It's hard to believe seven years have passed since the release of TOY STORY 4 (2019).I sometimes complain about a lack of original ideas in modern cinema, but the newest film in the Disney-Pixar franchise, TOY STORY 5 (2016), presents viewers with the best of both worlds: Characters we love in a quality story on a very timely and original topic.It's not a retread, but a funny-yet-serious take on modern technology and the fight to protect innocent childhood.Since as I write this is a new movie, I'll mention at the outset that I'm discussing the plot with a fair amount of detail, so those who wish to see the movie "fresh" may wish to return to read this after seeing the film.Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) still loves her toys but is shy and having trouble making friends.Bonnie's well-meaning parents (Lori Alan and Jay Hernandez) get her the Lilypad, a tablet which will allow her to connect with other girls in the neighborhood, in the hope it will help her make friends. Unfortunately the…
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