Monday, July 19, 2010

Toy Story 3

I just got back from the movies with my friend Judy. We saw Toy Story 3, which amazingly got a 99% freshness rating from Rotten Tomatoes, the highest rating of any movie I've reviewed. I read many of the reviews, and I have to say it was truly an enjoyable movie and I'm not the only one who thinks so. I found a review I especially liked, by Christopher Smith, who said, and I agree,
“Toy Story 3” also is about leaving behind one’s childhood, the knowledge of doing so, and the heartache and exhilaration that can come from it when a way of life is lost and a new one is found. It’s a movie that highlights abandonment issues for the toys in question, and it’s a movie that emotes all of those complex emotions with such sensitivity, you’re once again left with a groundswell of admiration for the skilled people at Pixar, who have an uncanny way of balancing all of this emotional weight with outrageous moments of comedy and action. 
I saw the two previous Toy Story movies, enjoying each of them, but this one, to me, perfects what was begun in the first two. I couldn't believe that I was crying over a bunch of plastic toys as they joined hands in what seemed their inevitable demise. But I was, and I truly enjoyed every minute of the time I spent enthralled in their world.

I especially loved the part where Buzz Lightyear was disabled, and while trying to get him back to normal, Woody and the others flip the wrong switch, turning Buzz into a Latin lover, speaking fluent Spanish and doing the tango with Jessie. That and the scenes between Ken and Barbie are my favorites.

If you want to see a movie that will make you laugh as well as shed a tear or two (or more), you will not be sorry if you see this one. We saw it in 2-D and didn't miss anything, but I suspect it would be lots of fun in 3-D as well. If you go, I'd love to know what you think of it.
:-)

18 comments:

  1. I guess I'm going to have to go see this; I've heard nothing but good stuff from everyone who's seen it!

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  2. I missed The Toy Story 3, it was shown here a couple of months ago and it was highly recommended by my friends, it is rated GP so everyone can come.

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  3. My niece and I went a couple of weeks ago and we both loved it and she is 13 and I am 63 yet we both related to the story. So glad you enjoyed it and if it makes you feel any better I cried as well........:-) hugs

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  4. I love kids movies now, they hit all the right spots. Would be a cool environment to work in I think :)

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  5. I haven't had a chance to see it yet but hopefully soon. The Pixlar movies always leave me feeling good. Thanks for the review DJan.

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  6. I haven't seen any of those movies, but I will add them to my Netflix list. You have made it sound interesting.

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  7. I will put it on the Netflix queue. Thanks for the information.

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  8. I'm off to see this movie as soon as I get a day to myself, a popcorn and cold drink, and just laugh the afternoon away :)
    Thanks for the review, I can't wait !

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  9. Really? You liked Toy Story? I didn't think animated stories could be so interesting. I have not watched any in the series, so I guess I better go watch the third, at least. Thanks for the review, Jan.

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  10. OK, on the list it goes. Have heard other good reviews on this one.

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  11. I'll have to see this one when it comes on on DVD. Thanks for the review. I watched a Japanese animation done beautifully by Hayao Miyazaki called Spirited Away last weekend. Same sort of story line as Toy Story 3. The animation was incredible and I could see why it won an academy award.
    I would hope that Tom Hanks was included in this third version of Toy Story...I enjoyed him in the original. Thanks for letting me know about this one...think the granddaughter will love it.

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  12. I haven't seen any movies lately. I didn't even see Avatar. (spell?) But the good news is there's always a movie to rent from the magic red box.

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  13. I'm planning on seeing it when my little grandson is here the first week of August. Thanks for the review!

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  14. Putting it on my list! I am head over heels for the ICE AGE movies and Fish Tales with the Mafiua sharks is a riot. It was just that when my son said I wouldn't like Toy Story I trusted him, since he was on the mark with SAW.... That will teach me to listen to anything he says about any movie not involving too much gory ickkiness!

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  15. I've never gotten into animated movies, but it sounds like I might be missing out on a good thing.

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  16. Okay, my wonderful husband surprised me with a babysitter & date night...You were right about this one. You were also right about the best parts-I loved Latin Lover Buzz and Ken's fashion show. Mr. Tortilla Head was pretty funny, too. I got rather angry with Lotso. Anyway, the poignancy of goodbye, of letting go of one's past, really got to me.

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  17. Yes, I've got that one on my list. I do own a Buzz Lightyear, finding him very fascinating for some strange reason! There, that's a confession. I loved the first two films and I am expecting this one to be as good or better even. Glad you enjoyed it.
    Did you ever read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? I loved the film but found it a bit graphic for my tastes. I have since read the other two books, enjoying them both immensely. I have now left them in Tennessee for L to read.
    Blessings, Star

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  18. I loved this movie!!! But, I like these kinds of movies because I leave the theater feeling better than when I went in. I also enjoyed Pixar's movie Cars. It was enjoyable and had some GREAT music.

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