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Toy Story (1995)
Hang on for
the comedy that goes to infinity and beyond!
Director: John Lasseter, rated G
  Starring:
(the voice talents of) Tom Hanks,
Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John
Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, John Morris, Erik von Detten
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"YOU - ARE - A - TOY! You
aren't the real Buzz Lightyear, you're... you're, you're an
action figure! You are a child's plaything!"
- Woody to Buzz on day one
Why watch this?
This is the origin story where Woody and Buzz first become
friends.
Plot Summary: Andy's
longtime favorite toy, Woody the cowboy doll, faces an
existential crisis when a new, flashy spaceman toy named Buzz
Lightyear becomes Andy's new favorite. Driven by jealousy, Woody
attempts to get rid of Buzz, but a series of mishaps strands
them both far from home. The two must then overcome their
rivalry and work together to escape a toy-destroying neighbor
and reunite with Andy before he moves.
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Dad's Preview:
This was the first great Disney-Pixar film. It combines a
superb, original plot, excellent CGI, and an all-star case of
voice actors. This film certainly appeals to kids, but
there's a ton of "grown up" humor. The running gag
where Buzz thinks he is the real Buzz Lightyear was a stroke of
genius. The film is cute, funny,
warm, and even a little dark, especially when toys are being
Frankenstein'ed by a neighbor named Sid. A sequel only seemed natural. (which, of course,
was delivered - 4 more times... and counting). |
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Pixar Animation
Studios; Buena Vista
Pictures Dist.
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