Toy Story (1995)

All Critics (76) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (86) | Rotten (0) | DVD (44)

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.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comments (4)

Derek Adams

Time Out

Top Critic

The year's most inventive comedy.

August 31, 2008 Full Review

Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Top Critic

A winning animated feature that has something for everyone on the age spectrum.

August 18, 2008 Full Review

David Ansen

Newsweek

Top Critic

The film sports a provocative and appealing story that's every bit the equal of this technical achievement.

June 9, 2008 Full Review | Comment (1)

Leonard Klady

Variety

Top Critic

An entertaining computer-generated, hyperrealist animation feature (1995) that's also in effect a toy catalog.

March 10, 2008 Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

As Lion King did before it, Toy Story revived the art of American children's animation, and ushered in a set of smart movies that entertained children and their parents. It's a landmark movie, and doesn't get old with frequent repetition.

May 3, 2007 Full Review | Comments (2)

Michael Booth

Denver Post

Top Critic

To an entire generation of filmgoers, it just might represent the most significant leap in storytelling that they will ever see...

June 20, 2011 Full Review

Shaun Munro

What Culture

Pixar classic is one of the best kids' movies of all time.

December 29, 2010 Full Review | Comment (1)

Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Apesar de representar um imenso avanço tecnológico, a força do filme reside no carisma de seus personagens e no charme de sua história.

June 17, 2010 | Comments (2)

Pablo Villaca

Cinema em Cena

When Woody perks up in the opening scene, it's not only the toy cowboy who comes alive - we're watching the rebirth of an art form.

June 10, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Introduced not one but two indelible characters to the pop culture pantheon: cowboy rag-doll Woody (Tom Hanks) and plastic space ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). [Blu-ray]

April 1, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

it is easy to see how virtually everything that is good in animation right now has some small seed in Toy Story

March 26, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Though some of the animation seems dated compared to later Pixar efforts and not nearly as detailed, what's here is done impeccably well.

March 23, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

James Plath

Movie Metropolis

Perhaps the film is meant as a pre-emptive sop to any resistance to a new medium.

March 22, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Time has been kind to it, and future years I imagine will still be kind; a classic is forever.

October 6, 2009 Full Review | Comments (3)

Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

I think I speak for all adults and kids when I say I can't wait for playtime

October 5, 2009 Full Review | Comment (1)

Amy Nicholson

Boxoffice Magazine

Turns out the real magic is nothing to do with technology: it's in the words, the voices, the story. But then, a child could have told you that.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comments (3)

Matt Glasby

Film4

Its lightness of touch has not diminished, nor has its near-miraculous kidult-fusion humour.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comments (3)

Andrew Pulver

Guardian [UK]

The 3-D viewing doesn't make much difference...but it is a joy to see these superb films back on the big screen, even after dozens of DVD viewings.

October 4, 2009 Full Review

Tom Charity

Times [UK]

It doesn't enhance the experience, because the film's timeless appeal is down to great characters and wonderful storytelling; a classic that doesn't need goggles or gimmicks.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comments (3)

Cosmo Landesman

Times [UK]

As such Toy Story in 3D is never overwhelming. Nor is it tedious, as many recent 3D vehicles have come too close for comfort to.

October 4, 2009 | Comments (2)

Adam Woodward

Little White Lies

The fresh look serves the story and is never allowed to overwhelm it, leaving a beautifully judged yarn to unwind and enchant a new intake of young cinemagoers.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comments (2)

Tim Evans

Sky Movies

There's no denying 3D adds extra texture to Pixar's seminal 1995 buddy movie, emphasising Buzz and Woody's toy's-eye- view of the world.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comment (1)

Neil Smith

Total Film

If anything, it feels even fresher, funnier and more thrilling in today's landscape of over-studied demographically correct moviemaking.

October 4, 2009 Full Review | Comment (1)

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

• 1. Buzz Lightyear: And there seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere.
  – Submitted by Katriina M (4 months ago)
• 1. Woody: I think you've had enough tea for today Buzz, let's get you out of here.
  2. Buzz Lightyear: Don't you get it?! You see the hat?! I am Mrs. Nezbit! [laughs crazily]
  3. Woody: SNAP OUT OF IT, BUZZ!
  – Submitted by Robbie N (6 months ago)
• 1. Woody: You are a child's play thing!
  – Submitted by Bobby K (6 months ago)
• 1. Slinky Dog: Hey hey, come on Potato Head. If Woody says it's all right then darn, it's good enough for me.
  2. Mr. Potato Head: *looking to Mr Spell, points his thumb back to Slinky, then takes off his mouth and taps it against his bum* *Mr Spell laughs*
  – Submitted by Stephen N (6 months ago)
• 1. Buzz Lightyear: You are a sad, strange little man, & you have my pity. Farewell.
  2. Woody: Yeah, well good riddance, you loony!
  – Submitted by Matthew D (7 months ago)
• 1. Woody: Shut up, just shut up, you idiot!
  2. Buzz Lightyear: Sheriff, this is no time to panic.
  3. Woody: This is the perfect time to panic!
  – Submitted by Matthew D (7 months ago)