After waiting eleven years for the final instalment of the childhood classic there was a fear of Toy Story 3 being an overhyped pile of nonsense. Fortunately, it wasn’t.
With teaser trailers being shown for over a year now, the excitement has been building especially in those of an older audience.
When Toy Story originally surfaced in 1995 it was hugely popular amongst children and adults alike for its humour and wit, therefore it comes as no surprise that older teenagers and young adults have been eager to see what the masterminds at Pixar have come up with this time.
What ensues is a nostalgic, emotional roller-coaster. The topic of rejected toys resonates within those of the audience who feel like they have grown up with Andy, who is off to university and told to clear out his room.
It is hard not to feel sorry for the almost-rejected toys, and it is equally difficult to not feel stirred by the theme tune ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ as it creates nostalgia and marks a loss of childhood.
Unfortunately the film has its share of villains with Lotso the bear, a bitter toy replaced by his previous owner after losing him. Following this he intends to dominate the playschool, where most of the action happens and creates a totalitarian reign where Andy’s toys are forced to be played with by the rough and ready toddlers.
Nevertheless, the tragic undertones of the film are mostly overshadowed by the brilliant humour. Ken and Barbie’s love plot is hilarious, with their joint obsession with clothes in their ‘Dream House’ setting.
Spanish Buzz Lightyear also provided many laughs amongst the audience who have previously recognised Jessie the cowgirl and Buzz’s romantic chemistry.
The toys’ escape plot out of the playschool is faultless but it comes nerve-wrenchingly close to the destruction of the toys. Eventually, however, they make it back to Andy’s who selflessly donates his beloved toys to a local girl who has been shown to take care of toys brilliantly.
This film is a fantastic portrayal of the natural progression of age, and is a must for everyone – be it adults, children or in fact older teenagers.
5 out of 5 stars
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