TOY STORY 4 (U)

How do you improve on the perfection of Toy Story 3, which bade a moving farewell to Woody the cowboy (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the other denizens of Andy’s childhood? Oscar-winning computer animation studio Disney Pixar comes tantalisingly close with a belated rip-roaring fourth instalment that will have parents dabbing at their eyes with sodden handkerchiefs. Director Josh Cooley’s harebrained rescue mission was always going to disappoint after the note perfect resolution to the third film. A script credited to four writers quietly preaches the beauty of imperfection between breathlessly staged action set-pieces and a barrage of visual gags, which demand a second viewing. The fractious central relationship between Woody and Buzz, which stretches back almost 25 cinemagoing years, reaches a gorgeous, heart-rending crescendo that closes this toy box of wonders with a soft and satisfying emotional thud. Toy Story 4 (U) is one of the many films showing at local cinemas. Call any of the following numbers or visit the websites to find out what’s on and when. Cineworld, Chichester: Call 03453 084 620 or visit cineworld. co.uk/cinemas/chichester Cineworld, Whiteley: Call 08712 002 000 or visit cineworld.co.uk/ cinemas/whiteley Odeon, Port Solent: Call 0333 006 7777 or visit odeon.co.uk/ cinemas/port_solent/15 Reel, Fareham: Call 01329 821890 or visit reelcinemas.co.uk Vue, Gunwharf: Call 0345 3084620 or visit myvue.com/ cinema/portsmouth Chichester Cinema: Call 01243 786650 or visit chichestercinema. org