Toy Story

I absolutely love this movie and ive watched it hundreds of times.
I used to sing the soundtrack almost every day for my cat Gizmo who is my best friend and the absolute love of my life.
Every Wednesday when I came out of school I went to my grandma and she would have these awful and super cheap microwave hamburgers, plum lemonade with Sprite and she would turn on Toy Story for me.
She has dementia now, and I can't have a conversation with her anymore.
I miss those Wednesdays so much! I miss Gizmo who died almost a year ago now.. I miss my grandma...
Words can't describe how much this movie means to me! ❤
I just went to the supermarket, bought those awful microwave hamburgers that they apperantly still sell and also the same lemonade and Sprite. I'm eating it from my grandma her plate. I bought some Easter branches which ive never done before but my grandma used to buy them and this year because she can't I decorated them with her cute Easter decoration that she has been using for so many years! And all this while watching Toy story like we did every Wednesday... ❤

This is my favorite movie of all time :)
I can watch this movie hundreds of times without getting tired of it!

What can I say? Toy Story is easily one of the best movies from recent history. I haven't met too many people that didn't enjoy the original Toy Story. On a historic stand point, Toy Story set the standard for animated films going forward. The contributions that the film has made to the art, the iconic characters and catchphrases that are now instilled in pop-culture, and a cast that can't be rivaled, Toy Story is an absolute much watch. The storyline of the film is great, the jokes are perfect for both adults and children, plus like any Pixar film, the amount of Easter Eggs will keep you wanting to watch Toy Story over and over. I can't say enough positive things about this film!

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Toy Story came out just as I was beginning to explore extensively technology (Windows 95, Macintosh, Playstation, WWW) and animation (mainly 2D) at an early age and it completely changed the way I saw computers up to that point. Before that, 3D graphics felt complicated and distant, something reserved for textbooks or labs, and I saw computers used as tools, as a source of information (internet) or to play a game (heavily on game mechanics and simpler and barebones story). The movie showed me that computers could be used to tell real, emotional and heart-touching stories that connects with both kids and adults. Watching Pixar bring toys to life with such an attention to detail, from the textures and lighting to the subtle movements, and infuse the story with clever jokes for adults made the world feel magical and limitless. The use of new NeXT computers and investment by someone outside of the entertainment field, showed me also that there were people who envisioned that technology and creativity could go hand in hand with innovation. The film was made using Pixar’s proprietary tools such as RenderMan for photorealistic rendering, Menv to pose characters and interpolate keyframes, and FizT to simulate complex motions. Techniques like digitizing clay models, procedural texturing, and AVARS to control thousands of specific character movements allowed the team to achieve lifelike animation. This was the true beginning that made me excited to learn, to experiment, and to discover how my love for art and storytelling could be combined with technology to create something meaningful and imaginative throughout my life.

“Toy Story” is more than just a landmark in the history of animation: it’s one of those rare films that manages to balance technical innovation with a captivating story full of emotion and humanity. Watching it again in theaters for the 30th anniversary re-release felt like reliving a childhood memory on the big screen, but also realizing how much John Lasseter’s film is still fresh, vibrant, and powerful. Even after so many rewatches, every little detail still hits, every line feels familiar and comforting, and songs like “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” never fail to give you chills, like they’re wrapping up in simple chords the very essence of friendship that drives the whole story.

Narratively, the movie works like a classic buddy film, but placed in an inventive and magical universe. Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) are total opposites: the old-school cowboy afraid of being replaced and the modern space ranger who thinks he’s on an intergalactic mission. But that clash is written with so much heart and wit. The way their relationship evolves is one of the most beautiful things about the film: it starts with jealousy and rivalry, but little by little turns into real teamwork and genuine friendship. That emotional core is what keeps the adventure alive and makes you root for them until the very last second.

Technically, “Toy Story” is still jaw-dropping. Pixar’s groundbreaking animation didn’t just set a new standard for cinema, it gave the medium a freshness that still feels like pure visual freedom today. The set design is insanely creative: Andy’s (John Morris) room, warm and playful; Pizza Planet, a mix of childhood fun with surprising tension: the claw machine scene is still incredibly suspenseful even decades later; and Sid’s (Erik von Detten) room, a dark spectacle of imagination, filled with toys rebuilt in creepy ways that perfectly capture the twisted gaze of a disturbed childhood. Every setting feels carefully thought out to reflect emotion and contrast, turning ordinary spaces into stages of conflict and discovery.

Lasseter’s direction deserves special mention too. He keeps the pace sharp, balancing humor, tension, and emotion in just the right doses. The final chase, with Woody and Buzz trying to catch up with the moving truck, is the perfect showcase of that balance, it’s thrilling, funny, and technically daring, wrapping up everything that makes the film so great: creative animation, strong storytelling, and the raw emotion of friendship. It’s a climax that grabs you not only with adrenaline but also with the satisfaction of watching the characters overcome their inner struggles.

What also makes “Toy Story” timeless is its supporting cast. Mr. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex, Hamm, and Bo Peep aren’t just background props, they’re part of a lively community, each with their own distinct personality, adding as much humor as heart to the story. This colorful group of characters expands the sense of a living, breathing universe, where the internal logic (toys only coming alive when no one’s watching) feels completely convincing.

At the end of the day, “Toy Story” can definitely be seen as a turning point in animation, but above all, it’s a celebration of friendship, imagination, and childhood. Seeing it back on the big screen 30 years after its release just reinforces its status as a true timeless classic. It’s not just the start of one of the best animated franchises ever made (easily my favorite), but also a reminder of how cinema, when it’s made with passion and creativity, can move audiences of all ages. More than a technical revolution, it’s a film with a huge heart, and that’s why it stays unforgettable.

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Full Review: https://www.jake-s-entertainment-reviews.com/movies-and-televison/toy-story-1995

Even for their very first movie, Pixar’s Toy Story is a movie with clever comedy, impressive animation for its time, a great music score, an intriguing and adventurous story, and most of all, characters with human qualities that are both relatable and understandable. This movie has an incredible legacy and would further cement Pixar into becoming a beloved household name for many families across the globe. John Lasseter and his team told the story they always wanted to see. Thankfully, though the film faced many hiccups on the journey, the end result was a critically and financially successful movie. This movie would continue setting the stage for many other Pixar classics. No matter how many of them would do just as good, if not even better than the last, we’ll probably never forget the movie that started it all.

(Final Grade: A)

A technological breakthrough (the first entirely digital animated feature), John Lasseter's comedy would be astonishing if only for the realism of the film's design. But Lasseter and his writers (there are six others who get credit) have fashioned a screenplay simple in story line but complex in structure and emotion; it's also rollickingly funny with a spate of memorable lines that have real depth to them. As two beloved toys vying for their owner's affection, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are splendid--they join forces with Lasseter's formidable crew to make their characters come completely alive. You feel as if you know them thoroughly by the conclusion and are moved by the life lessons they've learned, lessons you would want any child to learn. In addition to the main performers, the voice cast is perfectly suited to the toys they're called upon to represent: there's Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, the late Jim Varney as Slinky Dog, Wallace Shawn as Rex, the timid dinosaur, Annie Potts as Bo Peep and John Ratzenberger as Hamm, the talking pig. Laurie Metcalf is the voice of the child's mother. A supreme accomplishment, you can watch it over and over again and still find something new every time--it's animation's "Citizen Kane".

One of my all-time favourite films! Loved it since I was a child and I don't think I will ever not love it. Woody is the perfect character and by far my favourite out of Andy's toys. All people should experience the magic of Toy Story, no matter their age. **10/10**