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Lamp Life (3 out of 5 stars).

Lamp Life is a cute short animation film focusing on what happened to Bo when she was absent from Toy Story 3 until reuniting with Woody in the fourth film. The animation is colorful and wonderful. It is cute and fun for the kids. The story was left dull with Bo's storyline. Really making this short film feeling like an extra add on that is not needed.

Baby Lamp is such a beautiful right for kids. In the kid's room, parents put a baby lamp and light the room on.

Am a big Pixar fan and have loved many of their short films, the best of which some of my favourite animated short films (so shorts like 'Geri's Game', 'Presto', 'One Man Band' and have loved many of their SparkShorts shorts, most very mature and bold in themes, too). It was interesting to see a bigger role for Bo Peep, a secondary character in the 'Toy Story' films and have a story revolving around her and her life.

'Lamp Life' is a long way from being among Pixar's best work, short films and overall and doesn't fully ignite. It is charming enough though and has more than enough to stop any light from completely extinguishing. It was interesting to see things from Bo Peep's perspective for the first time and for her to be the lead and that is done surprisingly well, despite it being very wanting story-wise. So slightly above average feelings here for 'Lamp Life'.

Cannot fault the animation, which is as vibrant, expressive and beautifully detailed as one expects from Pixar. The music fits nicely and has presence without being overbearing. The voice acting is also fine, with Annie Potts voicing Bo Peep with charm and a little sass.

There are more than enough amusing moments and there is enough charm too.

Did feel though that 'Lamp Life' was rather wanting on the story front. The story here is rather thin and over-stretched, all the Pixar shorts are on the slight side story-wise but this is the first time from recollection where one has been criticised for feeling over-stretched by me.

Meaning that occasionally it did feel draggy and too much of a series of comedic moments that are amusing but not very inspired. Saw absolutely no reason for the lambs to be there, they serve no purpose at all and have next to nothing to do.

Overall, above average but a little disappointing by Pixar standards. 6/10.

Good graphics and relaxing story and sounds. Whole new world, similar to dreams. Comparable graphics to Shrek. Could be better in video game. Funny, simple, not time waster. Reminds me of a dream, wish I was there. Adventurous. Sweet.

You were wondering what happened to Bo in the intervening years between Toy Story 2 and 4 and your questions are now answered, in the funniest, most visually gorgeous and strongly acted way in which only Pixar could deliver.