Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has landed in UK cinemas this week, reuniting beloved characters Woody, Buzz, and Jessie in a fresh adventure. The film follows Bonnie’s toys as they navigate the challenges posed by her new tablet, Lilypad, testing whether imagination can still compete in a digital age.
More than 30 years since the original Toy Story captured hearts worldwide, this instalment revives the iconic toys with the warmth, humour, and charm fans cherish.
The storyline pits classic toys against Bonnie’s Lilypad tablet, exploring modern childhood’s tension between traditional play and technology’s allure.
The Times gave four stars, praising Woody’s “wickedly funny gags” and the film’s humour. Empire magazine also awarded four stars, calling it a “welcome return to philosophical form” filled with warmth and heart.
With catchphrases like “To infinity and beyond!” Toy Story remains an enduring favourite across the UK, inviting audiences to relive the magic that has made the series a cultural staple.
Originally published by UKNIP.
