As a parent of three children, I am almost always watching a new movie. Our favorite at this moment is Toy Story 3. Who doesn’t love Toy Story? We have followed these guys from the beginning and almost feel like they are a part of our family. Perhaps you are not a fan of animated movies or do not have any children. Either way, the Toy Story series is a must see as it depicts the life of a young boy and his toys and ends with the emotional departure from his toys as a college-bound teen.
Animated movies have been a part of our culture for just over 100 years. In the past decade, the animated film industry has seen a number of exciting changes (www.articlesbase.com). Some of these changes include advancements in technology, such as Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). Interestingly enough, during the first 90 years of animation and animated films, each cell of a film was drawn by animators (www.articlesbase.com). Although hand drawn animation is still used, it is used in conjunction with Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI). In 1995, “Toy Story” became the first feature-length animated film to use CGI (www.articlesbase.com).
In the original Toy Story, a cowboy toy (a.k.a. Woody) is threatened by the entrance of a new toy, the spaceman (a.k.a. Buzz Lightyear). In Toy Story 2, Woody is stolen by a toy collector, and Buzz and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting. In Toy Story 3, the toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home (http://www.imdb.com/) .
Following the Toy Story from its inception to its last leg has been quite a journey. It speaks of a child’s journey through childhood and the experiences within. If you are not fond of animation, I encourage you to at least take a peek at Toy Story 3. It is my favorite of the three and I am sure you will be pulled in as well.
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