For a movie I never wanted to happen, it was better than I thought it would be.

Rating: 8/10 (27 June 2019)

I will say that this is possibly my least favorite of the 4, but it's still really good. It's like saying it was my least favorite flavor of cake out of four options, but it's still cake, and I will still indulge in it. I never wanted them to make a fourth one. I thought they wrapped up 3 so perfectly, and even the thought of a fourth one sounded like a distasteful cash grab. Even the trailers didn't get me excited, but darn it, this movie worked. Right from the get go, it's clear the film is being made with care. The performances from both new and returning characters are all good across the board. The animation is mindblowing, possibly some of the best I've seen in an all animated movie. The story, while nothing completely groundbreaking, does find ways of fitting in more adult themes, and hits some strong emotional keys. It's fun, funny, fast paced, and emotional. The ending didn't pack as much of an emotional punch for me as 3, but it still tugged at the heart strings. After it's all said and done, it's a fourth installment that I will gladly add to my collection.