We began the show with this teaser: “The movie we’re going to review today centers around the existential crisis of a kitchen utensil.” And we didn’t lie or mislead. One of the new characters in “Toy Story 4” is Forky, an arts and crafts project from kindergarten that Bonny makes. And the coolest thing? The voice of the new character is Tony Hale, who played Buster on “Arrested Development”!
As for the Pixar Animation Studio-produced film, we both loved it. The animation, as per usual from this company, is top-of-the-line, dare I say PERFECT. Combine that technical prowess with the introduction of new characters such as Duke Caboom voiced by Keanu Reeves, whose catchphrase is “Yes I Canada!”, Ducky and Bunny (voices by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele respectively), and an exciting road-trip plot and you’ve got yourself a wonderful animated kids story that adults will love too.
From our show: Stephen says that the sad thing will be there’s bound to be Forky toys sold in stores with an incredibly high mark-up and I reply, “Yeah, just like beer at a Twins game.”
Stephen: “This was definitely a Woody-and-Bo-Peep movie, not a Buzz Lightyear movie, so if you’re a big Buzz Lightyear fan, this movie isn’t for you.” And I agreed with him. Sure, Buzz is an integral part of the rescue mission but it is the Woody-Bo Peep relationship that takes center stage in the toys character interactions among each other.
I admit it, I didn’t see “Toy Story 3” but that’s not a prerequisite for this film. The stories are mostly independent of one another so not seeing the previous installment is no big deal.
There was mention of dedicating the movie to the memory of Don Rickles, the iconic stand-up comedian and voice of Mr. Potato Head. No disrespect to the dearly departed but I have to say sometimes Rickles went overboard in his comedy act. On the other hand, you have to admire his honesty and courage to say what he thought about anyone he happened to be shining the spotlight on.
Also be sure to check out the Rich Little’s roast of Rickles on the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roast “. https://youtu.be/3IKgXFEHYbY
STEPHEN’S RECOMMENDATION
I have drank Fiji and it is really good. It’s somewhat more expensive than the average bottled water but if higher purity and better taste are important to you, this is the product for you.
LEE’S JOKES OF THE WEEK
I told eight, yes, that’s right EIGHT “TS4”-related jokes. I won’t list them all here but here is a sample:
- What did Woody say when he entered the showroom of a certain German car dealership? Answer: “Audi, Pardner.”
- What kind of beer do the cast members of TOY STORY drink? Answer: Buzz Lite.
- Ricky Astley wanted to borrow some of my Pixar Animation DVD’s. I told him, “You can have almost any of them except ‘I’m Never Gonna Give You Up’ https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
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