Toy Story 4

Plot: It is little girl Bonnie's first day at kindergarten, and she makes a doll she calls Forky from a spork, pipecleaners, and a popsicle stick which she brings home. Bonnie is in love with Forky, but Woody can't convince Forky that Bonnie really needs her. Soon, Forky jumps out of the camper window during Bonnie's family vacation, and Woody goes after him. 

Forky and Woody end up at an antique store where they meets Gabby Gabby and several creepy ventriloquist dummies. After escaping, Woody ends up at a carnival where he meets Bo Peep, who was in one of the earlier movies. They team up to rescue Forky in a complex rescue plan that leads to the happy ending.

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Review: I enjoyed Toy Story 4 as I have enjoyed the other three Toy Story Films. I liked it because of the story telling, and the way the toys care about each other.

Forky looks silly, but he becomes a likable childlike character. Reminding us the quality of the CGI is not what drives a movie. 

Woody is worried about becoming obsolete as Bonnie outgrows him. Bo Peep has come to grips with this, and has a developed Carpe Diem attitude. Bo Peep becomes the mastermind and action hero which provides a feminist vibe.

I got caught up in the story, and especially the ending. 

Directed by: Josh Cooley

Written by: 8 people, which is crazy. Still I liked the story.

The Music: Two pop songs by Randy Newman, who also wrote a regular orchestral score.

The Visuals: Exactly what you expected if you saw others in the series. The 3D imaging was good. I liked the scenes of the carnival, and I like the milky images during the closing credits.  

Rating: 3.0 stars: While it was good, I don't know that it was great. The carpe diem message is not so strong that it warrants another ½ star. 

More: Stay for the post-credit sequences.

Even More: I gave Toy Story 3 three and half stars back in 2010. The review is still online. I liked Toy Story Three the best.

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