John 2,032 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I think Pixar has earned the right to make these movies. If they feel they have a good story to tell and the Toy Story franchise is the vehicle for them to do it, I'm fine with it. I'm interested in seeing what they do with this movie. It might not be up to the level of the original movies but I'm not going to dismiss it simply because it has a 4 behind its title. Fancyarcher and A. A. Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Love the first two. 3 was awful. Not that difficult for this one to turn out better. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,689 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Toy Story has the benefit of good characters and a central premise that's relatable to anyone, regardless of age. I loved all 3. The franchise where I feel Pixar properly prioritised BO over caring about the story was Cars. However, the Monsters and Nemo sequels were worth making so it's not all doom and gloom. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Loved 3 when it first came out, then upon rewatching it I felt really weird, and confused by its kaleidoscope tones. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Funny; I thought the film balanced its tone very well, and dealt with by far the most mature themes in the trilogy. Coming to terms with one's own mortality and accepting your fate when there is no hope left has never been depicted better in any other kids' movie, or perhaps any other movie, for that matter. It's the best of the three, in my opinion. Ollie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, John said: Funny; I thought the film balanced its tone very well, and dealt with by far the most mature themes in the trilogy. Coming to terms with one's own mortality and accepting your fate when there is no hope left has never been depicted better in any other kids' movie, or perhaps any other movie, for that matter. It's the best of the three, in my opinion. The highs of the movie are sensational, no doubt in my mind about that. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 The ending is vomit-inducing saccharine, something neither of the first two movies ever stooped to. It's practically down on its knees begging the audience to shed tears at Andy being a creep. Not Mr. Big, John and A. A. Ron 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: The highs of the movie are sensational, no doubt in my mind about that. It's like a sandbox with hidden jewels, but also cat turds Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,512 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 . SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I've got a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 You say you're older, but you grew up with Hunchback of Notre Dame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The original Cars is brilliant. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Steve McQueen said: The original Cars is brilliant. Well, good Leonard Rosenman score, at least! Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstrox 6,651 Posted November 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2018 Toy Story 3 is a great movie to use if you’re trying to teach children how to accept the slow horror of impending death with grace. Bilbo, Kasey Kockroach and crumbs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,913 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, mstrox said: Toy Story 3 is a great movie to use if you’re trying to teach children how to accept the slow horror of impending death with grace. Nothing wrong with that plot line. That is what makes "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" (1048–1131) a timeless masterpiece. It's a universal story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,478 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 4 hours ago, kaseykockroach said: The ending is vomit-inducing saccharine, something neither of the first two movies ever stooped to. It's practically down on its knees begging the audience to shed tears at Andy being a creep. And it works. And gets me every time. It is almost unbearably poignant. The ending of Toy Story 3 makes me skeptical of the existence of this film. Why ruin something so perfect. John and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The only good things about Hunchback are the score and Tony Jay. Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,742 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 hours ago, kaseykockroach said: The ending is vomit-inducing saccharine, something neither of the first two movies ever stooped to. It's practically down on its knees begging the audience to shed tears at Andy being a creep. I had no idea anyone else felt this way about it, but I agree completely. I couldn't for the life of me understand why no one else was put off by that ending when I saw it. Like you said, it's creepy and it goes on for way too long. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I'm relieved it's not the same director this time. Easy to imagine this'll turn out at least marginally better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 A talking spork? Just goes to show how they can slap any amount of utter bullshit into a Disney movie these days and people will still see it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I'd rather sporks talk than Star Wars fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, Horner's Dynamic Range said: A talking spork? Just goes to show how they can slap any amount of utter bullshit into a Disney movie these days and people will still see it regardless. For a corporation that’s been peddling “utter bullshit” to the masses for decades, they sure seem to make quite a few movies injected with some real talent and passion by their filmmakers. Some punching bags are very tired and worn out and useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 hours ago, kaseykockroach said: The ending is vomit-inducing saccharine, something neither of the first two movies ever stooped to. It's practically down on its knees begging the audience to shed tears at Andy being a creep. ...how is he being a creep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 No one talks about their toys like that unless they're a deeply disturbed man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,478 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Lol that stuck out to you and not toys coming alive and having feelings. It is all about empathy. Within the established premise of the series it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Toys ain't got no feelins'! They're made of rubber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2018 Like Bryce Dallas Howard! Nick Parker, Fancyarcher, Kasey Kockroach and 3 others 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 20 hours ago, Stefancos said: Like Bryce Dallas Howard! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Toy Story 4 Interview: Laughs & Tears with Christina Hendricks, Tim Allen, & Keanu Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Is it 2017 yet? Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 What year is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Well, in contrast to my reaction when I originally heard they were making a Toy Story 4 (*cough*cashgrab*cough)... I saw the film last night and really loved it. They did several surprising and new things with this story, and I really loved all of the new characters here. If by some chance years from now a Toy Story 5 is announced, I will remain cautiously optimistic that they actually have a good idea for a follow up, because this was one. I also really loved what they did fleshing out the character of Bo Peep, who was forgotten without explanation in Toy Story 3. Newman wrote a couple new songs, but the score in particular stood out to me as a strong work, with some fun callbacks to previous cues in the series, but some good original stuff too. Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Yavar Moradi said: I also really loved what they did fleshing out the character of Bo Peep, who was forgotten without explanation in Toy Story 3. Towards the beginning of the third film, it was mentioned that she was given away along with several other toys between the events of 2 and 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I'll happily admit that I liked TOY STORY, loved TOY STORY 2, and absolutely hated TOY STORY 3, but I'm actually looking forward to this. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yavar Moradi 2,599 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 51 minutes ago, John said: Towards the beginning of the third film, it was mentioned that she was given away along with several other toys between the events of 2 and 3. I don't recall that (only saw Toy Story 3 once in theater...not that I disliked it as some seem to, here). But if that's the case, well then the opening of Toy Story 4 (set "9 years ago") *sort of* retcons that. Bo Peep is given superb treatment in this film. Yavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I noticed that but I just figured it’s “9 years ago” from 2010-ish since Bonnie is the same age. And it’d make Andy about 9 in the flashback which makes sense. All four of these are pretty much equally great as far as I’m concerned. Lovely movies. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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