Big laughs and sobs- Pixar does it again

Rating: 8/10 (18 June 2010)

***1/2 out of (****)
"Toy Story 3" may not be the epic masterpiece that everyone had been anticipated, but it's a great film nonetheless. It sure may be flawed, but it definitely has an undeniable charm and a lot going for it. First of all, I thought that the performances were phenomenal, as expected. Second of all, I thought this film had the best premise. The last twenty minutes are pretty blatant that this isn't a typical children's movie. Moreover, I thought that the film went by very smoothly, so the film was nicely paced. There weren't any scenes that lagged or dragged out. The movie, in my opinion, was about the perfect length. And for anyone wondering, I thought the 3-D was pretty good and not shabby in any way.
Now onto the flaws. I thought this "Toy Story" was my least favorite because of the script. There's still the charm and spunk, but the wit is missing. This latest, and possibly last, installment of the trilogy resorts to occasional slapstick violence and some typical one-liners you'd hear in a children's movie. Also, I thought the beginning was a little slow, but the movie did pick up near the end.
Overall, "Toy Story 3" isn't on par with its predecessors, but it's very close. It sports amazing performances, a great premise, and a good pace. On a side note, the 3-D was pretty good. I really don't see any reason how anyone wouldn't like it. I mean, there's so much going for it. Despite not giving a perfect score, I'd actually like to see it a second time. "Toy Story 3" may not be Pixar's best, but it definitely sticks to you. "Toy Story 3" is great entertainment that'll tug on your heart strings, send tears rolling down your eye, and have your knees hurting from belly laughs. Overall, it comes recommended.