A perfect end, to a perfect trilogy

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2010)

I don't care how much you hang onto the old Disney classics, but "Toy Story" is by far their best work. It's the one that started it all. Since it's release in 95', nothing but masterpieces have followed in the PIXAR wake. And unlike it's competition, they refuse to cash in on the sequel idea, and look forward to fresh new alternatives. However, the "Toy Story" franchise is the only exception....and it's sequel is far better than anything Dreamworks or Sony animation has ever created.
If you remember the moral tale that was involved with the second one, Woody made the choice to stay with his owner Andy, knowing that the day would eventually come where he would grow old and tired his favorite toys. In this movie, the toys are finally reaching that moment. Andy is leaving, so what are they left to do now? And in this moment of choice, the toys speak of their future actions as if they are going into retirement. Which is really funny, because they try to convince each other that the attic is not such a bad place......much like taking your grandparents to a retirement home. The movie is filled with the perfect doses of humor and emotion.......i mean, what else would you expect from a PIXAR film? Do they ever make anything below great? From start to finish, the movie really is an emotional ride. It's opening sequence immedietly grabs you. It's second act really tickles your funny bone by adding new and fun characters, especially with Ken and Barbie. But the ending is enough to make a grown man cry.....in which i could not help but shed a few tears. I mean come on, i grew up watching these movies, so seeing it come to a phenomenal climax was something i could not contain......and trust me, the ending is highly emotional. Im just glad that there was a bonus reel during the credits, so i had enough time to dry my eyes before entering the theatre lobby.
Bottom Line, laugh at me if you will, but in my mind, the three greatest trilogies thus far in film are "Star Wars", "Lord of the Rings", and "Toy Story".....if any director is attempting to make a third installment in their movie, they should certainly take notes from this film. Because it didn't draw out it sequences, and beg for your tears. It was just genuine and simple. Just like the first "Toy Story". And that is why PIXAR always knocks it out of the park. Because they don't make crappy sequels to cash in at the box office, much like "Shrek". They take their time and make sure that it's worthy of fitting in with it's predacesor. And in this case, it wraps around the other two like a warm blanket. PIXAR, thank you for giving me these movies, i will always hold them close to my heart. And thank you for giving it such a great finale.