Lots of fun but doesn't compare to the emotional trauma the third instalment put me through

Rating: 7/10 (19 June 2019)

I enjoyed it no doubt, the movie had loads of laughs and there's so much character development to Woody along with some others. By the end of the movie you'll come to really like Forky, as his character just connects so well to things like self discovery and a sense of purpose.
I LOVED how they brought back Bo Peep and made her into a real badass compared to what we previously saw her as and they even included an explanation of her disappearance in the last film which was very necessary indeed.
I'm trying my best not to spoil it but I felt like the things that Woody experienced and his dedication to bringing Forky back to Bonnie was so much more emotionally captivating than the ending. Compared to the final scenes in toy story 3 (literal tears out of my eyes), I didn't feel that same connection but was still so heartwarming to watch.
*Potential spoiler ....
Honestly, I did not like the new character Gabby Gabby (and her 'evil henchmen' that were something out of an R rated movie that was just so creepy) despite her motivations. I didn't like the outcome between her and Woody but I suppose that just reflects Woody's good nature and sole purpose (much like how he taught Forky) and that's what really got to me, how selfless Woody is and has been throughout the entire franchise and it was sad to see it all end.
This 4th instalment of toy story was so unique and touching in its core message, and no it didn't need to be made but thats the whole point!
Just go and enjoy it and try not to tear up