Toy Story 4

Josh Cooley (2019)

99min

U Certificate

Review

Our Score

by Trevor Johnston

Pixar's beloved coterie of toys discovers there's life beyond being faithful pals to a growing child as the saga continues to unfold after Toy Story 3 seemingly offered perfect closure to the much-loved trilogy. Although the gang's now ensconced with kindergarten-age Bonnie, separation from previous owner Andy still weighs heavily on cowboy Woody (voiced as ever by Tom Hanks). With Bonnie now favouring endearing new friend Forky - a spork she turned into a hand-made toy herself - Woody's left wondering if another traumatic rejection is in store. That focus on the toys themselves pondering their own purpose adds a new level of nuance, as the plot engineers a family vacation where peril awaits in a sinister antiques shop and there's a romantic reunion for Woody and Bo Peep, the lamp figurine who illuminated earlier episodes. All in all, it's brilliantly pacey, boasts the most visually spectacular animation of the entire series, and finds unexpected emotional depth in the realisation that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Ultimately, it's perhaps a deft, intelligent appendix to the previous priceless trio, but the story's cross-generation appeal remains strong, and the whole production has far more integrity than the cash-in job the cynics were expecting.

Cast & Crew

Woody Tom Hanks

Buzz Lightyear Tim Allen

Jessie Joan Cusack

Bo Peep Annie Potts

Duke Caboom Keanu Reeves

Gabby Gabby Christina Hendricks

Hamm John Ratzenberger

Mr Potato Head Don Rickles

Mrs Potato Head Estelle Harris

Rex Wallace Shawn

Dolly Bonnie Hunt

Ducky Keegan-Michael Key

Bunny Jordan Peele

Buttercup Jeff Garlin

Forky Tony Hale

Barbie Jodi Benson

Melephant Brooks Mel Brooks

Carl Reineroceros Carl Reiner

Bitey White Betty White

Chairol Burnett Carol Burnett

Combat Carl Carl Weathers

Mr Pricklepants Timothy Dalton

Andy's mom Laurie Metcalf

Bonnie's dad Jay Hernandez

Trixie Kristen Schaal

Director Josh Cooley

Other Information

Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Walt DisneyReleased on: 21 Jun 2019

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