Well, ‘Toy Story 4’ is about as perfect as a sequel can get

    It’s well known I poo-poo most sequels sight-unseen because I’m a movie snob. But every once in a while, a great film warrants a second and even sometimes a third. Very rarely can a film series surpass a trilogy both in need for more from the story and in audience interest. So, naturally, when I heard about “Toy Story 4,” I said, “Oh come on. ‘Toy Story 3’ was a masterpiece! How could they possibly make another one?” Well, they did, and I’m here to tell you it’s about as perfect as perfect can get.
    Woody and friends are now living with Bonnie after the conclusion of TS3 and as she’s preparing for her kindergarten orientation day, her dad tells her she can’t take a toy with her to school. Naturally, Woody takes it upon himself to sneak into her bag, just in case she needs a friend on her first day. While at school, she shyly tries talking to other kids, but is quickly overwhelmed by all of it after a boy takes all the art supplies from her and leaves her with nothing. Woody springs into action and grabs some crayons the boy dropped in the trash as well as random trash and tosses it up on her table. She proceeds to make a little spork man with a face, arms and feet with her name on them she calls Forky (voiced by Tony Hale). When he comes to life, he doesn’t know what he is beyond trash and constantly tries to return to the trash can.
    Back at home, Woody introduces Forky to the gang, explaining to him that Bonnie made him, so he’s important to her now, and he needs to be there for her. Also, since it was only orientation day, Bonnie’s parents decide to take a week-long road trip before she starts school. They rent an RV and hit the road with all of her toys in tow for a relaxing adventure.
    Yeah right!

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