A delightful film for children of all ages

Rating: 9/10 (3 June 2009)

While I don't think 3D computer animation has the charm of well made hand drawn 2D animation this film comes close due to the delightful characters and well thought out story.
The story opens on the day of Andy's birthday party and his toys, led by Woody the cowboy are concerned about what presents he might receive, fearing he will get a toy that will supplant them in his affections. Of course he does get a shiny new toy, a Buzz Lightyear action figure. which is Andy's new favourite. Woody is upset about this and plots to get Buzz lost behind a dresser, unfortunately this goes wrong and Buzz is knocked out of the window. Since Andy can't find Buzz he picks up Woody when he is taken to "Pizza Planet". Outside Woody is finds Buzz but is soon separated from Andy. The two of them unite to try to get back to Andy but things take turn for the worse when they are "captured" by Andy's evil neighbour Sid, a horrid child who likes to destroy toys. Things go from bad to worse when Buzz learns that he is merely a toy and not the real Buzz Lightyear as featured on a TV show.
Obviously this is a children's film but that doesn't mean adults can't enjoy it just as much, it is a great story that just happens to be about toys that come alive. The characters are all well designed and as a viewer I cared about what happened to them. This film is clearly destined to be a classic as it isn't bogged down with pop culture references which would cease to be funny in a few years. Whether you are four, forty or a hundred and four you should find this film to be lots of fun, I thoroughly recommend it.