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Post by Silver on Jun 19, 2010 0:48:50 GMT -5
I saw this film at a late night showing with my brother and a group of friends. I'm sure like many people, I was exceptionally thrilled to finally watch this film. Only a year may have gone by since the trailer was released for Up. Yet it seems like decades of waiting as with most Pixar films, the audience is on their toes with anticipation. So was this 11 year hiatus of these beloved character worth another trip to the Cinema? Has Pixar held up it's end of the deal of continuing it's tradition of great storytelling? While I can't speak for anybody else (let alone an audience) when it comes to likes and dislikes, I can only offer my opinion. And my opinion is a big fat "YES"!
Pixar is off to another phenomenal start this decade of high quality filmmaking. This is just the type of film I wanted to watch. Forget the fact that I along with many grew up with these characters. This is a story of raw emotion that will melt even the coldest of hearts. Yes there a plenty of laughs and entertaining pieces along the way. However Pixar wouldn't be the exrodinary film company it is without those moments of devestation and sheer joy. Now I won't give away any spoilers of the time being since it's a new release. The only thing I will say that people should be aware of before watching it. (Especially those who are bringing children) This is the darkest and most dramatic of all the Toy Story films yet. I have no doubt there will be moments when people will drop their jaws and gasp. But once again in my opinion. If you're looking for the ultimate summer blockbuster film that has substance. Look no futher then this one here.
Now many I'm sure many Pixar fans might ask how will this film compare to the many other creations that have become modern classics? (Wall-E, Up, Ratatouille, ect) Of course this will be up to the viewer to decide how it ranks on their list. But as a general statement I'll say this. This is a film that has courage. What do I mean? Just like with the other films mentioned above. There are several moments in this film where I was completley involved emotionally in the story and I grew overly attached to the characters. Spectacular writing is at play here because I completley forgot I was just watching a movie and these character weren't real. If a film can engross someone that deeply, there has to be magic involved. I recommend this film to the absolute fullest!
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Post by SpellWovenNight on Jun 19, 2010 21:12:49 GMT -5
I absolutely loved it! It's probably my favorite out of all the Toy Story films although that might be the fact of how I am Andy right now so right now that part I can relate to the most. Plus we're going through a huge spring cleaning and garage sale at my house, trying to get rid of all that clutter. Besides that the story was great. There was a lot of plot twists to finally it got to the point where even I had almost given up on all hope to get that happy ending. The ending is great too, it's not one of the those most predictable endings, but it really rings true. It's bittersweet. I was even tearing up there in the end - which isn't exactly common. My mom fulled out bailed. The other thing that I love about this film was that even though it was still a great film for kids and everything and they're going to love it, it was really aimed at us: those that have been growing up with Toy Story. There are messages in the film that aren't going to connect with the kids because they haven't had to grow up yet, but when they watch it again in five or ten years it will be a whole different movie to them. And just as great. One side note: THEY BETTER NOT MAKE ANOTHER ONE! They left it on a perfect note and they keep going it would be ridiculous. Although I don't believe anyone now from Disney and Pixar wouldn't continue the series, I worry for generations ahead. Remakes and sequels are just too common now. I wouldn't want to know what happens in another fifty years.
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Post by firefly on Jun 20, 2010 17:12:37 GMT -5
In short, this movie made me want to work for Pixar. Not gonna lie. So much heart was put into it, and you could definitely see it and feel it. I mean, that last scene with Andy and his mom in his room? I'm leaving for college this year and I was blubbering like a baby through the whole thing. It was just so emotionally gripping. It completely blew any expectations I had away. Just amazing. My absolute favorite part was when Barbie was dressed up as Ken in the space suit outfit and as she was walking away the bookworm just rolled his eyes and said nothing. I nearly died laughing. In short, this movie is amazing. In many ways, I do think it's better than the original. Of course, it probably wouldn't be so close to my heart if not for the original since that's what it builds on. But still. The sheer imagination and love that went into this movie was incredible and it surpassed any/all movies I have seen this year, including Avatar. If a movie can make me laugh, cry, and love the characters to the point where I'm fearing for their lives, then it truly is a work of art. And Toy Story 3 was one of the most magical experiences of my life. I loved it.
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Post by Little_Cassie on Jun 20, 2010 17:47:54 GMT -5
This movie moved me so much! I don't care if people call me a cry baby, but I still feel like crying when I think of the ending. It was them ost bitter-sweet ending i've ever seen. Pixar should never be doubted! Their story tellnig abilities are never ending and i to found myself so attached to the characters. For the duration of the movie, they were my friends and I was cheering for them 100%. Hehe, I also found my self laughing the loudest in the theatre, which was slitly embaressing. A movie that can make me cry and laugh is a keeper! Also ,I found out that Toy Story 3 officialy had the biggest opening day for any animated movie! WOO HOO
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 21, 2010 21:27:04 GMT -5
Toy Story 3 was exactly what I expected it to be. Brilliant. I didn't grow up with these characters. I was 19 years old and serving a church mission in Russia when I first saw these characters in a window display and wondered what in the world a cowboy toy was doing next to a spaceman.
But the brilliance of the Toy Story movies lies in their ability to recreate what I did grow up with. As many around here have probably surmised, my other favorite movies are the Star Wars films. And the Toy Story films capture that time in my life so well. My version of Buzz was the Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight action figure. So even though I didn't grow up on these films, they take me back to those times.
Making a great film though isn't just about reminding people of childhood and/or fond past memories. It's also about creating compelling characters and sharp, clever writing. As always Pixar has done just that. Pixar was very smart in allowing the characters to "age" and they understand why the first 2 were so successful. In this film, Pixar has finished a series that will be timeless.
The toys that children play with will change, but Pixar's story will ensure that the kids who only know Buzz and Woody as their parent's toys will still find a lot to love about these movies and perhaps even make their parents toys their own. And yes, I'm tempted to buy the Thinkaway Toys Buzz Lightyear figure.
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Post by Pride on Jun 22, 2010 15:31:34 GMT -5
Like Spell, Andy's character has been playing to my age group so I've been able to grow up with these characters. Although I always thought that TS2 was definitely NOT a terrible sequel, I was never really a huge fan of any of the films. However, as I watch them more and more and age with me, I'm able to appreciate them more as well. This third one did not let me down, and it probably exceeded my expectations. I saw it opening morning with my friends the day after our own high school graduation, so it fit in pretty seamlessly with our own stories. We weren't the only teenage people in their, either; the theater was full of people of all ages. That really says something about this franchise, in my opinion. The fact that everyone from all walks of life is able to appreciate the simple story between a kid and his/her toys is just great. It had humor for everyone, references for people who are paying attention, and great new characters that didn't mask the plot of the story. All in all, I was very pleased
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Post by Mrs. Nesbit on Jun 22, 2010 15:38:02 GMT -5
Your positive thoughts on this movie are making me so excited to see it tomorrow night! I can't wait!
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Post by drpepper on Jun 22, 2010 23:37:30 GMT -5
I saw it in IMAX on Monday. I loved it (as every other Pixar movie). I also think that it was the scariest and most intense Pixar movie to date with the furnece scene. I have no idea how they got away with a G rating.
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Post by Silver on Jun 23, 2010 17:00:20 GMT -5
I saw it in IMAX on Monday. I loved it (as every other Pixar movie). I also think that it was the scariest and most intense Pixar movie to date with the furnece scene. I have no idea how they got away with a G rating. There's been a lot of controversey in regards to the climax Being as I'm 21 I wasn't too disturbed with what I saw.Well that and I had read spoilers so I knew how the film would conclude. However the children in the theatre were quite upset by these images. They believed the main characters were going to die a painful and graphic death. The tension leading up to the characters almost going through the shredder and the incinerator was very heavy. My guess for the reason of no PG rating was because nothing happened. The characters made it out alive and well. There was no blood, no battle sequence, and it was followed up by cheerful scene. It's pretty much the exact same scanario that happened with The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. But unlike those films, nobody died or appeared dead on screen. That's my reasoning anyway.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 23, 2010 20:25:37 GMT -5
My mother saw the film with my nephew and she said that while he was on the edge of his seat and a bit nervous during that scene, he wasn't disturbed by it. Later on, he told her it was his favorite scene of the movie. And while the scene is intense, I don't think it's too intense.
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Post by Joy on Jun 24, 2010 4:40:02 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie, I cried. This movie was so incredibly moving. It was definitely one of my favorites from Pixar, and I think it was the perfect way to end the Toy Story trilogy. I was pulled into the movie from the very first scene, and I ended up laughing and crying throughout the entire movie. Did anyone else find the whole Mr. Potato Head in a tortilla scene hilarious? I couldn't stop laughing! The entire dump scene had me on the edge of my seat. I found myself subconsciously yelling out at particular parts of the movie. I didn't want the movie to end. I can't wait to see it again :]
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 24, 2010 19:39:22 GMT -5
The tortilla sequence was a riot. And Pixar chose a brilliant way to wrap it up. I thought Andy's final words could also apply to how Pixar feels about these characters. They helped launch a studio.
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Post by Silver on Jun 25, 2010 8:59:06 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie, I cried. This movie was so incredibly moving. It was definitely one of my favorites from Pixar, and I think it was the perfect way to end the Toy Story trilogy. I was pulled into the movie from the very first scene, and I ended up laughing and crying throughout the entire movie. Did anyone else find the whole Mr. Potato Head in a tortilla scene hilarious? I couldn't stop laughing! The entire dump scene had me on the edge of my seat. I found myself subconsciously yelling out at particular parts of the movie. I didn't want the movie to end. I can't wait to see it again :] I loved that scene! The whole audience was roaring with laughter. I thought it was just as hilarious when he was arguing with the pidgeon. "What are you looking at feathers?!" Then it bit him in the eye ball. Haha! Leave it to Mr. Potato Head to be calm and pleasent. The conclusion had me in a whirl. I honestly didn't see it coming until the last minute. It was briliantly wriiten! This is exactly why there should be no more films attached this franchise. Now I didn't quite cry at that moment. But my eyes were filling with some water. I guess because it was so bittersweet, I didn't have as much of an urge to cry full out. There were actually two scenes that I did cry at. Scenes that might be more unexpected to some. I cried very heavily at Lotso's backstory with Daisy. When he pulled Big Baby by the arm and said " She don't love you no more!" Then he statred to cry in his baby voice. I just lost it at that point. Chuckles' face in the backround with the score didn't help either. He wanted so desperatley to believe Daisy still had room in her heart for all of them. But he didn't have the courage to speak up. I just wanted to put my hands through the screen and give each toy an enormous hug.
The last scene I cried at was when the toys nearly escaped Sunnyside. Woody just revealed Lotso's secret past to the entire DayCare. Then he threw Daisy's penant to Big Baby. When he said "Mommy" in his sweet and innocent baby voice and I fell apart. I was sobbing even more uncontrolably when Lotso has the nerve to mock and taunt Big Baby and the rest of toys. When he smashed the penant to pieces and screamed "What?! You want your Mommy? She never loved you!" I was an absolute wreck. It was at theat point I wanted to rip that selfish, spoiled-rotten, and twisted bear to shreads! I was so proud when Big Baby threw him in the dumpster. Eat your words Lotso!
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Post by Butterscotch on Jun 25, 2010 16:14:02 GMT -5
I have to agree with everyone! This was an excellant movie. I think it was actually my favorite of the Toy Story movies.
I loved the tortilla scene! And Ken's fashion show. I was just cracking up.
I liked the ending. I got a little teary-eyed, but it was a good way to wrap things up.
I'm not 100% positive on this, but I think that the number they dialed in the beginning was 555-0113.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 25, 2010 20:44:35 GMT -5
I was immensely proud of Pixar when Big Baby threw Lotso in the dumpster mostly because it was yet another Star Wars reference in a Pixar movie. For those who don't know, at the end of Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader turns agains the Emperor and throws him down a shaft. Other references: The P U pennant in Andy's room stands for Pixar University. A113 is the license plate for Andy's mom. Sid was the garbage man. The 95 on the train stands for 1995 (Toy Story's release year), and I also suspect the Prarie Pioneer name referred to how Pixar changed CGI. I don't remember where it was, but I did see the Pizza Planet truck in the film too.
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