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Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition

Starring: Jack Angel, Sherry Lynn Director: John Lasseter
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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There is greatness in film that can be discussed, dissected, and talked about late into the night. Then there is genius that is right in front of our faces--you smile at the spell it puts you into and are refreshed, and not a word needs to be spoken. This kind of entertainment is what they used to call "movie magic" and there is loads of it in this irresistible computer animation feature. Just a picture of these bright toys on the cover of Toy Story looks intriguing as it reawakens the kid in us. Filmmaker John Lasseter's shorts (namely Knickknack and Tin Toy, which can be found on the Pixar video Tiny Toy Stories) illustrate not only a technical brilliance but also a great sense of humour--one in which the pun is always intended. Lasseter thinks of himself as a storyteller first and an animator second, much like another film innovator, Walt Disney.

Lasseter's story is universal and magical: what do toys do when they're not played with? Cowboy Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Andy's favourite bedroom toy, tries to calm the other toys (some original, some classic) during a wrenching time of year--the birthday party, when newer toys may replace them. Sure enough, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is the new toy that takes over the throne. Buzz has a crucial flaw, though--he believes he's the real Buzz Lightyear, not a toy. Bright and cheerful, Toy Story is much more than a 90-minute commercial for the inevitable bonanza of Woody and Buzz toys. Lasseter further scores with perfect voice casting, including Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Wallace Shawn as a meek dinosaur. The director-animator won a special Oscar "For the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film." In other words, the movie is great. --Doug Thomas

Additional Features

This special edition contains a short feature on the making of the film, a music video of the Randy Newman/Lyle Lovett song "You've Got a Friend in Me," and Pixar's Oscar-winning short Tin Toy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Toy Story, July 14 2004
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This review is from: Toy Story (Widescreen) (DVD)
1995's "Toy Story" was the first feature length film generated entirely by computers, and Pixar's first dive into theatrical films. The movie opens as young Andy turns 7. The undisputed leader of Andy's toys, a 50's cowboy doll named Woody (Tom Hanks), finds himself challenged by the new toy on the block, "space ranger" Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Woody's plan to get rid of Buzz backfires, the two find themselves lost in the suburbs. Woody and Buzz relize they have to work together to get back to Andy's, and they eventually become the best of friends. The humor and animation is terrific, and a great start for Pixar. This lead to several other successes, such as A Bug's Life and Finding Nemo.

Now on to "the vaults". Disney is trying to squeeze every last penny out of the cash cow, and have the two Toy Story films under lock and key, no doubt so they can sell millions of "Special Editions" in five years. Once again, Disney appalls me with their unmatched corperate greed. In conclusion, Toy Story is an excellent film and a true must-see.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Original and fun for the whole family!, May 19 2004
This review is from: Toy Story (Widescreen) (DVD)
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Computer animation wow. 16th april 2004., April 16 2004
By Kathryn Pointon "Kat" (Staffordshire(England)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Toy Story (VHS Tape)
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Hit Me With Another One!
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!
Published on April 9 2004 by Stevie Rich

3.0 out of 5 stars "This isn't flying, this is falling with style."
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... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2004 by Steven Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Far the Best Pixar!
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.
Published on Jan 7 2004 by Michael A. Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD 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. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by Lee Buchenau

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYONE SHOULD GET THIS ONE !
I THINK THIS MAY BE THE BEST ANIMATED FILM EVER ! EVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THIS IN THEIR COLLECTION OF MOVIES. TOY STORY WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL IN OUR FAMILY. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by D. Veluzat

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Classic.
This is the first of the Pixar films, and it remains the best. The movie is full of lovable characters, and full of wonderful lessons about friendship and trust that will delight... Read more
Published on Nov 5 2003 by Conner Beal

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney at Their Best
When my kids were younger, I used to go with them to the movies they wanted to see. I sat through a number of mediocre cartoon movies but, occassionally, I got to see a movie... Read more
Published on Sep 21 2003 by Randy Keehn

5.0 out of 5 stars Why is this movie so good?
I've always wondered why "Toy Story" was such a good movie. I mean, Come on! It's a Disney movie! How often, do we see well-written and intelligent Disney movies? Read more
Published on Aug 9 2003 by Slayer

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars To Infinite and beyond!
Love this movie! It's cute and funny! Not only are the computer animated graphics brilliant, the story is creatively plotted out. Read more
Published on July 31 2003 by my name goes here

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I have seen the Toy Story movie over 300 times! I love the characters, the story line, the humor... Great for all ages!
Published on July 30 2003 by Vikki M Shaw

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