Toy Story (DVD 2000)

Ever wonder how toys apparently get from one place to another with no human help? Toy Story, Disney's first feature-length foray into computer animation, postulates that they do it all by themselves. Toys have their own magical world which comes to life any time the lights are out or people aren't around. Any who doubt this should take a look at Toy Story. You'll never again feel quite the same way about Mr. Potato Head, Monkeys in a Barrel, or Slinkies.

Of course, the visual aspect is the centerpiece of Toy Story. The computer-generated effects are a marvel. Rich in unexpected detail (the grain of a wood floor, fingerprints and chipped paint on a door, reflections in polished surfaces, and so on...), this colorful and brilliantly-rendered aspect of the film would alone be worth the price of admission. It's something of a bonus that the characters, dialogue, and story provide entertainment value of their own.

Toy Story is a buddy movie/adventure tale with an understated lesson about the value of friendship. Parents might also be able to use some of what transpires to encourage their offspring to put away toys after playtime. While the screenplay isn't a marvel of originality, it is capable of holding the attention - light, undemanding fun that never gets too immature or syrupy. There's also quite a bit of intelligent wit that will go above the heads of younger viewers - that stuff's for Mom and Dad.

The two main characters are toys: cowboy Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the old-time favorite, and space ranger Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), the battery-operated newcomer. The supporting cast includes a dinosaur (voice of Wallace Shawn), Mr. Potato Head (voice of Don Rickles), a piggy bank (voice of John Ratzenberger), a slinkie (voice of Jim Varney), Little Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), and an army of tiny plastic soldiers who scout out the new arrivals on birthdays and Christmas. The humans who appear in Toy Story are intentionally rendered to look artificial. In this movie, people are "unreal"; all the vividness and multi-dimensionality is saved for the toys. But that's a typical convention of animation.

Toy Story opens with Buzz's arrival. Woody is upset that this high-tech neophyte has usurped his rightful place on the bedspread and in his six-year old owner's play time. The disgruntled cowboy comes up with a plan to eliminate Buzz, but it backfires, and soon the two rivals are out in the real world, forced to help each other in their struggle to escape the clutches of a toy-torturing juvenile delinquent.

How does Toy Story compare to Disney's more conventional animated features? They're really very different types of productions. This film is less artistic and more technologically impressive. Despite a few Randy Newman songs, it's not really a musical. Of course, the target audience is the same, and everything from Disney embraces "family values", but it's difficult - and unfair - to make an effective contrast of the two film making styles.

The one big negative about Toy Story involves Disney's overcommercialization. Already, Woody and Buzz dolls line store shelves. Burger King is coming out with figurines. It won't be long before the movie is drowned in hype. So, from the perspective of pure entertainment, it's a good idea to see Toy Story before the deluge of promotions becomes so excessive that it turns off every adult. Frankly, the movie deserves a less ignominious fate than the marketing overkill whi

Again we loved this film made by pixar inc..

This is a good family movie that kept my little girl glued to the chair and didnt blink once.

Its one of those movies that you watch over and over again, We have only purchased this for a spare incase the other got scratched or damaged, The graphics are brilliant and we highly recomend this for a good family movie that will be enjoyed by families everywhere...

Joanne

GREAT FILM TO COME OUT OF DISNEY,REALLY INTERESTING FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE,JUST LIKE PLAYING WITH OWN TOYS MAKE BELIEVE WHEN THEY COME ALIVE IN CHILDS PLAY,BUT DISNEY HAVE BOUGHT IT TO LIFE IN FILM EXCELLANT

great childrens film, I enjoyed it too !
bought this film when it first came out now buying it again on dvd as no longer have a video player

Bought it for my grandson, not my choice of film, but he liked it !!! Exiting story that kept him entertained !

Fantastic family viewing - adults and kids alike will adore it. My 2 year old and 4 year old are equally fascinated - the story and characters are lovely and the humour is aimed at adults as well. Wonderful.

Great movie and sent very quickly and a great offer of buy the 1st and get the 2nd free. Get the movie now your kids and you will love it.

When toy story first came to our screens i couldnt wait to see it.The top stars who was to become animation was going to be fantastic.
Woody voiced by tom hanks bought a great realistic look to the film.
My daughter cant get enough of the book soimnow introducing her to the film which i no she will love.

Toy Story is without doubt a classic movie.
Revolutionary for the art of animated movies it was the first full length movie to be made using computer-aided animation techniques. It is absolutely flawless in every way. A fantastic storyline about life from toys' perspective and how their child owners are so important to them and how they secretly all want to be the 'favourite'.
This movie has been made beautifully, featuring star voices from Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the animation is brilliant, lots of humour and a few touching moments.

Absoutle class for all the family to enjoy.

I brought this film because its great . i had this film before it got broken and when you have seen it you will buy the next one what a great film keeps my littles ones quiet . cant wait till the next one comes out.

Very good in all ways, thanks very much! The disc was excellently packed and arrived in great time, a great seller!

fantastic comedy for all ages!! never get bored of it!

As 6-year-old Andy's favorite toy, Woody (Tom Hanks), a take-charge, pull-string cowboy, is confident in his role as room leader. But after Andy's birthday party, newcomer Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a flashy space ranger with laser action and pop-out wings, crash-lands into Woody's world.
Buzz instantly wins the admiration of Andy's other toys, igniting a rivalry that lands the duo inside the home of Sid - the toy-torturing boy next door. To escape Sid's evil plans, Woody and Buzz must work together and realize they've got the perfect friend: in each other!

This is probably the best Disney dvd in our collection!!!My little boy has watched it over and over and never tires of it-it is sooooo FAB!(I have to confess it is one of my faourites too despite having watched it so many times!)

What can be said about this DVD its excellent everyone must love it. Watch the toys come to live when in Andys bedroom enjoy the antics they get up to and have loads of fun watching them, its great.

Bought this for my children who had watched it at a friends. My children have watched this dvd again and again, it has kept them amused and fired their imagination. A good purchase.

bought this for my kids, and them and me both loved it,great faimly movie.
a must have film for the family.its about a toy cowboy who name is woody,woody,s top spot in the heart of his young owner is in jeopardy,and soon is the lives of woody and buzz.accidentally whisked away from home and in the clutches of the neighbourhood bully,these two squabbling rivals must work together as a team if they are to escape.its just one of those films you can watch again and again

this is a great boys film although i bought it for my daughter she did really like it but kept saying it was for boys.toy story 2 much better and more for girls and boys.

i really enjoy this film when it first came out and now i have children of my own i know that they will enjoy this film!! this if a very funny film!!

My son had watched the second movie and loved it, we could not get a hold fo the first movie on DVD anywhere. Until I looked on Ebay !
The film is excellent, good all round fun for the family.

This is a fake I bought The Incredibles, Toy Story and Toy Story 2 from the same seller and 2 out of the three are fakes/copies I am disappointed as I bought them for my daughter in good faith thinking the were all genuine The only real dvd was the Incredibles so watch out for pirate dvds

I bought this item as a stocking filler ready for christmas, i enjoyed the original so much i have upgrdaed to dvd so that all my kids can enjoy this film.

A MUST FOR ANYONES COLLECTION. ANY FILM BY PIXAR SHOULD BE PURCHASED AS YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE GAURANTEED QUALITY VIEWING. YOU WILL NEVER GROW TIRED OF THIS.

i bought this dvd for my grandson who had seen it at his cousins house. He was absolutely amazed with woody and buzz, and ask me if he could have it as well. As it was a fairly old film I decided to look on e-bay, and I am so pleased that i did. Its brilliant, and he is over the moon