‘Toy Story 4’ is the sequel we never thought we needed but are happy to have — Oscars spotlight review

Toy Story 4 follows Woody and friends journey to save a reluctant new toy called Forky where they learn how big the world can be for a toy

Quick review: A sharply written story filled with new characters, tons of laughs and outstanding computer animation makes Toy Story 4 a joy to watch.

Where to watch Toy Story 4:

Buy or rent: Amazon Stream: DisneyPlus

See the rest of Jane’s 2020 Oscar spotlight series here.

Let’s get this out of the way. I’m not a big fan of Toy Story 3. I know that’s blasphemy for some but it’s true. The third film in the Toy Story franchise is beautifully animated and has great new characters (looking at you Ken), but it’s also unnecessarily dark and has a villain that feels just a shade or two away from Stinky Pete in Toy Story 2. However, it does succeed in having a strong conclusion to wrap up the supposed trilogy. We said goodbye to all our beloved toys as Andy leaves them in the hands of new toddler owner Bonnie. It’s a satisfying conclusion. So, what’s left to ex…