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DorklingMay 24, 2022

Sad and a very bizarre disconnection from what made the other movies great. Woody and Buzz feel like some kind of hollow shell of who they used to be. If you loved Toy Story 1 through 3 avoid watching this one and prevent a permanent badSad and a very bizarre disconnection from what made the other movies great. Woody and Buzz feel like some kind of hollow shell of who they used to be. If you loved Toy Story 1 through 3 avoid watching this one and prevent a permanent bad taste in your mouth about the franchise.… Expand

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BrokenChildJul 12, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Woah, everything was just fine and then this happens. Toy Story 4 is a terrible movie in my opinion and I will explain why. Toy Story 4 ruins the past 3 masterpieces. Although the animation is great, it just doesn’t fit a Toy Story movie. The movie ruins the personality of the lovable characters. Buzz Lightyear was shown to be very intelligent and bold but they turned him stupid in this movie. Woody also became a big hypocrite and isn’t the sarcastic lovable and loyal character he once was, in previous movies Woody said to be always be there for Andy, but in this movie it is shown at the beginning that he was about to leave his friends and Andy to stay with Bo Peep. The Woody we all remembered would never do this, the directors clearly don’t know their characters well enough in Toy Story 4. I also hate how Buzz and Woody were the only characters of the original toys that were used enough unlike in past movies. The movie also ruins the meaning of what a “Toy” Story is. Forky isn’t even a toy and I find it stupid that the directors made a spork, put goggly eyes on it and called it a Toy. They also ruined Bo Peep in my opinion. Bo Peep went from a normal and gentle young lady to this badass and fearless character which is unlike her and not how we remember her. The final reasons I hate Toy Story 4 is because the story is terrible and there was no need to be a Toy Story 4. All that happens is Bonnie makes a “Toy”, it gets lost and Woody goes to retrieve the “Toy” and on his way finds Bo Peep. That’s it. This fails to give us a reason as to why we needed Toy Story 4. The story is boring, literally nothing interesting, also could Woody and Bo have reunited in a worse spot than a boring carnival, like really? The movie is filled with many unlikable characters. I also hated the ending, although Bonnie treated Woody terribly, he already had his master plan planned when he decided he was about to leave Andy for Bo at the beginning, Woody is a big hypocrite and this isn’t the Woody we all remembered, they basically ruined all the characters and what Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Toy Story 3 accomplished. Also they made it really hard for a Toy Story 5 to happen now because of that terrible ending. We need a Toy Story 5 to hopefully redeem this terrible movie.… Expand

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U475yryfSep 8, 2019

So Pixar throws away a chance to make a sequel to one of their other films that haven't received one for an unnecessary 4th installment for Toy Story?! Why?! Toy Story 3 ended perfectly and this did not feel like a Toy Story movie at all!

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LamalongOct 11, 2019

It was lame and the charactors not likeable, it's like the writers didn't know who the characters were from the much better 1,2,3.

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DharcSlayerJun 11, 2023

As much I wanted you guys to watch this, just no. it's certainly not a must watch. Just bad. they made Buzz like a total dork from a really dependable character from toy story 1-3 helping woody get back to Andy, rescue woody from theAs much I wanted you guys to watch this, just no. it's certainly not a must watch. Just bad. they made Buzz like a total dork from a really dependable character from toy story 1-3 helping woody get back to Andy, rescue woody from the prospector, all that stuff? well now Buzz is just a complete befall who relies on his toy buttons or his "inner voice" before doing an action. Jesse and all the other toys were at the RV the entire time, with the only thing that Jesse has to involve with this movies is literally popping off the tire off Bonnie's family camper truck, and that's it. so many plotholes, and the ending is just so bad. It's just so disgusting Woody decided to leave Bonnie behind and become this sort of "lost Toy" arc that he is at the end. Woody once said that it doesn't matter how much they're played with, and what matters is that they're there for their owner when they need them. and yet here we are at Toy Story 4 where Woody completely ignores that quote he did back then and decided to leave Bonnie, leave all of his friends behind, just to pursue a new life with Bo Peep as a "lost toy". And now that Woody's with Bo in the end, he's not there anymore for Bonnie when she need him. the fact that Bonnie still grabbed Woody and played with him in one of the camping scene is still evident that Bonnie might still need him. and Woody left his responsibility behind, and that means leaving all his friends behind too. It's just sooooo broken.

It's just so bad, that I think the writers of this movie purposely did that to end the whole Toy Story saga for good, now that Woody is practically separated.… Expand

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murlacJun 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Toy Story 4 fails to convey the nice universe of our favorite toys. For starters, the writers seem to have forgotten the personalities of the original characters and the bond they share or simply they didn't care about it. It's a shame how they portray characters like Buzz as dull and plain dumb, just following a very forced narrative. Jessie hardly makes any statement nor she shows the least interest in Woody anymore. Woody easily forgets about Bullseye and I can't get the picture of him not having a leader spirit anymore. He's relegated by Dolly taking his place. He used to be the one that gave purpose to the group, instead this film wants to make him the forgotten toy that has lost all true essence. Not a single toy he lives with tries to help him out. The rest of the characters just lay aside, briefly shown and without any engagement. They focus a lot on the new characters, which is not a bad thing but the problem is how they disregard everything else, losing all logic and trying to force the plot.

To be honest, it feels like a lot of short films were made and they tried to put them together through a general line that doesn't get through. It goes without saying that it has its moments though not enough to accomplish the pixar film element, also, not enough for the Toy Story quality. There's a lot of references that may be a lot for children, making it weird sometimes.

Visually stunning, great music, a few funny jokes... entertaining in general. But lacking plot, quite bad old characters' development and ok new characters but not remarkable.

This film shouldn't had been made, not with the Toy Story name on it. If they wanted to make a story of some new toys it could have been a fine spin-off but not involving the original story line. I'm sorry to give it such a low review as Toy Story was of such a big influence to me. This might be the worst movie Pixar has developed and biggest mistake.… Expand

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TDFPLAug 25, 2019

This movie was unsatisfying and disappointing, had no interesting plot twists and characters weren't likeable. It's shocking to see how this movie even got 84 metascore.

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ZabbotJun 22, 2019

Great visuals but the story was a shameless attempt to milk the franchise for some easy sob-moments. My 8 y.o. daughter reviewed it as "very depressing."

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Toska123Oct 15, 2019

Toy Story 1 is my favorite movie of all time. This movie, however, is a disgrace to the Toy Story name and should not exist. Did not enjoy a single minute of it.

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HJRodrigoSep 28, 2019

An unnecessary sequel considering the adequate ending that was provided for the series by Toy Story 3. Wish they had just started with a new set of Toys and did a new beginning.

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TrevorsViewJun 26, 2019

A beautiful continuation of a dearly personal saga perhaps was predicted by some, except others foresaw Disney’s evil scheme to bank on nostalgia, knowing their recent horrible case of sequel-itis. The latter ones correctly guessed the fateA beautiful continuation of a dearly personal saga perhaps was predicted by some, except others foresaw Disney’s evil scheme to bank on nostalgia, knowing their recent horrible case of sequel-itis. The latter ones correctly guessed the fate of Toy Story 4; nothing unique comes from this bland half-attempted corporate product.

But first, here’s a little backstory about how Toy Story came to be. The entire franchise began with Pixar’s first Academy Award win: Tin Toy, in 1988. The studio then got the idea of expanding this short into a feature film using their successful innovative technology, focused on the main character, Tinny, and his ventriloquist dummy friend. Eventually, Tinny became Buzz Lightyear, and the ventriloquist dummy became Woody. Now, the friendship between this cowboy and space ranger stands as a testament of how even drastic differences, whether in people or filmmaking techniques, can coexist in sincere harmony and cooperation. Except now, all that is forgotten, leaving most Pixar fans to potentially hate this contradiction against what was set up in the past on a toy’s purpose to be loved by a kid. Woody understood that, Buzz understood that, now, neither one cares. The messages left behind instead are nothing consistent with the good ol’ cowboy.

Bo Peep returns, but for the supposed purpose of fan service to SJWs’ (Social Justice Warriors’) desire for an “independent, no man necessary” archetype designed to erase the motherly shepherdess from existence. Before, she kept Woody’s moral hat on straight as the sole mature toy in Andy’s room, and now, strips away the skirt to declare how nobody means squat to her anymore. How exactly is Bo a good role model in that regard? For being able to throw a kick? Woody shows a similar negative role model for boys minus the drastic change in exterior. The only change in appearance he undergoes is the “Andy” on his boot, which has “Bonnie” written on it instead now, except it leaves no impact on Woody’s choices later. Remember when the “Andy” on Woody’s boot sadly got painted over in Toy Story 2? That sense of ownership and commitment to a kid means little to Woody here, leaving room for his selfish desires to be fulfilled out of not being chosen for playtime.

Even the designs of these returning toys are way off compared to past movies. There is a flashback of Andy, and he looks like a totally different boy, while Bo Peep’s face has grooves around the face rather than the original painted-on face. The animators clearly didn’t try to make them match the original designs, nor did the screenwriters try to make them match the original characteristics. Buzz Lightyear is disrespectfully demeaned to a painfully unfunny running gag, and it doesn’t help either that he survives a fatal fall in a busy carnival that should have broken him beyond repair. Although to its credit, the Historic Downtown Grand Basin dummies are fantastically created humanoid nightmares… the eyes… the mouth… the run… brr!!! So, if only looking at the new characters, the designs would be brilliant.

But the characterizations of these new faces would still be insufferable, even if these new cast members try sincerely to compensate the horrible script. The villain is a doll named Gabby Gabby who wants Woody’s voice box, because it apparently works inside her. (Yeah…) The way her arc closes is entirely pointless, rendering Gabby Gabby a weak antagonist. The little screen time of the Canadian biker, Duke Caboom, benefits the plot only by providing a jumping platform, that’s it. The insufferable duo of Bunny and Ducky crack tough brawler improvisations nonstop, including an ongoing joke which halts plot progression.

Now, to explain why “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” doesn’t apply here. Woody’s old friendships just wander around wild without enough information on what the living situation in Bonnie’s room is like. It’s conveyed that Jessie frequently wears Woody’s “sheriff” badge, but that’s it. There needed to be more focus on Forky, Bonnie’s new toy made from trash. That unique concept to the series gets thrown aside, so its huge narrative potential never exploits itself. Instead, an entirely different tone takes over at the antique shop, where its showcase of photorealistic lighting takes priority over character conflict. Although, Forky’s humor is cute when he takes center-stage, especially when running after a trash bin over and over, to Woody’s humorous desperation to stop him. If the rest of the movie kept like the first act, it’d be on par with the other movies.

Instead, once closer analyzing the filmmaking mechanics of each scene, including the now completely recycled Randy Newman score, the rainbow adventure of Toy Story 4 loses credibility, as it should. Dang, why didn’t we listen to Chucky’s promotional posters of him massacring the toy gang? He was trying to warn us!… Expand

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KitberPSep 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The definition of an overrated disappointment. Woody is treated like crap and all the other characters are pushed to the side and Buzz is a complete idiot.… Expand

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ExumerJul 9, 2019

This movie is horrible, you think this was going to be a throwback into the 90s? Think you're gonna see some classic Toy Story action? Oh boy, you would be wrong, this movie is just a cold, shallow reminder of the disease-ridden, ****This movie is horrible, you think this was going to be a throwback into the 90s? Think you're gonna see some classic Toy Story action? Oh boy, you would be wrong, this movie is just a cold, shallow reminder of the disease-ridden, **** oppressive, racist and unequalized feminazist society we're living in today that is covered by a mantle of good manners and political agenda, this piece of **** is just another reminder of how **** up this world is today and that nothing is sacred anymore. The first ones were great, the first one gives you a lesson that you should accept the way you are and not try being something else, the second one gives you a lesson on life that you should never leave your friends behind and if someone tries to **** you over you'll have your friends beside you, the third ones leave you a lesson that not everything looks the way it is, and you should dig in deeper, and that some people will still be hostile to you, doesn't matter how good you are with them. And this one? It just leaves you a ****ty lesson that you should be a pricked dumbass ape that should take a bullet for every single dumbass you meet in the entire world, and that you should leave everything you love because a woman, really, Woody is the biggest prick i've ever seen in a movie. He's no longer an optimistic cowboy that is self-aware of himself and enforces leadership and order between the toys and teach them from their mistakes, he is now a dumbass who will leave everything behind because M'FORK or M'LADY, they dumbed him down so much it's a ****ing insult, his intelligence is the equivalent of an online White Knight (Someone who stands up for girls on the internet they barely know, hopefully so they can engage in sexually intercourse with them. Usually males. They are douches who can't get none in real life) and in the ending when he leaves everyone behind feels so wrong and forced-in that i'm positive this movie is just trying to do political agenda, they basically killed Woody, this was the worst way possible i've ever seen on a movie to kill such a famous, important character that influenced in millions of people's lives. It was atrocious, it should be a ****ing crime, it didn't make me cry, it was pathetic, stupid and pointless, and it even wasn't for a ****ing good reason! Just because an uninteresting, generic and bland porcelain doll character that appeared in 2 scenes and wast lost for over 7 years before this movie and weren't even that important! She was just shown in a scene kissing Woody and that's it! Also it was ****ing pointless! Woody stayed with her just because she was too comfy in that Park she was living in or something! He left everything behind not because it was for the greater good, or for something that was remotely worth such a stupid decision! He died just because a woman, and that's why i couldn't take the ****ing ending, it means you must leave everything you knew, loved and lived behind because you must fulfill the request of a woman and the need of having a sexual intercourse to presumably be worth something! And that's what pisses me off! This movie leaves kids the lesson that if a woman calls them they must leave everything behind, and i ****ing hate that! Women aren't queens or godesses or superior beings! They are normal people that are no better than you or me! So what this people is trying to screw in your skull is that if you want to be worth something in this hostile and cold reality you must die for a woman, because if you don't do that you are worth nothing, and that is the most bull**** thing there is! You can be an excellent person in life without the need of having a woman or any other kind of sexual partner beside you. And the plot of this movie feels extremely forced (In a scene Woody says "I have nothing left to do" and that resumes the whole purporse of the movie). He doesn't get in trouble because he made a mistake, or has to save his friends, the movie starts because Woody, like the pricked idiot he is, suicide dives himself out of the window because of a stupid, deformed, suicidal, worthless piece of trash Forky decided to do a favour to the world and kill himself. It makes no sense. Why would he do that? He knows his kid loves him, the relationship he made with his toys, himself knowing that he is a rare collection toy that is worth thousands of dollars, and the nice, happy life he is living with all of them, yet he decides to risk throwing it all away because of a suicidal piece of trash jumping out of the window. Also why star Molly as the main character and not a better one like Rex, Potato Face or even Jessie? They are much better and meaningful characters, also the new characters are lame at best and doesn't contribute anything extraordinarily good to the plot, what a waste of Keanu Reeves. And what other reviews mentioned is the lack of screen time they gave to the original cast and how bad they dumbed Buzz down, i'd like to keep going, but i can't.… Expand

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James435Jun 22, 2019

Who seriously asked for Toy Story 4? It didn't have to be made. I get that it was probably for Generation Z, but these writers are better off leaving what's already great alone. Don't let the voice acting by Tim Allen and Tom Hanks fool you.Who seriously asked for Toy Story 4? It didn't have to be made. I get that it was probably for Generation Z, but these writers are better off leaving what's already great alone. Don't let the voice acting by Tim Allen and Tom Hanks fool you. This movie series has been milked dry, much like Shrek, Despicable me, Men in Black, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars. As if running out of ideas wasn't bad enough, Hollyweird is politicizing their movies with left-wing propaganda now more than ever before. There is no subtlety anymore. The future of today's modern cinema looks very dark indeed.… Expand

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imthenoobDec 30, 2020

Toy Story 4 was a needless entry in the franchise that already had a near-perfect trilogy of films. Toy Story 3 ended things on a high note while Toy Story 4 is a cold reminder that no franchise is sacred at Disney. Just being honest, ThereToy Story 4 was a needless entry in the franchise that already had a near-perfect trilogy of films. Toy Story 3 ended things on a high note while Toy Story 4 is a cold reminder that no franchise is sacred at Disney. Just being honest, There was nowhere to go for the franchise after the ending of the last film yet instead here we are, On yet another bland adventure that just recycles things from the previous films while largely making no use of the talented cast.

I just pretend that this doesn't exist and go about my day.… Expand

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QuizminoJun 24, 2019

Unnecessary and boring. Don't waste your time with this movie. And certainly don't give Disney your money.

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FlorenciaJul 3, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cute ,Love Toy Story ndeaaaaaaahhhhhh… Expand

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Ben200056Jun 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this movie was going to be good or yet awesome but this focus too much on the antique store so don’t go to this movie IT IS HORRIBLE DONT GO TO IT… Expand

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MarcosReisDec 9, 2020

Toy Story is my favorite animation franchise ever. Every film brings on the most heartwarming moments to memory, as it's usual to Pixar. Sadly, Toy Story 4 is easily the worst film ever made by Pixar, as it brings such a heartbraking endingToy Story is my favorite animation franchise ever. Every film brings on the most heartwarming moments to memory, as it's usual to Pixar. Sadly, Toy Story 4 is easily the worst film ever made by Pixar, as it brings such a heartbraking ending and instead of the fantastic and joyful feeling that surrounds every teardrop that usually falls while watching Toy Story 1, 2 and specially 3, its is now filled with a sad, gloomy feeling that makes me feel grief everytime I watch it. I felt it like an enormous disrespect to the characters, specially. The animation is top notch. The writing is fluid. But while Toy Story 1 to 3 hold a very special place in one's heart, Toy Story 4 feels more like a wound that demands you to grow, overcome pain and deal with sad truths. It is still an important animation, nevertheless; but the way it was made can hurt people who grew up with that fantasy so much that the score has to go very low.

Toy Story 4 é minha fraquia de animação favorita. Cada filme traz os momentos mais comoventes de que se pode lembrar, como é comum para a Pixar. Infelizmente, Toy Story 4 é o pior filme já feito pela Pixar, por trazer um final que tanto corta o coração e ao invés do sentimento fantástico e alegre que permeia cada lágrima que comumente cai enquanto se assiste Toy Story 1, 2 e especialmente o 3, ele é agora preenchido por um sentimento triste e depressivo que me faz sentir uma espécie de luto toda vez que assisto. Eu senti como um enorme desrespeito com os personagens, especialmente. A animação é a melhor possível. O roteiro é fluido. Mas enquanto Toy Story 1 a 3 têm um lugar muito especial guardado no coração, Toy Story 4 é mais como uma ferida que demanda que você cresça, vença a dor e lide com verdades tristes. Ainda é uma animação importante, apesar de tudo; mas a maneira como foi feito pode machucar tanto as pessoas que cresceram com essa fantasia que a nota precisa cair bem lá embaixo.… Expand

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NottoddApr 2, 2022

"You are the human tennis elbow, you are the pizza burn on the roof of the world's mouth, you are the opposite of batman." -Troy Barnes, Community

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dhaabDec 23, 2020

The fact that this relatively boring movie receives such great reviews is a testament to the reputation of Pixar because nothing else about it is interesting. Buzz Lightyear is nowhere to be found and he is one of the best characters in thisThe fact that this relatively boring movie receives such great reviews is a testament to the reputation of Pixar because nothing else about it is interesting. Buzz Lightyear is nowhere to be found and he is one of the best characters in this franchise. On top of that, the jokes are unimaginative and forced. VERY disappointing movie.… Expand

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KatanaVoidFeb 13, 2020

Putting aside the good animation, and the ok voice-acting, Toy Story 4 is one of the absolute worst animated movies I've ever seen.

The plot makes a giant lap and, in the end, comes all the way back to where it started, with a veryPutting aside the good animation, and the ok voice-acting, Toy Story 4 is one of the absolute worst animated movies I've ever seen.

The plot makes a giant lap and, in the end, comes all the way back to where it started, with a very predictable, and non-emotional ending.

Woody is treated as nothing, and it doesn't create an interesting character arc, in fact, none of the characters have an interesting arc.

This was a complete waste of my time and Pixar's money since it was an unnecessary and awful sequel to this franchise everyone loves.… Expand

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UpidrOct 3, 2020

poor woody, disney killed him. Made of a cool, smart and loyal character, a dumb dummy. There is not a single intelligent male character in the cartoon. This cartoon was made for the fun of the modern stupid society of tolerasts.

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TrolisjwJul 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Toy Story 3 had the most beautiful ending ever. It said messages like to always stick together with your family, and that sometimes, change was for the better. Then TS4 came along, Tore it up, and spat on TS3's ending. So what happens is Woody isn't really being played with anymore, and-Let's stop right there. Problem 1# Bonnie PROMISED Andy to take good care of Woody. This is what she does? Okay...moving on. Anyway, Woody goes with Bonnie to Kindergarten. While She's there, she makes. Problem 2# Forky. (I will get to him later) Bonnie's family decides to take a road trip. Woody and Forky get separated from the RV and they find an Antique store. They find Bo Peep there, and also Gabby Gabby, ANOTHER big problem. There, Forky gets captured and the main plots revolves around them trying to save Forky. Forky was SO ANNOYING. I hated him, ever since I saw him in the trailers. He made Woody suffer and when he gets captured, he does NOTHING to help himself. In fact, he finds joy with the Villain. Seriously? Bo Peep, also. Her personality changed, for the worse. She bossed Woody around, Called him an idiot and an accessory. I didn't like that one bit! The old crew, (Jessie, Hamm, Rex, and Slinky) Are BARLEY in it. Even though Mr. Potato head was a negative character, I would much rather have him. Jessie's only thing consisted of a bad joke after flattening the Rv tire. The new characters are SUPER forgettable. The Buzz parts are pretty useless. They dumbed his character down to a dumbo who listens to his buttons for "guidance." The Villain, Gabby Gabby was honestly a terrible villain. As another review said, Villains are meant to be sly, hateful, manipulative, usually have a motivation to be evil and never take options to become good. Gabby Gabby has...none of these traits. How to NOT make a villain.

The worse has to be THAT TERRIBLE ENDING! In the last movie, Woody and all the toys almost ended up DYING JUST to get back to Andy. Also, in the beginning, we see Woody being stubborn, to not give up on Andy. For Woody to do what he did was so, so out of character. In the end, Woody left his Toy Family behind to be with a Woman who pushed him around, called him an idiot, an accessory, and tried to shut him up, to bE a lOsT toY. HOOORRRIIIBBLLLEEEE!!!

The only good parts I will say, is the beginning where it explained what happens to Bo Peep and some of the toys (Original crew) work as a team to save the RC car. And yes, the animation in beautiful, almost real. This is a terrible sequel that had no need to get made to an another-wise beautiful film. I am not counting this as one of the Toy Story films. Terrible. 2/10.… Expand

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