What is all this nonsense about seeing the second Toy Story without ever seeing the first? How did ya'll even understand half the jokes if you hadn't seen the first one? Just to let you know, lots of parts in Toy Story 3 will completely baffle you if you haven't seen the first. My suggestion: Go watch Toy Story 1...NOW! Skipping the first one is an atrocity!

I saw TS3 opening night. I'm waiting to right an official review until I see it a second time, but in the mean time I'll suffice to say that I liked it...a LOT!!!

I'll always be a,
NL101

I remember when Toy Story was in theaters but I wasn’t old enough to drive myself so I had to wait until it was on video. I loved it though and had to see Toy Story 2 when it came out in theaters. I thought Toy Story 2 wouldn’t be as fun for me because I already knew so much about the plot before I watched the movie. I was wrong. All of the twists and turns in Toy Story 2 made it more enjoyable and unpredictable than the first.

I just saw Toy Story 3 last night and this is the first chance I’ve had to write down my thoughts, so here I go:
The story quality of the third movie is just as good as the first two, but be warned: the first two are comedies, while the third one is a drama with comic elements. This means there will be a few less chuckles but a much more moving experience overall. Also because of a fairly scary climax, I wouldn’t recommend it for very young children. Still, for older children and adults, the movie is great and it will get you thinking. It is a great way to end the Toy Story franchise. Don’t get me wrong, I love Toy Story, but I think this third movie summed up the series nicely, don’t you? (If only we could be sure that Disney won’t command a Toy Story 4. Disney isn’t known for their restraint as far as sequels are concerned. Well… on second thought, I guess around here Disney is known for their restraint as far as sequels are concerned… but you must admit, Narnia is the exception, not the rule.)

What is all this nonsense about seeing the second Toy Story without ever seeing the first? How did ya'll even understand half the jokes if you hadn't seen the first one?

I saw Toy Story 2 and 3 without seeing part 1, and it was just fine for me. My older sister had seen 1, though, so I was familiar with the plot, but I never actually saw it. I think that it's just fine to watch 2 without watching 1...at least, it was for me. I've heard from a lot of people that 2 is better than 1......

I think that it's just fine to watch 2 without watching 1...at least, it was for me. I've heard from a lot of people that 2 is better than 1......

Many people think The Return of the King is better than both The Two Towers and The Fellowship of the Ring. Does that mean you shouldn't watch the first two movies in the trilogy?

Toy Story 1 is a fantastic comedy in and of itself, and one thing that I've noticed about this franchise is that just because you know the plot doesn't mean the movie is spoiled for you. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you laughing the whole way through.

I grew up watching both Toy Story 1 & 2... so I was very excited to hear that there was finally a third!! I went to see it today and let me just say... I loved it. It was the best movie I've seen in a long, long time. Pixar and Disney did an amazing job in my opinion...and I applaud them for it. It was amazing! I had no idea that a group of toys could yank so hard on my heartstrings!

Out of curiosity, did anyone else cry? I wasn't bawling, but *sniff*. I'll probably post a more in-depth review later.

Okay, when my sister Narnia Girl reads this, she might not be surprised...

Yes, I cried, especially when Andy gave his toys to Bonnie. It was sad because after watching TS and TS2 and watching Andy love and adore his toys, it was really sad watching him just hand them over.

Okay, so I'm exaggerating, I'll admit it. It's just a movie, and none of it is real, but I am only 11 and I LOVE my toys and can NEVER imagine giving them to someone else I hardly knew. *sniff* I would be heartbroken. I know I will give them away someday and will care less where they go, but right now that seems like one of the worse things I could ever do...

Movie Aristotle wrote:

Many people think The Return of the King is better than both The Two Towers and The Fellowship of the Ring. Does that mean you shouldn't watch the first two movies in the trilogy?

Good point. (Although I liked the The Two Towers and The Fellowship of the Ring more than The Return of the King ...but anyway...) I'd like to see Toy Story 1 sometime, to see what it's all about.

daughter of the King

Out of curiosity, did anyone else cry? I wasn't bawling, but *sniff*. I'll probably post a more in-depth review later.

I didn't cry, but I had a catch in my throat, and I was sniffing.

I caught Toy Story 3 this weekend - alas, no VDT trailer - in a matinee theater full of little kids...just the way it was intended.

I'm among those giving it a thumbs-up, and agree that this would be the perfect way to end the Toy Story franchise - again, not because it's old or tired but because this movie concludes things so appropriately.

There was one scene -

And indeed they did. When Andy

Spanish Buzz was great.

Day & Night (the opening short) was fun and quite different than previous Pixar shorts, though I wasn't too excited about the voice section:

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a radio broadcast about not fearing the unknown. I guess I prefer a little more sublety when my entertainment contains lessons.

I loved Toy Story...I think more than my kids do now...lol! My favorite is Woody...he is so hilarious and Buzz Lightyear was too funny! I did not see part 3 yet but hopefully will see it soon!

Saw Toy Story 3 again last night, and after getting home I wrote my official review copied below:

*THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS*

Walking up to the theater for the 11:59 showing of Toy Story 3, my sister and I went to the ticketing machines and got our prepaid tickets. We were soon joined by a group of friends, all eager to see the movie. When we got into the theater and found our seats I was, admittedly, not feeling all that excited. Still, I had no doubts that it would be amazing; it's PIXAR, after all, and I had been following the movie closely basically since it was announced and had seen no reason to believe otherwise. Yet the excitement was still lacking. As I watched people begin to fill the theater, the thrill slowly began to wash over me, but it wasn't until I saw three girls walk in, each holding a different toy from Toy Story that it really hit me. Besides being terribly jealous of the girls toys, I was finally feeling excited for the movie.

Not long after, the lights dimmed, and the previews began. To be honest, I was a bit thrown out of mood by the trailer for a certain other movie I've been anticipating, but once I saw that Pixar lamp jumping over to the "I" on the logo, I was right back in the mood again. Then the movie started. It's amazing how a single shot of a film can say so much; The fluffy white clouds perfectly laid against a gentle blue backdrop. It was the exact same thing we saw 15 years ago in the opening of Toy Story 1.

The whole beginning of the film was utter blissfulness for me. "Nostalgia" would probably be the best word I could use to describe it. I enjoyed every minute of it, and I can't think of what better I can say about it than that. It was funny, sweet and yes, even heartbreaking. When Rex added to the list of toys who had been disposed of "Bo-peep" my eyes nearly welled up. It was one of those "oh no!" moments that only Pixar can do. It was the same feeling I got in Up when Ellie and Carl lost their baby. Both were only small moments, but I've come to realize that Pixar can say more with their little moments than most companies can say with their entire films.

I suppose it would be a good time to mention that this movie is hilarious. You'll laugh, believe me, but you'll be on the edge of your seat too. As the film moves on, the stakes get pretty high for our toy heros; They couldn't be much higher, really. They simply HAVE to escape Sunnyside daycare, or they risk being torn to pieces by the out of control toddlers there. The way they escape is just plan cool, but also terribly witty. I read that the filmmakers watched many classic prison escape movies so they could get this part just right, and it really shows. I fact, this is just as good as any prison escape movie, and probably better than most. Super fun, and very thrilling!

Then we come to the climax of the film; The most desperate situation the toys have been in yet. Probably the most true statement I can make about this scene is that it's intense...very intense. As the toys try to climb their way up the mountain of trash to escape their fiery fate, you can't keep your heart from pounding in your chest. They accept their fate, clutching each others hands in their last few moments. They slip closer and closer to their doom. There's just no way out of this one! No wait...it's "THE CLAAAAW!" The claw chooses who will go and who will stay, and it's never been truer than now. As it pulls our friends from the furnace you can't help but be very relieved through your laughter.

Now we come to the end of the film and oh what and ending it is. I've had several people tell me it was the perfect ending, and while I'm not sure anything can ever be perfect, this is just about as darn close as anyone's ever going to get. As Andy reluctantly turns over each and every toy to the adorable little Bonnie, their is only one word that can describe the emotions; bittersweet. This scene is bittersweet to the end. The most poignant moment comes when Bonnie exclaims "There's a snake in my boot!" and reaches for Andy's old woody doll. Andy pulls back out of instinct, to protect his favorite sheriff. Then, carefully describing Woody's characteristics to Bonnie, Andy hands him over forever to his new "favorite deputy." The final scenes are those of Andy playing with Bonnie and the toys in the front yard. Some will smile, some will cry, and some will do both (and certainly it is deserving of both) but all will come away effected by this film in way one or another.

As Andy says his final goodbye, and the camera pulls away to the sky, we see again the classic shot that began this journey fifteen years ago and we are forced to say our final goodbye as well.

I'll always be a,
NL101

Mmmk, Toy Story 3. Well, it certainly is the least favorite of the Toy Story Trilogy.

I have three major thoughts on the movie. All of which will be going in spoilers.

First has to do with the storyline

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I was somewhat disappointed that it was a nearly identical story arc with Toy Story 2. And I won't say that's a problem necessarily, but I'm running off of Pixar standards here. Really, I'd have to say this is their second least creative movie to A Bug's Life.
Now having said that, the actual storyline was great. I loved them ending up in the daycare.

Second has to do with the climactic scene at the end

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Yeah, the scene in the landfill. It bothered me... Not necessarily the scene itself, but the fact this was a G rated movie, and I felt that scene was waaaaay too intense for a G rating (not the imminent death bit, but the fact that they gave up and accepted they were gonna burn to death). I dunno, maybe I'm just old fashioned.
I don't have kids, but I've always felt that some kids can handle stuff like that with no problem and some kinds can't. If I was a parent, I would have taken my super young kids to that movie because of Pixar's reputation as well as the G-rating. So I can TOTALLY understand why some parents are upset right now. I'd be up in arms with them.

And then the closing scene

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Best part of the movie. Easily. I loved the way this movie ended and it was perhaps one of the most powerful scenes in the whole series. And I think that because of that I did end up liking the movie. Just didn't love it like I did the other two.

I did really enjoy Toy Story 3, and actually think it's my favorite Pixar film since The Incredibles (but then I'm a terrible person and didn't enjoy either Wall-E or UP as well as most people seem to), but I'd have to agree with FK that the first two were stronger. I also agree that it owed a lot to Toy Story 2. For one, the conflict between staying Andy's toys or choosing a different life was already explored in that film, albeit in a slightly different manner - and the closing lines of the movie seemed a resolution of said conflict. Moreover, the development of Lotso strongly paralleled

I love all the Toy Story movies. I still remember first seeing the first one in theaters; I wasn't even five yet. But it stuck with me. In fact, I think that's my earliest memory of seeing a movie in theaters; I can't think of any earlier one.

I saw Toy Story 3 the day after it came out, and simply loved it. The end was nearly heartbreaking, but happy all the same. Great movie. Can't wait to see it again.

Over all, though, I'd say the first is still my favorite, and the other two tie for second. But the trilogy as a whole is spectacular.

Oh, I completely forgot to mention in my previous post that I loved Spanish Buzz. I think I laughed over that more than anything else in the whole movie.

Day & Night (the opening short) was fun and quite different than previous Pixar shorts, though I wasn't too excited about the voice section: a radio broadcast about not fearing the unknown. I guess I prefer a little more sublety when my entertainment contains lessons.

I know, right?! That was so random. And the actual movie nearly didn't start after the short in the theatre I was at, they were having technical difficulties and some kid yelled out 'Epic Fail' and I shook my head a little and laughed because we're not in America.

As for Toy Story 3 itself, I thought it was a dapper little film! The humour was great, although there were one too many Ken jokes (;)) ) for a children's movie Barbie's hilarious little intelligent speech at the end made up for it.

I agree with what lys said about

I concur with all the Spanish Buzz love. I always liked Buzz just a little better than Woody and his hilarious Spanish-ness just solidified that for me.

If I was a parent, and were taking my child to see the film

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I'd be more creeped out by the scene with the Baby on the swing in which it turns its head 360 degrees! I mean, I know those dolls can actually do that and they were playing on it but man was it creepy.

On the whole, a cute Pixar sequel but not one I love as much as the original.