Bo Peep ruined this

Rating: 4/10 (24 October 2019)

I didn't dislike the movie. It was still well-made, but I don't care to rewatch it, either. The main problem for me is the transformation of Bo Peep's character. I get that we're trying to empower women, but it's so in-your- face, as with a lot of tv shows and movies nowadays. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for supporting women-be who you want to be, be strong and independent, and I'm a woman myself-and in the context of the plot, being an abandoned toy and all, I can understand why Bo Peep would change, and people change, so why can't toys? But the whole 180 was such a personal turn-off for me. She was so domineering and aggressive in this that I kept hoping throughout the movie that Woody would just leave her. She didn't seem like good company anyway. I don't understand how all of sudden she became the main character. She even had more air time than Buzz.
I also get that they were trying to make Forky happen, but it ain't gonna happen. Forky was mildly cute at the beginning then got old fast. I actually enjoyed the Gabby toy more. She had more purpose and actually tugged at my heart in a similar fashion as the first three movies. I don't particularly felt this instalment was necessary. The franchise should have ended with TS3...this just feels like they're forcing it to live on. Like Star Wars. You know, to get our money.