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92 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    A visionary roller-coaster ride of a movie.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    A gem of fast action, sophisticated wit and inspired comedy.
  3. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Barbara Shulgasser
    100
    The film will intoxicate children and charm the parents in their company.
  4. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Liam Lacey
    100
    There's a giddy, absurd charm to the story, in which the strange setting only enhances the comfortable familiarity of the narrative and characters.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    100
    The first animated feature produced entirely on computer is a magically witty and humane entertainment, a hellzapoppin fairy tale about a roomful of suburban toys who come to life when humans aren't around.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    100
    Although its computer-generated imagery is impressive, the major surprise of this bright foray into a new kind of animation is how much cleverness has been invested in story and dialogue.
  7. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    100
    A parent-tickling delight, is a work of incredible cleverness in the best two-tiered Disney tradition. [22 November 1995, p. C9]
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  8. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Kevin McManus
    100
    What the bright minds of Walt Disney have produced here is a must-see movie. Must-see, must-talk-about, must-plan-to-see-again.
  9. Variety
    Reviewed by: Leonard Klady
    90
    The very good news is that, in addition to stylistic innovation, the film sports a provocative and appealing story that's every bit the equal of this technical achievement.
  10. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    90
    Though computer-animated rather than hand-drawn, this wry, rippingly paced buddy movie is as delightful in its own way as any of Walt Disney's traditional fairy tales.
  11. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    88
    The computer-generated effects are a marvel. It's something of a bonus that the characters, dialogue, and story provide entertainment value of their own.
  12. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    80
    Once again Disney has come up with a winning animated feature that has something for everyone on the age spectrum.
  13. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Bruce Diones
    80
    The easy-to-follow screenplay, about the rivalry between two toys -- cowboy Woody and spaceman Buzz Lightyear -- should excite young children; teen-agers and parents can enjoy the brilliantly executed action sequences.
  14. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    80
    Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios join forces on an entertaining computer-generated, hyperrealist animation feature that's also in effect a toy catalog.
  15. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Susan Wloszczyna
    75
    The first all computer-animated feature, which brings a bedroom of playthings to bouncy life, is yummy eye candy spiked with 3-D-style tactile treats.
  16. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff(Not credited)
    70
    Clever, fast-moving and unobtrusively self-conscious.
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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 196 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 63
  3. Negative: 3 out of 63
  1. grandpajoe6191
    10
    Pertaining everything from story depth to animation, Pixar has created a movie that is considered a true cinematic masterpiece; the movie of my life. Cheers Pixar!!!… Full Review »
  2. homestar4000
    10
    The movie that made Pixar really significant, and one of the most nostalgic movies I have known of. I love the characters, the design, the story, and the animation. It's because Pixar is one of the animation studios that can do this extremely well.… Full Review »
  3. DaveH
    6
    There's nothing special about this movie, it has only received acclaim because it was the first computer animated film, I'd compare its plot to Ant Bully or Open Season, they are about the same level.… Full Review »
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