Review of Toy Story 3

Written in the style of Sky Movies Online.

Director: Lee Unkrich
Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton
Year: 2010 Running
Time: 102 mins
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
CERT: U

It’s been 10 years since Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), Jesse (Joan Cusack) and the others were last played with but with Andy soon to leave for college the fate of his toys hangs in the air.

This is the third offering from the Toy Story franchise but a cash cow it is not. Unlike some Hollywood blockbusters that seek to milk off their previous success, this is the next logical step in the story. But more than that, it has a heart to it and will take audiences on a trip down memory lane.

After being described as “junk” and accidentally thrown out with the trash Andy’s dejected toys resign themselves to the box destined for day care, while Woody will be taken to college.

Upon arrival at Sunnyside day care nursery the toys are promised a life of playtime by Lots O’ Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty), a pink, strawberry-scented teddy.

However, the toys soon realise that the strawberries don’t smell as sweet as they first thought. Lotso has tricked them into the toddlers’ room where they literally end up in pieces and it is up to Woody to save them.

Pixar has outdone itself again as it hits all the right emotional buttons in its exploration of growing up, remaining accessible to adults and children alike.

Despite being the pioneer of CGI feature films Toy Story scripts have always been sharp without a sole reliance on graphics and this is movie is no exception.

Saying this, with the advent of high definition and 3D it is an aesthetic masterpiece and shows the developments in technology since the first film.

Toy Story 3 is a wonderful blend of comedy, drama and action that revisits a million golden childhoods, making this threequel the perfect finale to the series.