Wondrous, beautiful and something to remember.

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2010)

From the looks of it, it seems Pixar will never go out of style nor will they make a mediocre or bad film. Once again, going back to that wonderful cast of characters we all love that includes the cowboy Woody, the spaceman Buzz Lightyear, as well as Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Ham, Slinky and many more, Pixar doesn't just recycle old clichés and story lines. Rather, they use what they have already done and build upon that foundation to create a brand-new, exciting and fantastic adventure.
Here we are, about 10 years after Toy Story 2 where we last left the toys saving Woody from being sold to Japan and adding a few new ones to the collection. Now, owner Andy is getting older and going away to college. The toys haven't changed, yet now begin to wonder what lies in their future. Will they be kept safe in the attic? Will they be donated and taken to a strange place? Or worse, will they be thrown out? What actually happens is so charming, fun, exciting and joyous to watch I can't even begin to spoil it for you. Let's just say that what follows consists of great jokes and sight-gags, beautifully animated set pieces and characters, and a huge amount of heart that practically no other animated film, or most films for that matter, can match.
The animation is stunning of course, but the voice-over acting is really wonderful as well. Since most of them aren't huge stars themselves, we accept them completely as the characters they play. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are probably the only major stars of the cast, yet are just as captivating and emotionally-tugging to listen to as the supporting cast. And as always, what truly gets me in the end is the amount of heart and soul put into every production. As I sat there welling up at the beauty of the final sequence, I couldn't help but wonder in amazement at the originality and passion that so obviously had gone into the production. I guarantee this film will have a huge opening weekend and should have consistent staying power since it resonates so well with so many. That is the mark of true genius; that is the mark of Pixar.