Toy Story

John Lasseter made a spectacular directing debut when Toy Story was released in 1995. Toy Story was the first of its kind because it was the first film that was completely computer animated. Toy Story brings to life a child’s, Andy, toys as they face everyday struggles that people in everyday life may experience. When a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, is given too Andy for his birthday everything the toys once knew as the norm was on the verge of changing for Andy’s toys. Woody, Andy’s favorite toy and the “mayor” of all the toys Andy owns, is greatly opposed to Buzz because he feels like Andy is going to love and play with more him more. It takes buzz a while to realize that he is not a real astronaut, but when he does it crushes him and forces him into a depressed state. Woody feels as if he has won the battle of Andy’s favorite, but eventually realizes that it is unfair to exclude Buzz and force him out of Andy’s life. In the this movie as the toys learn to work together they face challenges in which everyone, including buzz, is needed to overcome. Toy Story uses the element of childhood toys to engage with the audiences’ emotions as they can relate to having a favorite toy growing up. The movie also uses the platform to illustrate what the writers feel as true friendship. Toy Story has gone on to create three more movies that audiences have learned to love. The series is capable of reaching all ages because it is appropriate for young and old viewers that are looking to watch a movie together. Toy Story ultimately paved the way for all completely animated movies and created a new genre of family friendly movies that have a strong message.