Quartile rating: 9/10 · 1 rating
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Toy Story is a landmark in cinema history as the first fully computer-animated feature film, earning top Novelty marks for its genuinely singular technical and creative achievement. The voice performances from Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are exceptional, bringing real emotional depth to plastic toys. The plot is a solid but fairly straightforward buddy-rivalry-reconciliation arc that doesn't transcend its genre conventions. Cinematography is impressive for its era but constrained by the technology of the time. The ending is warm and satisfying but resolves a little too neatly without much surprise.