{"id":221,"date":"2010-10-31T03:47:43","date_gmt":"2010-10-30T20:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dvdpinson.com\/?p=221"},"modified":"2010-10-31T03:47:43","modified_gmt":"2010-10-30T20:47:43","slug":"toy-story-3-on-dvdblu-ray-11-2-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/?p=221","title":{"rendered":"Toy Story 3 on DVD\/Blu-ray 11-2-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Toy Story 3 is Practically Perfect in Every way<\/h2>\n

Pixar isn\u2019t perfect. When writing about the animation studio powerhouse the tendency is to wax poetic about their unmatched ability to creatively do no wrong. It is easy to focus on the fact that since the original Toy Story was released in 1995, each subsequent film they have produced has been a diverse and fantastic work of pop storytelling. Pixar\u2019s latest film, Toy Story 3, can easily be added to the list of near-flawless family friendly entertainment bringing the streak to an unprecedented eleven films in a row. Instead of heaping lumps of praise on the geniuses behind Toy Story 3, I would like to go with a bit of a punk rock angle and point out some of Pixar\u2019s imperfections.<\/p>\n

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Here we go. A Bug\u2019s Life isn\u2019t that really good. Sure, Kevin Spacey does stellar work as the menacing villain Hopper and Heimlich the caterpillar is hilarious but the story is pretty simple and is aimed mostly at kids. It being a movie made for children, I suppose that actually isn\u2019t a negative thing. Never mind that then.<\/p>\n

How about this for a unique observation? Cars is a tad too long. It didn\u2019t feel too long but its running time was nearly two hours. And I don\u2019t really like Owen Wilson. He was great in The Royal Tenenbaums though, wasn\u2019t he? And he co-wrote that movie as well, which makes him a pretty talented guy I suppose.<\/p>\n

Forget it. I suppose the effort is futile. Everyone loves Pixar films because Pixar films are fantastic and Toy Story 3 is just another example of genuine perfection.<\/p>\n

The new \u201cStory\u201d finds Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the usual crew of lovable misfits stuffed in a toy box awaiting their fate. Their owner, Andy (John Morris), is now seventeen and will soon be heading off to college and the neglected toys are contemplating the uncertain future. The best scenario seems to be getting shoved away up in the attic and none of them are very happy about this prospect.<\/p>\n

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When they are inadvertently donated to a nearby daycare center, however, they all think of it as a dream come true. Imagine getting played with everyday! After the daycare\u2019s resident toys, lead by the strawberry scented teddy bear, Lotso (Ned Beatty), begin to show their true colors the situation becomes dire. Woody and Buzz are forced to fight their way out and find the back to Andy before he is lost forever.<\/p>\n

The most impressive aspect of Toy Story 3 is its ability to feel like an extension of the original story and not merely a sequel that exists for the sake of profit. Unlike the last two Shrek movies, this chapter is justified and natural and plays as if it is just another day in the life of these characters. The film benefits from the eleven years that separates it from the second movie in the series. The world seems fresh because of this gap in time and revisiting these familiar faces comes with a sense of nostalgia that adds to the excitement that the movie delivers.<\/p>\n

Hanks and Allen still have great chemistry together and the new characters bring plenty of laughter. Lotso the Bear is a marvelous villain and Beatty\u2019s voice is nearly unrecognizable in the role. Barbie finally meets her Ken doll (Michael Keaton) that has a keen fashion sense and is responsible for a huge portion of the film\u2019s laugh out loud moments.
\nThe film is essentially a rescue\/escape movie and director Lee Unkrich does a masterful job at continually raising the stakes and mounting the tension as the film progresses towards the exhilarating and heartwarming finale. Toy Story 3 also brings a degree of closure and anyone who doesn\u2019t get a least a little choked up at the end of this film has no heart. It is that simple. If you don\u2019t cry like a baby by the time the credits role, you have no heart.<\/p>\n

Some of the special features:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Toy Story Trivia Dash \u2013 This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Cine-Explore \u2013 Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation \u2013 Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Bonnie\u2019s Playtime: A Story Roundtable \u2013 A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the \u201cBonnie\u2019s Playtime\u201d scene to life.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Roundin\u2019 Up A Western Opening \u2013 The development of the movie\u2019s exciting opening scene.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Life Of A Shot \u2013 Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film\u2019s \u201cWestern Opening.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Goodbye Andy \u2013 An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene \u201cAndy\u2019s Goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Accidental Toymakers \u2013 By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Making of Day & Night \u2013 The story behind the unique 2D\/3D blended short.
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