Toy Story 4, Woody meets the bad seed.
First of all I enjoyed Toy Story 4. This will contain spoilers, so if you plan on seeing the film, and don’t want spoilers, you may not want to continue reading.
There is this Youtube video with Geeky Sparkles and Kneon. They made some interesting points about Toy Story 4, but admitted their opinion comes from what somebody posted about the film, since they hadn’t seen the film prior to making the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCfHnq4es2o
Well I did see the movie, enjoyed it, and would recommend it. Although they hadn’t seen Toy Story 4, they did see Toy Story 3, and they reminded me of something about the third film, how much Bonnie wanted Woody.
In Toy Story 3, Bonnie badgered Andy for a toy he had no intention of giving up, perhaps might have passed on to his own children, making a promise to look after the little cowboy. Toystory 4 shows Bonnie had completely forgotten that promise.This to me, made the character a lot less likable, including the way she demands that her parents put everything on hold, because of her concern for something she made out of the contents of a trash bin woody had raided for her, somewhat over the top. Because she had made the toy with her own hands, it takes precedence over every other toy she possesses. They pale in comparison to her own creation, because Forky alone is imbued with the essence of her, as Bonnie’s creation. Forky Uber Alles.
While Bonnie is reduced to a whining and sniveling brat, Woody becomes a better character by comparison. He is the very model of self sacrifice. He is a hero. Her mistreatment of Woody, doesn’t stop him from looking after her. He sneaks aboard her backpack, to help her deal with Bonnie’s separation anxiety of going to school. Because Forky is important to Bonnie, he goes after Forky to let him understand how much he means to Bonnie. Woody sacrifices a bit of himself for a doll who thinks if her voice is restored, a girl she has wanted to be with, will want her. When that girl rejects the doll, it’s Woody who helps her become acquainted with a little girl who will appreciate the doll. Bo Peep returns, and I like that they explain her absence in Toy Story 3, as well as the chemistry between her in Woody.Â
Regarding Buzz Lightyear, I don’t think I’m alone in that he seemed a bit dumbed down in this film, but it plays well to comedic effect, and I enjoyed the new side characters.
If you haven’t seen Toy Story 4, then by all means do so. One common gripe is how unnecessary it was, but as far as I’m concerned when I go to see a movie, my hope is I will be entertained by it. In this respect, for me anyway, Toy Story 4 more then met my expectations.