Saturday, February 26, 2011

Last Film Review before Oscars

We finally watched the DVD of Toy Story 3 tonight, while we waited for the delayed showing of the Independent Spirit Awards (they are usually shown live -  why not this year?).  And we have to say that Toy Story 3 truly deserves its nomination as best film of the year.

This film has everything: pathos, suspense, terror, humor, cuteness, evil, triumph of good over evil, and a sad/happy ending.  It features an ensemble cast, led by veteran Woody and the reliably wooden yet wacky Buzz Lightyear.  The toys' person, Andy, is leaving for college and conflicted about what to do with his toys.  They are accidentally donated to a day care center whose toys are dominated by a psychologically twisted teddy bear.  The harrowing adventures Andy's toys experience in their efforts to get back to Andy's house wring every emotion from the audience, from fear and trepidation to joy and triumph.

And after it all, we get Randy Newman singing "Hay un amigo en mi."  If that's not the last word in viewing satisfaction, I don't know what it would be!

No comments:

Post a Comment