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Summary: One of the best animated movies in a long time.
Review: The characters are great and they are really funny. In case some people have not seen it yet, I want to tell them what it's about. There's this cowboy named Woody, he was the loved toy of this boy(owner) named Andy. This toy of course could talk or else there would not be a story. But he was not the only toy, there were many other regular toys like Rex the dinosaur, Lenny the binocular(really cute), Mr.Potato Head, the Aliens(my faorite)etc. Woody was always played by Andy but on Andy's birthday, he got a so called space ranger. This space ranger was named Buzz Lightyear. He was then the liked one of the clan, all the toys thought he was cool even Andy. Woody was unhappy about this so he tried to get rid of him which kind of suceeded. Then had this whole adventure, and they(or Woody) found out that jealousy was not the key. So, they all became wonderful friends. If you really really really or just really like this movie, go out and get it. I thought this movie was perfect for all ages. I give it 5***** stars. Everything was perfect, the plot, the setting and the characters. The color was magnificant, they had many dark and right for the picture colors. They picked the right people to put the voices in the movie, and I also really like those people. Even thougth it was an animated flick used with a computer, I really felt all of it. I felt the characters and how they were suppose to be and the story. I love the lines of the characters, they said many funny things. Buzz Lightyear said, in the beginning when he came, when Woody was jealous of him "You are a sad, strange, little man. You have my pity. Farewell." Also when they were in the same scene, some characters said: Mr, Potato Head: How come you don't have a laser Woody? Woody: It's not a laser! It's a little light that blinks! Hamm:What's wrong with him? Mr. Potato Head: Laser envy. To conclude this, it's the bestest animated movie I have ever seen.
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Summary: just wonderful!!!
Review: Truth to say, I really didn't expect to like this feature. I never even saw it in its theatrical run. I finally saw this film when my best friend brought the video over and said "you'll love this movie!" DUH! Since that fateful night, I've watched this film dozens of times, and it's become one of my all-time favorites.
Now, first off, let's comment on how ground-breaking this film was when released. It was Disney's first foray into computer-animated film, and an undeniable gamble. With a strictly first-class voice cast (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, etc.,) Disney could have wound up very red-faced if it flopped. With dialogue this well-written, animation this well-executed, voice acting this inspired, there was no way it could lose.
The basic gist of the film is this: Woody(Hanks), is the favorite toy of his owner, Andy. All is well in the world until Andy gets a new toy for his birthday, a Buzz Lightyear(Allen) doll, who doesn't realize he's a toy. Woody gets supremely jealous, then tries to off(!) Buzz, only to have to try to save him when the rest of the toys realize what happened. They form an alliance just get back to Andy's house before the family moves to a new home. During the ensuing adventures, Woody realizes he's at fault, Buzz realizes that he's a toy, and that they are becoming great friends. Oh yeah, and they get back to Andy, too.
There's a great feeling to this film, that of friendship, that pervades it to the end. There's an almost tangible feeling of heart to this film, and that is what makes it great. The transfer to DVD has left the film sparkling like a diamond, with crisp colr and defining contrasts. The sound is all you could want in a DVD release, also, and the really wonderful thing is the entire family will enjoy it and laugh and possibly cry some, too. What more could you want?
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Summary: "This isn't flying, this is falling with style."
Review: Animation took a bold step forward with John Lasseter's "Toy Story." For the first time in cinematic history, a feature-length animated film was completely generated by computer - and the results were spectacular. Thanks to the fertile imagination of the Pixar animators, Woody and Buzz have become beloved staples in the pop culture landscape.Andy's birthday arrives and he receives a number of gifts. One toy in particular becomes the center of attention in the household - a doll of a space ranger named Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen). Buzz's arrival upsets the social order of Andy's other toys as he displaces a cowboy doll named Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) as Andy's favorite toy. Jealous of his new rival, Woody schemes to get back into his owner's good graces but matters get out of hand when he causes Buzz to fall into the clutches of a sadistic neighbor. Trying to make amends for his error in judgment, Woody attempts to rescue Buzz before Andy and his family leave for their new home. "Toy Story" is dazzling to look at. The level of detail in every frame of this film is nothing short of astonishing. Yet, what makes "Toy Story" truly special is its clever script. The dialogue is sharp from start to finish and the situations the characters find themselves in are wonderfully amusing. The voice work is also strong across the board as Allen, Hanks, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, and Annie Potts all distinguish themselves. The greatest triumph of "Toy Story" though is its ability to appeal both to youngsters and adults. The characters will keep the kids smiling while the nostalgia generated by the Andy's affection for his beloved toys will remind grown-ups of the similar love they held toward their own playthings. Kudos to Pixar for putting together such an important and entertaining film.
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Summary: The Secret Lives of Toys Revealed
Review: "Toy Story" is a modern fairy tale created with appropriately modern computer animation. Its snappy dialougue will appeal to adult viewers, the spectacle of fantastic toys coming to life will appeal to children, and adults may wax nostalgic about the toys they enjoyed as children, several of which are featured in this movie.
The story revolves around a cowboy doll named Woody, and his imminent replacement as the favorite toy of his owner, Andy, by Andy's new Buzz Lightyear doll, a multigadgeted gift that Andy receives for his birthday.
Tom Hanks'personality shines through in the persona of Woody, and Tim Allen's voice lends the right amount of charisma to Buzz.
In the process of forming an eventual friendship, the characters go through a lot of antagonism and a lot of other real human emotions. As they prepare for life in a new home, they are imperiled by the sadistic kid next door named Sid, into whose clutches they fall by accident.
It's entertaining to watch the toys interact with each other.
Buzz gradually learns that he is simply a child's plaything and not the noble space crusader he fancied himself to be in the beginning, and Woody learns to share his special place in Andy's heart. A great supporting cast including Annie Potts as Woody's sweetheart, Bo Peep, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Jim Varney as Slinky, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenburger as Ham, and Laurie Metcalfe as Andy's mother help fuel this tale.
Seeing this innovative film made me want to buy dolls of Woody and Buzz as collector's items. But I am content with just a copy of this movie. The second installment of the "Toy Story" saga is an enhancement of the first one, and just like the first, nothing short of delightful.
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Summary: Computer animation wow. 16th april 2004.
Review: The toys are great, the graphics and scenery is too. The collectables are boys mostly but the film is ace for anyone. The 3D toys look real, the colors are excellent[like finding nemo]. The talking toys are all friends, and they live with their owner andy.
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Summary: First full length computer animated movie
Review: Toy story set the standard for all future computer animated stories. The story is simple is about a boy named Andy and his toys. When Andy leaves (or when no humans are around) the toys xcome to life). Andy's favorite toy is a cowboy doll named Woody.
Andy and his family are moving (probably getting away from the "kid from Hell" next door). Before the move Andy has a birthday party. Birthday parties and Christmas are a toys most trying time periods because they could be replaced by another toy. Andy gets a new Toy , a space toy called Buzz Lightyear. Buzz replaces Woody and Woody becomes Jelous. Buzz really thinks he is Buzz Lightyear. Well they end up getting lost together then eventually end up next door with Kid Evil named Sid. Sid is a child with serious issues. He takes his toys, and his sisters, and makes these creatures out of them. Buzz realizes that he really is a toy and not Buzz Lightyear. Woody tells Buzz thier is no greater honor in being a toy and making a child happy. They escape the house and how they did it is funny. The toys decide to come to life right before sid thus turning him into a basket case. Woody and Buzz then catches up with Andy and is family.
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Summary: Original and fun for the whole family!
Review: This movie took me by storm when I saw it back in the summer of 1995 at the theatres and let me tell you, this movie is still one of the best computer animated movies of all time. In fact this movie shattered new grounds back in 1995 by not using drawing cel animation and instead this movie is the first of an unbroken chain of computer generated animated movies that has continued to date with "Finding Nemo". The plot is absolutely joyful and stunningly original. The story revolves around the quiet family home of a quiet town where a boy owns numerous toys with his toddler sister. The toys however, are almost like beings of their own and are 'living' as well but stop 'moving' when the boy comes back into his room. However, a cowboy named Tim is the most popular 'toy' in the boys bedroom and is kept by the pillow almost every night until on his birthday, he gets a fancy astronaut toy named Buzz Lightyear who has many 'gizmos' and in time takes over the toy cowboys place as the most popular toy and Tim gets enormously jealous of this. However, after a botched attempt to remove Buzz, the cowboy himself along with Buzz end up in the hands of a punk teenager who takes joy in blowing up toys with firecrackers and or other means like burning, breaking, or smashing them and/or even taking them apart and re-assembling their parts to create 'mutant' toys and now the clock is ticking for Tim and Buzz to escape from the boys house before they end up being blown to molecules. This movie is absolutely fun and original even by 1995 standards. The computer generated special effects are innovative and unbelievable especially considereing the fact that this movie came out nearly a whole decade ago. The whole tone of the movie is just fun and charming and is for the entire family. Not only that but this was what put the then newcomers Pixas right into the front seat of movie animation and would be the start of an unbroken streak of excellent movies from this dynamite team.
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Summary: Hit Me With Another One!
Review: Give me another Toy Story and while your at it lets go for a 5th. Wow lets see...Tom Hanks and Tim Alan...Pixar and Disney...Go get it or miss out!
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Summary: By Far the Best Pixar!
Review: My kids and I have seen this film numerous times. It never gets boring. Great characters, story, voices, animation, etc. with a lot of laughs and good musical soundtrack.
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Summary: DVD Review
Review: Toy story is the first animated feature and one the best animated film of any kind. Disney's discontinued single dvd features great picture and sound. I don't know if all this disney sending films back to the vault is a scam for later release. I guess the film is also availbe with toy story 2 with a bonus disc, because frankly there aren't any bonuses on this disc. This single disc of the film can still be found in some stores, but it keeps on getting harder to find it. It looks like amazon still has some too. Toy story proved to the world the art that could be created from cg animation. Unfortunatley integration of cgi into live action and animation continues to be sketchy at best. Even big films like lotr has many obviously fake shots. On the other hand animations that rely on soley cg graphics are extremely effective, got to love finding nemo. Really only humans come across as unrealistic in toy story and animation has continued to do a better job in that category. The film is a wonder of anyone who remembers a childhood filled with a wide variety of toys. Toy story's fantasy world of toys come to life is so effective because the toys are based on real children's toys. The film's best scenes make use of the practical abilities of the toys. So much charming humor resonates from these scenes. Like spirited away the fantasy world is totally realistic in its own terms and visually a wonder. Toy story has one up on spirited away because it has a strong narrative due to woody's jealousy of buzz. Sure the film shifts to a standard villian, but having woody as a flawed personality makes the character so much more alive. The sequel is good, but as i remember i liked the orginal better. Picture quality on the dvd is flawless and beautiful. Presented in original aspect ratio 1:77:1, limited black bars for small tvs. Still i remember kiki's delivery service as the best looking dvd print, but toy story's is perfect, if maybe a little soft. Sound is magnificant wonderful bass and separation and extremely clean. A top above the call of duty sound track in 5.1. Extras are a problem, i belive a three pack release had some stuff, but this one doesn't. Only pixar's early cgi tin toy short is included and its not that great. Toy Story is a wonderful film for all ages that brings glory to cg animation and Disney's discontinued dvd is stunning in picture and sound, but lacks any extras of value.
Recommended to buy before they are gone or until we find out what disney plans to due with its stored catalogue.
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