Finding Himself in Andy's Shoes, Woody Has Grown Up Too

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2019)

Though Toy Story 4 is not the best picture in the franchise, it is definitely an important part of it. Highlighting Woody once more, it really brings the character full circle. The bittersweet ending addresses adults more than younger audiences, and it's a brave move from Pixar. A predictable and 'satisfying' happy ending so many people long for would feel cheap and repetitive. It's good to see something that's not a cliché, something that feels more lifelike. Once again Pixar reminds us about something: as Woody bids farewell to the gang, I recalled the words of Jack's father from 'Lost': it's not about leaving, no, it's about 'moving on'.