decide what to do with them before he leaves. After a series of misunderstandings, the toys end up at Sunnyside Daycare. After some serious conflict with the toys of the daycare, led by Lotso the strawberry scented Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear, the toys embark on a series of crazy adventures as they attempt to escape the daycare and return to Andy before he goes away to college.
As per usual, Pixar delivers yet another fantastic film that perfectly blends elements of witty comedy, edge-of-your-seat adventure, and genuine, heartfelt emotion. Much like Pixar's previous films, Toy Story 3 is not your typical family / children's film. With mature themes about adolescence, detachment, love, and friendship, people of all age groups will find themselves both laughing and crying throughout this film.
The introduction of some new characters adds something new and exciting to the story, while the original characters maintain their signature traits we've grown to know and love from the two previous films. In addition to the film's brilliant screenplay (by Lilttle Miss Sunshine screenwriter, Michael Arndt), the visual detail and art direction is absolutely stunning, and the use of 3-D successfully enhances the experience without going over-the-top.
At a time when Hollywood seems to be spewing out endless amounts unwanted and unnecessary remakes / sequels, Toy Story 3 provides us with a giant breath of fresh air and proves that it is possible to make a trilogy that really works. Toy Story 3 is hands down the best movie I have seen this year so far.
At a time when Hollywood seems to be spewing out endless amounts unwanted and unnecessary remakes / sequels, Toy Story 3 provides us with a giant breath of fresh air and proves that it is possible to make a trilogy that really works. Toy Story 3 is hands down the best movie I have seen this year so far.
Rating: 4 out of 4 stars
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