surprisingly good addition to the series

Rating: Null/10 (24 June 2019)

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang have managed to smoothly integrate themselves into the lives of their new owner Bonnie and are quick to welcome Forky, the newest addition to the group who doesn't quite comprehend life as a toy. While out on the open road, Woody (as loyal and intrepid as ever) finds himself separated from the gang on a mission to find Forky. Encountering new faces, and some familiar ones as well, Woody begins for the first time to justifiably question his purpose in life. Despite being the fourth installment in the series, this latest feature is just as engaging as its predecessors, with a well-crafted story that manages to unfold in very surprising ways, along with stellar animation, terrific vocal work, plus the charm and nostalgia of spending time with so many characters that fans have grown to love. Feel-good, touching, and adventurous, with clever gags, and moments of true hilarity thanks especially to the work of newcomers Key, Peele, and Reeves; for series fans it shouldn't disappoint. ***