Toy Story
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.
November 22, 1995 · Directed by John Lasseter
What's been said
Viewers and critics received Toy Story with near-unanimous enthusiasm upon its 1995 release, with sources describing it as a landmark that earned universal acclaim from both camps. The most praised elements were the pioneering CGI animation, the warmth and humor of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen's voice performances, and a story with genuine emotional depth that works for children and adults alike. The most common criticism, even among admirers, was that the plotting itself is fairly conventional, with Roger Ebert noting it is 'pretty much a buddy movie transplanted to new terrain' and not as narratively inventive as some Disney animated predecessors. Notably, the film holds a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 161 professional reviews and a 96/100 on Metacritic, while also earning a 92% audience score, making it one of the rare films where critical and popular opinion align almost completely.
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