Toy Story 5 Review: Doesn’t Let The Adult In You Engage Much!
Toy Story 5 is going to hit theatres on June 19. Read our review.
2 / 5
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story has been one of the most-loved animated franchises of all time. I am sure we all have our favourite toy from the lot. And while you are still deciding that, let me tell you that a fifth part is going to hit the cinemas soon. Toy Story 5 is scheduled to release on June 19, and just like every other part, the makers have picked an important conversation for this one, too. The latest addition to the franchise highlights the extinction of toys in the world, where kids are addicted to screens. And if you are wondering if the film does justice to this discourse, then here’s a quick review! Read on.
Toy Story 5 Plot
The plot of Toy Story 5 revolves around Bonnie, a little girl facing difficulties in making new friends because she is not as tech-savvy as other kids, and still likes playing with toys. But just to fit in, Bonnie’s parents gift her a lilypad (a tablet), and she gets easy access to the elite girl group. However, the kid is not really happy! On the other hand, Jessie, the Sheriff, takes the responsibility to find Bonnie a true and real-life friend instead of the ones just glued to their phones. Toy Story 5 basically shows the fight that toys take up against tech and reminds kids about the importance of playing make-believe with toys! Blaze, another important character in the film, whom Jessie thinks is the perfect fit to be friends with Bonnie, and therefore, the story also focuses on how the toys make this friendship possible.
What Works?
Toy Story is a simple story that is meant to teach kids the charm and magic of playing with real toys. He attempts to touch briefly upon the cons of introducing tech games and tablets to the kids from a very young age. The latest addition to the franchise also has some hilarious dialogues and moments that genuinely bring a smile to your face, especially the banter between Jessie and all the tech products. The film also makes sure to keep some details very realistic, like how even these tech products also have a limited attention span in a kid’s life before they get a new appliance to play with. The adventures of Jessie when she takes up the mission to make Blaze and Bonnie become friends become interesting during the climax, and Jessie’s sweet romance with Buzz also makes for an adorable and unintentional smile on your face.
What Doesn’t Work?
Toy Story 5 is not very emotionally engaging, but that’s not the worst part. This installation is not meant for adults, unlike the other parts. Talking about the story and especially the discourse that this part picks up, the conversations and even the attempt feel quite shallow. It doesn’t go deep to discuss the many layers of how tech is in reality affecting not just a kid, but the parents, too. The film’s messaging also leaves us confused. What started as a conversation about the importance of traditional toys and the loss of innocence of kids in the digital day and age eventually turned into a conversation on how these two things can actually complement each other. Umm, what does that even mean?
Also, the writing is very basic. The adventures, the characters (who we loved) and the overall screenplay are underwhelming, and there are hardly any good moments that will stay with you from this film.
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First Published: June 19, 2026 3:37 PM
