Toy Story 3 Now Playing

Took a trip down memory lane this afternoon with Toy Story 3. I was talking with my friend about the huge gap of time between Toy Story 2 and 3 and how if they were able to pull this off unscathed, it would be nothing short of a miracle. Other franchises have been brutalized in the past after a long hiatus, Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull anyone? The likelyhood that the new movie equals or betters the previous  in Hollywood is slim. That’s one of the things that makes Toy Story 3 such a triumph. Granted, Pixar is known for success, and the question of “will they ever fail” becomes more perilous with each accomplishment. It is truly a wonder of modern Hollywood and frankly, its exciting.

On the other hand, an interesting topic is – Does Toy Story 3 {or any guaranteed box office smash} need to spend millions on endorsements and product placement for a movie that will likely not need it. Wouldn’t the 10 million dollar BK endorsement with the special cups and the Kid’s Meal Toys be better spent on kids in poverty stricken areas? It’s definitely a question worth asking and I wish Hollywood would do some kind of deal like this, with so much money being thrown around. Hey, I could easly forgo seeing Buzz and Woody on my soda cup so some kid can eat. Anyway back to the review.

The film itself is a pure joy to behold on many different levels. The animation and effects are so top notch, its hard to tell its animated at times. Overall, the attention to detail is consistant with the entire series and allows the characters and settings to pour out in vibrant realistic color and texture without becoming annoying. Combine this with a great story and you have an absolute winner of a movie. I’m not going to give away ANY of the storyline in this review, IT’S THAT GOOD, I’ll just tell you to go experience it for yourself. Don’t forget to tell us all what you think!