The best Pixar movie in years, Toy Story 5 is so good - it almost (almost) wipes out the abominations of Lightyear, and the whole Covid-era decline that set in at the studio. It's fitting that this film goes back to basics - focusing on childhood development in an age of ever-present technology.
I kind of loved that this film took what could've been a simple moral tale of play good / tech bad, turned into something much deeper about human connection. Having the primary avatar of technology actually be Conan O'Brien's toilet training device "Smarty Pants" is a stroke of genius. The Towelie like design, and smart/stupid poop humor brings Pixar back to its "Brave Little Toaster" roots.
Best of all this film confirms that Zootopia 2 is no fluke. Disney and Pixar animation seems to be on a bit of a run here - with commercial success to match.
Not sure these Toy Story films will always continue to hit - but when they have something to say, Woody, Jessie and Buzz are always a good hang.