Toy Story 3 is the final movie of the series. This time around the movie focuses on what happens to the toys when Andy, their owner, grows up and heads off to college.
Woody, spaceman Buzz Lightyear and the other toys are faced with the challenge of change. The toys hope to be sent to the attic where they can stay together, except for Woody, whom Andy plans to take with him. Unfortunately, in a series of mishaps the toys are mistakenly donated to a day-care center where toddlers unleash their terrible two-style behavior on the toys. When the humans are away, the toys are ruled by a nasty stuffed bear named Lotso. Woody, ever loyal, sneaks in to help his pals escape.
The road traveled to escaping from the daycare center and back to their rightful owner, Andy, can be a bit scary for younger children. If you’re looking for a feel good movie, I wouldn’t recommend this movie. As my 6-year-old son stated, “It didn’t make me feel happy.” Summer and children’s movies should definitely make you “feel happy.” If you’re looking to teach children some "life lessons" such as the importance of loyalty or how to move forward when someone close to you leaves you behind then this movie is a good way to explain those tough life lessons.
Shari Von Holten
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