Toy Story - 10th Anniversary Edition [UMD for PSP] Reviews

• A Modern Masterpiece in Every Way

  
  By A2I6MHMAZZDCRX on 2005-09-21
  Cowboy doll Woody is Andy's favorite toy, and as part of that comes the privilege of being the leader of all the other toys. His world is suddenly turned upside down when Andy gets a Buzz Lightyear action figure for his birthday. Suddenly, Woody finds himself in danger of being replaced as Andy and all the toys flock to Buzz. Worse yet, Buzz doesn't know he's a toy. He thinks he's the real Buzz Lightyear. But when the two toys get lost a couple days before Andy moves, they'll have to work together to get home. Can Woody work with Buzz when they don't have the same goal?
  
  I can't believe it's been ten years since this movie came out. It's had an immeasurable impact on the animation field and movies in general. At the same time, its flaws are evident. The humans look as plastic as the toys, and the fur on the dog is laughable. Computers have come a long way in ten years.
  
  Whether this movie was any good or not, it would have been an important milestone. Fortunately, it succeeds on an entertainment level as well. The story is masterfully told revealing plot points and character equally. The movie is extremely funny as well; with lots of jokes for the adults in the audience and some classic lines I quote all the time. Plus it introduces us to a Pixar staple, the climax that will not quit.
  
  Pixar has released great DVD's from the start, and this two-disc set is no different. The movie is transferred directly from the digital files, so the picture is perfect. Sound is wonderful in two separate 5.1 surround tracks. Many of these extras are from the Ultimate Toy Box release of a few years ago, and they are well worth having. The commentary is very informative. The deleted scenes are interesting, but it's obvious why they were deleted. The new features looking back at the movie from ten years later are wonderful as well.
  
  This is a ground breaking movie that is just as much fun to watch as it is historic. I hadn't watched it in quite some time and was reminded just how fun it is. I've got to watch it more often.
  
  

• TOY STORY!!!! 2-DISC 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION!

  
  By A1U9NU7RK3QI3B on 2005-05-11
  Finally, I did not get a chance to purchase the amazing 3Disc Ultimate Toy Box so I have been without these cool extras forever. But now with this Two-Disk Edition I can now get all of these amazing special features for a low,low price. So far, I cant tell you much about the DVD, but I will get to that later.
  
  First, the movie. Toy Story premiered in 1995, and when I went to see it in theatres I was utterly amazed. I hadnt seen any fully CG movie until then. The story was unique, the charcters were lovable, and the movie is unforgetable. Evryone knows that Toy Story has paved the way for all of our CG movies, now-a-days. If TS would have bombed at the box office, maybe there would be no Finding Nemo, no Shrek, and no Monsters Inc.! This was the first movie that was put out by Disney and Pixar which is now a very profitable arrangement.
  
  The DVD is also expected to be freakin' awesome! This is the first time this movie has been in print in over 2 1/2 years! The DVD is expected to have almost all the extras from the Toy Box plus some other amazing features. It is expected to have interviews with the original actors, also includes a nice "roundtable discussion" with the movie's creaters including the Disrector (John Lasseter)as well as writers, as well as an amzing behind the scenes making of featurette. Deleted scenes, New games, music videos, audio commentaries, and much more! (From Disney's Press Release)
  
  The DVD is also:
  - Shown in the 1:77:1 aspect ratio (Widescreen)
  - Encoded with highest DVD bit-rate ever used for a Disney/Pixar
  film
  - Audio remastered by Academy Award® winner* Gary Rydstrom for
  Dolby Surround-sound 5.1 EX
  
  This is going to be one of Disney's Best DVDs of 2005!
  
  

• The dawn of a new era in animated films

  
  By A2B7BUH8834Y6M on 2000-06-16
  I'm an adult without children and I adored this film. I'm not typically a fan of animated movies, but this was far more than just CGI eye candy. Seeing the excellently 3D rendered characters is definitely a feast for the eyes, but you quickly forget that you are watching computer graphics and you get swept up in the story.

  Toys who know that they are toys and live for the love that children have for them. This is a great film for children... morals of teamwork, loyalty and sacrifice are taught and there is a total absence of violence or other negative themes that plague so many films targeted for kids today.

  As an adult, I find these characters absolutely adorable and the movie is just an overall entertaining experience. Many clever adult references throughout make the movie equally enjoyable for kids and their parents and the animation will captivate young viewers.
  
  

• Watch it over and over to catch the details and the puns

  
  By A2B9UPMUEBBQTS on 1999-12-11
  Something for everyone. Me and my two kids (17 & 13) have watched this at least 10 times. The puns are fantastic... "Hey look! I'm Picasso".. "Uh, I don't get it" and Mr. Potatohead taking off his lips and... well, you need to watch it. You may even start using lingo like "gettin' kinda tense aren't ya?" in your daily conversation.
  
  

• It is hard to believe that................

  
  By AU2IUU2WBJRTQ on 2005-08-15
  Buzz and Woody have been a staple of the US for 10 years now. Wow, the time does fly. I have always been a huge fan of the Toy Story series, they are SMART, FUNNY, and overall amazing. If you were not able to get the 3 DVD Set then, this is the next best thing, many of the same features are in this set. It's wonderful that they are "Officially" Re-Releasing it to market it to another generation so they can go to..
  "Infinity and Beyond."
  
  
• You can never go wrong with Woody and Buzz Lightyear!
  By A1IANEBSMVGHS9 on 2006-03-29
  10 years. 20 years. It will be 50 years and this movie won't get old. It doesn't matter that animation is 100 times more detailed and cooler today than it was in 1995, when the movie first came out. The strength of this movie is in the story. There is so much territory to explore on this flic, and you have so much fun while you watch it, that you will never grow tired of it. And, with a 2.5-year old who loves to see Woody once and again, I can tell you it really doesn't get old, no matter how many times you watch it!
  
  The second disc does a superb job of accompanying the Pixar classic, going into the legendary details that have made Pixar's DVDs famous. There is plenty to sink your teeth into, for the die-hard fans and those who are simply a bit curious alike. The entire package is a movie for all ages, for the ages. Get it and enjoy it once and again. The truth is you can never go wrong with Woody and Buzz Lightyear!
  
  
• A great movie for any age!
  By on 1999-12-11
  A very funny movie that I had to own so I immediately went out and bought it.
  
  
• Good and bad in new version
  By A8G55G3ZRGNFG on 2005-10-10
  if you already own Toy Story, you may be asking yourself if you want his new deluxe version. Well, there is good and bad in this version.
  First the Good:
  It looks and sounds great! If you have a good tv and sound system, it will be a nice bump from the first version.
  A nice second disk of extras.
  Now the bad:
  They have made unadvertised changes in the movie. they have "cleaned it up" And example is in the original Woody purposefuly gets Buzz's name wrong. at one point he calls him "Buzz Light Beer." In the cleaned up version he now says "Buzz Light Snack." Ok, not a big change, but it does ruin the joke. It's not exactly the movie you remember.
  
  
• The Cutiest Animated Movie
  By A3JU3WBEBHVWLA on 1999-11-29
  After I saw this movie it made me feel bad about giving away my toys
  
  
• How can you not fall in love with this movie
  By A262UKPFX80U7D on 2008-02-16
  This is an instant hit with my kids. The toys come alive when humans are not around. It makes for interesting conversation to say the least. I've even found my kids talking to their toys - just to see if they will come alive.
  
  Great animation, great for all ages. Wonderful movie.
  
  
• Movie 5 Stars, Disney No Stars
  By AUYCQGD7YYT38 on 2004-09-21
  Along with it's sequel, this is one of the few decent movies put out by Disney in a long time. Why do they leave it out of print and lose money? By the time it's back in print my kids will probably have outgrown it and I won't buy it then! The vast majority of Disney, since Walt passed on, is utter garbage. Almost all of the old stuff (before the evil Michael Eisner took over) is excellent and family friendly. Recent Disney movies have been full of New Age and PC crap. A good book that exposes the new Disney empire is "Disney: The Mouse Betrayed."
  
  
• Movie is 5* but this "10th Anniversary Edition" adds no Value
  By A2S37P50AYCUYV on 2006-01-18
  We picked this up for our 3 year old because it's the only version easily available any more which is a shame. For the privilege of paying an extra $10-15 more for this "10th Anniversary Edition" you get not a single new feature that would be of interest to any kid. Even the added "deleted" scenes are just in storyboard fun - wow, that's exciting to a kid. NOT. Just like the interviews with the film-maker, actors, etc. Great for adult movie buffs but for kids, it's a real snooze.
  
  So, for some adults looking to build out their collection or who have a real interest in what the guys behind the film think of their accomplishment, sure, go ahead and get it. For anyone with a young kid who likes the movie, you are probably better off searching the bargain bins for the original release or looking for it used and saving a ton of cash. There's nothing on this new version that your kids will ever miss not having.
  
  
• The best animated movie ever!
  By on 1999-08-20
  The first all-computer-animated feature also gets my vote as the best animated movie of all time. The script is so clever and funny on multiple levels, and the pacing is wonderful. The voices are great, and the animation is beyond belief. With multiple viewings you start to notice things like the toys' reflections in the hardwood floors, reflections in Buzz's helmet, and the amazing accuracy of light and shadows. A neat example of this is a scene where Buzz and Woody are talking to each other in Sid's room as the sun is rising. Every few moments you see a bit more light on their faces. Incredible.
  
  
• The Greatest!
  By A1FKCZHKFYNE3Y on 1999-12-05
  Toy Story is the best animated movie I have ever seen! The writing and casting could not have been better! I have watched it tons of times and I have never become tired of it like other movies. I wish it was on DVD! Disney rules with TOY STORY!
  
  
• Great for Mom and Dad, not so hot for tots
  By on 2001-08-26
  I thought this movie was wonderful - for me and my husband. My 3 year old was scared. I think that the mean boy who lives next door and performs surgery and pyrotechnics on his toys was totally inappropriate for toddlers. These toys walk and talk and have feelings, and the movie actually shows this boy blowing them up or sawing off their heads. My daughter found the fishing pole with barbie legs very disturbing as well. I don't think I will let my daughters watch this again until they are much older.
  
  
• Hardly Disneyish at all.
  By ACCEC9E3BDSPR on 2002-06-24
  I always told myself I preferred Toy Story 2, but when my sister finally got a copy of the first one, I sat down to watch it again - and was totally blown away. Toy Story 2 is just a fun movie, with action and humour and great graphics, but this is actually pretty angsty. Sid is one of the best villains I've ever seen (was I the only one who was cheering and punching the air in the confrontation scene?) and Woody's jealousy is really well portrayed, not dumbed down at all. The emotions and characters in the movie are complex and satisfying to watch (although it'd be nice to have a more central female character.) I can see the point of those people who complain about it being too scary for their kids - I'd say don't buy this for the under-fives unless your child is a horror junkie. My sister (who is five) still gets scared by the scenes in Sid's room and insists on someone watching the movie with her for that reason. However, overall this is one of my favourite kid movies and well worth a watch however old you are.
  
  
• OMG!!! YES!!!
  By A1ITISNH2CAXZW on 2005-06-10
  I was so HAPPY when they announced a re-release for this DVD. I was happy for many reasons.
  
  1. A great movie, DISNEY/PIXARS 1st moive
  2. I didn't get a chance to buy the 1st release, or the BOX SET
  3. Has lots of great features!!!
  4. It will be a two disc!!!!
  
  Let's hope rumors are ture that they are going to re-release TOY STORY 2 by the end of the year. I will also be buying that!!!
  
  Can't wait till Sept. 6!!!
  
  
• DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE CUTE CHARACTERS...
  By A2HXL99E6VI8RH on 2006-01-10
  I suppose I am going to be branded narrow-minded and out-of-touch, but I cannot help wondering which people are showing this movie and its sequel to their children without any reservations at all. I, for one, do NOT allow my children to use language like 'moron', 'loser', 'dirtbag' or 'idiot', which language is found in this movie by the truckload. I would certainly never allow my children to pretend that they were threatening to hang someone from a gallows, as the toys threaten to do to "Woody". I guess that when TV/DVDs have become, once again in this generation, the babysitter/parent, we can get fooled into thinking that such a 'nice' movie about some 'nice' toys can't be all bad. I guess the people who get sucked into buying the movie for their kids won't mind if their kids interact with one another using language and scenarios like these I mentioned. The minute I began to even suspect that the world of "Toy Story" and it's values were going to be reflected in my childrens' lives, I couldn't throw the blasted thing out fast enough, and if you want your kids to grow up a little different than the TV-bred cretins around them, you'll do the same.
  
  
• This Is A Great Family Movie
  By A1Q15TP2FXYYMF on 2006-06-07
  Imagine a world where whenever your back is turned or whenever you leave a room your toys come to life and communicate with each other like we do.
  Woody is the toy cowboy doll of a boy called Andy. Woody is Andys favorite toy until one day Andys birthday comes around and he gets a new toy which quickly becomes Andys favourite toy ahead of Woody.
  Woody quickly becomes jealous because not only has Andy pushed him aside but his fellow toy friends have chosen the new toy Buzz Lightyear ahead of Woody so now Woody plots a way to get Buzz out of the way for good with disasterous consequences.
  I will say no more about the movie as i feel if you haven't seen it then most of this film should be a surprise to you. All i do have to say however is Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz are superb choices as the voices of the main characters.
  This is an incredibly warm hearted and fun family film that a child of any age would love.
  
  
  
• Best looking movie on DVD
  By A1UDJYFICROJ3X on 2006-02-21
  The Toy Story movies are, imo, the BEST looking movies currently available on DVD. With a top quality HD plasma especially, your jaw will hit the floor EVERY time you watch one of these movies.
  
  To boot, the stories are excellent and funny. The characters are charming and fun. The music upbeat and catchy. The guy who said "once I realized my kids would be imitating this stuff, I couldn't throw it out fast enough" really needs to lighten up.
  
  I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if kids whose parents are this "prudish" today will actually end up being the ones with complexes and / or behavioral trouble later on.
  
  Toy Story, a "bad influence"? get real.
  
  jmo
  
  
  
  
• A keeper
  By ABZ059EHRNP9W on 2006-04-06
  This is a very cute movie about friendship that should be in everyones collection. The story is great for the kids, but the adults in the family will love the "in" jokes that go over the head of the little ones.
  
  
• Astounding Animation and Amazing Storyline!
  By on 1999-08-18
  I've seen many animated movies where the plot goes nowhere; one would expect the same here because so much time was devoted to the animation. Not so. I've never seen such attention to detail--check out the scuff marks on the bedroom door. I've also never seen a movie that tells such a great tale. I was astonished by this movie while I was pregnant with my daughter, and now that she's into movies, I love that she's chosen Toy Story as her new favorite. Young and old will certainly enjoy this movie time and again--I know I have!
  
  
• Disney at Their Best
  By A1SVXJZ3386U2D on 2003-09-21
  When my kids were younger, I used to go with them to the movies they wanted to see. I sat through a number of mediocre cartoon movies but, occassionally, I got to see a movie that we all really enjoyed. Tops in that category is "Toy Story". This movie is the ideal family movie because it can be enjoyed by every age group. Younger children seem to enjoy anything as long as it's a cartoon. Older children can pick up on the jealosies and competition. Adults will pick up on the subtle banter between the characters. Everyone will enjoy the humor and there's plenty of excitement and suspense as well. The art work is very good but the best part are the actors whose voices we hear. Robin Williams in "Alladin" sets a pretty high mark but the sum total of the quality of all the voice characterizations in "Toy Story" is probably a team record. From the beginning to the end the movie is entertaining. Thanks to Randy Newman, it even has good music as well. This is not a movie to rent, it is a movie to own.
  
  
• One of the greatest movies of all time returns on DVD!
  By A1COW0UIB5HA9J on 2005-10-21
  In a world where toys come to life when no one is around, a cowboy doll named "Woody" ( voiced by Tom Hanks)was Andy's favorite toy but now that it's his birthday he gets a new favorite which a space ranger action figure named "Buzz Lightyear" ( voiced by Tim Allen) that talks, glows in the dark, uses lasers and has wings starts to make woody a bit jealous. He one day pushes Buzz out of the window that leads him and woody on a adventure to return back home all the way from Pizza Planet to the evil toy torturing kid Sid's house as they must return back to their master before they move.
  
  A momumental movie that became the world's first computer animated motion picture and made movie history! it has became a phenomenon ever since it's release on november 18th 1995, critics and audiences were amazed by the wizardy and storytelling of this movie. Alongside this movie is an impressive cast that includes Annie Potts, Jim Varney ( Ernest), John Ratezenberg, Wallace Shawn and Don Rickles, this movie is a true classic that will be loved for generations.
  
  The new 2-Disc DVD includes great picture & Sound thanks to THX digital! there's a sneek preview of Pixar's upcoming "Cars" movie and a boatload of extras like commentary, documentaries including on how it inspired Peter Jackson and George Lucas, deleted scenes, a claw game, publicity, design galleries, easter eggs, language reel, set design and more. If you missed out on this on DVD before, then get this movie cause it makes a great addition to your collection.
  
  
• Where's the DVD?
  By AZZ1KF8RAO1BR on 1999-11-27
  Toy Story is one of my Top 3 films along with A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. I can't believe Pixar/Disney hasn't released Toy Story on DVD yet. They would own Christmas if they did.
  
  
• Computer Animation at its best
  By A2WZON0QPX7C9X on 2000-08-15
  Taking on the classic myth that your toys come to life when you leave the room, Disney's toy story is the rare animated movie that can be viewed with pleasure by anyone of any age. In this story Woody plays Andy's favriote and most cherished toy in the world. He is basically the boss of all the toys in the room. That is until Buzz comes in. Buzz Lightyear is the toy that everyone wants. He's an astornaut from outer space that fights aliens, saves lives, the whole deal. It dosen't really help that Woody and Buzz don't get along. Or that Buzz really thinks he's an astornaut from outerspace. But when Woody accidently pushed Buzz out of the window, his only choices are to go find him, or be attacked by the other toys. The two are launched into an amazing adventure that puts them to the test. Can they tolerate eachother enough to get back home to Andy? Rent this movie and see. If you like computer animation you'll love this one.
  
  
• Must have for children of all ages....
  By A3AVJCB1ZD6ZY5 on 2005-03-07
  Sheriff Woody (Hanks) is in charge of Andy's room. All the toys are preparing for the Big Move to a new house, making sure everyone has a moving buddy and no one gets left behind. They're a pretty copacetic bunch.
  
  Until......
  
  Andy has an early birthday party and guess who comes to live in Andy's room and usurp Woody's place? Yes, it's Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) the latest space toy.
  
  Woody, of course, is jealous and the other toys used to Woody's supremacy aren't feeling too much pity. When Woody accidentally gets Buzz knocked over into the yard of the sociopath kid next door, he's got to do a daring rescue--and he's got to rescue Buzz before Moving Day and they're both left behind.
  
  "Toy Story's" great animation, music, and fun for all ages. This is one to keep in your collection and watch over and over when you need a laugh.
  
  
• A BELOVED DISNEY MOVIE!!
  By A1OETWPCINOHEN on 2006-08-22
  you gotta love disney movies!!
  
  I DO
  
  and this one is one of all the best movies in all times!!!
  
  get the DVD Special Edition if you haven't yet! ;)
  
  
• you got a friend in me
  By A153ACYVEKV1QF on 2006-11-01
  What can I say my husband even loves this movie.
  
  
• A Real Classic.
  By A2YV2F1UHEZ7KV on 2003-11-05
  This is the first of the Pixar films, and it remains the best. The movie is full of lovable characters, and full of wonderful lessons about friendship and trust that will delight all ages. Of all the computer-animated movies that have come out since this classic, this is with out a doubt the best.
  
  

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