Toy Story 3 on DVD

This is one of the rare cases wherein I, the parent, enjoyed the film more than my kiddos. To start, Pixar has done it again! These guys can't seem to hit a false note. To see my full review, go here.

I do think, however, that this is a more sophisticated storyline with some seriously scary moments, so I do recommend a parental (or older child) viewing before bringing the little ones in. But besides that, I loved the film and give it my highest DVD rating -- Stay Up.


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P.S. With the beauty of Pixar, I do think this film is worthy of a Blu-Ray purchase.

Toy Story 3

This is one of the rare cases wherein I, the parent, enjoyed the film more than my kiddos. To start, Pixar has done it again! These guys can't seem to hit a false note. The film definitely lives up to the legacy of the previous two and absolutely worth a trip to the theater.

That said, it is scary for younger children. If I had it to do again, I would not take my three year old. Andy's (and our) favorite toys are endangered multiple times but more disturbing for my youngest, there is a very menacing teddy bear in the mix. Even my son (age six) seemed a little overwhelmed by this one. But in the end, he was fully in love with the film and ready to buy everything Toy Story 3 he could get his hands on (thanks a lot, Disney Pixar!)

Nobody beats Pixar in animation. And they really create wonderful stories that live up to the visual beauty. This one is a poignant look at growing up and the choices we make -- what we take with us and what we leave behind. Trust me if you are a parent, you'll want to bring a tissue or two.

Overall, it is a definite, "Step Out" for school age kids and up. For the younger one, I'd say wait for the DVD.

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Snow White on Blu-Ray

I had not watched this Disney classic in some time. While some of the film is indelibly etched into my brain, I had forgotten much. This film is a classic in all senses. The music is lovely and I still adore the Dwarfs but the Queen is so evil. The film was a gift to my Princess-obsessed daughter. As we were watching the DVD, I became concerned that she would be frightened by the very dark nature of some of the scenes. She seemed unphased, however, be warned that there are some scary scenes.

All that said, I was stunned by the majesty of the digital restoration, especially for the Blu-Ray. I compared it to the old VHS tape we had and the difference was night and day. I absolutely recommend stepping up the DVD or better, the Blu-Ray disc.

I call this a Settle In -- stick around you might find that you too will be swept away by the film that was the first to gain the title Princess for Disney. It really is a masterpiece.


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