Imaginative ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ hits shelves Tuesday
During a post-Christmas play date, the "Toy Story" gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in "Toy Story That Time Forgot."
"Toy Story That Time Forgot" hits shelves Tuesday.
"Toy Story That Time Forgot" will be available on Tuesday.
Who would have believed there would be a successful franchise about toys? Disney, Pixar and I!
In 1995, the original “Toy Story” movie introduced audiences around the world to some now-famous toys, namely Buzz Lightyear and Woody. In 1999, “Toy Story 2″added to the love and appreciation of all the toys. And in 2010, ‘Toy Story 3′ filled audiences’ eyes with tears as Andy said “goodbye” to his beloved toys.
But that was not the end. It was the beginning. Andy bestowed his toys on Bonnie, who is both adorable and endearing.
In 2013, Bonnie’s toys encountered peril in the TV short “Toy Story of Terror,” and now she returns with the plastic and plush fellows in the 2014 TV short “Toy Story That Time Forgot.”
“Toy Story That Time Forgot” — due to hit shelves Tuesday — is not only an adorable addition to the franchise, but it also highlights young Bonnie. Of course the main film focuses on the plight of the toys, however, it is delightful to see how this young girl plays with all the toys. As Buzz says, “The way Bonnie’s mind works is a mystery of science.”
The premise of the film is that Bonnie is over at her cousin Mason’s house after Christmas. She has brought some of her toys for the play date. When she leaves them alone to go off with Mason to play video games, the toys discover Mason’s new toys. But these new toys are Battlesaurs and have no idea they are toys. They think they are real warriors, especially Reptillus Maximus.
Trixie is entranced by Reptillus, who is also taken by this new and intriguing dinosaur. But Trixie has no idea that these new toys don’t know about “playing” and being toys. There is danger lurking for Bonnie’s toys, as they become prey to the warriors. Trixie explains that being a toy is “about being there for your kid.”
In the end, Bonnie’s imagination once again takes over the story as she and Mason play with all the toys, including the warriors, who find it a wonderful experience.
Yes, I am partial to Bonnie. After all, she has a wild and vivid imagination as well as a great sense of humor and irony. While I will admit the franchise is built around the toys — after all, it is called “Toy Story” — they wouldn’t be what they are without their kids, and Bonnie is one lovable and imaginative playful little girl.
Bonus features on the Blu-ray + Digital HD include five deleted scenes, two karaoke songs, a look at the filmmakers at Comic-Con, and an alternate animated opening featuring the Battlesaurs. There is also a bonus feature about Reptillus who is described as a “beacon” to the society of Battlesaurs. Kevin McKidd discusses supplying the voice for this character. More information about making and creating animated characters show viewers how the filmmakers must create backstories for them in order to fully understand who they are and why they act like they do.
“Toy Story That Time Forgot” is 22 minutes of entertaining fun with the kids and their toys. There are some old familiar toys as well as several new ones. Keep an eye out for Angel Kitty, who Bonnie sometimes calls “Kittysaurus.”
‘Toy Story 4,’ the next feature film in the franchise, is scheduled to be released in 2018.