(No surprise that he will star in a series of shorts called Forky Asks A Question on Disney+ this November.) Forky verbalizes what moviegoers are thinking, from calling the creepy ventriloquists “terrifying” to answering the audience’s decades-old question in the end credits: “How am I alive?” “I don’t know.” Ok then!Įven the film’s creators seem to love Forky, who accurately portrays kids’ creativity and imagination. What I liked about him is that he innocently ponders many of the things we all do, but - in true childlike fashion - lacks a filter and just says them. Forky is the naive new arrival who is learning everything along the way in a toddleresque sort of way. More “good” about this film were the classic Toy Story one-liners by hilarious toys, especially Forky, the new spork toy which Bonnie made. I mean, this is most likely the last Toy Story. That truck is such an iconic part of the Toy Story franchise and I missed seeing it. The truck itself was not in this movie, but instead they placed a Pizza Planet tattoo on the carnival worker’s leg. As fans of Disney Pixar movies know, the old Pizza Planet truck makes an appearance in every Toy Story movie - and even other Pixar movies. The Pixar Easter eggs were fun as usual, and I spotted a couple that the Internet was not instantly buzzing about! Did you catch Bo’s sheep in the antique store bring her a grape soda bottlecap from Up? And I think the white guitars on the prize wall at the carnival are fashioned after Coco’s guitar (see below.) But I was disappointed about the classic Pizza Planet truck Easter egg in this film. If you’ve lugged a whining toddler around Disney World, this scene will be a familiar favorite of yours too! and then is seen carrying the pacified plastic Forky. Older, wiser Woody is teaching young Forky about life and the infantalized utensil just keeps asking to be picked up. The way they make this spork walk - you can’t help but smile and belly laugh! Not to mention the dialogue of this scene, which even my 4 year old astutely pointed out was much like a parent-child interaction. One of my favorite scenes is at the beginning of the movie when Woody retrieves Forky from the highway and walks back with him to the RV Park. The glistening carnival lights, the realistic movements of the charming characters, the classically colorful details for which Pixar is known - it’s all gloriously brought to life. T he animation was, not surprisingly, beautiful. The good was certainly in the artistry and the voice acting. But in my opinion, it also had plenty of bad, in terms of inconsistencies and poor storyline choices. Between this pre-movie exhaltation and my longtime love for Disney and Toy Story, you’d expect (as I did) a rave review of a film that is now my number one favorite of all time. The huge buildup Toy Story has had is unprecedented, from the pre-screeners and critics showering it with praise, to even typically stingy movie sites like Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 100% rating. The hype around Toy Story 4 has made it like the toddler’s equivalent to Avengers Endgame. Needless to say, a premiere like this was a big deal. Disney Pixar movies are particular favorites of ours and the characters are like familiar old friends. ![]() We eat, sleep, and breathe Disney pop culture. If you follow my articles, you know I’m a life-long Disney fan and I birthed a mini Disney fanatic as well. I was ready for this movie, and like most Disney Pixar fans, I’ve been waiting more than two years for it to be complete. The nostalgia of Randy Newman’s music, the sight of that comforting kid’s bedroom, and even Laurie Metcalf’s voice talking to Andy made me sigh and settle into my movie theater recliner. In one of the first scenes of the movie, that old familiar song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” played and I immediately got all the feels. ![]() spoiler alert! Consider yourself warned, partner. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, wait to read this after you see it! This post discusses everything about the movie, especially the ending. If you have seen the highly anticipated 4th installment of the Toy Story series, this review will be a fun conversation-starter.
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