Toy Story 3 - Page 3

innerSpaceman · 06-18-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

One of these days I'll see the second Toy Story movie.

Don't bother. It's funny, and it adds a few good characters, but it's a sequel plot through and through with, imo, none of the charm of the original. It was written as a direct-to-video film, and that's exactly how it plays.

I'm in the minority in that opinion, but I thought I'd try and save you two hours.

scaeagles · 06-18-2010, 10:27 AM

Don't listen to the curmudgeon. Toy Story 2 is outstanding.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-18-2010, 10:29 AM

I more or less agree with iSm. With the slight caveat that Pixar direct-to-video quality is still leaps and bounds better than most studios' major-motion-picture quality. It's a good movie, maybe even an excellent movie, and worth seeing, but I've never understood why it seems to be more highly regarded than the first (though I've long suspected it comes down to the fact that the humans in it aren't as creepy as they are in the first).

scaeagles · 06-18-2010, 10:31 AM

"none of the charm of the original" is far different than not agreeing with it being more highly regarded than the first.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-18-2010, 10:39 AM

You're right. But I agree that it's not a travesty if Matt doesn't see it. It's good, but it didn't add enough to the characters or the story to be a must see.

innerSpaceman · 06-18-2010, 10:43 AM

I don't mind watching it. But Toy Story is, imo, an outstanding film with tons of heart - and TS2 is a fun romp with poor story construction and very little heart. It plays like a sequel (i.e., no point to the story or arc to the characters), and I think it's well known around here that I don't much care for sequels.

Kevy Baby · 06-18-2010, 10:46 AM

I agree about sequels: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi both sucked. Nothing will ever beat Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

innerSpaceman · 06-18-2010, 10:57 AM

That all being said, I'm very anxious to see Toy Story 3. I hope I find some time this weekend, but that's doubtful.

Snowflake · 06-18-2010, 01:03 PM

I won't have time this weekend, either.

Probably not until after July 5th for me.

Chernabog · 06-18-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I don't mind watching it. But Toy Story is, imo, an outstanding film with tons of heart - and TS2 is a fun romp with poor story construction and very little heart. It plays like a sequel (i.e., no point to the story or arc to the characters), and I think it's well known around here that I don't much care for sequels.

What the ... hell? All the stuff about Jesse had no heart? All the adventure of rescuing poor Woody was "poor story construction"?

You are a sad, strange little man.

06-18-2010, 10:27 AM	#22
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Don't listen to the curmudgeon. Toy Story 2 is outstanding.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I more or less agree with iSm. With the slight caveat that Pixar direct-to-video quality is still leaps and bounds better than most studios' major-motion-picture quality. It's a good movie, maybe even an excellent movie, and worth seeing, but I've never understood why it seems to be more highly regarded than the first (though I've long suspected it comes down to the fact that the humans in it aren't as creepy as they are in the first). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	"none of the charm of the original" is far different than not agreeing with it being more highly regarded than the first.
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06-18-2010, 10:39 AM	#25
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	You're right. But I agree that it's not a travesty if Matt doesn't see it. It's good, but it didn't add enough to the characters or the story to be a must see. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I don't mind watching it. But Toy Story is, imo, an outstanding film with tons of heart - and TS2 is a fun romp with poor story construction and very little heart. It plays like a sequel (i.e., no point to the story or arc to the characters), and I think it's well known around here that I don't much care for sequels.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I agree about sequels: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi both sucked. Nothing will ever beat Episode 1: The Phantom Menace __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That all being said, I'm very anxious to see Toy Story 3. I hope I find some time this weekend, but that's doubtful.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I won't have time this weekend, either. Probably not until after July 5th for me. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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