Toy Story 3

Welcome to another episode of The "D" List.

Today's review is Toy Story 3. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Written by Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton & Lee Unkrich.

MPAA Rating : Rated G

Cast

Tom Hanks - Woody

Tim Allen - Buzz Lightyear

Joan Cusack - Jessie

Ned Beatty - Lotso

Don Rickles - Mr. Potato Head

Michael Keaton - Ken

Wallace Shawn - Rex

John Ratzenberger - Hamm
  
Estelle Harris - Mrs. Potato Head

John Morris - Andy

Jodi Benson - Barbie


Ok people, let's just dispense with the formalities. Barring a sleeper hit, we have here the undisputed, hands down, no contest FILM OF THE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and quite possibly the year. It has taken a decade for peeps at Pixar to return us to the land of living toys and if you had to give one element that can kill a franchise, for me it's time. It's a very delicate balancing act. You act in haste and microwave a sequel to capitalize on the popularity of the original then you have yourself an undercooked flop. You take too long and your audience loses interest. You have to find the right mix of production and patience. 10 years seemed like way too long to give us a final Toy Story adventure but I am here to echo the sentiments of the millions of people that saw this movie over it's opening weekend that.......

IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Our story takes us several years after the toys last adventure. Andy has grown up and is heading to college. After a mix up sends the toys to a day care center, Woody sets out to return home before Andy leaves while the rest of the gang appear comfortable with life in their new "home."

Clearly this is one of the smallest recaps of my many reviews but I found it important to keep things simple and let you all see for yourself what really happens with the toys. This movie just improves on what the previous 2 left behind. Terrific characters, stellar animation and of course a wonderful story. Toy Story 3 like most of Pixar's films include a life lesson that will touch adults just as profoundly as kids if not more so.

I really don't have much else to say about this movie. I know it sounds crazy since I seem to write novels of material but I can't do this film any justice by explaining how AMAZING it is.

ALL OF YOU just need to see for yourself.

On the 5 star scale. Toy Story 3 gets the full house 5 stars with a no hold barred "Worth Every Penny" recommendation.

This has been by far the best film of the summer and I stand by my statement of it possibly being the best film of the year. Pixar should make plans to make room on their trophy shelf. There is some serious hardware coming for this one.

That's all for today. Not really sure what's next. Most likely M. Night Shyamalan's attempt to get back on tinseltown's and the public's good graces with The Last Airbender. I for one am not holding my breath.