Toy Story

Washington Post Kevin McManus

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.

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

A visionary roller-coaster ride of a movie.

Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

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.

San Francisco Chronicle Peter Stack

A gem of fast action, sophisticated wit and inspired comedy.

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Liam Lacey

There's a giddy, absurd charm to the story, in which the strange setting only enhances the comfortable familiarity of the narrative and characters.

San Francisco Examiner Barbara Shulgasser

The film will intoxicate children and charm the parents in their company.

The New York Times Elvis Mitchell

A parent-tickling delight, is a work of incredible cleverness in the best two-tiered Disney tradition. [22 November 1995, p. C9]

Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

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.

Washington Post Rita Kempley

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.

Variety Leonard Klady

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.

ReelViews James Berardinelli

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.

Newsweek David Ansen

Once again Disney has come up with a winning animated feature that has something for everyone on the age spectrum.

The New Yorker Bruce Diones

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.

Chicago Reader Jonathan Rosenbaum

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.

USA Today Susan Wloszczyna

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.

TV Guide Staff(Not credited)

Clever, fast-moving and unobtrusively self-conscious.