Caution: Contains "Spoilers"
After a week of work and conflicting schedules with friends, I finally saw Toy Story 3 again Sunday evening —this time complete, with credits, and in brilliant IMAX 3-D— a couple of days shy of three months since I first enjoyed it at Pixar.
As expected, 'TS3' retained its ability to captivate and keep me on the edge of my seat. There were a few things I noticed upon second viewing that I missed or didn't fully grasp the first time. The significance of Andy playing with the toys one last time before giving them to Bonnie, for example.
Most of the extra scenes alongside the credits were excellent, maybe even better than the "outtakes" in Toy Story 2. They nicely tied up the couple of loose ends in the film and set the stage for the Toy Story Toons coming next year.
I might see 'TS3' again before it leaves theatres (it's off many IMAX screens this Tuesday) but, honestly, I would seek out a regular 2-D screening. Don't get me wrong: the 3-D is expertly done and makes for a phenomenal thrill ride at appropriate points in the movie. But Toy Story 3 doesn't need it as some movies do.
One other thing: It was pretty interesting to see the makeup of the audience at the packed 7:00 PM showing I went to. School is out for the summer (I think) but it was hard to spot a single kid. Most audience members were in their 20s or 30s. Going past the concession zone, one of them shouted: "I grew up with Andy!"
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I wasn't spoiled, but you should really put a warning before talking about the ending.
Yep, a spoiler alert might be a good idea. :)
I loved the movie, too, and I agree that there is a real emotional resonance to those final few scenes, especially for those who've grown up with the series.
It's funny you mention the 20 and 30 year olds. I'm one of them :D. After leaving the theater me and my girlfriend talked about that exact point of growing up with Andy. I think it gives people in our age group more of a personal connection with the movie. It makes it your movie, personally, when you grow up alongside the characters.
Also, yeah make sure you edit the part about the end :P.
SPOILER ALERT?!?!?!
How about those that didn't see it yet and now you've ruined the ending for them.
Sorry about no spoiler alert.
It's done!
Did you notice the red luxo lamp on Andy's desk? That made my week.
I saw Toy Story 3 yesterday, and it was the best movie I've seen this year. One thing I would question, however, is the G rating, it almost seems more fit as a PG film. It gets pretty intense at times, and is unquestionably the most dramatic and exciting of the Toy Story films.
Eh, the G rating is fine, kids love being scared and pushed on edge, why do you think they love going to the movies?
I am a 30 year old male and I loved the passing of the torch from Andy to Bonnie. Both my wife and I have held onto our childhood toys, and it is so fun to watch our daughter play with them just as we did.
In fact, one of the Barbies my wife still has is Great Shape Barbie, and my daughter took her with us to see Toy Story 3! I love knowing that we are "Andy" and have past our toys onto our little "Bonnie."
Spoilers, beware of this question if you haven't seen TS3:
I need to ask you guys something. I took my toys with me for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. No joke. I packed them up and took them to my first apartment, and they still live with me. Does Andy's gesture of passing his toys on mean that there is something wrong with keeping your toys with you even as you age?
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