NOTE: I know this category is normally called Music Monday and there is lots of Dave Matthews Band posts that could be written…BUT…I saw Toy Story 3 over the weekend and I just had to write about it. So, here it goes:
The first Toy Story movie came out for Thanksgiving weekend, 1995. I remember feeling a little silly wanting to see it, being a senior in high school and all, but I saw it anyway and watched it many times after that. Toy Story 2 came out only 4 years and later and Pixar, once again, outdid themselves. There aren’t many movies whose sequel was just as good, if not better than the original. When I heard that they were making a 3rd movie in 3D, I took Emily to see the Toy Story double feature last year in preparation for the big event, and when I was at Disneyland in January, I went on the Toy Story ride (and beat my Mom’s score!).
So, you could say I had some pretty high expectations of Pixar when I walked into that movie theater yesterday. To say they delivered would be an understatement. I laughed. And I cried. I got emotional at the end, as most of the audience did. I heard the guy in front of me crying. And the woman to the left of me. At least I wasn’t alone.
Some of my favorite highlights of Toy Story 3:
Spanish Buzz Lightyear – Buzz is set to Spanish Mode and becomes a smooth Latin ladies man. Hysterical.
Ken and Barbie - When Barbie first met Ken and told him, “I like your ascot,” I laughed out loud and Emily nudged me because she didn’t get it. Michael Keaton, who voiced Ken, was hysterical. Loved the closet scene.
Mr. Potato Tortilla Cucumber Head - I never really thought about it, but there are so many other options besides potatoes!
Although I suppose they left it open for a 4th movie (Toy Story 4: Bonnie?), I would be perfectly fine with the way they ended the trilogy. Props to Disney and Pixar. Well done.
