Well, what can I say, those clever chaps at Pixar have done it again!
Following the incredible success of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, some may have questioned the wisdom of a third film being made. Our concerns were unfounded.
Cinematically brilliant, exciting, funny and poignant, Toy Story 3 excels in all aspects and does not disappoint in any way.
We meet once again our old friends Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Ham the pig, Jessie,Slinky Dog and Mr Potato Head, all heading for their final adventure. We also encounter some new characters including Barbie and Ken and ‘Big Baby’.
The story in brief:
Andy is getting ready to go to college and after sorting through his effects, decides to take Woody (our hero) with him as a memento of his childhood. His other well loved toys, he intends to keep and puts them in a bag, ready to be stored in the attic. Sadly, an error is made and they inadvertently get taken to The Sunnyside Daycare Centre.
At first, the toys are thrilled as they believe that they are to be played with once again by eager children. It soon becomes apparent that the toddlers at the centre are not as gentle as Andy and that the toys already at the centre are not as friendly as first thought.
One particular character, Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear is down right sinister.
Thankfully, Woody had seen where the toys had been taken and devises a plan to help them escape.
Huge fun all the way, but have a box of tissues to hand.
Well done Pixar people. While you sit celebrating at your office desks, a well deserved slice of mutual admiration is in order, together with a pat on the back for all.