Toy Story takes a number of surprising turns, and though I didn't fall in love with it -- there's a lot of routine clobbering, scrambling, and zooming about -- I remained interested and happy until the end (and children, I think, will adore it).

| Dec 31, 2019

With "instant classic" written all over it, Toy Story, the first full-length feature entirely composed of computer-generated animation, is a visually astounding, wildly inventive winner.

| Nov 29, 2018

The rivalry between Woody the cowboy and Buzz the astronaut is worked out as a direct parallel to any other family quarrels and it is this sense of oneness that gives the film its kick.

| Mar 20, 2018

| Original Score: A | Sep 7, 2011

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

| Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 29, 2010

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

Full Review | Original Score: A | Oct 5, 2009

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.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Oct 4, 2009

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

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 4, 2009

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.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Oct 4, 2009

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.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Oct 4, 2009

Like the transcendent long shot of Buzz and Woody soaring as one, Toy Story does the impossible in casting us up.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Oct 1, 2009

The year's most inventive comedy.

| Aug 31, 2008

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

| Aug 18, 2008

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

Full Review | Jun 9, 2008

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

| Mar 10, 2008

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

The film will probably be more fully appreciated by adults, who'll love the snappy, knowing verbal gags, the vivid, deftly defined characters, and the overall conceptual sophistication.

| Jun 24, 2006

Just perfect.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Moviemaking alchemy — a breathtakingly perfect blend of wide-eyed childhood wonder and wry adult humor, yesteryear nostalgia and eye-popping novelty.

| Original Score: A | Sep 16, 2004

Children will enjoy a new take on the irresistible idea of toys coming to life. Adults will marvel at a witty script and utterly brilliant anthropomorphism.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | May 20, 2003