Pixar does it again

Rating: 8/10 (21 June 2010)

I have seen several movies that Pixar has made, and have liked every single one of them. Toy Story 3 is no exception.
The story begins quite a while after Toy Story 2. Andy is now a teenager and is preparing to attend college. Woody, Buzz and the gang have been kept in the toy box, no longer getting the attention that they once did. With Andy leaving the house shortly, that is not about to change.
Since Andy is no longer going to be living at home, a decision must be made about the toys. Other than Woody, the group gets put into a trash bag, with the intention that they shall be stored in the attic. As for Woody, he will be going to college with Andy.
The bag containing the other toys accidentally gets sent to the curb, where the trash truck is headed. They escape and make it to the family car. Woody joins them, trying to explain to them that they were not meant to go into the trash. The toys do not believe that, and decide it's time to move on. In the middle of this argument, Andy's mom gets into the car and heads to the Sunnyside Daycare Center.
After arriving at Sunnyside, the gang is greeted by the building's resident toys. The leader is Lots-O-Huggin Bear (Lotso for short), a very friendly toy. He tells the newcomers how fun Sunnyside is. Each day, the several kids who attend play with the toys nonstop. It's several hours of playtime. Buzz, Jessie, Hamm, and the others love it. After what happened with Andy, this is perfect. Woody is not content, of course. Andy is his kid, and that's all there is to it. Will the group split? Will Sunnyside become their permanent home? Is Andy going to miss them? The voice acting is great as always. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are just right as Woody and Buzz, respectively. Ned Beatty's voice is somewhat unrecognizable as Lotso. Every actor and actress is well cast.
The movie has its share of funny dialogue and the sight gags are terrific. There are also references to the film's predecessors that fans of the trilogy will enjoy. I must comment on one of the new characters. That would be Ken, and he has many funny moments throughout Toy Story 3, such as when he meets Barbie, and when he models clothes for Barbie. You get a good laugh there. You'll also laugh when Buzz becomes Spanish Buzz. It leads to some great moments.
Once again, Pixar delivers good entertainment. The studio really stands out at a time when movies seem to just be remakes of something else. Pixar is really about quality. Anyone can enjoy Toy Story 3. It is perfect for families. Make this one the next family movie.