Kid's movie

Pleasant weather, not too hot.


Toy Story 3

Another animated/CGI movie. I watched the first Toy Story because a friend was working on it and it was cool to see her name in the credits. At that time it was a bit cutting edge as far as CGI goes. It also had a good story and great characters. Toy Story 3 does not disappoint. A lovely story, if a little scary at times. I can see a generation of children refusing to ever throw out old toys. The characters in this movie are well developed and very appropriately voiced. This is another MacGyverish tale of bravery, ingenuity, nostalgia, loyalty and love. The Heath-Robinson inventions that aid their adventures are delightful, showing the characters, the toys, in a realistic environment with it's unique challenges despite their abilities to walk, talk, and in the case of Mrs Potato Head, be far-seeing. Some toys are not what they seem, and the film abounds in social learning opportunities, as we are told by the doleful Chuckles just why a certain character is the way he is. I can't give too much away, my daughter hasn't seen the movie yet. Some scenes in this movie had me reaching out for a hand to hold as it seemed that there was no way for the toys to escape certain doom. A classic scene involves Ken modelling outfits from his extensive wardrobe for Barbie, who is not the dumb blonde she is sometimes portrayed as. Best characters: Woody, with his Tom Hanks wholesomeness, and the dear little girl Bonnie. She could star in her own CGI movie.

It's not real, but it's a darn good representation of reality, a very watchable morality tale.



Enjoy Independence Day.