Toy Story

Name: Toy Story
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: November 22, 1995
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 96
Cast: Tim Allen, Tom Hanks

1995

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 22, 1995 | TV-G

Starring: Tim Allen, Tom Hanks

Summary: Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences. [Pixar]

Director: John Lasseter

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: TV-G

Runtime: 81 min

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100

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. Read full review

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Michael Rechtshaffen

With "instant classic" written all over it, Toy Story, the first full-length feature entirely composed of computer-generated animation, is a visually astounding, wildly inventive winner. Read full review

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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. Read full review

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Gene Siskel

Toy Story is a complete joy. Read full review

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Richard Corliss

When a genius like Lasseter sits at his computer, the machine becomes just a more supple paintbrush. Like the creatures in this wonderful zoo of a movie, it's alive! Read full review

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. Read full review

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. Read full review

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 15, 2011

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!!!

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Sarian263

Mar 17, 2021

When you think of a modern classic animation feel good movie, I think it is safe to say that this always comes to mind or pops up in conversation at least. The movie that made Pixar what it is today and even after 15+ Years, STILL holds up. A really wonderful story and a range of brilliantWhen you think of a modern classic animation feel good movie, I think it is safe to say that this always comes to mind or pops up in conversation at least. The movie that made Pixar what it is today and even after 15+ Years, STILL holds up. A really wonderful story and a range of brilliant characters really make this movie stand out. A true classic!… Expand

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imthenoob

Nov 22, 2012

Hands down one of the greatest animated films of all time and a must see for any fan of animated films. Toy Story is simply one of those films that is untouchable.

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Daniel17

Apr 8, 2017

Toy Story is one of the greatest animated films of all time. Pixar did an amazing job with this movie. It had an incredibly entertaining story, clever humour, a strong relationship between Woody and Buzz Lightyear, excellent animation (despite being a little bit dated compared to modernToy Story is one of the greatest animated films of all time. Pixar did an amazing job with this movie. It had an incredibly entertaining story, clever humour, a strong relationship between Woody and Buzz Lightyear, excellent animation (despite being a little bit dated compared to modern animated films), great musical score and songs by Randy Newman, spot on voice acting and unforgettable characters. If you get sick and tired of 2D traditional animated films while you wanted to see a feature-length 3D computer-animated film, this is a movie for you. I gave it a 10 out of 10.… Expand

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FilmMasterEd

Jan 6, 2016

Disney's 1995 animated extravaganza came with a gimmick: this was the first ever full-length computer animated feature. In the wrong hands this could merely have been a novelty stretched to film length. In the more than capable digits of computer wizards Pixar and director John Lasseter,Disney's 1995 animated extravaganza came with a gimmick: this was the first ever full-length computer animated feature. In the wrong hands this could merely have been a novelty stretched to film length. In the more than capable digits of computer wizards Pixar and director John Lasseter, however, the result is triumphant. A hilarious, original, terrifically entertaining movie refreshingly free of sentimentality and a resounding box office success both here and in the US.

The plot centres simply, and to enormous effect, around the concept that toys have a life of their own. Six-year-old Andy's favourite toy is Woody (superbly voiced by Hanks), a cowboy doll, who lords it over his plaything colleagues until the arrival of Buzz Lightyear (Allen), an arrogant "Space Ranger" action figure whose technological accoutrements and "impressive wing-span" quickly steal Andy's affections.

Apart from the growing jealousy, Woody and Buzz's relationship is hindered by the latter's conviction that he is a real superhero instead of a mass-produced plastic figure. It takes a string of mishaps that culminate in the pair becoming ensnared by next-door neighbour Sid - a pint-sized psycho who blows up toys for kicks - for them to bury their differences and escape back to their squeaky-clean extended family before an impending house move.

While the younger set can't fail to be entranced by all this, there are more than enough parent-pleasing moments on offer: a cripplingly funny Close Encounters pastiche; a finale guaranteed to cause fingernails dug into palms; and an undercurrent of innuendo-laced humour that'll go whizzing over the tots heads.

That's all before you consider the animation. Excepting some purposefully fake looking humans, no detail has been spared, from the kiss-curl on Buzz's chin down to the rain water meandering down the outside of a window. The result proves so breathtaking that two-dimensional cartoon fare will never seem the same again. Which offers further, glorious proof that movies aimed at junior cinemagoers are sometimes miles better than those directed at their adult counterparts.

Just perfect. Script, character, animation....this manages to break free of the yoke of 'children's movie' to simply be one of the best movies of the 90's, full-stop.… Expand

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Compi24

Nov 28, 2012

Innocent, beautiful, and revolutionary, "Toy Story" is the personified existence of the virtuous animated family film.

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Sodler

Aug 14, 2021

A lowly onion. When it first came out I was afraid of toys and I was forced to watch it by some bullies and now I can never look at toys.

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