Toy Story Trilogy (10-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Review
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I imagine all children fantasize about their toys secretly being alive, and maybe even having adventures when they weren't around. The "Toy Story" trilogy centers around such an idea, but there's a lot more to these delightful CGI adventures than whimsical childlike imaginings -- they have well-rounded characters, strong writing, and a central plot to every movie.
In "Toy Story," the cowboy toy Woody has always been Andy's favorite toy... until Andy gets Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear for his birthday. Not only is Buzz completely delusional (he really thinks he IS a Space Ranger), but he's apparently replaced Woody as Andy's favorite toy. But when a small-time prank leads to Buzz and Woody falling into the hands of a rotten kid who loves to dismember toys, they have to somehow make their way home before Andy's family moves.
"Toy Story 2" sees a damaged Woody being stolen by an obsessive toy collector, and learning that not only is he a valuable item, but the collector has brought him together the rest of "Woody's Roundup" -- grizzled prospector Stinky Pete, spunky Jessie, and the horse Bullseye. Meanwhile, Buzz and the other toys set out on a quest to reclaim their buddy, but can they convince Woody to come back with them?
And "Toy Story 3" jumps a decade into the future, with Andy now a teenager and preparing to leave for college. Due to a mixup, his mother donates his old toys instead of sticking them in the attic -- and life at Sunnyside Daycare turns out to be a nightmare, with wild destructive kids and the manipulative bear Lotso ruling with an iron paw. Can Woody help his friends escape, or are they headed for the worst fate a toy can suffer?
Pixar Animation Studios has a knack for coming up with stories that tap into children's imaginations... or if you're an adult, it appeals to the child you once were. There's plenty of whimsy and fun in these movies, but they have a solid dramatic core -- the first is about dealing with a new "sibling" that seems to be the favorite, the second is about the risks of loving someone, and the third is about what happens when children grow up and leave home.
They're also brilliantly written -- there are lots of hilarious lines ("You are a sad strange little man, and I pity you"), running jokes (the LGMs!), and fun interactions between the toys (there's a delusional Buzz in every movie). But there are also some truly heartwrenching scenes as well --the scenes in which we see Jessie's abandonment, Buzz's last desperate attempt at flight, or the farewells of "Toy Story 3" are enough to bring you to tears.
And the characters are so well-written that you can almost forget that they ARE toys. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks do superb jobs as the loyal, brash Woody and the commanding Buzz, who initially dislike each other but form a strong bond. And you have some awesome voice work by Don Rickles, Joan Cusack, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, Jodi Benson, and various others as the colorful cast of toys -- they bicker and make mistakes, but what matters most to the toys is love, friendship and loyalty. Yes, it sounds sappy, but it isn't.
The "Toy Story" trilogy is the best series of children's movies since... well, ever. Strong characters, even stronger stories, and plenty of funniness along the way.
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I imagine all children fantasize about their toys secretly being alive, and maybe even having adventures when they weren't around. The "Toy Story" trilogy centers around such an idea, but there's a lot more to these delightful CGI adventures than whimsical childlike imaginings -- they have well-rounded characters, strong writing, and a central plot to every movie.
In "Toy Story," the cowboy toy Woody has always been Andy's favorite toy... until Andy gets Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear for his birthday. Not only is Buzz completely delusional (he really thinks he IS a Space Ranger), but he's apparently replaced Woody as Andy's favorite toy. But when a small-time prank leads to Buzz and Woody falling into the hands of a rotten kid who loves to dismember toys, they have to somehow make their way home before Andy's family moves.
"Toy Story 2" sees a damaged Woody being stolen by an obsessive toy collector, and learning that not only is he a valuable item, but the collector has brought him together the rest of "Woody's Roundup" -- grizzled prospector Stinky Pete, spunky Jessie, and the horse Bullseye. Meanwhile, Buzz and the other toys set out on a quest to reclaim their buddy, but can they convince Woody to come back with them?
And "Toy Story 3" jumps a decade into the future, with Andy now a teenager and preparing to leave for college. Due to a mixup, his mother donates his old toys instead of sticking them in the attic -- and life at Sunnyside Daycare turns out to be a nightmare, with wild destructive kids and the manipulative bear Lotso ruling with an iron paw. Can Woody help his friends escape, or are they headed for the worst fate a toy can suffer?
Pixar Animation Studios has a knack for coming up with stories that tap into children's imaginations... or if you're an adult, it appeals to the child you once were. There's plenty of whimsy and fun in these movies, but they have a solid dramatic core -- the first is about dealing with a new "sibling" that seems to be the favorite, the second is about the risks of loving someone, and the third is about what happens when children grow up and leave home.
They're also brilliantly written -- there are lots of hilarious lines ("You are a sad strange little man, and I pity you"), running jokes (the LGMs!), and fun interactions between the toys (there's a delusional Buzz in every movie). But there are also some truly heartwrenching scenes as well --the scenes in which we see Jessie's abandonment, Buzz's last desperate attempt at flight, or the farewells of "Toy Story 3" are enough to bring you to tears.
And the characters are so well-written that you can almost forget that they ARE toys. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks do superb jobs as the loyal, brash Woody and the commanding Buzz, who initially dislike each other but form a strong bond. And you have some awesome voice work by Don Rickles, Joan Cusack, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, Jodi Benson, and various others as the colorful cast of toys -- they bicker and make mistakes, but what matters most to the toys is love, friendship and loyalty. Yes, it sounds sappy, but it isn't.
The "Toy Story" trilogy is the best series of children's movies since... well, ever. Strong characters, even stronger stories, and plenty of funniness along the way.
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