3/5 starsFor the past three decades, Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has used state-of-the-art animation to remind us of the simple pleasures of old-fashioned play – a nifty bit of mental gymnastics that works because the films are so lovingly crafted.After a near-perfect original trilogy and an unnecessary yet enjoyable part four, this latest instalment is a rather tardy warning about the encroaching evils of technology.The focus of Toy Story 5 is on Jessie the cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack), who is desperate to help her lonely eight-year-old owner Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) make friends.Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19When Bonnie’s parents buy her a frog-shaped tablet called Lilypad (Greta Lee), “Lily” quickly takes over her life – and her toy collection – leaving Jessie and her horse Bullseye out in the cold.Meanwhile, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is working himself up to a big commitment, and Woody (Tom Hanks) is wheeled back out – for contractual reasons, perhaps?
Review | Toy Story 5: Jessie takes on tech in Pixar’s flawed but enjoyable sequel
A tablet threatens to render the gang obsolete in Toy Story 5, which will charm children but is the first to not stand up to adult scrutiny.










