"Thanks, guys."Pixar has raised the bar yet again. Toy Story 3 is so much more than just another CG-3D movie; it stands as a genuine Hollywood film in its own right. From the wild fantasy Wild West opening ("Evil Doctor Pork Chop!") to the inevitable heartbreaking bittersweet ending, director Lee Unkrich gives the narrative relentless drive, energy and invention that never lets up and shames the vast majority of Hollywood product, animated or otherwise. It is hard to believe that the groundbreaking original was released 15 years ago, and the 2010 threequel fits seamlessly into the trilogy. What is evident is the huge leaps forward taken by GC animation in that period, most notably when comparing the outdoor/street scenes which here show a huge amount of detailing, depth and naturalism (even the bricks on the house walls impress!). The mixture of sadness (hinted at early on with Woody's explanation of what happened to the 'missing' toys in the intervening years) and hilarity blends seamlessly in this densely-packed and lovingly-crafted movie. The ending doesn't so much tug at the heartstrings as wrench them mercilessly, so sit and watch the funny additional scenes that play as a postscript beside the end credits to give yourself a moment to recover! I hope Pixar stay true to their word and leave the movie franchise here; Toy Story 3 is the perfect and fitting end to this wonderful story.
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