It doesn’t have the plastic body-horror of the original. It holds the rare accolade of being better than the original movie, which isn't to say Toy Story is bad, but more that Toy Story 2 is incredible. It was terrifying, but those damn toys were stronger than me: They took hold of each other’s hands and faced death. NOW! It was the first animated feature entirely created with a computer, and even though it looks primitive by modern standards, Pixar’s choice to depict characters made out of plastic means that its artificiality has held up in a way that other computer-animated films from the ’90s just haven’t. ComingSoon.net is a property of Mandatory, an Evolve Media, LLC company. Which of the Toy Story films is your favorite? And therein lies the problem: Which is the best? Shows like ‘Altered Carbon’: Here are the 6 sci-fi shows to watch next, The 7 most magical shots in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, To fight back: Harry, Katniss, and what the world really needs right now, ‘The Walking Dead’ Rick Grimes quotes: ‘We won’t get weak, that’s not in us anymore’, Loved ‘The Fault in Our Stars’? That resulted in a production schedule that was decidedly worker-unfriendly (since the movie was in production basically around the clock for those nine months). Here are the results. Skip To Content. This Is Us season 5 is just around the corner, and if the newest trailer is anything to go by, you’ll definitely want to keep the tissues on standby! The 1995 release of Toy Story — Pixar’s first feature-length movie — sent the studio down a path of remarkable work. The journey to Sid’s terrifying chop-shop next door is a wake up call for Woody that home is where you feel loved and accepted no matter who is waiting for you when you arrive. Unfortunately, every time he tries to get away, someone yanks him back into an adventure he’d rather skip. What was a funny joke becomes a thrilling moment of a character facing up to his own weaknesses and overcoming them. Write a comment below or submit an article to Hypable. anniversary of the first film and the 10 th anniversary of the third. Its 1998 release, A Bug’s Life, was warmly received, but nowhere near the level of Toy Story’s universal acclaim; some critics compared it unfavorably to the competing computer-animated release Antz, which came out a couple of months earlier from Dreamworks and has aged atrociously. But Toy Story 2 takes place at a time in Andy’s life when Woody really could choose himself and leave the kid behind. Bringing you that one movie, show, book and album that you need to consume. 2020 is a big year for the Toy Story franchise. I still remember looking around the theater while that scene was playing and planning my exit if the movie really did burn them all to death. Love and Monsters premiered digitally on October 16, and it immediately became the perfect rom-com monster movie to watch alone or with that special someone. The Ultimate "Toy Story" Poll. So it’s with this spirit of reflection and warm remembrance that we look back at the entire Toy Story universe – not only the four feature films, but the spin-off animated pilot, the shorts and the holiday specials. You must be logged in to vote. This is a necessary end, a part of growing up and moving on. Click the button below and wait for a message from our Facebook bot in Messenger! The timeless themes Toy Story touches on are at their strongest right out of the gate. An actual spork-turned-craft-project, Forky is pretty sure that he doesn’t belong in Bonnie’s room. When you think Pixar, you think quality storytelling (with only a couple small bumps in the road). Synopsis: After being the favorite in Andy's (John Morris') toy chest for years, Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks) finds an unexpected rival with Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) when Andy receives the shiny new astronaut as a birthday present. ‘Fargo’ Recap: Rules Are Made to Be Broken, John Fogerty Sends Cease and Desist to Trump Campaign Over Use of ‘Fortunate Son’ at Rallies, Neil Young Releases Trailer for ‘Archives II 1972-1976’ Box Set, Veteran Sideman Brett Tuggle on His Years With Fleetwood Mac, David Lee Roth, and More. Raising and loving a child is, on some level, a choice, each and every day, to accept the end of the self in favor of another person who needs your love, protection, and help. It’s terrifically funny, and it allows the film to subtly underline the ideas of personal growth seeded throughout the movie. Toy Story 3 is a masterpiece. In a world of sequel fear, no one can say that the sequel or threequel turned out poorly. And that’s saying something. Three of Hypable’s writers with different opinions on the topic speak out: The original Toy Story is a timeless tale of the fear of losing relevance, learning to be open to others’ differences, and the untamable power of imagination.