Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the gang are back for Toy Story 5, a thoroughly entertaining, heartfelt adventure that continues the unbroken success of the beloved, computer animated characters and should strike the right note for kids and adults.
Bonnie is a lonely, young girl desperate to connect with a friend so her parents give her a tech toy, Lily (Greta Lee), which turns her attention away from her traditional toys, especially Jessie (Joan Cusack). Lily becomes an adversary to Jessie and the older toys, and when Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) arrive to help, Jessie and her horse, Bullseye, become separated from Bonnie and end up with another family with a daughter named Blaze. As Woody and Buzz track down Jessie in a thrilling finish, can the toys and some new friends band together to bring happiness to Bonnie? Moreover, can Jessie and Buzz find happiness together at the end?
After a seven year wait, director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E) and Pixar create another gem. It is remarkable how the toy universe has expanded with old and new, and in this case, Jessie’s story and the girl’s point of view are the center of attention as Woody and Buzz take backseat. Despite the resonating theme of the Computer Age taking over the Age of Toys and the emotions of rejection and acceptance, there are, to be sure, cute, funny moments. As always, the animation is so impressive that these toys come alive with feelings and pathos.
With
Randy Newman and Taylor Swift providing music and song, this compares
favorably with the previous Toy Story films. Stay for the post credits for a possible
plot for a sure-to-be Toy Story 6 (which would complete Bonnie’s trilogy.)
****1/2
of ***** stars
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