Yes, one time it does seem a bit out of place, but over all his work is impeccable here. Newman's score is equally adept at underscoring the fanciful elements, as it is the sorrowful ones. This is some of his best work. The animation, though made through a new technique, is crisp and perfect. We never get tired of the technology because it is used so adeptly.
Quality is all that really matters in a film.
If computer animation is used to bring a wonderful story full of interesting characters to life on the screen then it can't go wrong. If those that follow live up to this film in those areas, film-goers will be enjoying the animation genre, wherever it may go, for generations to come. Made with his computer animation company called Pixar. Lyle Lovett helps on a song used in the film. That's the voice of Penn Gilette on the Buzz Lightyear commercial in the film.