Pretty much every Pixar animation release is an event for our family.  This time it was even a bigger one than usual.  “Toy Story 3” was the first 3D for Maxim.  All three of us went together – Olga, Maxim, and myself.  While Maxim can sit through a full length feature with no problem, we were worried a bit that he could get distracted by the glasses a lot.  So we went for the both parents combo, just in case.  Gladly, we were able to enjoy it from beginning to end with no interruptions.  Maxim did experimented with the glasses for a bit, putting them on and off, but eventually he settled and started watching.
We were actually waiting for this movie to come out. Â Maxim is a big fan of the previous two parts, which we have on DVD, and which he watched more than a trillion times by now. Â He also owns at least Buzz Lightyear toys, one Woody toy, and a bunch of other accessories. Â And, of course, he quotes both animations quite a bit.
As with many other Pixar works, this one was even better than we expected. Â Even with raised expectations. Everything was awesome – the story, the animation, the score, the voices, the attention to each and every tiny detail. Â As always, there was a good combination of action, comedy, and morale, engaging both kids and adults.
The 3D was great! Â Unlike other 3D titles which flood the movie industry these days, this one is an animation. Â Which means that it can be rendered to quality 3D much easier, than re-shooting the film.
Overall, all three of us enjoyed it quite a bit, and I am sure this is not the last time we saw it. Â So I’ll give it a 5 out of 5. Â This is a must see family entertainment.
P.S.: Traditionally, Pixar opens its features with a short animation. Â This time it was “Day & Night” and it was awesome too!
