Reviews by Matt

“Threequals” are a tough thing to write about. They are also tough to make good. “Spider-Man 3” sucked. “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” sucked. “Shrek The Third” not all that good. Even “Return of the Jedi” is not that good as a standalone movie. It takes something special to make a “threequal” work. Basically, it takes Pixar.


When Andy (voiced by John Morris) is getting ready to go to college, he has to decide what to do with all this old toys. Through a mix up in boxes, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and all the rest of the toys get shipped to Sunnyside Daycare. They are greeted by Lotso (Ned Betty) who tells them that they will be taken care of and will never have to suffer the loss of their child growing up ever again. The toys soon learn that not all is sunny at the day care center and fight to get home to Andy before he leaves for good.

I do not know how many times I can say it-Pixar rocks. I have either liked or loved every movie, except “Cars” since they released “Toy Story” over 10 years ago. They know how to do it right. Their movies have heart, humor and are great stories that are told with care and expertise. If you have liked any other Pixar movie, then chances are you will enjoy this one as well.

There is really not much to say besides: see this movie. One idea I have read was that PIxar has taken a lot of chances with their previous movies (“Wall-E” “Up” “Ratatouille”) and this seemed more of a safe movie. I have to agree and even more so when the next two years will bring “Cars 2” and “Monsters INC 2.” As much as I would love to see those movie or even a sequel to “The Incredibles” (Please?!), I liked the risks they took with the other movies. Still, don’t let this movie pass you by.

10 out of 10 (yea, its that good)
Rated PG
103 minuets