Toy Story
Voices of: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Annie Potts
Directed by: John Lasseter
Rating: G
Genre: Animated
1995
Times Seen:
Tim: 2
Summary: Toy cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) is stricken with jealousy when space ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) seemingly replaces him as the toy of choice in a small boy's bedroom.
Review:
Tim: I just love this movie. The best animated movies don't just appeal to children, but entertain viewers of all ages, transcending time, and making adults feel like kids again (longing for the simplier times of their youth). This movie does this better than any film I have ever seen. I should also mention that at the conclusion of this film, I am overwhelmed by a desire for more. At the end of this adventure, I just want the fun to continue and never end- that is the mark of an entertaining movie.
One of the great movie wishes of my life is for Tom Hanks to star in a Western. That may never happen, but at least I get to see him as a cowboy (even if it is an animated, toy one). Hanks is just excellent as Sheriff Woody. He has such a distinct voice, and does an amazing job here. Tim Allen is also tremendous, his deeper voice perfect for Buzz Lightyear. The two actors (and characters) interact extremely well and are so fun to see (and hear) together.
Toy Story is so appealing because it draws on the magic dream every child has- that his or her toys are actually alive, and have great adventures when no one else is around. This is so great because there are literally countless adventures these toys could have. The only limit is imagination, and I would love Toy Story 33 as much as this original one.
This is an extremely important movie, not just because it is fantastic, but because it featured revolutionary computer animation and serves as a landmark animation film.
Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating- 8
If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: Toy Story 2, THe Polar Express