Toy Story (1995)

The critic calls the film triumphant, hilarious and original, free of sentimentality and a box-office success. They single out the groundbreaking computer animation and the simple, effective story of toys coming to life for particular praise.

In addition to stylistic innovation the film sports a provocative and appealing story that's every bit the equal of this technical achievement. It features a first-rate voice cast and aims high to go where no animator has gone before.

The film's visual dazzle will delight kids while adults will appreciate the wised-up jokes. It is a captivating first step along animation’s most promising new frontier thanks to its clever story and dialogue.

The critic praises the technical brilliance of this first full-length computer-animated feature and its witty take on suburban American values and pop-culture references. The rivalry between toys Woody and Buzz is noted as effectively mirroring family dynamics, though the film lacks the sweet magic of traditional animation.

The critic hails it as Pixar’s greatest creation and an artistic milestone with a purity of essence, praising the raw yet poetic computer animation, tight storytelling, clever characterizations, and sense of cinematic spectacle that makes an 80-minute film feel epic.

The critic calls it an instant classic and a visually astounding, wildly inventive winner that marks Disney’s greatest technological advance in years. It singles out the computer-generated animation, buddy-movie story, strong voice performances by Hanks and Allen, and Randy Newman’s score for praise.

The computer-animated film is a parent-tickling delight and a work of incredible cleverness in the best Disney tradition. Children will enjoy toys coming to life while adults marvel at the witty script and brilliant anthropomorphism.