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1. Melissa Haller 02.26.20 / 9pm

   I also took notice of the similar yet much improved animation that stood out in a way that made it look real yet similar to the original. It was bitter sweet that most of the toys were reduced to a smaller Peep being able to make her return. While the style of this film was a bit different as you pointed out, it felt like a natural graduation of the story and the time that has gone by since the original. The music sets a happy yet nostalgic for old times tone to the film. Some of the scenes with the antique toys manage to convey a darker tone than has been shown in past films. Overall, great movie.
2. Sal Gutierrez 02.28.20 / 4pm

   Toy story 4 was a great addition to the the story and bring the previous films together. I also realized how much the toys in this animation moved around when people were present. I felt it gave the film and more suspenseful and exciting feeling rather than if they were to drop and freeze every time a person was near. I also agree the classic “You got a friend in me” song by Randy Newman have the film a warm and happy feeling as you watched. The film’s ending gave me and I’m sure many other mixed feelings. Would Woody ever return or would this be his last appearance on the big screen.
3. brookeoutcault 03.02.20 / 6pm

   I enjoyed reading your review on Toy Story 4, it is such a classic and I really connected with the way you explained the contemporary animation in this film, since it was so intriguing to me from the start as well. Right away, I noticed how great the animation was of course, but Bo Peep’s animation was unreal to me! It was so good, and she looked so real, along with the rest of the film. I love how the film began as well, with the classic song, right to the showing of Bo being tossed out. I thought it was really cool how they showed the true story of Bo and how she was thrown out, but wanted Woody to run away with her. This story in the beginning showed how much Wood and Bo truly loved each other, and made the ending so much better as they stayed with one another. Overall, loved this film!
4. Ashley Lindbeck 03.05.20 / 2pm

   I really liked Toy Story 4. The animation was really good to a point where everything seemed to real you could almost touch it. I noticed how when they played the original song “You got a friend in me” by Randy Newman it was bringing out the feel of the original movie as if everything was familiar from the first Toy Story. I liked how the contemporary animation was about the same but maybe a little brighter in color when they are at the circus, because it seemed more bold. They conveyed the darkness very well in the movie when it came to the antique store with the “evil” character’s and the evil little girl. Overall great review and great movie to watch.
5. Michaela Lara 03.06.20 / 4pm

   I agree when you say that the animation made certain scenes look real, I think Disney has really upped their game and it shows! I think it was saddening to see that Bonnies love for Woody drifted so much since in Toy Story 3 she loved him. Watching this I actually had forgotten that Bo Peep wasn’t in the other films so I was surprised that they would bring her back into the film after so many sequels. I love that he still went out of his way to make sure Bonnie had Forky since he made her feel safe at school. Forky had a great impact on the Toy Story world as well which is very funny since he’s literally a spork.
6. Trevor Shaffer 03.06.20 / 6pm

   I love the Toy Story series and would love to see the newest one. It is such a great series that has the ability to pull in adults and children alike and can keep everyone entertained. I would be interesting to see the animations now compared to the previous ones to see how much better it as gotten over time. I am also curious to see the story leaves off and goes into the next one because Toy Story 3 ended off at such a cliff hanger. All in all great review and I definitely need to see the new Toy Story.
7. [email protected] 03.06.20 / 8pm

   Hi, I think “Toys General Mobilization 4” not only marks the arrival of the three D animation era, but also provides a new industrial animation creation ideas. This idea can be used in 3D animation or 2D animation. For years, after the imitators have learned 7788, and after people got used to such a paradigm, the first thing that led to a certain dilemma for pixar’s industrial benchmark, followed by a massively exposed lack of creativity in commercial animation. There is no need to worry too much, because the type of film evolved in such a valley. Another is that it gives me unforgettable childhood memories, we have been as eager to be loved as Gaby all our lives, like treasure to wait and see and go to freedom, like Houdi from care for others to care for themselves. This is both our growth, but also can never say goodbye to childhood.
8. Alondra T Gonzalez 03.10.20 / 9pm

   I enjoyed your review of Toy Story 4, I agree with the development of animation, we do experience a more realistic feel in upbringing disney films. The series is great and approaches with their storylines are endless but nothing beats the emotional attachment with the first couple. I loved this movie and the evolvement its taken in the 24 years of making.
9. pasimon 06.04.20 / 5pm

   Hi, Josh, I really love what you wrote about the film, Toy Story. The animation of the film was very captivating and seemed so realistic. The film has exceeded our expectations over the years and will always be a classic. This will always be a childhood favorite of ours and John Lasseter ended the film well with completeness. The remarkable tune, “You got a friend in me”, will always bring us back to our childhood times/
10. Brenda Rodriguez Dorantes 06.30.20 / 8pm

    I was usually never a fan of sequels as most sequels never compare to the original film but I have always been a fan of all the Toy Story sequels especially Toy Story 4. It is such an amazing film and even at 18 years old I am still able to enjoy it as much as my younger siblings do. Not only do the bring back Bo Peep, who at the ends makes Woody realize that it is time to move on to the next chapter of his life and be free. They also bring in a new toy, Forky, which was quite unique given that he is made out of trash, showing children that not all toys have to be new and fancy but at times the toys we value the most are those we work hard for.
11. Priscilla Rubio 07.17.20 / 6pm

    I really didn’t like Toy Story 4 because Andy wasn’t in it and it should’ve finished with him but it was a good movie. Woody is usually the main toy that gets played with but he then realizes that he isn’t the center of attention anymore and helps Bonnie by getting Forky back to the RV. The ending of the movie was good, I really like how through all four movies they kept “to infinity and beyond” I think that’s what makes it very emotional at the end.
12. Bella Angelina Camacho 07.18.20 / 9pm

    I agree with the statement about the development of animation, although most sequels never reach the same level of uniqueness as the first, this movie went above and beyond. I think that the message in this movie is powerful; it’s about finding your own path and drifting from those who have been with you your whole life, but it’s also about believing in who you can be. The statement about Woody finding his own path, running into an old friend on his journey seems like it is the main focus of the movie, but I believe that the focus is helping those get on their right path while finding that path that best suits you. The mise-en-scene of the movie made it feel as if the movie was unified with all the different activities happening between Woody with Forky or the toys with Bonnie.
13. Kennedy Crowley 10.06.20 / 6pm

    I was really excited to hear your review on Toy Story 4 as I love all the Toy Story movies. I agree with everything you had to say, especially about the newer animations. Right away I found it was almost creepy how realistic the movie looked. I liked how they reintroduced Woody with the classic “You got a friend in me” song playing to familiarize and remind the audience with the other Toy Story movies they know and love. The movie is a huge adventure of working together to get Bo Peep back into the child’s life. I think this movie is all about teaching patience, kindness, and staying true to your friends and relationships you have created.
14. Jesus Villarruel 10.16.20 / 6pm

    I really enjoyed your film review. This film to me almost felt like a spin off as opposed to a continuation to the Toy Story saga. You made a great point that with the new animation it creates a wonderful mis-en-scéne that give it a real life feel. I think the nostalgia behind having woody ride his horse and hearing ” you got a friend in me” is what got me thinking that this movie would have been like the others, to my surprise it wasn’t. I still loved the all around message that the Toy Story movies continue to stand for. again great job on the review!
15. Lesley Mora 10.16.20 / 10pm

    I really enjoyed your review on Toy Story 4 and I definitely agree with your statement regarding the advancement and detail of the film. I too also noticed the small very realistic details the animators included in the film. I thought it was really cool how we got to grow up watching the first films and then for Disney to still release a new movie from the Toy Story series that began over two decades ago. I also enjoyed your comment on how the “You got a friend in me” song that was originally played while Andy played with Woody, now shows Bonnie playing with her own toys because it marked the switch of the child protagonist in the film series.
16. Lesley Mora 10.16.20 / 11pm

    I really enjoyed your review on Toy Story 4 and I definitely agree with your statement regarding the advancement and detail of the film. I too also noticed the small very realistic details the animators included in the film. I thought it was really cool how we got to grow up watching the first films and then for Disney to still release a new movie from the Toy Story series that began over two decades ago. I also really enjoyed your comment on how the “You got a friend in me” song that was originally played while Andy played with Woody, now shows Bonnie playing with her own toys because it marked the switch of the child protagonist in the film series.
17. Tiarnan Gillespie 11.03.20 / 6pm

    Hi Josh, I really enjoyed your description of toy story 4 i agree with you that this movie differs from the other three in the series. this movie is more about finding a place where as the 3rd toy story was more about dealing with separation and the loss of Andy. i will say for me personally this felt more like its own movie using people we know then it did a sequel. I did really enjoy the animation in this movie it seemed like things were more vibrant it reminded me of when video games use CGI actors in order for realistic graphics.
18. Kailey Quezada 05.19.21 / 1pm

    Hey, thanks for your review! I would have to say, as well, that Toy Story 4 was almost different than all the other movies. Its addition of characters kind of threw me off as a viewer, but nonetheless, it is still within (debatably) one of the best Disney series ever made. This was kind of a bittersweet ending to the series with the whole Bonnie scene, but I enjoyed greatly the makeup of the movie (along with the whole series). Thanks again!
19. Henry Herrera 06.01.21 / 8pm

    As a kid, I’ve always loved the Toy Story franchise! I enjoyed reading your review, I agree with your statement that the animation and detail of the film were very advanced and it looked a bit more real than the previous films. I felt like the new characters were different because we got so used to the original cast growing up. I think a big message I saw from this film is being able to let go and find your own path in your life. Seeing woody go off was a great but sad ending to the series. Solid review! You broke it down neatly but could’ve used a bit more information.
20. Amanda C 07.24.21 / 9pm

    I actually really liked Toy Story 4 and liked that the original toys were the supporting characters of it. I think it made it a lot easier to get to know these new characters that were in Bonnie’s life. I totally agree when you say the animation on this film made some scenes look real. The ending of this film made me very sad but at the same time happy for what Woody had in store for his future. He seemed very happy with his decision, and it was definitely really emotional to see him run off with Bo at the end.
21. Riley Franken 10.19.23 / 1pm

    I enjoyed reading your review on Toy Story 4. It encapsulated everything perfectly to what the story had, new and old. It also did a great job in identifying the issues that the toys ran into, and what was comparatively different from the past three movies. The use of contemporary animation was their best yet, in my opinion. They did a great job with their display and portrayal of each character.

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