Fresh
So ingenious in concept, design and execution that you could watch it on a postage stamp-sized screen and still be engulfed by its charm.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Toy Story
The adventure takes off when toys come to life!
1995 · 1h 21m · G
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
John Lasseter
Overview
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Director and cast
- John Lasseter Director
- Tom Hanks as Woody (voice)
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice)
- Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (voice)
- Wallace Shawn as Rex (voice)
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm (voice)
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep (voice)
- John Morris as Andy (voice)
- Erik von Detten as Sid (voice)
- Laurie Metcalf as Andy's Mom (voice)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The year's most inventive comedy.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
Fresh
A winning animated feature that has something for everyone on the age spectrum.
David Ansen, Newsweek
Fresh
The film sports a provocative and appealing story that's every bit the equal of this technical achievement.
Leonard Klady, Variety
Fresh
An entertaining computer-generated, hyperrealist animation feature (1995) that's also in effect a toy catalog.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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