Toy Story 3
Jul 13
Every time a new Pixar film comes out there is much ado about how incredibly good it is. Every single one. Then the question comes up, “How do they do it?” I think that Toy Story 3 holds the answer, and it is very simple. The second Toy Story released in 1999, more than 10 years ago. Based on that, I would say that their secret to releasing good films is that they wait until an idea is mature enough that it will be good. The key word is “wait”. Pixar seems to incubate a project until it is ready to hatch. They don’t just put out a sequel as quick as they can because the previous one made a bucket of money. I think other movie studios should take note of this and not shovel sequels out at break neck speed just because the first one did so well. Wait until you have a compelling idea then do the sequel. Alright. I’ll stop. But it’s true! On with the show, err, the review.
More than likely if you are reading this and you haven’t seen the movie yet you already know what you need to do: go see Toy Story 3. Really. The only way I would recommend holding off is if you haven’t seen the prior two entries in the series. But if that is the case, well, just go watch them. All three of them.
What can I say that you probably don’t already know? As with all Pixar movies the animation was beautiful. The acting was superb as usual. The story was wonderful (Andy is headed off to college. What will happen to the toys?). But that is nothing new. Pixar achieves these things in all of its movies. So what sets it apart?
It is the scope of the film that sets it apart and makes it not only the best Toy Story but the best Pixar movie to date. But that greatness is built on the foundation of its predecessors. The first Toy Story dealt mainly with the toy’s bedroom politics. The second dealt more with ownership and loyalty. Both of them were fairly toy centric. The third installment zooms way out and deals more with who these toys are in respect to the people who own them. And because of this we get the biggest emotional payoff of the series and a fitting end.
In a word, Toy Story 3 is masterful in its concept and execution. And well worth the wait.
Are you still reading this? Go see Toy Story 3!
Two words: Spanish Buzz. That alone is enough to see this movie. But it delivers so much more.
Enjoyed the critique. You are right on target. It’s good to see the movie from your “view”. I was enjoying the move so much I didn’t see the big picture. Thanks.