Brain child of the Disney Corporation and delivered with the flawless execution of a new innovative technology, Toy Story is fantastic on a number of levels. Toy Story was the first film for Pixar Entertainment who pioneered the use of cgi cinematography. Mix in a colorful storyline performed by an incredibly talented cast and crowds worldwide lined up to take part of this fantasy. Toy Story 2, the sophmore film, experienced the same success of it’s predecessor. The film featured a mix of familiar voices. Tom Hanks stars as Woody, the lovable old fashioned pull string cowboy and best pal to his child owner, Andy. A wonderland of it own, Andy’s room is full of toys who come to life when he leaves. Woody is their leader.
In the first film we’re introduced to Buzz Lightyear a fearless and dare say oblivious astronaut action figure who unlike the other toys, believes he’s real. Andy brings Buzz home after a birthday party and is awstruck with the buttons, new dazzling features and, of course, the trademark “To infinity and beyond!”. Alas, Woody is disenchanted fearing that his place in the boys heart as his best pal may be lost to this new toy. From there the movie unfolds as Woody plots to trap this intruder that results in him falling out of the Toy room only to having Buzz come to his aid. They learn that they must rely on each other to make it home.
Of course, as is the Disney way, the two toys become comrades in the end and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Just like that, a franchise was launched with plush dolls, funny t-shirts and the Toy Story Mania area at Disneyland California Adventure. The best part about the film(s) is not only the appeal they have for children but that the adults can enjoy it just as much. That’s an impressive feat and we’re all hooked as a result. 2010′s Toy Story 3 brings some old friendly faces back to the big screen, like the piggy bank named Hamm. “Lotso” (short for Lots-O’-Huggin Bear) is the newest member of the bunch. June 18th in the release date and the world is sitting in anticipation . With such a great time in store, who wouldn’t be.
