Review: Toy Story 3

Toy Story has always held a special place in my heart. It's what I grew up watching as a child. It's what I always fell asleep in my arms (the other thing was my dad's hammer). I loved it. Looking back, I can't rightly place exactly what it was that I loved because there were simply so many things about it. I don't really remember Toy Story 2 because I only saw it once (I really should watch it again). And when Toy Story 3 came out, imagine my glee and my face covered from head to toe in a smile to rival the Joker's.

And it didn't disappoint.

In Toy Story 3, Andy has grown up and is on his way to college. This, of course, is distressing to our favorite toy heroes as it seems like Andy is abandoning them. Anyhoo, they end up in a Day Care and shit happens from there. I really can't say anymore about it without giving something away. But rest assured, it's well worth it.

All your favorite characters are there and they're all voiced by their original voice actors, except Slinky, but you don't really notice. Sadly, some of the other characters, such as Bo-Peep don't show up at all, having been sold at Garage sales, which just adds to the sadness these toys are feeling. I left the theater feeling nothing but regret of putting all my toys through that madness.

But it's not all sadness. There are other parts that just plain hilarious and I burst out laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of the situation when Buzz Lightyear goes spanish. That's right, he goes spanish. What more can I say?

However, it's not all fun and games, as well. Toy Story 3, especially at the end, gets extremely intense. About 10 minutes from the end, it literally becomes hell with fire and brimstone with our heroes facing death in the face. I was at the edge of my seat, wondering if Pixar was going to kill off our heroes...

This is a story about letting go, growing up and a commentary on the American Prison System (sort of). I went in, feeling nostalgic and happy. Then I was wierded out by the amount of kids watching this film. Why? They weren't even born with Toy Story came out! This is my generation! Get the fuck out!

I heartily endorse the watching of this film hitherto (whatever the hell that means). Watch it.