'Toy Story 4' gets existential, and it totally works

Why does Toy Story 4 exist? Who is it for? What are we to get out of it? What about Pixar? Did we need it? Are we sure?

Toy Story 4 knows you're asking these questions, and responds by turning them back around on you. Why are you here? What is your purpose? What are you doing with your life? And why?

It's a strange, heady stuff for a G-rated movie about dolls, and indeed, Toy Story 4 feels less like a family film than a film for adults their that children might also like. The colorful cartoon characters and their wacky hijinks will surely go appreciated by the younger set — but the messaging is aimed squarely at those who were old enough to watch the first or second Toy Story in theaters, and it hits that mark with grace and confidence.  Read more...