Lightyear

Name: Lightyear
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy
Released: June 17, 2022
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Angus MacLane, Chris Evans, Dale Soules, Isiah Whitlock Jr, James Brolin

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 17, 2022 | PG

Starring: Angus MacLane, Chris Evans, Dale Soules, Isiah Whitlock Jr, James Brolin, Keke Palmer, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Uzo Aduba

Summary: A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home throughA sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits (voices of Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi) and his charming robot companion cat, Sox (voice of Peter Sohn). Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.… Expand

Director: Angus MacLane

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 100 min

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David Rooney

Jun 13, 2022

This is a funny spinoff with suspense and heart, a captivatingly spirited toon take on splashy live-action retro popcorn entertainment. The title character is given splendid voice by Chris Evans, balancing heroism and human fallibility with infectious warmth. Read full review

Ben Kendrick

Jun 13, 2022

Lightyear is a clever expansion of Pixar's beloved Toy Story franchise - packed with fun moments, warm sentiment, and downright gorgeous animation. Read full review

Brian Truitt

Jun 13, 2022

“Lightyear” is a crowd-pleasing effort that doesn’t shoot for the moon but manages to be a nostalgic blast anyway. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Jun 17, 2022

Had there been more to Lightyear than a retread of sci-fi cliches with a beloved character, I would have been less disappointed. Read full review

Empire Sophie Butcher

Jun 13, 2022

Despite its messy plot and underwhelming villain, the strong voice performances and stunning visuals — and, of course, Sox the cat — make Lightyear a solid space adventure. Read full review

Alison Willmore

Jun 16, 2022

While the movie feels empty and pointless overall, it’s not without its scattered interesting elements. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Jun 13, 2022

For perhaps the first time in the studio’s canon, every idea in this ‘origin story’ of the Toy Story astronaut feels woefully half-baked. Read full review

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GospelArchain

Jun 17, 2022

Absolutely loved it. It was so much fun. My friends and I all went as a group to the first showing at 3pm and we were talking about it all night. This will be an immediate purchase when the DVD is released. I haven't had this much enjoyment out of a movie in a long time.

30 of 61 users found this helpful3031

T00z1n

Sep 6, 2022

O povo e muito chato, o filme e bão e divertido. Tem que aprender que o propósito do filme n e fazer uma história incrível

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

ComandanteCobra

Dec 26, 2022

Splendid animation movie, Give it a chance.
Great CGI (Watch it with a high end tv or in a good cinema), action, fast paced, good humor without being too much, Sox is funny.
It is a product for young adult audience, and so plot and moral can be a little predictable...but it is fun to watchSplendid animation movie, Give it a chance.
Great CGI (Watch it with a high end tv or in a good cinema), action, fast paced, good humor without being too much, Sox is funny.
It is a product for young adult audience, and so plot and moral can be a little predictable...but it is fun to watch for adult also.
I liked that most of the technology in this movie are somewhat retro futuristic, like it was made in the late 90's.
It reminds me of a "typical" sci-fi movie of that era for tv, and it is a good, nostalgic, feeling.
I didn't have much expectation (in my country it didn't recive much attention) and it suprise me.… Expand

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liamexe

Jun 19, 2022

was excellent, piqued your interest in what was to come, but....such a letdown. It's just plain dull. Although Chris Evans did an excellent job, the tale was poorly written. Even children (I'd say between the ages of 8 and 13) began talking after about 30 minutes due to a lack of interest inwas excellent, piqued your interest in what was to come, but....such a letdown. It's just plain dull. Although Chris Evans did an excellent job, the tale was poorly written. Even children (I'd say between the ages of 8 and 13) began talking after about 30 minutes due to a lack of interest in a film that should have everyone's attention from beginning to end. I would not recommend this film in general. Save your money for something else, which is a terrible thing to say given that it's Pixar and we all had such high hopes.… Expand

9 of 16 users found this helpful97

FarEastPlayer

Jun 17, 2022

Kind of boring, it’s just don’t have the excitement anymore. And the plot is, I mean, come on, it’s the year 2022 now, the audience have seen everything, please be more creative, it’s cartoon, is it suppose to have more imagination than real person movie?

29 of 51 users found this helpful2922

Mickaelbte

Sep 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney esta indo longe de mais com essa lacração, agora vai lacrar ate para as criança ?… Expand

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vgmkyle

Jun 17, 2022

It's almost as bad as Toy Story 4, and it doesn't get much worse than that. The film is so incredibly dull, and the characters never fully come to life because of it.

17 of 47 users found this helpful1730

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