Toy story is a widely-recognized film with its greatly loved character’s and exciting turn of events, this movie has a definite place in history since it is the first 100 – percent computer-generated theatrical motion picture. This movie is greatly appreciated for its profound three-dimensional digital animation. Robert Elbert is an American film critic, screenwriter, and author. He was a widely recognized film critic since he wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. He thought that the first feature made entirely by computer, achieves an advanced actuality and freedom of movement that is liberating and new (Ebert, Roger. Toy Story. www.rogerebert.com/reviews/toy-story-1995.) Toy Story’s audience is projected towards children with its amusing storyline that is filled plenty with humor, it is also appreciated by adults since it has dialogue in it that is geared towards adult humor. Another reason why this film is so remarkable in history is the fact that it was the first Pixar-Disney collaboration, this company is hugely admired for its astounding films such as; The Little Mermaid, this film has become Disney’s most successful film to date. The company was ready to take more chances on innovative animation techniques; therefore, Toy story is greatly iconic and valued. Info on the history (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/production-begins-on-toy-story). This film is so iconic since it is also suitable for parents also, Toy Story is packed with a plethora of after-film discussion fodder. Parents can use Bible verses such as Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Luke 9:46-48 to examine Woody’s jealousy. They can pick up on Buzz’s realization that he is just a toy—and his decision to be the best toy of his ability—to help children accept who they are as God’s creations (Smithouser, Bob, and Paul Asay. www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/toystory). This aspect is not picked up in the minds of a child in this degree, so this shows that there are little bits of everything in this film to bring enjoyment to all ages. It also brings nostalgia trip as board games of when they were kids from yesteryear lie tucked away in the corners of the film.
Who is the director?
The director of Toy Story was John Lasseter, he directed this film personally himself. He is incredible in the entertainment industry since he is one of the three founding fathers of Pixar Animation Studios, he is responsible for most of Pixar’s success. Since his films have done so well, he oversees all of Pixar’s films and associated projects as an executive producer. This man is so worthy in the film industry because he is the reason why Toy Story is an extremely popular film since It became the highest-grossing film of 1995 which then earned him a second Academy Award. (Craine, Anthony G. “John Lasseter.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 22 Nov. 2017, www.britannica.com/biography/John-Lasseter). This would not have been achieved if it wasn’t for John, he made a lasting influence on the film.
The movie would not be here today if it wasn’t for this man as he was the one who developed an original script about toys who come to life when their owner isn’t around. When it started out, it was going to be a pitch for a Tin Toy Christmas Story, but then turned into a feature length film to be distributed by Disney. The film grossed over $190 million in the U.S, this received three Oscar nominations, including one for Best Writing and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen and Lasseter was presented with a Special Achievement award for his contribution in bringing the first feature-length computer animated film to the screen. He also won an Annie for Best Individual Achievement in Directing. (“John Lasseter.” Pixar Talk, 14 Feb. 2013, www.pixartalk.com/pixarians/john-lasseter/).
Toy story is the reason for many other films as well since it sparked up the inspiration for A Bug’s Life. The film was another huge success and earned more than $160 million at the domestic box office, this shows how many of our most loved Disney movies are made possible because of this man. After his successes, he was then nominated for two Annie Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production.
What do I think?
I am personally a huge Disney and Pixar fan so when I first saw this movie I fell head over heels in love with it. Toy Story is such an exciting movie in the eyes of a child because, every child plays with toys and wonders about them when they’re away from them. So, this movie portrays such a smart idea that sparks the enthusiasm in a child when they see a kid’s bedroom filled with toys that are actively awake while the child is not present. It is an ingenious in concept that everyone can become engulfed in, the humor can be reached with kids and adults. The casting for this movie was perfect from top to bottom, the movie provides an excellent adventure story about friendship and loyalty that keeps you engrossed for all ages throughout the whole movie. Tom hanks picks the character of Woody so perfectly with his humorous voice and entertaining adventure. I have never seen a film like this before, it is definitely a revolutionary animation. Aside most kids played with these kind of toys Mr. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex the dinosaur, etc.
So, to see them come to life is incredible and gives kids something to think about when they next play with their favorite toy.
This is the type of movie you would see without animation, shot in real life by real actors playing out the parts and actions they par-take in the movie, so the fact that they made this movie happen by a computer and achieved a three-dimensional reality is monumental. This is incredibly impressive since this was the first ever movie to be a fully computer animated film.
This film connects to my childhood, every time I watch Toy Story I feel like I am re-living my own childhood, the way the story plays out and how the children act reminds me of life as a child and how the imagination of one can run wild in believing this.
I love the scene where Buzz Lightyear, the new space toy, jumps off Andy’s bed, bounces off a ball, spins around on a hanging toy helicopter and zooms into a series of loop-the-loops on a model car race track. This is so thrilling to see as a child, the perspective and shots in this scene adds so much to it and manipulate the sense of speed. This brings so much enjoyment to the watcher along with the music that adds plenty of depth to the scene.
I do tend to not be the biggest fan for computer animated – cartoon films because I usually become bored half way through, but Seeing Toy Story time after time does not bore me at all! I re-live my childhood, every time, I can see myself playing in my room with Slinky Dog, Mr. Potato Head and G. I. Joe. It brings out forgotten memories that surrounded my childhood with the acceleration of make-believe, those memories demanded my full attention throughout the whole film.
Toy story Is by far one of my favorite movies made by Pixar, some, movies lose their luster over time, but Toy story seems to just get better with age. I can understand more parts in the film as I get older and become progressively aware of life and what is going on in the world. The humor it brings alongside the cheerful entertainment with the loved characters brings this movie out into a well-rounded delightful movie to watch.
Toy story will undeniably be a film I will be watching for centuries with my future children and grandchildren watching. The imagination spark as it embraces “family values”. In the final analysis, this film is a great movie for all ages as it demonstrates the family values and brings out a comedic genre that enlightens the audience indefinitely.