‘Toy Story 5’ sparked a wave of early Twitter (now X) reactions, with viewers calling the Disney and Pixar sequel funny, emotional, and more focused than ‘Toy Story 4’. The response was not fully one-sided. Many praised Jessie’s bigger role, the return of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and the film’s story about children and technology. Others said the sequel repeats emotional beats the franchise has already used.
‘Toy Story 5’ X review: fans react to Jessie and tech story
‘Toy Story 5’ comes from Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Andrew Stanton directed the film, Kenna Harris co-directed it, and Lindsey Collins produced it. The voice cast includes Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Tony Hale, Craig Robinson, Annie Potts, and Keanu Reeves. The story follows Bonnie’s toys after Woody’s exit in ‘Toy Story 4’. Jessie leads the room, while Buzz supports her. Bonnie becomes attached to a frog-like tablet named Lilypad, which pushes the toys into a story about childhood, screens, and changing play.One viewer wrote, “‘ToyStory5’ is certainly much better than the fourth film because of what worked in this film. However the fifth doesn’t come close to the first three because of what DIDN’T work in this film.”Another reaction read, “You go to see a Toy Story movie you know it won’t disappoint & ‘ToyStory5’ is no different. The writing is always relevant, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, & Joan Cusack all give great performances & it’s funny & is emotional. First 3, greatest trilogy maybe ever, but make 10, I’ll watch.”
‘Toy Story 5’ reactions: viewers call sequel funny and emotional
One viewer said, “For someone who thought Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending for this franchise, I have to say I respect that it still resonates and has something to say. Toy Story 5 hits all the right notes with humor & heart, along with kids truly needing to connect with other kids.”Another called the film “a step up from its predecessor” and added, “This is definitely a Jessie focused film, and she carries it well. Jessie and Buzz shippers will be pleased.”One post said, “‘ToyStory5’ was fun. Necessary? No. But it was great seeing the gang. I realized I dig Jessie’s character over Woody. The movie might be more appreciated by younger viewers. I’ll keep watching these as long as they keep the quality up. Not my favorite one but still with seeing.”Another viewer wrote, “Toy Story 5 had no business making me emotional like that. My inner child is not okay.” The same reaction added, “hits right in the childhood. It balances nostalgia with a real story and delivers some genuinely emotional moments.”One post called the film “another slam dunk for the franchise” and praised “the characters new and old, and how it melds storylines.”Another reaction read, “Pleasantly enjoyed ‘ToyStory5’, Got a lot of laughs out of me, even a few tears. Loved hearing those motifs in the soundtrack, Randy Newman really is one of the greats. Happy to see Jessie take the wheel and be the main character this time around.”A more mixed response said, “I thought ‘ToyStory5’ was just okay. The toys vs tech story was a great, prescient idea to center a film around, but it’s wrapped in a bunch of set pieces & emotional beats we have seen in this series before. I feel more than ever that this franchise should’ve ended at 3.”
