Toy Story

Yesterday, we all went to watch a new Disney Pixar movie, Toy Story 3. When the first one came out in 1995, my son was only a toddler who had a few toys at home. The movie was sensational as this was the first one showing this type of animation. Not only the technical innovation, but also the storyline was so fresh and novel, bringing the materials (toys) into lives. Toys are alive only when humans are not around. This kind of idea might be from a famous comic strip, called "Calvin and Hobbs" in which Hobbs (stuffed tiger) becomes alive only when Calvin is with him.

I don't remember much of Toy Story 2. But this third sequel was really fun to watch. The story began when Andy is about to leave for the college and he is now an almost grown-up who would not be interested in his old toys any more. Upon clearing his room, he has to do something about the toys that he had kept since he was in the episode-1 (trashing or keeping them in the attic). The rest is all about Toys' adventurous story.

The theater was packed with people, and we barely found our seats. And I believe they all had a wonderful time. The time-line of Toy Story trilogy is kind of similar to my son's life, because he is going to college in a couple of years. And I asked him if there is anything he would like to keep forever. The answer is No (naturally). Maybe he does have one in mind (nobody knows what's in the teenager's brain). Anyway, the movie was refreshing and like to recommend to other people. It looks good for kids, teenagers, and grown-ups. ~°|°~