Toy Story 3

It's a well-known fact in screen-writing that Aristotle's 'Poetics' has structured many principles that still remain in Hollywood screenplays to this day. One of these conventions remains making characters bad in order for them to appeal to the masses on a greater level.

There is something dark and classically Aristotelian in this flawless film. But then how could it be otherwise since it is originating from the Spielberg laboratory.

Its constant action is another 'Poetics' convention that makes the script so smooth. In fact, the characters motives and plot points as well as follow on actions and desires are so well interwoven it is not surprising that this has been such a box office hit.

Containing again an all-star cast headed by Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Light Year) and Whoopi Goldberg (Stretch) to name a few, we are now living in an era when Tommy (owner of the toys) is heading for college. Such is the time that has spanned since we were first enthralled by the stunning computer animation of the first installation. However, this time the toys are being moved to a nursery in order to find new children to play with them. It is here that the action begins.

The nursery is the setting for a classic narrative tale where conflict ensues between one side opposing the other. The older boys-lead by Lotso (Ned Beatty)-wish for the new toys to remain in the nursery section where the children most physically tamper with and abuse the toys in order that they may stay in an area occupied by harmless infants.This plot, while grippingly proves Aristotle's theories-grows ever darker and possibly beyond the point of suitable for children.

Toy Story 3 has one of the the best scripts, most polished acting, flawless animation, clear-cut post-production video and audio and best scores of any film you will see this year. Just don't bring children that are easily frightened. Five stars.