A sharply written, beautifully animated sendoff...

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2019)

Just when I thought Toy Story hit its peak with 3, the fourth chapter comes out of nowhere to offer up an equally effective helping of smart, emotional and funny storytelling that made its predecessors timeless masterpieces resonating with all ages. The writing remains top-notch, exploring thought-provoking dilemmas that have the protagonists (and audience) often second-guessing themselves and make the villains and their motivations understandable and investing. I also found 4 to be the funniest of the series. Forky, Ducky and Bunny (played by Tony Hale from Arrested Development, Key and Peele, respectively) are the comedic highlights; I was legitimately laughing out loud at their dialogue and antics. Toy Story 4 is far from the cash grab many thought it would be. It's sharply written, beautifully animated and brings the series to an emotionally satisfying conclusion. What a journey.