There is greatness in
film that can be discussed, dissected, and talked about
late into the night. Then there is genius that is right
in front of our faces--we smile at the spell it puts us
into and are refreshed, and nary a word needs to be
spoken. This kind of entertainment is what they used to
call "movie magic," and there is loads of it
in this irresistible computer animation feature. Just a
picture of these bright toys on the cover of Toy
Story looks intriguing, reawakening the kid in us.
Filmmaker John Lasseter's shorts (namely Knickknack
and Tin Toy, which can be found on the Pixar
video Tiny Toy Stories) illustrate not only a
technical brilliance but also a great sense of
humor--one in which the pun is always intended. Lasseter
thinks of himself as a storyteller first and an animator
second, much like another film innovator, Walt Disney.
Lasseter's story is universal and
magical: what do toys do when they're not played with?
Cowboy Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Andy's favorite
bedroom toy, tries to calm the other toys (some
original, some classic) during a wrenching time of
year--the birthday party, when newer toys may replace
them. Sure enough, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim
Allen) is the new toy that takes over the throne. Buzz
has a crucial flaw, though--he believes he's the real
Buzz Lightyear, not a toy. Bright and cheerful, Toy
Story is much more than a 90-minute commercial for
the inevitable bonanza of Woody and Buzz toys. Lasseter
further scores with perfect voice casting, including Don
Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Wallace Shawn as a
meek dinosaur. The director-animator won a special Oscar
for "the development and inspired application of
techniques that have made possible the first
feature-length computer-animated film." In other
words, the movie is great
!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Rated: G (MPAA)
Starring: Voices of Tim Allen, Tom
Hanks
Directed By: John Lassiter
Release Information:
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: November
22, 1995
DVD Release Date: March 20, 2001
Run Time: 81 minutes
Production Company: Walt Disney
Home Video
Package Type: Keep Case
Digitally Mastered
Layers: Dual Layer
Number of Discs: 1-Disc
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 1.77:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
French
Spanish
THX-Certified, Including THX
Optimode
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: English
French & Spanish Language
Tracks
Disney Plans to Discontinue This
Title on May 1st, 2003. However, You May Still Place
Orders Until Inventory Runs Out.
Bonus Features:
Pristine Digital Presentation
Created Directly From the Digital Source