I was honestly really excited from the start and I gotta say I was kinda disappointed. I don't feel like it lived up to any of the previous movies. Not to say that it was bad but I feel like it didn't live up to my expectations.
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Toy Story 4 reviews - 99% with 136 reviews
- Thread starter BiggestGeekEver
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The more I think about it the more I love it! I went in wondering if it had a new story worth telling that hadn't been told in the series before, and it absolutely did, namely with Woody/Bo, Forky, and Gabby. I would definitely put it ahead of 3 which essentially just retold 2 with a more emotional ending. Buzz and co were underutilized in this, but Tom Hanks is clearly the best actor so might as well make it the Woody show. This is up there with the faves, for sure.
Just got out of watching it.
I enjoyed it, I realized as it was happening that this ending felt far more appropriate and gave closure to Woody as a character far better than 3, even if this sort of ending definitely would not have worked in 3. So I'm glad 4 exists just to give Woody a proper ending. And the movie really is just about him, which was nice, but I'm not exactly sure it slowed down enough for us to really believe his final choice. I feel like it really needed a scene where Woody comes to the realization that being a kid's toy is not necessarily the only point of living as a toy. Like, a realization that getting other toys to kids can be just as fulfilling. As awesome as Bo is in this movie, I'm not sure she really did anything that would have convinced Woody to give up his entire worldview. (Then again, he almost left Andy in TS2, so maybe Woody is prone on making rash decisions) I'll have to watch it again tho, the pace was so fast, I may have missed subtleties.
The biggest gut punch for me was Buzz and the gang. They got sidelined hard, but since it's Woody's movie, I get it. Just seeing Buzz turn into an even weaker joke than TS3, especially after all the leadership he showed in TS2, hurt me inside.
Forky killed it tho. Great character, tho they wore his joke out a bit fast at the start. I'm glad he wasn't one dimensional the entire time. (Also Bonnie kept him for a whole year??? Her parents are incredible.)
The biggest gut punch for me was Buzz and the gang. They got sidelined hard, but since it's Woody's movie, I get it. Just seeing Buzz turn into an even weaker joke than TS3, especially after all the leadership he showed in TS2, hurt me inside.
Forky killed it tho. Great character, tho they wore his joke out a bit fast at the start. I'm glad he wasn't one dimensional the entire time. (Also Bonnie kept him for a whole year??? Her parents are incredible.)
Loved all the new characters, by far the most fitting ending to the series. But damn did every character not named Woody got shafted in screentime. This was clearly Woody's movie and wrapping his story arc completely.
But I also can see how a TV show will work now. Honestly, this movie was perfect in the sense of the story it went out to tell. But in the grand scheme of things, I wish the rest of the gang had more of a role.
But I also can see how a TV show will work now. Honestly, this movie was perfect in the sense of the story it went out to tell. But in the grand scheme of things, I wish the rest of the gang had more of a role.
I loved it, but yeah I agree about the old gang getting sidelined. Though Bo being back was great.
I was hoping they were all gonna leave the truck and head to the antique store after Jesse popped the tire but they just all waited there :/ Also they really dumbed down Buzz's character. Don't remember him being this daft in the other movies.
I liked it, but thought 3 was a better ending to the series. Not sure if this is starting a new trilogy?
The graphics were incredible and the rain sequence looked so real! They really had no idea what to do with any of the old characters aside from Woody and Bo.
The graphics were incredible and the rain sequence looked so real! They really had no idea what to do with any of the old characters aside from Woody and Bo.
I enjoyed 3 a lot, but I didn't have any expectations going into this because I never watched a trailer. I barely knew any details going in besides Rashida Jones being attached to it and how the script involved Bo.
With that being said, I had a wonderful time watching this film. The animations and vibrant colors looked astonishing. This was truly an epilogue we didn't deserve. Yes, some of the jokes were hit-or-miss, but overall, I resonated with the plot on "saying goodbye", the existential themes layered in it, and its recognition on acceptance and accepting others. The messaging was impactful. I feel like I enjoyed it much more than the last Pixar film I watched, "Incredibles 2", because I'm actually thinking about its themes and wanting to watch it again sometime soon.
With that being said, I had a wonderful time watching this film. The animations and vibrant colors looked astonishing. This was truly an epilogue we didn't deserve. Yes, some of the jokes were hit-or-miss, but overall, I resonated with the plot on "saying goodbye", the existential themes layered in it, and its recognition on acceptance and accepting others. The messaging was impactful. I feel like I enjoyed it much more than the last Pixar film I watched, "Incredibles 2", because I'm actually thinking about its themes and wanting to watch it again sometime soon.
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2 had a better villain, twist, action, and protagonist. And Jack Jack was great.
Also it's mind-boggling seeing people saying Toy Story 2 was better than 3. 2 was a snoozefest.
Sort of. You could pick up enough without it, especially since so much revolves around new characters, but you'll get more out of it by having a recollection of it (and I say this as one who's not even the biggest fan of 3)
Not necessarily since it does recap it a lil bit, you wouldn't be lost, but you should watch it anyway because it's a great movie
Just watch them first? I am always dumbfounded how so many people want to jump right into the latest movie.
Only reasonable explanation is if friends etc. are going and there isn't time to catch up on the previous movies, and in that case it depends on how much you care. The new movie will be worse if you skip the previous ones, but you'll still be able to enjoy it I assume.
Almost? You hard bastard. It was like getting punched in the stomach for a solid 15 minutes, harder and harder.
Lol. In the very same post you mention "opinions", and then being puzzled some people prefer 2...
Incredibles2 was way worse than 1 to me, and TS2 was way better than its sequel imo, 3 being basically a retelling of a music montage that lasted a few minutes in 2.
To me, 3 was pointless, but I hope 4 will bring some "definitive" closure (but who are we kidding. If 4 makes bank, and it probably will, we will see 5, 6, 7, 8... And a tv series to boot).
Watched it last night and very much enjoyed it. I guess its because I watched the first movie a lot when I was a little kid, but I seem to still have a lot of fondness for these characters and that ending hit me super hard. I must have cried like 4 times over the course of movie.
It's also quite funny and heartwarming as well, honestly can't think of any huge flaws.
It's also quite funny and heartwarming as well, honestly can't think of any huge flaws.
Unlike TS3, this one got me to shed one tear, but that's it. TS3 I was fucking balling. As much as I thought the ending to TS3 was the perfect way to go, this one felt just as good at closure. It really is a special franchise.
It was... fine... considering it was a lazy cash in 'break in case of emergency' due to Tomorrowland. It couldn't even be assed to adhere to its own internal logic scene to scene.
It uses depth very well. It's more like peering out a window. So no real pop out of the screen moments. I prefer this kind of 3D. It's a gorgeous movie anyway, so the 3D can draw your attention to the composition in a different way. Highlighting certain elements that you might not notice in 2D.
Probably the best "unnecessary" sequel ever made. It's a step below the other 3 but still a solid 8/10. I really liked the themes it explored (identity/mental health mainly), and it felt like a satisfying post-script to TS3.
I really hope they stop here or at least make a fifth film with new toys but I'm sure they won't while money is to be made.
I really hope they stop here or at least make a fifth film with new toys but I'm sure they won't while money is to be made.
Seems like Era went from hating Toy Story 4's existence to loving it real quick haha. Bodes well
The film's closing line fucking snapped my heart in two:
re: Pixar making bafflingly great second/third sequels and making me cry:
"Is Woody a lost toy?
"No, not anymore."
"No, not anymore."
re: Pixar making bafflingly great second/third sequels and making me cry:
One of my favorite Easter Eggs was that Second Chance Antiques was established in 1986. That's the year when Lucasfilm sold their division and they formed Pixar as an independent company. Their second chance.
TheThe film's closing line fucking snapped my heart in two:
"Is Woody a lost toy?
"No, not anymore."
re: Pixar making bafflingly great second/third sequels and making me cry:
The "To infinity...." "...and beyond"
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Remember when TS3 was announced?
"Why? There's no need... way to run it into the ground "
Now look how loved it is and it's imo without a doubt the best of the 3 (not seen 4 yet)
Same thing was said for 4, and it looks like it's gonna do a complete u turn again.