I can't help but have a great deal of respect for you Bob, as well as good movie critics in general.
Like all those in your profession, you take the time to point out the good parts of a movie, as well as rip apart the bad. You share with us why things worked out, and what could have been done to save a film. But what REALLY sets you apart from someone ranting hysterically on their blog, is that you are willing to admit when something works as a whole. And THOSE are the reviews we as fans truly look forward to.
"District 9", "Up", "Iron Man" and now "Toy Story 3", you are never too proud to admit when you've gone into a theater and seen something of true creative craftsmanship. It's when you take the time to show us all that there are still great story tellers in the world, we gain from it in so many ways. Not just by helping us decided what to do over the weekend, but what kind of mindset and emotions we can experience from something as silly as talking toys.
I, like so many others, grew up with Toy Story 1 and 2, so I can say that Toy Story 3 was aimed directly at me. And as you pointed out, it hits it's target spot on. The continuous shifts from high to low points was nearly exhausting. By the time the credits began to roll, I felt as though I had gone through every adventure with these guys, because that's exactly what Pixar was trying to do. They weren't trying to sell products or get us to "drink our Ovaltine," they wanted to take us into the world of childhood and hit us upside the head with a truly touching story.
And they did it with flying colors.
So I wish to say thank you for giving this movie the proper admiration that it so deserves, thank you for allowing yourself to be humbled, and I will gladly join you, Movie Bob, in saying THANK YOU to Pixar for making the best three-part movie series since Lord of the Rings or Back to the Future.
Bravo, sirs. Bravo.