Toy Story 3

Yesterday marked the beginning of a major life choice i made. Throughout the day i went through a gauntlet of emotion.

First, I was nervous about following through with the choice. Once it was over, I was ecstatic, overjoyed. After i got home and it sank in, I became scared and a little depressed. I realized that the next year was going to be absolutely crucial in getting my life to where I want it to be, and it had all started with the decision i made that day.

Usually when I'm sad and/or depressed my go to pick me up are movies. Although not necessarily Comedies or dumb action flicks. I like to watch something with a little weight to it, to match the emotion I'm already feeling. For me it acts as a release emotionally, and I almost always feel better. And last night that movie for me was Toy Story 3.

It goes without saying that Pixar produces quality films. Since the beginning their films have had great strories, memorable characters and real heart. But it seems in the last few years, specifically with WALL-E, UP and now Toy Story 3 that Pixar have pushed themselves to raise the bar emotionally, and to not be afraid to let kids actually feel something instead of talking down to them.

I know it sounds like this is some deep depressing movie at this point, and of course, its not. It's simply a great film. It has all the humor one has come to expect not only from Pixar but from the franchise itself. I'm just surprised and amazed at how much I connected with this movie. There is a moment where Woody and the gang grab each others hand and face what is to come, but to face it together, as a family. It's a touching, frightening and beautifully put together moment. It made me realize how much i truly cared for these characters.

It's the ending though, that really pushes me to cry baby mode. I won't spoil anything if you have not seen it yet, but it truly is the perfect ending for the trilogy. It reminds Andy, and the viewer, why we love these characters in the first place, and it just makes me cry like a baby. A great big Man Baby.

Long story short, Toy Story 3 was exactly the movie I needed to watch to get me out of my slump, and it might even end up being my favorite movie of the year.

If you like good things, you will love this. WATCH IMMEDIATELY.