Toy Story 3 hits the home video market hard and running. This animated flick is an instant classic, and the blu-ray has a large part in that honor. Blu-ray brings out animated flicks like none other, and this release is no different. The Toys are back and more drama is popping off. Andy is headed for college and the toys believe they are going to get shelved in the attic for ever. The toys decide to make a run for it and end up in the donation box. Once they finally end up at a daycare is where the story really begins.

The antagonists in this story are more than a few but they are lead by a ring leader by the name of Lots’o. Lots’o and his chronies which include Ken the barbie doll trick the original toys into being mince meat for the toddlers where as they get normal play with kids a little bit older. While Woody escaped trying to get back to Andy, Buzz is off to talk to Lots’o and get things squared away. Though, a twist comes into the plot that turns Buzz against the toy crew and now they have to save themselves. Or do they?

Woody ends up at a sweet girls house after catching a ride out of the daycare in her backpack. It is at this girl’s house that he talks to the other toys there to figure out what Lots’o is all about. Now he is poised to make a decision, save the toys or head off to Andy. Woody heads back to the daycare to save his friends and of course more action and comedy ensues. I’m not trying to spoil it for you if you haven’t seen the movie or know the plot, but of course the rest of the movie plays out nicely in true Pixar fashion. The movie flows well with the two prior Toy Story releases and puts a good closure on things as far as the trilogy is concerned. Though it does seem to leave a bit of an opening. Pixar knocks another one out of the park.

The Animations are beautiful, the comedy is witty, and the story is creative. The family will love it!

Toy Story 3 rolls your way into your hi-def tv with an immaculate 1080p transfer. We’re talking Speed Racer eye candy! The colors chosen for this film are bright and vibrant, and it really shows in the picture quality! Oddly, this differs a bit from Toy Story 1 where even though it had tons of nice beautiful scenes; it had plenty of dark scenes focusing on shadows etc. I much prefer the eye popping colors that stand out as opposed to the in-depth art quality of darker scenes and stuff. Sure, I like my films with a sense of realism and film quality in regards to picture definition. However, we’re talking about walking, talking toys here! When its animation, I’m fine with it looking as fake and awesome as possible, and the Toy Story franchise has always knocked that one out of the park! I’m not going to bore you with technical details anymore, it’s Toy Story 3, its animation at its best level, it’s perfect!

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Much like the video quality the audio quality was fantastic. The audio on Toy Story 3 comes packing the punch with it’s DTS HD Master 7.1 surround track. Dialogue is crisp and clear, sound effects are out of this world. You will be fully immersed and engulfed in the toy story environment due to this sonic track. All speakers get their fair share of play, and surprisingly the bass is extremely active in this flick as well. It rumbles when it needs to and seriously embeds you into almost every scene. Toy Stoy 3 is all that you would expect from another fine Pixar release and even much more. The scene at the landfill is a true representation of the sound quality that this blu-ray delivers as with every close call you can see it and feel it with this astounding audio track. Your kids will love it, as its more than a movie, it’s an experience and one that is fun to have with the whole family. Audioholics will in no doubt be just as pleased. Now stare at the monkey!

Toy Story 3 comes packing a punch in all departments and the Supplements aren’t any different. In this 4 disc version that we reviewed it has an included disc full of special features and a DVD plus digital copy to boot. This movie comes packed and ready to keep your kids a hush when traveling far and long. 😉 Digital copy for the ipod or other mobile device and the DVD for the kids room if they arent lucky enough to already have blu-ray in their room. Lucky, or spoiled, but you can decide that.

Cine-Explore Picture-in-Picture Commentary
Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track
Film Fans Featurettes
Family Play Features
Publicity Goodies
Day & Night Theatrical Short
Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure
Toys! featurette
Maximize Your Home Theater
DVD of the Film
Digital Copy
BD-Live Functionality
Trailers: Cars 2, The Incredibles, Santa Paws, Mater’s Tall Tales, Tangled, Bambi and more.

The Bottom Line to Toy Story 3 isn’t much different than the bottom line for Toy Story 1 or Toy Story 2. If you are in the least bit interested in owning this film or entire franchise than know that you will get top notch stellar releases from these Pixar modern classics. The video quality is out of this world, the sound quality is above all, and in this case with the 4 disc version we have reviewed the supplements have been that of a meaty proportion. You really dont even need to hear it from us, just look at the ratings we’ve given it. It speaks for itself! Toy Story 3 is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!