This sends him into a panic spiral as he grasps
for anything that will make him essential to
Bonnie’s life. When she decides that a deranged
arts and crafts project made of a spork she calls
Forky is her new favorite toy, Woody becomes
his protector. Tony Hale provides the perfect
voice for this insane but charming addition who
keeps trying to jump in the trash. (It’s his destiny
as a disposable utensil after all!)
Indeed, “Toy Story 4” introduces a whole
batch of fun new characters, like the Canadian
stuntman Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves), the
50s antique and all around head case Gabby
Gabby (Christina Hendricks) and her creepy
“Vincent” henchmen. There’s also Combat Carl
(Carl Weathers), Bunny (Jordan Peele) and Ducky
(Keegan-Michael Key). And pay close attention
and you might also spot Melephant Brooks (Mel
Brooks) and Carl Reineroceros (Carl Reiner) too.
A family RV trip takes all the toys to a new
location, where Woody encounters Bo Peep for
the first time in almost a decade. She relishes
her freedom as a lost toy and leads a happy,
rag-tag existence wandering around and
meeting new kids everywhere. It’s enough
to make even the most loyal toy question his
purpose. And they go on some enormously
fun and inventive adventures trying to get
Forky back to Bonnie. The signature “Toy Story”
wit and irreverence might not be quite as
sharp as it was before, but there are enough
truly inspired moments to keep you smiling
as you savor the unexpected fun. Cooley and
the writers even brilliantly play on some kid-
friendly horror movie tropes, adding a fresh
dimension to this journey.