Toy Story 3 (G) (2010)

    Dust off the old toy chest and reconnect with some old friends as they return to entertain and amuse you with their latest, playful adventure. To get the timeframe straight, it has been ten-years since we have seen Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), Jesse (Joan Cusack), Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head (Don Rickles and Estelle Harris), Barbie (Jodi Benson), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger) and all of their buddies. Young Andy has graduated from high school and is about to leave home for college. At his mother’s urging, he is in the process of cleaning out his old room and making some difficult decisions about what to keep and what gets trashed or donated. All of the favorite toys are nervous about their fate, but Woody insists that a life of retirement in the attic is the best way to faithfully serve their owner, Andy. In a terrible mix-up, the bag of toys is put out at the curb for trash pick-up. It is here that the drama begins as the gang gets diverted to Sunnyside Daycare Center where things get pretty “sticky,” especially in the Caterpillar Room.
    A perfect fit, both numerically and visually, for the (Digital) 3-D format, this latest Pixar Studio offering is a sure hit with viewers of all ages. In its infinite wisdom there are plenty of child sized 3-D glasses to go around. Even with a little peril at the dump and several close calls, a Potato Head kiss and Ken’s fashion show this film is as pure as the driven snow and a treat for all. Rating: 4 (out of 4)