Viewed twice in theaters, June 2010
Of my generation, it's pretty hard to find a person who doesn't identify Toy Story with their own childhood. It's easy to find someone who, when they were young, really, truly believed that their toys were alive. Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Bullseye, Hamm, Rex, Potato Head, Slinky--they all mean something special to us. Each of us always wished our toys really were alive, and really did have feelings.
But then we're faced with real life, and we have to grow up and be responsible. Other things come into the picture and take away all of our playtime, which leaves our dear friends behind. What do we do? What do our toys think?
This is the story of Toy Story 3, where our nostalgic group of friends find themselves at a crossroads when Andy is leaving for college. What do they do? Where do they go? Their purpose seems to have changed from playing with Andy and creating childhood memories, to just remaining for Andy if he needs them in the future. Alot of us know Andy's position, but none of us have seen the toys' point of view. Basically, let's just say that this movie makes you want to pull out all of your childhood toys, apologize to them, and play with them every day. Maybe that's the best thing about this movie, even better than the comedy, the amazing computer-generated-effects, the perfect capturing of the Ken/Barbie doll personalities, and the bittersweet ending--the reminder that everyone needs to play sometime.
I can't say much more without giving away the story, but just trust me when I say that this is the movie that sums up childhood and its memories. After literally growing up alongside Buzz and Woody, I had alot of sentimental connection with the toys. This film is filled with completely unpredictable twists and turns, and there were several times where I truly did not know what was about to happen. But let me tell you it is the perfect way to wrap up the story of Andy's toys. Although it rips at your heart and causes so many memories to come flooding back, you'll walk away feeling like all is right with the world. :)
NEGATIVES:
>>Profanity does not exist, aside from one or two jokes about Ken's ascot.
>>Violence is made up of falling, jumping, one or two toys getting hit or rolled over by cars, a pretty scary garbage dump, and a pretty creepy fight with one of the cymbal-clanging monkeys. (uughhh he's really scary)
>>No spiritual content.
>>Alcohol doesn't make an appearance.
>>Sexual content is nearly nonexistent, except for some uncomfortable flirting between Ken and Barbie (basically, they're dressed--well, like Ken and Barbie, which leads to a weird scene where Ken tries on fifty different outfits and Barbie glances at his butt once). It's pretty funny and nothing inappropriate, but it's just weird.
This film is one of my favorites of all time. I think that everyone who sees it will agree with me in that it's the best way to say goodbye to some dear old friends--and it carries over into real life, where we find out that it's hard to get rid of old toys when we think they're alive and have feelings. :) Be prepared to laugh and cry. As with all Pixar movies, this is an instant classic that everyone can enjoy.
6 stars out of 6
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