Eleven out of ten!

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2010)

Rarely has a movie so impressed me that its scenes are indelibly printed in my mind. Toy Story 3 is such an experience. The characters are so humane, kind and loving they touched me in a way I have only been a few times before. Of course, the visuals and animation are state of the art stunning, but without an ability to create people we love, the visuals mean nothing. Fortunately, Pixar and Bob Lasseter are truly gifted at such, and provide a heart-felt experience from beginning to end. And the entertainment quality. The opening sequence is nothing short of genius. Such imagination! Such a brilliant way to introduce the characters. Such visuals, colors and use of 3D. And the comedy. The humor in some scenes is so original I found myself laughing uncontrollably, along with the rest of the delighted audience. There is a scene of a Ken doll trying on different outfits for Barbie that is so hilarious it is worth the price of admission. I will never forget that scene! And the ending. Even though I am a middle aged man, I found my eyes tearing up, so moved was I by the character's actions, and the film maker's respect for the human spirit. It takes true genius to create animation with such heart, and when it does, it is that magical experience we all wish for when we go to the movies. This one has it in spades. 11/10.