Toy Story 4
Director: Josh Cooley
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Joan Cusack, Ally Macki.
In the fourth and final chapter of the Toy Story saga, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they are worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.
One of the strongest elements that defines Woody’s character in the Toy Story saga is his unbreakable devotion to his child.
When Woody belonged to Andy, he was Andy’s favorite toy. He was the unspoken leader of the toys in Andy’s room and his life was devoted to being there for Andy…even when the playtime they shared became just a distant memory. When Bo Peep is given away, she asks Woody to come with her…but despite his feelings for Bo, Woody’s devotion to Andy compelled him to stay…even though doing so meant losing Bo. When Woody and his friends are given to a little girl named Bonnie, the dynamic shifts a bit. Woody is no longer the favorite toy, but his devotion to Bonnie is just as strong as it was with Andy. When Bonnie creates a new friend in kindergarten, who she affectionately christens “Forky”, Woody takes it upon himself to befriend this new toy (who he recognizes as Bonnie’s new favorite toy) and teach him the importance for being there for Bonnie.
Unlike the first three films, which had an obstacle that Woody had to overcome, but his devotion was what entwined him with Andy, in Toy Story 4, Woody faces a much more complicated dilemma. Now that they are Bonnie’s toys, Woody is no longer the favorite toy in the room. He is not the leader anymore, and as a result, Woody goes through something of an identity crisis. He is still steadfast in his desire to be there for Bonnie, but his devotion to her is challenged by the presence of Forky (who becomes Bonnie’s new favorite toy, but believes, wholeheartedly that he is not a toy at all), and the Bo Peep, who, after years of living on her own, challenges Woody’s devotion to Bonnie by telling him she believes that there is a life beyond that of being a child’s toy and that Woody should accept that life since he is no longer the favorite.
© 2021 Keriane Kellogg. All rights reserved
Director: Josh Cooley
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Joan Cusack, Ally Macki.
In the fourth and final chapter of the Toy Story saga, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they are worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.
One of the strongest elements that defines Woody’s character in the Toy Story saga is his unbreakable devotion to his child.
When Woody belonged to Andy, he was Andy’s favorite toy. He was the unspoken leader of the toys in Andy’s room and his life was devoted to being there for Andy…even when the playtime they shared became just a distant memory. When Bo Peep is given away, she asks Woody to come with her…but despite his feelings for Bo, Woody’s devotion to Andy compelled him to stay…even though doing so meant losing Bo. When Woody and his friends are given to a little girl named Bonnie, the dynamic shifts a bit. Woody is no longer the favorite toy, but his devotion to Bonnie is just as strong as it was with Andy. When Bonnie creates a new friend in kindergarten, who she affectionately christens “Forky”, Woody takes it upon himself to befriend this new toy (who he recognizes as Bonnie’s new favorite toy) and teach him the importance for being there for Bonnie.
Unlike the first three films, which had an obstacle that Woody had to overcome, but his devotion was what entwined him with Andy, in Toy Story 4, Woody faces a much more complicated dilemma. Now that they are Bonnie’s toys, Woody is no longer the favorite toy in the room. He is not the leader anymore, and as a result, Woody goes through something of an identity crisis. He is still steadfast in his desire to be there for Bonnie, but his devotion to her is challenged by the presence of Forky (who becomes Bonnie’s new favorite toy, but believes, wholeheartedly that he is not a toy at all), and the Bo Peep, who, after years of living on her own, challenges Woody’s devotion to Bonnie by telling him she believes that there is a life beyond that of being a child’s toy and that Woody should accept that life since he is no longer the favorite.
© 2021 Keriane Kellogg. All rights reserved