All Good things Must End

Rating: 5/10 (7 July 2019)

I was 6 when Toy Story 2 came out. I can still remember the joy I got from seeing it in the theatre. I was 17 when Toy Story 3 came out. Now I'm 26 and I was just as excited to go see Toy Story 4.
In preparation, I took a trip down memory lane and watched the first 3. I honestly enjoyed the first 2 just as much as I remember liking them as a child. They were so clever and sweet and clearly made for children. The 3rd one still had some great moments, but it just wasn't the same. I appreciate that they tried to have the story grow up with the audience, but it just wasn't as fun or imaginative as the first 2.
I wanted so badly for this 4th one to bring back the magic of the first 2, but it didn't :( I felt like they tried too hard to make it a movie for the adults who grew up with the franchise and less for the children it was once targeted towards. I also thought it was strange that they didn't have Bonnie age the way they had Andy age in the last one. I was all for a story focusing on Woody and Bo Peep reuniting, but I think they missed out on a really great story opportunity.
Another issue I had was how they made Buzz seem stupid compared to Woody.
I think it's safe to say this should be the last Toy Story movie. To Infinity and Beyond!