A fantastic end to one of the greatest film series of all time

Rating: 10/10 (24 June 2019)

Life long avid Pixar, and specifically Toy Story fan/ collector here. I will be honest I was skeptical going into it considering the ending of Toy Story 3 was perfection. But I left the theater with a big smile on my face and tears running down my cheeks. There is an over abundance of new and reintroduced toys in this film. You have some of the new ones: Ducky and Bunny, Duke Kaboom, Giggles, Gabby Gabby, and Forky are the most prominent of the new toys. And we are reintroduced to Bo Peep, her sheep, and an appearance from RC. With the reintroduction and introduction of these toys, alongside the toys from the last film, it can seem like a lot. But each character is so likable and distinct, you don't mind the cluster of characters. Woody's decision at the end to leave behind Buzz, Jessie, and the gang to be with Bo and be a lost toy was very touching and got the audience choked up. It is a story that definitely resonates with the adult audience. Leaving behind your family and friends to be with the one you love, and to make new memories. A perfect ending to a perfect series. I will say that children under, I'd say 9 or 10, might be a bit too frightened by the dummies in this film. So just be cautious of that before taking very small children.
Overall I do definitely recommend this movie to anyone who is skeptical about it. The animation alone is worth the price of a movie ticket. It's amazing to see the evolution of computer animation from the first Toy Story to this one. Something I think is very cool to look at, is the difference between Sid's dog in the first film and the life-like cat in this one. Toy Story will forever hold a special place in my heart.