Toy Story 3
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
, Posted by Should I See It at 9:44 PM
Film: Toy Story 3
Director: Lee Unkrich
Starring: (the voice talents of) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Michael Keaton.
Plot: With Andy headed to college, the toys are donated to a local Day Care Centre.
Usually, by the time film franchises have reached their third instalment, they have grown tired, old and generally overstayed their welcome. Luckily for us, Toy Story 3 is as fresh as the first time around; we feel as though we are being reunited with old friends.
Toy Story 3 sees Andy (the owner of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and co.) all grown up and headed off to college. The Toys, already suffering from a serious lack of playtime, are faced with either the attic or, their worse fear, the trash. A series of events sees them donated to Sunnyside Day Care centre, that’s ruled by the evil strawberry scented teddy bear Lotso.
So much of the characters come from the actors that voice them. Performance wise, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen deliver what they always have. Michael Keaton is in his element as the “I’m not as girls toy, but I love my wardrobe more than life itself” Ken. Barbie and Ken’s first meeting is almost worth the price of admission alone.
The opening sequence is a particularly charming, effortlessly capturing the imagination of a child during playtime. In what other world but a child’s imagination could a cowboy and an astronaut save a runaway train, apprehend special shield slinky dogs and become victims of an evil space lord money box pig?
But the real standout is the ending that’s handled with such poignancy that just might have you reaching for the tissues.
The film is a little overlong. The trash sequence at the end was unnecessary. Also unnecessary was the 3D Transfer as it didn’t do anything to enhance the visuals or the story, it seemed to be merely buying into the 3D hype.
Toy Story 3 is not just for the kids, it’s a hit for the parents as well.
Should I See It?
Yes!!!!!
Toy Story 3 Official Site here.
