Tarantino refuses to watch Toy Story 4 despite loving trilogy
Tarantino praises Toy Story 3 but avoids Toy Story 4
Quentin Tarantino has shared the surprising film he refuses to watch, a sentiment echoed by many movie enthusiasts. Tarantino, known for cult hits like Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, and Kill Bill, often fills his films with intense scenes. Despite this, he has a particular fondness for a beloved animated series.
The series in question? The iconic Toy Story. Tarantino has confessed that while he usually doesn’t prioritize animated films, he considers Toy Story 3 ‘magnificent’ and ‘one of the best movies [he’s] ever seen’—high praise from a filmmaker of his stature.
So, which film is off his watchlist? Toy Story 4. This might seem odd given his admiration for the first three Toy Story films, especially the third, but his reasoning resonates with many.
Quentin Tarantino refuses to watch Toy Story 4 because he believes Toy Story 3 is one of the best movies he has ever seen and the perfect ending to the trilogy pic.twitter.com/5yj3x8gnh6
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Discussing the series on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Tarantino expressed his admiration: “I don’t watch all the animated movies and stuff, but I’m a big fan of the Toy Story trilogy.” He elaborated: “The third one is just magnificent. It’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. And if you’ve seen the other two, it’s just devastating.”
For Pixar fans, Andy’s donation of Woody, Buzz, and the gang to Bonnie is a heart-wrenching moment. Watching Andy drive away, Woody’s famous line, “So long, partner,” adds to the emotional impact. Tarantino’s deep affection for Toy Story 3 has deterred him from watching Toy Story 4.
“The thing is, then three years later or something they did a fourth, and I have no desire to see it,” he said. “You literally ended the story as perfectly as you could, so no, I don’t care if it’s good. I’m done.” Toy Story 4 holds a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, just one percent shy of Toy Story 3’s nearly perfect score.
Despite the popularity of the fourth film, many fans understand Tarantino’s stance. One Twitter user commented: “I completely agree!!!! Sometimes it is better to leave it on a high note than churning out more movies just for profits.” Another agreed: “I didn’t mind Toy Story 4, but we didn’t need it. And we certainly don’t need a 5.”
Reflecting on the end of Toy Story 3, someone else noted: “I agree 100%. Andy driving off is the ending.” Who will break it to Tarantino that Toy Story 5 is currently in the works?
What Other Media Are Saying
- r/oscarrace: Quentin Tarantino refuses to watch Toy Story 4, considering Toy Story 3 as one of the best movies he has ever seen and the perfect ending to the trilogy, feeling that Toy Story 4 is unnecessary.(read more)
- Quentin Tarantino believes that ‘Toy Story 4’ ruined the perfection of the trilogy by continuing the story unnecessarily, as the third film ended perfectly.(read more)
- Quentin Tarantino On Why He REFUSES To Watch Toy Story 4 – Director Quentin Tarantino expresses his reluctance to watch Toy Story 4, citing that the series concluded perfectly with the third film and the fourth instalment does not interest him, despite being decent.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What movie does Quentin Tarantino refuse to watch?
Toy Story 4.
Why doesn’t Tarantino want to watch Toy Story 4?
He believes Toy Story 3 ended the story perfectly.
What did Tarantino say about Toy Story 3?
He called it ‘magnificent’ and ‘one of the best movies [he’s] ever seen.’
What is Tarantino’s opinion on animated movies in general?
He generally doesn’t have a lot of time for them.
What do movie fans think about Tarantino’s opinion on Toy Story 4?
Many fans agree and think the story ended well with Toy Story 3.
