Fun for all the family - really this time!

Rating: 8/10 (11 January 2000)

The phrase "fun for all the family" usually means that grown-ups can expect to wish they'd watched something else. This film is one of the rare beauties that does blend attractive visuals for the kids and a witty, funny script for the adults. Throw away your expectations of a Disney movie, this is a step in the right direction for more "mature" viewers who still want to keep the young ones happy. And we all know how pretty the film looks. It really is a joy literally just to watch. But the jewel in the film's crown is the sharp dialogue. I challenge you not to laugh and Tim Allen's wonderfully self-centred Buzz Lightyear. And his voicing is just one gem in a great cast.