Woody (Tom Hanks) is a solid old school toy. He cares about his owners - first Andy, now Bonnie and it's their well being that's his world. Fearing for Bonnie on her kindergarten preview, Woody rides in her backpack, guides her quietly, and is pleased when she creates Forky (Tony Hale).
Her favorite new toy, Forky is not convinced and seeks the trash bin whenever he can. The animation, voicing, etc is hilarious, and Woody works to keep everyone on suicide alert for their newest friend.
Summer road trip with Bonnie's family adds to the chaos. And who pops up but a long lost love - Bo-Peep (Annie Potts) who's escaped an antique store and is quite the modern woman. Toys need rescuing. Who knew Charlie McCarthy dolls could be so creepy and villainous? And what will Woody give up for the sake of another toy?
Toy Story 4 is poignant, raucous, funny, and all about family - the need to be loved. The voice characterizations are great (listen for Key and Peele - oh the riffs!), and of course Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is a solid helper for Woody. Ray and I enjoyed this "kid movie" a lot. It's fizzy fluff for the summer movie season.
Sure a good one. Toy Story can always hit the mark, although a lot of it is kinda the same story over and over somewhat.
ReplyDeleteyes, but it's a good repeat story. I'm okay with that
DeleteForky was hilarious. Bo-bo-bo-bo-bo...
ReplyDeletevery creative. The lopsided eyes got me.
DeleteI loved the first three, and I'm sure I'll love this one too. Can't wait to see it. Great review!
ReplyDeleteenjoy. You will...immensely
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