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Summary: Genuinely deserves to be called a modern classic
Review: On a technical level, Toy Story was a pioneer. It is much more than an impressive piece of animation, however. Toy Story is an exquisitely crafted tale that deals simply, yet brilliantly, with deeply human themes. The toys of Andy's room are forced by circumstance to deal with all the complexities of love and friendship--jealousy, fear, forgiveness, rejection, acceptance--and they do so in a charming way that will warm the hearts of children and grown-ups alike. There is something authentic about cowboy doll, Woody, whose toy-child relationship with Andy becomes threatened when new kid on the block, Buzz Lightyear, suddenly replaces him as favourite. There is something down-to-earth and believable about the vulnerability we see in the characters, and something beautifully real about the way these issues become resolved. It is a tale that will strike a chord with any of us.Of course, this is also a very funny and exciting movie that entertains and delights, though what really draws me in is how all this becomes an education for us, as we are brought face-to-face with what it means to be human. Toy Story effectively integrates first-class storytelling--storytelling as it should be, that speaks to us, and resonates with us as human beings--with breathtakingly riotous fun and adventure.
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Summary: Get this and order the Sequel too
Review: An amazingly clever animated story that keeps my 2 yr old, interested from start to finish. You're child will love the animation and you will love seeing the creative ways your old childhood toys are used to create a great story. The sequel is equally good, get them both, you'll enjoy something new everytime you watch them.
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Summary: very good tale about Big Toy on Campus
Review: Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is a lanky toy cowboy who reigns as the benevolent king of the toy box. He is Andy's absolute favorite toy and gets to go everywhere with him. Then one year Andy gets the coveted Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Andy is jealous of the competition. What is even more amazing to him is that Buzz does not -- or will not --- recognize that he is merely a toy, not an intergalactic superhero. Buzz gets on Woody's last nerve, and his dark side starts to emerge as he formulates a way to get rid of him. It is a funny little film, like when Andy is unwrapping toys and Mr. Potato Head starts chanting "MISSUS Potato Head!!!! MISSUS Potato Head!!!" The premise is clever, with the toys working together with their limited abilities to execute their plan to get rid of, and then get back, Buzz Lightyear without getting 'caught' as being more than mere toys. It's cute, and amusing for both children and adults.
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Summary: disney classic
Review: My children and I loved this movie. I thought it was very well animated. Disney is terrific in pleasing a child. This movie can easily keep a childs attention. My children watch it over and over again, even my 11 and 12 year old sons love it. It will make you laugh and might even make you cry. I think Disney gets better and better with their movies and this one is definately a must see!!
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Summary: Great story!!
Review: What more can one say! This is a cleverly done movie with the voices of Hanks, Allen, and an ensemble cast who do wonders for this tale of toys coming to life. I loved it!!
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Summary: Hardly Disneyish at all.
Review: I always told myself I preferred Toy Story 2, but when my sister finally got a copy of the first one, I sat down to watch it again - and was totally blown away. Toy Story 2 is just a fun movie, with action and humour and great graphics, but this is actually pretty angsty. Sid is one of the best villains I've ever seen (was I the only one who was cheering and punching the air in the confrontation scene?) and Woody's jealousy is really well portrayed, not dumbed down at all. The emotions and characters in the movie are complex and satisfying to watch (although it'd be nice to have a more central female character.) I can see the point of those people who complain about it being too scary for their kids - I'd say don't buy this for the under-fives unless your child is a horror junkie. My sister (who is five) still gets scared by the scenes in Sid's room and insists on someone watching the movie with her for that reason. However, overall this is one of my favourite kid movies and well worth a watch however old you are.
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Summary: Wonderful movie
Review: An amazingly well written script for an animation film, the voice overs are fantastic and the technical aspects very wonderful to watch. This movie is a definite must have for any family collection. It is a real trick to make a movie that appeals to both young and old and this one does just that. A strong recommendation.
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Summary: Toy Story....To Infinity And Beyond!
Review: After seeing the preview for Toy Story on television, I could not wait to view Disney/Pixar's newest animation. Toy Story is the most innovative and technologically advanced cartoon movie I have ever seen. I was constantly intrigued by the detail and coloration of the characters and background. Every scene was filled with imaginative fun and adventure. Pixar effectively chose two wonderful actors for the voices of the main characters, Woody, an old-fashioned cowboy doll, and Buzz Lightyear, a high-tech space invader. Tom Hanks plays the voice of Woody while Tim Allen speaks for Buzz. Director John Lasseter creates a wonderful combination of a comical and adventurous plot. This movie is fantastic for all audiences and I recommend it to everyone.
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Summary: It's only a movie!
Review: Toy Story should have been rated PG for humor. And some screnes there is humor. But I can't believe Tom Hanks in a short movie than his longer movies when he is front of the crama. As the movie opens, Woody (Hanks) is loved by a boy named Andy (John Morris) until he gets a new toy named Buzz Lightyear (Allen) and Woody gets envy of Buzz and acciently knocks him out of the window. And his pal before now think Woody did it on pourpose.
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Summary: Another First for Disney!
Review: Disney over the years has been full of firsts that they have done dating all the way back to Snow White and the Seven Dorfs being the first full feature animated classic to DisneyLand and DisneyWorld being the first parks based around a central theme. In this wonderful feature Disney teams up with new icon in the industry Dreamworks productions! Together they make a wonderful production with the wonderful voice talents of Tim Allen from my favorite TV show Home Improvement (also a Disney classic!) and one of if not THE greatest actor of the 90's and the early new century Tom Hanks! You and your children alike will love this wonderful Disney/Dreamworks Computer animated classic! Including the wonderful song "You've got a friend in me!"
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