According to Variety's Owen Gleiberman, Toy Story 5 is a nimble and moving sequel that grapples with how kids will form genuine connections in an increasingly digital age. The film features an emotional and reportedly unmissable wedding ceremony, and Gleiberman praises its core message: that real play and authentic childhood matter more than growing up too fast through screens. It's ultimately an argument for presence over virtualization.

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