I have waited 11 years for this to come out. Finally the wait is over and oh boy it was worth it. Despite being slightly unwell, I went to see the movie because that's the kind of person I am when it comes to something I absolutely love.
I have always been a fan of Toy Story. The first one has been my favorite for a long time until Finding Nemo debuted. Wall-E came close to steal the spot but now I am more than happy to announce that with Toy Story 3, Finding Nemo is no longer in the number 1 spot on my favorite movie list (under animation category). You have absolutely no idea how does that makes me feels inside *grins happily*
I should have seen this coming. In a summer full of half-assed sequals (Ironman 2, Shrek 4), uninspired drivels (The A-Team, Killers, etc) and downright shit (MacGruber, Marmaduke, wtf?), leave it to Disney/Pixar to remind us exactly why I go to the movies in the first place.
Stories like Finding Nemo and Toy Story set apart the work between Disney/Pixar and Dreamworks. Few weeks ago, I paid RM18 to watch Shrek 4 in 3D. It was a waste of my fucking money. When the show was over, I felt like I wanted my money back. I didn't pay that much money to see crap. Sure it has few funny moments but it was far in between. Shrek 2 was good (though nothing like Wall-E) and they should have stopped there.
Dreamworks (or other animation production studios) lack a lot of things compared to Pixar's animation. The stories of Pixar are far more enriching, both to one's soul and mind. You'll leave the cinema fulfilled. In term of animation itself, Pixar is far beyond its competitor. Just look at Ratatouille, Wall-E, A Bug's Life and Up as well as Toy Story 1 and 2 to understand what I'm talking about.
In Toy Story 3, Pixar has proven once again how to do it right. They perfectly mix art and storytelling into a ridiculously entertaining, visually stunning masterpiece. From the outrageously funny, action-packed open to the deeply moving, awe-inspiring and tear-inducing conclusion, Toy Story 3 shows that Pixar will always go to infinity and beyond. Yes, you read it right. I cried. I'm sure you will too. The movie relies on the themes of friendship, just as the first two did, but this time it makes use of the human emotion built up in fear of separation, all of which was done so masterfully, you can't help but be touched by it.
An emotional rollercoaster filled with tears and laughter, Toy Story 3 is one of the best films in years. I am still mesmerized by the storytelling on display and the beauty of genius filmmaking. Toy Story 3 is an absolute triumph. It caps off one of the best trilogies of all time, it's the best movie of the summer and, as of right now, it's the best picture of the year. Thank you to everyone involved at Pixar for putting in their all to make sure Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang got the best possible send off and for reminding all those disillusioned by these troubled times about the magic of the cinema.
I'm going to miss Andy's toys just as much as I will miss Andy himself.
I dare you to NOT agree with me after you've seen this movie.
Speaking of which, I am going to watch this movie again tonight. Yes, again in 3D. Awesome.
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Sometimes I wonder why I like you. This blogpost reminds me why. You share so much of my perspective sometimes, it's scary. Dreamworks has pretty much not suitable competition for Pixar anymore. They are much more keen on making money from sequels to things that don't need more sequels. Of course I loved "How to Train your Dragon," but that's 1 really good movie out of many horrid ones. Pixar's track record is Win, Win, Win, and more Win! Enriching to the soul and mind and entertainment centers all in one fell swoop.
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Yes you should. And comes back to the Gotei. I miss having you guys there =3
Hehe, roller coaster ride was the exact same phrase I used in a previous write up.
I really liked the humor in TS3, because it was done so well. The physical humor and punch lines walked a delicate balance between pleasing the kiddies and pleasing their parents, and they managed to do it without some subliminal innuendo BS.
Some were bothered with how extreme that prison break plot was, but I don't see those often, and especially not with toys from such a classic series, so I found it entertaining.
How is the 3D for this one? Not like a ripoff for a few extra dollars?
Reviews for this are amazing and for good reason. It's an amazing film. A beautiful final movie for the story.
If the prison break plot was weak, it will ruin the movie. Everything is well done in TS3 if you asked me. No fault at all.
The 3D was awesome, unlike that of Shrek. But we are too engrossed with the story to really paying attention ^^"
and Yi, totally agree. Easily my favorite movie of the year.
Saw this two days ago.
F U C K I N G amazing. So amazing in fact that my mates and I are watching again next week.
God damn did it make me laugh. Mr. Tortilla head? Priceless. The end nearly got me to shed tears and it's actually the closest I've ever gotten. It sure was emotional especially after watching the 1st two all those years ago.
It was really good, but not as good as Inception.
All I can say is that I enjoyed Inception just as much as I enjoyed Toy Story 3
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