Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

2010Movie102 minEnglish

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic92
Google Users92%
Director: Lee UnkrichGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's beloved toys find themselves in a day-care center when Andy prepares to leave for college. Faced with untamed toddlers and a ruthless dictator in the form of Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, they must band together for their most daring escape yet. Their adventure tests their friendships and teaches them what it truly means to be there for each other.

Critical Reception

Toy Story 3 was a monumental critical and commercial success, widely acclaimed for its emotional depth, humor, stunning animation, and satisfying conclusion to the original trilogy. Critics and audiences alike praised its ability to evoke both laughter and tears, with many considering it one of the best animated films ever made and a high point for Pixar.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and sophisticated storytelling that appeals to both children and adults.
  • Lauded for its breathtaking animation and seamless blend of humor and poignant moments.
  • Celebrated as a near-perfect conclusion to the Toy Story saga, offering a bittersweet yet ultimately uplifting ending.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Toy Story 3, frequently highlighting its powerful emotional impact, particularly the ending, and its continued wit and charm. Many felt it was a fitting and deeply satisfying conclusion to the beloved franchise, with the characters' growth and the themes of change resonating strongly.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and received nominations for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound Editing, and Best Original Song. Nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Animated Feature Film. Received numerous other awards and nominations from critics' circles and guilds.

Fun Fact

The original ending for Toy Story 3 was much more somber and involved Woody and the gang being incinerated in a furnace at the incinerator, but it was changed to the now-iconic scene of them accepting their fate before being rescued by Buzz Lightyear.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Though "Andy" hasn't played with his toys in many a year, he still can't bear to be parted with them as he heads to college, so he puts them in a bin bag destined for the attic. Unfortunately, mom mistakes it for unwanted stuff and outside ...
r96sk

r96sk

I don't love <em>'Toy Story 3'</em> as much as its two predecessors. That doesn't mean that it isn't anything other than great though. I enjoy the bountiful humour and intriguing plot, while the newly-introduced toys are very good. If I ...
JPV852

JPV852

Just an all around wonderful and poignant sequel that surpasses the others. Great seeing the gang working together and the voice casting was, once again, perfect. While Toy Story 4 was good, this served as a great finale. **5.0/5**
Gimly

Gimly

When I first watched this nearly a decade ago in the cinema, I believe it was (and still is) the only movie I've ever watched in 3D that I've enjoyed. I was worried that it was that great theatrical experience I'd had that coloured my opini...
ohlalipop

ohlalipop

Just like any other Pixar movies, Toy Story 3 was great. The story flowed really well with the two Toy Story movies. And just like the two other movies, it was funny, has a lot of action and adventure, and it was really touching. I gue...
zenorking

zenorking

Great for the kids!