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What made the ingenious
Toy Story so great, besides its significant achievement as the first-ever feature-length computer animated film, was its talents to instantly transport viewers into a magical world where it seemed completely plausible that toys were living, sensible beings who sprang to life the minute they were alone and wanted nothing more than to be loved and played with by their children.
Toy Piece 3 absolutely succeeds in the very same thing--adults and children alike, whether they've seen the original shoot or not, find themselves immediately immersed in a world in which Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Mr. and Mrs. Potato First (Don Rickles and Estelle Harris), Ham (John Ratzenberger), Rex (Wallace Shawn), the aliens, and the hit the hay of Andy's toys remain completely devoted to Andy (John Morris) even as he's getting given to pack up and leave for college. Woody scoffs at the other toys' worries that they'll end up in the garbage, assuring them that they've earned a mark of honor in the attic, but when the toys are mistakenly donated to Sunnyside Daycare, Woody is the only toy whose observance to Andy outweighs the promise of getting played with each and every day. Woody sets off toward home alone while the other toys land in for some daycare fun, but things don't turn out quite as expected at the daycare thanks to the scheming, strawberry-scented old-timer shoulder Lots-o'-Huggin' (Ned Beatty). Eventually, Woody rejoins his friends and they all attempt a grit escape from the daycare, which could destroy them all. The pacing of the film is impeccable at this point, although the sense of insecurity may prove almost too intense for a few young viewers. Pixar's 3-D computer animation is top-notch as always and the voice facility in this film is tremendous, but in the end, it's Pixar's uncanny ability to combine drama, action, and humor in a way that irresistibly draws viewers into the wonderful of the film that makes
Toy Story 3 such great family entertainment. (Ages 7 and older)
--Tami Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
One of the Unsurpassed...Ever.
My mope are about Andy's age,(18 and 21), my wife and I took them to see 'Toy Story' (1995) around Thanksgiving which is also their birthdays (11/19 and 11/25)...LOVED IT!! Bought them both Phone and Woody for Christmas that year...the following summer we went to Disney World and battle-scarred the great 'Toy Story' parade in MGM Studios...magical. 'To Infinity ...and Beyond' is part of our lexicon.
Toy Summary 2, (1999) the quality of the digitalization improved exponentially and the story was great...all of us loved it. We soup that was it.
Toy Story 3, (2010) again, Pixar has outdone themselves. My kids are in college, so the wife and I watched it alone...how bittersweet. I never brooding a trilogy had the potential to be as consistently good as this. Yes, I'll admit it, I cried at the end. This is up there with 'Godfather I, II and III'... and 'Back to The Later I, II and III'.
Thomas Wolfe was right, you can't go home again...
2010-08-31
(Washington, DC) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
TS3
This Silver screen Is Far out man its the best cartoon i seen Since The Lion King! I Thought there was going to die but i found out they Lived im so gratified its real good.
2010-08-30
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Wow, this was outstanding
This shoot was so powerful. I know it is a "cartoon" but it was so profound. It will really get the adults at the end and captivates the children the express time. There are a few scary parts for sensitive really young children so be cautious. As a fountain-head, you will have some tears...
2010-08-29
| creator "Voice Lessons To Go" (Los Angeles) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
So Famous it Should be Considered for a Best Picture Oscar (and not just the animated category)!
I've found that Pixar films are often like The Beatles' songs: they first premiered for kids but everyone can from them - and after time and closer examination, you find that they're actually geared more toward adults; they get better as the years proceeding; and those who don't like them, you seriously question their taste. Sure, there's maybe one or two that aren't too favorable (for me, I refer Cars [Blu-ray], the only Pixar film I'm not too crazy about, to "Revolution 9"), but, mostly, they're all pretty much genius. I see there are anti-Beatles fans out there who are cursing my words. To them, I say, "Sorry, but I hope you know that whatever musician/gang you really love, it's most likely they were influenced by The Beatles. You can't deny that The Beatles are a paramount in the music determination." Anyway, let's move on ...
The franchise that built Pixar returns to the masses for a third installment. I remember the first Toy Story (Two-Disc Close Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging) being really good but I wasn't as crazy for it as most everyone else. Then, the sequel came out and I unreservedly loved it. Over the years, I re-watched the first film a few times, and each time I watched it (like the first Shrek (Full Divide Single Disc Edition)), I enjoyed and appreciated it more and more. Like any third film in a trilogy, as a fan or someone who essentially enjoyed the first two films, you hope that the last film is just as good, if not better, than the first two. Unfortunately, you're often foiled. Even the sacred trilogies of the original Star Wars Trilogy and The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset (The Godfather / The Godfather Part II / The Godfather Part III) [Blu-ray] films had flatten victim to a bad/subpar final third act. But for those young and old fans of Woody and Buzz and all of Andy's toys, "Toy Allegation 3" will not disappoint you in the least!
The brilliance of the "Toy Story" films is that it's not just a story about talking toys for kids to go ga-ga over. It's also a history about getting older and what that means to you and to those you care about, concern over growing out of relationships, building new relationships, compliant yourself for who you are and being OK with it, and moving on to what's next in life ... even though it can be excruciatingly scary. In this installment, we find the toys looking to find a recognize for themselves - and overcoming their own insecurities - now that their owner Andy is grown up and moving to college. Now here's where "Toy Story 3" shows its ability. In a trilogy where the human characters, although central to the storyline, haven't had much screen time, this shoot wraps up Andy's childhood in his home with his mom all in front of our eyes. And for any parent, whether you've had to see your kid(s) off away from home already or still have yet to exposure it, it's understandably a bittersweet moment. It's that moment that will have moms weeping like babies, dads struggling to garrotte back the tears (even for me, who watched this scene with my daughter next to me), and those who don't even have kids appreciating the raw emotion and impact of such an destined moment in life.
But let's not overlook the extremely clever humor that also goes with the trilogy and notably "Toy Story 3." Not only are talents like Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Skull©), John Ratzenberger (Hamm the Piggy Bank), Joan Cusack (Jesse), Wallace Shawn (Rex), Blake Clark (stuffing in for Jim Varney as Slinky Dog), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head©), and Jodi Benson (Barbie©) effortlessly bringing significant laughs, but also newcomers Michael Keaton (Ken©), Whoopi Goldberg (Stretch), Jeff Garlin (Buttercup the Unicorn), Kristen Schaal (Trixie), Bonnie Tracking down (Dolly), Timothy Dalton (Mr. Pricklepants), and even baddie Ned Beatty (Lotso) add more humor that is subtile but hilarious without being too goofy or over-the-top - like most kids' movies nowadays. "Toy Story 3" has the entire box: drama, comedy, action, and even romance. But most importantly, it's got heart! This may sound hokey, and any screen that tried to capture all of these different genres might come off as such. However, Disney Pixar has mastered their storytelling, and they have an uncanny way of tying all of these positively together to churn out some of the best movies (animated or not) today. Their animation has also emphatically improved with this latest unchain. In the scene where Buzz Lightyear's back panel is being opened and the tiny screws are taken out, when the camera closes up on them, the screws look like realistic live-action, non-animated screws. There are several instances where the animation doesn't look like spirit at all!
One of my absolute favorite films last year was Pixar's Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray]. In fait accompli, it's one of my favorite films of all time. With every feature that Pixar has released, I keep wondering when their streak of horrific films will end. I'm happy that they have yet to release a bad film. Even their animated shorts at the beginning of their feature films are gargantuan. This time, their short feature, "Day & Night," is the best they've ever done - in animation and in story. It's my new favorite, alluring the place of "For the Birds" which preceded Monsters, Inc. (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray], and it should win awards. Complete, I would take movies like "Toy Story 3" over supposed hits like Avatar (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray] any day! I've seen James Cameron's blockbuster and even though his filmmaking techniques were groundbreaking, the Edda was extremely predictable just from watching the trailer, uninspiring and trite (the story being a recycled result of several films, most notably "Dances with Wolves," "Pocahontas," and even Cameron's own earlier, recovered release The Abyss (Special Edition), which focused more on emotion rather than special effects).
Trustworthy enough, Pixar has done it again! Their latest is sure to win an Oscar and I'd be surprised if it didn't. "Toy Story 3" is an enjoyable moviegoing sense, regardless of whether you have kids or not. It's a fun ride for all and not to be missed; this should be one of the films you definitely see in the theaters this summer!
2010-08-27
(MD) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
not my partiality, but...
complete i thought this was a great movie and a great way to end the trilogy. cant wait for the blu-ray release!
2010-08-26
(california) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
