Advantages: Great cast and jokes - narrative is gripping and exciting Disadvantages: having to wait too long for a sequel!
...When it first came out, toy story was totally revolutionary, the very first film of it's kind - a new medium and a new form of animation, one that is now used more and more by film companies. It was also just an excellent story, one that every child imagines at one time or another - what if your toys really were alive? what if they all came out and talked to each other when you weren't there? The film is full of historic film references (when the ... ...best in disney history (although in my opinion, disney sequels are generally films that i would never waste my time with) and now, ten years on from the second film, I for one am waiting in anticipation for the next toy story film - lets hope its a good one! ...
Rcalvert3 03.02.2009
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Advantages: still good to watch after five years Disadvantages: none
Having Toy Story on video means that from time to time it comes out and we end up watching it, with my children. It’s a cartoon animation that you can never get tired off. It was the first computer animation to hit our screens, and as a result was an instant success. It’s based on a character Andy who like many children has lots of toys. Unlike many toys that my children or you owned, his toys come to life for him only to see.
A new ... ...he no longer plays with it but his old toy, Tim Allen plays Buzz Light-year and does a really good job. Woody get’s jealous and feels left out. Tom Hanks plays Woody and also does a fantastic job. However they all come together when Woody is pushed out of the window. The search is on to bring him back with Buzz they’re to help. So the adventure starts.
The toys are so cleverly done, capturing the imagination, the story line is so simple, ...
india1 08.02.2001
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Advantages: Fantastic plot, great humor Disadvantages: Although the toys look supurb, the people could have done with a little more animation
Toy Story is a fantastic, funny, and fun movie. With an all, star cast, the movies two main protagonists, Buzz and Woody will, No doubt, go down in the annuals of children’s favourites. Equally, the spectacular supporting cast are an integral part of the movies charm, especially those that were readily available when I was as young as the films target audience. One of the best aspects of the movie is the lack of show tunes, which, although ...
ArmatigeShanks 16.04.2001
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Advantages: Wonderful animation Disadvantages: Too short
When I first heard that Toy Stoy had computer animation I groaned. I have always liked "traditional" animation, and did not see why computer animation was necessary. It was in this negative state of mind that I sat down to watch Toy Story. An hour and half or so later my view on computer animation had completely changed. Toy Story is a wonderful film. The characters are so well defined, and with the voice talents of Tom Hanks and company to help, ... ...a jealous tow cowboy called Woody ousted in his position as favourite toy by the ursurping new arrival Buzz Lightyear, a toy spaceman who thinks he is real. In time though the two embark on a dangerous journey together, and to cut a long story short they become firm friends. ...
NigelR 22.07.2001
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Toy Story, Created by pixar animation studios and released by disney in 1995. The film boasted some of the days top animation technology and put pixar animation on the map because they wasnt as well heard of before this film. The story is based around a young boy named andy. His toys come alive whenever he is not around and when he is asleep. Woody a coyboy doll who happens to be andys favorite toy is setting up a mission for andys birthday party ... ...out Andy gets the newest toy on the market a Buzz Lightyear, Buzz quickly impresses all the other toys accept for woody who sees himself going from the top of the popularity ladder to the bottom. As the story unfold both woody and Buzz get lost in the outer world and must learn the hardship to get on with each other and use each others help to get back to andys room before he moves house and leaves them behind for good. A great animated comedy for ...
grendalion 08.09.2009
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...that I have become a Toy story fan. The film was a great 3D animation, it played to the kids imagination. Toys talking and becoming a live. I am sure you know the plot but here's a brief summary:
Andy gets a new toy-Buzz light year, and all the other toys are jealous because he loves this toy so much, especially Woody the sheriff. When Woody accidentally knocks Buzz out of the window, the rest of the toys think he did it on purpose. So the two have ...
sid 16.12.2000
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Toy story for all its jaw dropping technical brilliance,is a great film because its about a simple,engaging story with characters that is easy to love,laugh at and fear precisely as required.buzz lightyear (the voice of Tim Allen)is cool as superman but has funnier lines;while cowboy woody (tom hanks)who is loyal and reliable as day follows night;and the kid next door and his dog scud who are almost as scarey with a night out with alien.and to add ...
mick500 04.08.2001
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Advantages: brilliant for kids! Disadvantages: can be watched TOO many times!
...Buzz Lightyear is a new toy that thinks he's a space ranger. When Woody sees the gadgets on Buzz he gets jealous and ends up pushing him out the window.The other toys blame Woody for this.Woody finds Buzz as he goes out with his owner,Andy,and gets thrown out of the car during a fight.Woody realises that if he leaves in a nearby delivery truck heading to where Andy has gone without Buzz the other toys will never forgive him.Then a naughty child called ... ...and they have to escape. The story then takes them outside in all kinds of situations making their way back to Andy's house.The moral of the story is to teach kids that their toys have feelings too so they need to look after them. I think that that is an excellent idea because the way that kids are these days they think that if their toys get broken, they are easily replaced. I f they think from an early age that they can hurt their toys, they may ...
nicola72 27.01.2004 (29.01.2004)
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Advantages: Amazing animation, lovable characters, it's Disney! Disadvantages: None spring to mind!
Toy story is one of my all time favourite Disney films. It was the first film to be animated in the style that is now so popular and I can still watch it over and over and never tire of the quirky characters and witty one-liners!
I was 7 when I first watched Toy Story and loved every minute. From a child's point of view the images are colourful and the characters have funny voices, and it has a moral! Essential to any disney classic! Now, 10 years ... ...relate to having the favourite toy whereas parents have witnessed the trends of cowboys and spacemen come and go!
Whether it's a film to watch alone (at home sick from school) to put a smile on your face, with children to enjoy it with, or with a bunch of friends who all feel the same love for Disney films as you this film is a hit and I'm proud to say 10 years on still as fresh as it was the day of it's release! ...
skye_hoppus 21.01.2006
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Advantages: good animation Disadvantages: bad in parts
Toy Story is truly the 1st movie of it's kind. I don't know what it's really called but I think digital animation best describes it. 3D toys delighting both children and adults alike. Not only is the film irresistibly funny it is also has a clever story and unlike many movies of today you can watch this one over and over. The voices are done by a host of popular names that we all know and love. Some of the most popular being Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim ... ...(Andy) that gets a new toy (Buzz Lightyear) for his birthday. Andy's previous favorite toy (Woody) feels forgotten. After a series of mis-adventures the two find themselves away from the home and must learn to work together to find their way back. The film is followed by a sequel "Toy Story 2" which is just as popular if not better than this one. A film that is Truly Magical. ...
peter_chrichard 23.08.2000
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Advantages: graphics, plot and comedy Disadvantages: none!
Toy Story was brought out a couple of years ago, so I am a bit late in writing this review. But the main thing I want to say, is that it is not just a childrens film! It is so funny, and even includes some discrete adult humour. I have bought it on vidoe due to its hilarious characters, and what they get up to. Toy Story is not really a cartoon, it has carefully been given brilliant graphics by the makers, who have payed attention to the slightest ...
djshinee 29.11.2001
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Advantages: Funny Disadvantages: Not as good as toy story 2
...bargain. this is about a toy that has come to a house of other toys and is welcomed by them all except woody as he is a little jelouse that buzz lightyear is getting all the attention. As the story unravels we find out a lot about the characters. a good laught for all ages and is recommended to all to watch and enjoy this great film ...
Jeff_1990 26.11.2004
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Advantages: Thoroughly enjoyable from an adult or child perspective Disadvantages: Drawing a blank here
...how excited I was about toy story coming out. It was the first of its kind, a completely computer generated feature length film. I had come to expect a high level of quality from previous walt disney films, but was genuinely surprised at the standard of this offering. Aladdin had seen a shift towards a more parent friendly, intelligent style of film making, that Toy Story extended upon. HIghlighted perfectly by a comment to Woody (the protagonist ... ..."Whadya say I get someone else to watch the sheep tonight?"
Bristling with deliciously witty asides, and painfully gorgeous visual humour, you will be laughing right along with your children. Years in the making, this offering boasts everything you could look for in a childrens film, and then some. Best of the best. ...
yaaaaarrrrr 24.03.2004
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Advantages: funny, brilliant computer generated charactors Disadvantages: film didnt last long enough
if ive siad it once ill say it again, a film with tom hanks in it never fails,even if its only his voice. tom hanks(his voice) plays the part of woody a cowboy toy. the adventure surrounds the antics of a young boys toys when the lights go out or the door is closed. tim allen(his voice) plays the part of buzz lightyear a intergalactic soldier, that doesnt realise he is a toy. the rest of the toys spend the entire film trying to convince him he is ...
englishtrog 03.02.2009
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Advantages: best cartoon film of late years Disadvantages: none
i first came across this film while scoping around the local cinema but i'm not really one of those people who likes cartoons or so i thought!!!
woody is hilarious, buzz is just fabulous with his witty stupidity and the funniest character of all has to be Mr potato head...off course you got all of the usual childrens favourites like little bo peep and the warhammer soldiers...
would you actually guess that this is made by the same bloke who created ... ...was a complete sucess...
it has the right mix of comedy, jokes, laughter, puns, funny little accidents and down to life stories as well, just right for any big or little kids....when i walked out of the cinema i couldn't wait for the sequel and at £13.99 i thought it was a pretty reasonable price to pay for such a funny film, with the copy that i bought i received a collection of mini characters from the film itself... ...
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Production Year: 1995 - Family - Director: John Lasseter - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Tom Hanks, Annie Potts, Tim Allen, Jim Varney, John Morris, John Ratzenberger, Don Rickles
Family - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Fireman Sam, Pingu, Bob The Builder, Thomas The Tank Engine, Barney The Dinosaur, Angelina Ballerina