First off, let me just say that this will not be like any of the other Toy Story movies. This will be very dark, and very mature, to the point where a toy is forced to curse. I'm not gonna drop the F-bomb, but there will be words like damn or hell. So, if you're reading this to a child who is fond of the Pixar series, stop reading. This is for the fans who were there during the first one, which are kids anywhere from 14-19.
Now, before I get to the story, let me review the other three in a few short words. The first one was made specifically for toddlers and 9 year olds. If I had to describe it in a few words, they would be jealousy and replacement. Something every kid feels, whether it be no environments such as school or moving to a new town, or when a new child comes into the family.
The second one changed in tone. It became darker and more serious. The toys were faced with the loss of a good friend, even if it was only for a few moments, and they were forced to perform a daring rescue mission by venturing into the harsh reality of the human world. In one word, this movie is about tragedy. Tragedy being how, without Woody, the other toys would be forced into storage, which is technically a toy hell.
And finally, there is Toy Story 3. A turning point for Pixar. This film set the tone for the rest of the series, whether or not that was a good thing is debatable. It was extremely dark, for instance the incinerator scene, where the toys, not only were faced with their end, but they accepted it. They understood that there was nothing more they could do, and they were just glad they could have been there for Andy. The lack of speech between the characters enhanced the mood as well. This movie was about, not only change, but acceptance. They accepted their demise, and were ready to fall into the burning hands of relief.
And now, with that said, I think I am ready to tell my story.
Toy Story 4
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One-Eyed Bart sat at the end of a long table. On his right side, sat One-Eyed Betty and several green hench men, and to his left, sat the evil witch Dolly and evil Dr. Pork Chop. A map of some country was sprawled out on the table.
"Ok boys, we strike at dawn." Bart spoke up.
Just as he was about to let out an evil chuckle, something hit his hand. He looked down and found a boot, crushing his fingers. The others looked up at the tall figure holding the potato hostage.
"Sheriff Woody!" they hollered in unison.
Woody swung his lasso and wrapped up the evil doers and sent them straight to jail, when Bonnie's mom called. She hurried down the stairs, anxious to see what was waiting for her, when the toys got up. Woody put his hat on while Buzz polished his wings. The other toys seemed to like Bonnie and her toys. Especially Rex, who had a fond interest in Trixie. But something was bothering our beloved sheriff. He couldn't help but feel something lurking. Something hiding in the shadows. Something menacing.
His thoughts were cut short as Jesse grabbed his shoulder.
"Woody. Are you ok?" she asked, her green eyes shined in the sunlight.
This was another thing that bothered him. He was alone. Bo Peep was gone. Not with owner, no. She was gone forever. Buzz had Jessie, and just about all the other toys had partners.
"I…I'm fine. I'll be ok." he said, looking away.
"Woody. If you really miss Andy that much, why didn't you stay with him?"
Woody looked back startled. He hadn't thought of Andy in a week, which to be honest hurt him a little. No, he was thinking of the menacing thing that was hiding from him.
"Oh uh… well, you guys seemed like you were going to need me." he said, lying.
Jesse hugged him and said,
"Thanks Woody. For staying with us."
Woody hugged her back and walked away. She looked worriedly at him and walked back to her spot on the dresser.
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Buzz sat on Bonnie's bed, watching as Woody hugged Jessie. Ever since they had gotten their, he had been getting a little to chummy with her. Buzz knew it was only because they had risked their lives for each other, but deep inside he couldn't feel a little hate. A small hatred for the cowboy. But this hate, admittedly, was their before this. Before they were adopted, before they met Jessie, and even before they escaped Sid's house. Actually, it happened right around there.
Buzz remembered how cowardly Woody was then, constantly saving his own life at the cost of Buzz's. He was never sure why this bothered him anymore, even though Woody had shown my heroism since then, but it did. Buzz scowled at the cowboy doll and continued polishing his wings.
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Jesse took her place on the dresser on top of a book about princesses. She watched as Woody trudged to the window sill, and as Buzz eyed him jealously. This had been happening for as long she remembered, but it just recently got to a point where the other toys noticed to. She would have to take care of this once and for all, by telling Buzz she was in love him.
As she got up to run to the bed, she swore she saw something move. Not a person, and not a toy, but a shadow. It moved in the corner of her eye, and then it was gone. She started to look back behind the dresser when Bonnie came running up the steps, holding something big in her arms. The toys found it was a box. She placed on the floor in front of
Her and opened it. There was a note inside. Jesse looked over her shoulder and read the card.
"Dear Bonnie. I'm having fun in Georgia. I really miss you. I sent you some souvenirs. I know how much you love snow globes. Anyway, I don't have much time, I love you and be good for momma.
Love Billy."
Billy was her older brother. He was traveling the world with his band, and Bonnie talked about him a good deal. She seemed to miss him a lot. She took out the three snow globes and placed them on her dresser, knocking Jesse behind it. She hit the ground and looked around. It was dark. She couldn't se anything. She was about to panic, when Bonnie pulled her out. As she was being pulled back into the light, she saw something. A face. A face hiding in that dark space. It was there for a minute, then it was gone.
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Buzz hopped off the bed and sneaked past the other sleeping toys. Today was a long day of playing. It felt good to be played with again, after so many years. But something wasn't right. He looked out the window and looked to the bushes. A flash passed through his head. The time when Woody knocked him out of Andy's window. It was an accident, he understands that now, but Woody never even made an attempt to save him.
Just as he began to get angry, something moved. Something in the shadow of the room. Buzz looked at the sleeping toys, and back to the shadow. He turned on his lazer, hoping for it to give off enough light, and walked slowly.
"psst" was the noise he heard from behind him, as something pulled him into the dark shadows.
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Like I said, this will be a dark and mature story. So, if you're not into that kinda thing, just skip this story.