Toy Story
Metascore
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 307 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 77
  3. Negative: 3 out of 77
  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. JawsPapi87
    10
    Incredible groundbreaking-animation, fun action thrills, very funny voices and characters as real as any live-action film are what make this (first) Pixar effort a true masterpiece… Full Review »
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