Is Toy Story 5 Really THAT Bad?

Recap of the video’s main plot (and what the narrator argues)

The video is a review / “let’s find out” breakdown of Toy Story 5, framed around the idea that the internet largely hates it—despite claims it’s also one of the highest-grossing in the franchise. The narrator repeatedly says they want to judge it fairly, even though they have personal complaints and claim it “doesn’t get better” on repeat viewings.

Key story events highlighted in the breakdown

• Cold open on a deserted island: Buzz’s toys are forgotten, depressed, and essentially stuck. They then spot a star, which “activates” their voice lines—leading them to build a raft and escape.
• Jessie’s past returns via flashback / time-jumps: Jessie remembers her former owner, Emily, and her attachment to toys—setting up later emotional reveals.
• Bonnie vs. technology (the core message the narrator mocks / addresses):
  • Bonnie struggles to connect socially and becomes heavily influenced by an iPad-like toy/tablet called Lily (with Wi‑Fi).
  • Neighbors’ kids are portrayed as mostly glued to tablets. The video jokes that tech is “ruining childhood,” blaming modern creators like Ricegum and MrBeast.
  • Jessie advocates for real-world friendship—but later uses a walkie-talkie. The narrator calls this hypocrisy.
• Sleepover bait + humiliation arc:
  • Lily gets Bonnie invited to a sleepover.
  • At the house, Bonnie is mocked for playing with toys.
  • Bonnie decides she’d rather fit in by hiding/choosing the tablet over her toys, which creates conflict with Jessie and Bullseye.
• Separation into “groups” and the barn / memory trap:
  • Jessie and Buzz/Woody connections shift while toys get scattered.
  • Jessie has a panic moment tied to an old address/trauma, and ends up in a barn where new odd gadgets/toys appear.
• Woody’s strange “older man” era and the Buzz/celebrity side plot:
  • Woody returns looking older (beer belly / bald spot) and is paired comedically with Bo Peep and Buzz.
  • A recurring gag centers on who the “real sheriff” is.
  • Bo Peep mostly drops out of the focus afterward; the narrator jokes it’s “effectively the last time we see her.”
• New gadget character: “Smartypants”:
  • A dead-battery “electronic” toy that behaves drunk-ish.
  • Through him (and later other old-tech friendships), Jessie learns tech isn’t automatically evil—some devices can support communication and connection.
• Lily gets exposed as harmful—then it turns into a rescue mission:
  • Lily “updates” gadgets/toy drones and tries to control the situation.
  • Jessie and the toys ultimately decide to save Lily anyway, since she’s still someone Bonnie may need—shifting the conflict toward redemption/acceptance.
• Big emotional twist about Jessie and Emily:
  • Jessie discovers the truth: Emily didn’t forget her.
  • Emily named a later child after Jessie’s toy, giving Jessie closure. The narrator notes the reveal is confusing in execution/delivery.
• Multiple Buzz Lightyears and sci-fi escalation:
  • Buzz and several “Buzz clones” arrive after tracking the “star” clue.
  • The narrator jokes that it’s like the Buzzs interpret Jesse as “a goddess,” though the underlying reason is their love/fidelity dynamic.
  • Woody and the toys regroup with “Buzz army” energy.
• Final reconciliation + Bonnie choosing her identity:
  • Lily sends a message; Bley (the tablet-associated child) later visits Bonnie and encourages the toys again.
  • Bonnie hesitates, then chooses to bond with toys on her own terms.
  • The ending echoes the earlier “Bonnie playing alone” vibe—now with Lily/the new friend blending in.
  • The narrator concludes that the themes land: growing up is hard, friendships matter, and tech/toys can coexist.

Standout jokes / reactions called out by the narrator

• “Technology ruining childhood” exaggeration: kids are described as tablet-addicted, and the narrator riffs that no children are visible outside.
• Back-to-front irony: Jessie argues against technology but later uses a walkie-talkie.
• Name-based punchlines:
  • toy/tablet names like Forky and “Knife”
  • tech/tablet naming like Lily (frog pun), plus “J.K. Rowling would be proud” energy
• “Avengers-level threat” hiding gag: Bonnie hides behind a tree while Jesse jumps a fence—played as humor.
• “Smartypants” drunk-behavior bit: dead batteries make him act impaired, treated like a comedy routine.
• The sheriff argument: Buzz/Woody bickering over “who’s the real sheriff” becomes an unexpectedly important motif.
• Petty “delete this immediately” confusion: the narrator repeatedly highlights messy/unclear screenplay logic—while still acknowledging it’s oddly fun.

Final verdict the narrator lands on

• The narrator says Toy Story 5 isn’t terrible and praises its message, acting, and occasional comedy/fun.
• Still, they rate it as one of the weaker entries compared to the original trilogy and earlier films, arguing the characters changed and the sequel structure blunts the impact.

Mentioned / appearing personalities (characters)

• Buzz Lightyear
• Woody
• Jessie
• Bullseye
• Bo Peep
• Forky (mentioned)
• Lily (tablet/device)
• Bley (kid associated with Lily)
• Smartypants
• Bonnie (and Bonnie’s mother/dad mentioned)
• Blaze / Blah 1 (named in subtitles; the narrator uses multiple spellings)
• Multiple Buzz Lightyears (the “Buzz army” concept)
• Robot vacuum cleaner (appears at the end)