The funniest, most creative, and most intelligent family film ever

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2008)

Being a monumental achievement in modern film-making, "Toy Story" also proves to be the greatest family film I have ever seen. It is truly a brilliant concept. Young Andy's cowboy doll Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) becomes jealous when Andy starts paying more attention to his new space toy Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Buzz, however, does not grasp the fact that he's actually a toy and thinks he is a space ranger here by mistake. Hanks and Allen are the perfect voices for these characters, as are Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, and numerous others. There are more great one-liners in this film than any other family film I can recall, one of the best being Buzz's "I don't believe that man's ever been to medical school." I have seen this film countless times, and it has become a true classic. It's masterfully done, not only being the first fully computer animated film, but also for it's superb writing and concept. Everything about the film, from the staff meeting scene in the beginning to Buzz seeing his TV ad, is perfectly done. Randy Newman's three original songs are all excellent. "You've Got a Friend in Me" lost to Pochahontas' "Colors of the Wind," which I also love, but I'm not sure which was better; maybe this. Anyway, see this film. It's a treat to all ages.
**** out of ****