The laughs are scant, and it takes a spell to get going, but the ending is spectacular enough to defy cash-grab identity. But who are we kidding? It’s a cash-grab, and there will probably be another one or five.
The screen/tech awareness is slathered on thick, but the message did appeal to my kiddos who went straight to make-believe play when we came home. If anything, the grownups on phones has been more of an issue in the household, so it was a fresh reset for me, and the movie does broach this issue as well.
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen’s voices sound seasoned, and the aging of the franchise as a whole reminds me of Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, and now Lionel Richie—it will eventually reach for the oxygen tank on stage. You go as long as you can because you don’t know any better.
At least there are nods to nostalgia, and any Star Wars reference is welcomed. When I reflect on all five, my mind still turns to the magic of the first one and all its groundbreaking glory. The next four seem to meld into a blurriness that Billy, Rod, and Lionel probably saw on stage.
I guess Taylor Swift can fill in…
What did you think of Toy Story 5? Which one is your favorite of the franchise?
Or, are you ready to donate or trash your toys?
Best,
RB
Reely Bernie 
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