Toy Story 3

There was no question about whether I was going to see Toy Story 3, it was just a matter of when I was going to see Toy Story 3. And I did end up seeing it in 3D yesterday and, I gotta say, I absolutely love that movie. Absolutely loved it. I would pay to see it again...in 3D...and for full price...because I thought it was just that good. I mean, I really don't think I can say anything bad about Toy Story 3. I love the Toy Story franchise...and I just love Pixar. So I guess, for me, I shouldn't have expected anything short of perfection and I'm glad that I wasn't disappointed.

The movie was super cute and a perfect ending to the Toy Story trilogy. All my favorite toys from the previous movies made their appearance and all had to face off against an evil stuffed teddy bear...and an even bigger terror known as...day care kids...haha. The movie provided plenty of laughs, a variety of action packed sequences, and very effective tug-at-your-heart moments. Towards the end of the movie, I almost found myself in tears (I said, almost, damnit). The movie dealt with...I would say two big topics...separation/moving on and a fear of facing the unknown. Two topics that anyone can relate to. But, I think, the movie was done so well...that it just made it relatable on every level. I don’t think it could have been done any better.

On a side note, for as many goddamn kids that packed the theater yesterday, it was amazingly quiet during the movie. And I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. There is always something to be said about good parenting skills and teaching your kids the proper etiquette when being out in public. It was quite refreshing and much appreciated. That's always the downside of watching a G rated movie...I have no excuse to beat the crap out of some loud mouth kid...they're allowed to be in the theater. Haha.

Anyway, Toy Story 3 gets two thumbs up from me and I will anxiously wait for it on DVD.