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baldomeraAug 18, 2022

very bad.............................

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liamexeJun 19, 2022

was excellent, piqued your interest in what was to come, but....such a letdown. It's just plain dull. Although Chris Evans did an excellent job, the tale was poorly written. Even children (I'd say between the ages of 8 and 13) began talkingwas excellent, piqued your interest in what was to come, but....such a letdown. It's just plain dull. Although Chris Evans did an excellent job, the tale was poorly written. Even children (I'd say between the ages of 8 and 13) began talking after about 30 minutes due to a lack of interest in a film that should have everyone's attention from beginning to end. I would not recommend this film in general. Save your money for something else, which is a terrible thing to say given that it's Pixar and we all had such high hopes.… Expand

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KidhasacesJun 19, 2022

The movie sadly falls flat. I am a huge Pixar fan and love the Toy Story franchise. The storyline is just bland in this one and the only memorable character is Socks, which I will admit I liked a lot. The movie was very dark and color wasThe movie sadly falls flat. I am a huge Pixar fan and love the Toy Story franchise. The storyline is just bland in this one and the only memorable character is Socks, which I will admit I liked a lot. The movie was very dark and color was lacking real brightness.… Expand

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DVersJun 18, 2022

This is a fun movie. It’s not perfect plot-wise, but it had lots of fun quips and the visuals were great. The pacing is also well done. I enjoyed it a lot.

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DestroyAllHumanAug 1, 2022

Lightyear starts off pretty strong, the first 30 minutes or so are entertaining and the time travel is intersting, however after that, the movie really goes dowhill as the unfunny and annoying sidekicks join the mission, followed by aLightyear starts off pretty strong, the first 30 minutes or so are entertaining and the time travel is intersting, however after that, the movie really goes dowhill as the unfunny and annoying sidekicks join the mission, followed by a confusing and borderline nonscensical twist.As always the movie is gorgeous in some places, but that doesn't save this mess of a movie.… Expand

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YamiHotokeJun 19, 2022

As a diehard fan of the original Toy Story movies, I can see how this Buzz character became "Toy Buzz". this movie has some wonderful visual callbacks to the original films but lacks in-character. The side cast is terrible, not funny andAs a diehard fan of the original Toy Story movies, I can see how this Buzz character became "Toy Buzz". this movie has some wonderful visual callbacks to the original films but lacks in-character. The side cast is terrible, not funny and generic. The "Plot Twist" doesn't add up with the canon of the original series, and as a fan, it's weird for me. I will stick to the "Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command" tv show. It's an enjoyable ride, but nothing more.… Expand

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bertobellamyJun 17, 2022

It seems now that Pixar works best with low-key stories. 'Lightyear,' maybe Pixar's most ambitious film since 'Toy Story 4' is kind of dull. The themes about letting the past go and learning to live with your mistakes fit very well intoIt seems now that Pixar works best with low-key stories. 'Lightyear,' maybe Pixar's most ambitious film since 'Toy Story 4' is kind of dull. The themes about letting the past go and learning to live with your mistakes fit very well into Buzz's development as a character, but the overall story is boring, especially in the middle section. Also, side characters are generic and annoying. I didn't see THAT twist coming, but it didn't turn into something exciting. I Hope Pixar returns to the 'Soul' and 'Turning Red' vibe with its next project.… Expand

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CalvinCrackJun 17, 2022

Lightyear starts strong but runs out of fuel long before the credits roll. The animation is always up to the task, but the screenplay could have used more work. My main frustration with the film is the ‘fool’ character introduced in theLightyear starts strong but runs out of fuel long before the credits roll. The animation is always up to the task, but the screenplay could have used more work. My main frustration with the film is the ‘fool’ character introduced in the second half who continually makes terrible mistakes that nearly get the entire team killed. If this had happened once I would have blown it off as character-building comic relief, but it happens so often that the entire plot comes to rely on it for inciting incident. Also this character offers a lot of sarcastic/bumbling comic relief that wasn’t necessary in a film that was doing fine in the first half with a more story driven, sincere approach to humor (see: Sox). All that said, I do like the concept of the film and appreciate the hard work that went into it and still feel there is a lot to like here.… Expand

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InShaneJun 18, 2022

"Lightyear" was... Mid. It just feels like your basic run-of-the-mill space adventure movie. You could remove any elements of "Toy Story" and the character Buzz Lightyear, and the movie would still work.

On top of that, there’s not a"Lightyear" was... Mid. It just feels like your basic run-of-the-mill space adventure movie. You could remove any elements of "Toy Story" and the character Buzz Lightyear, and the movie would still work.

On top of that, there’s not a whole lot going on in this movie: Everyone is just kind of shuffling around until the last third of the film and it undercuts all the things it's trying to do/say. It tries too hard to look realistic in it's animation when it could have gone for a more stylized approach (this movie could have taken notes from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" in that department).

The cat character was kinda fun but that’s to be expected from the usual silly/quirky character that is almost always included in Disney-Pixar movies. If you have young kids, they will probably like this movie, just make sure your phones light setting is low so you don’t disturb others when you decide to turn it on to kill time 5/10… Expand

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ozymandias79Jul 18, 2022

This was woke crap. Boring, unfunny, etc. Unless you're into this rubbish, avoid!

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MetacriticOnurJun 17, 2022

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TVJerryJun 28, 2022

Right up front, this movie states that the action figure of Buzz Lightyear owned by Andy in the Toy Story movies was inspired by this adventure. Chris Evans voices the Space Ranger as he ventures on an intergalactic mission that leaves himRight up front, this movie states that the action figure of Buzz Lightyear owned by Andy in the Toy Story movies was inspired by this adventure. Chris Evans voices the Space Ranger as he ventures on an intergalactic mission that leaves him and his crew stranded on a strange planet. The story follows relatively typical space challenges, so it's up to the writing and characters to set it apart. The writing is seldom clever or original and the characters are scrappy but not really funny (with the exception of the robot cat Sox voiced by Peter Sohn). The outer space animation and sci-fi visuals are grand and attractive. Those expecting to see the original franchise echoed in this origin story will not find the stylized style or rollocking humor of those classics. It's an acceptable adventure for kids that lacks much of the charm of its predecessors. NOTE: There's been some uproar over the depiction of a lesbian couple, but I applaud Pixar for taking the stand for normality.… Expand

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4TifierJun 21, 2022

A Buzz Lightyear film that wasn’t really a Buzz Lightyear film.

While the animation and effects were very impressive, the storytelling fell through in a major way. They were definitely able to take some elements from the Toy Story series andA Buzz Lightyear film that wasn’t really a Buzz Lightyear film.

While the animation and effects were very impressive, the storytelling fell through in a major way. They were definitely able to take some elements from the Toy Story series and transition it to this film to create parallels between the toy Buzz and the “real” Buzz, yet the overall story heavily derails from what Buzz at his core is; an action hero.

Instead of the story being about a grand adventure or stopping a universe-ending evil like Zurg, the story instead resorts to being an overly drawn out version of the “Up” opening sequence. It may have worked with different setups and characters, but not with a character that’s supposed to be an action hero. I get that this film was heavily inspired by the pandemic; with the shutdowns, time moving differently, and everything seemingly passing by as if it never happened, and that can make for a good story. They just chose the wrong setting for it in my opinion.… Expand

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theredskyJun 26, 2022

All of Pixar’s films that they released on Disney+ should have been released in theaters. This however feels like it actually should have been released on Disney+. Very disappointing in my eyes but it’s not as bad as some people claim it is.All of Pixar’s films that they released on Disney+ should have been released in theaters. This however feels like it actually should have been released on Disney+. Very disappointing in my eyes but it’s not as bad as some people claim it is. It’s got elements of the Pixar charm with a VERY fun side character in Sox. Sox is honestly my favorite part of the movie and the only character that made me laugh when the movie wanted me to laugh plus the animation here is great. The film looks gorgeous the entire time especially the space scenes. While I do miss Tim Allen as Buzz, Chris Evans does do a good job at making the character feel similar but adding his own charm to it. None of the performances here are bad but the characters other than Buzz aren’t very good. They have very little to almost no character development and are kind of just blank slates standing around waiting for development that just never comes. I can only name maybe one slight personality trait for the side characters but other than that, I couldn’t tell you what their goals or motivations are. The only side character that I liked is written out at the beginning of the movie after a great little fast forward in time scene. The story and villain are honestly the weakest parts for me. The story is surprisingly bland and basic for Pixar standards. It feels half baked and half formed. The foundations are there but the actual structure itself is weak and wobbly. The villain goes into spoiler territory so I won’t say much but it’s BAD. The villain honestly sucks and the reveal about the villain is just the worst. We don’t get any development with the villain and they are just there at points even though they are screaming that they are important. Even the music from the legend Michael Giacchino feels underwhelming as well. Honestly, you can probably pass on this as this doesn’t really contribute that much to the Toy Story franchise at large.… Expand

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Christian071Jun 20, 2022

What a disappointment! This movie is just dull, really dull. Hackneyed storyline, jokes in which don't even a kid would laugh at them, bad pacing and characters that you don't care about (Sox is the only remarkable one).

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WordsmythologicJun 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It Didn't Feel Like A Buzz Lightyear Movie.

The Buzz in this movie doesn't resemble the character in the Toy Story Movies and BLoSC show in characterization. But my main gripes are in the abandonment of continuity. Buzz is introduced in the original Toy Story movie saying "I protect the Galaxy from the Evil Emperor Zurg, sworn enemy of the Galactic Alliance!", which this movie doesn't line up with AT ALL. And Toy Story 2 establishes Zurg as Buzz's father, as a narrative pastiche, which again, is abandoned. And none of the movie is in line with the canon established by Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

It was a well-executed fan-fiction, but not even close to resembling what I (or, I'd wager /most/ BLoSC fans) wanted. If you switch out the names and changed Buzz's face, it would be... fine. As a standalone sci-fi movie, it was watchable.

But my disappointment outweighs that by a lot.… Expand

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FabianaWolfJun 23, 2022

Uma pena, pois é um filme que tinha tudo pra ser bom e inesquecível, mas infelizmente estão mais preocupados em politizar tudo do que fazer um ótimo enredo.

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adamtaylor792Aug 5, 2022

The movie is forgettable and does not feel like the kind of thing that would have set the world on fire in 1993. For me at least, the conceit that the movie was released in 1993 is where it falls apart since it relies on science fictionThe movie is forgettable and does not feel like the kind of thing that would have set the world on fire in 1993. For me at least, the conceit that the movie was released in 1993 is where it falls apart since it relies on science fiction tropes that evolved more recently regarding time travel (especially in a post-Back to the Future world). Buzz doesn't really have much of an arc either.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jun 20, 2022

Lightyear has a big dilemma on its hands. First, because of the people who will judge it for Toy Story, and second, because of the people who will judge it for Pixar. And the film won't do well on either of those fronts.

And one way orLightyear has a big dilemma on its hands. First, because of the people who will judge it for Toy Story, and second, because of the people who will judge it for Pixar. And the film won't do well on either of those fronts.

And one way or another it can be confusing to know what this film is really about - Is it about the toy? Or is it about the reason the toy exists?
Beyond that conundrum - that gets clarified in the first seconds - what remains is an entertaining and poignant film that has the Pixar stamp of superb animation, but which unfortunately also seems to be restrained and pressured not to push the limits of ambition and remain at a point where it fails to elevate the film beyond the ordinary.

Unsurprisingly, the first Pixar film to hit theatres since Onward, after the pandemic worst moments, is one that was clearly made with the genuine intention of making a lot of money from a very recognizable character, but as I said, that's also a double-edged sword that exerts enormous pressure on a film that's good and genuinely fun, but is up against the anticipation of an audience that expects it to be a masterpiece.… Expand

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LumdogJun 20, 2022

It's not top tier Pixar... this falls somewhere in the average tier of Pixar films which may not be fair considering the amazingly high Pixar standard. The animation is gorgeous, and the voice acting is solid. But the script is a littleIt's not top tier Pixar... this falls somewhere in the average tier of Pixar films which may not be fair considering the amazingly high Pixar standard. The animation is gorgeous, and the voice acting is solid. But the script is a little underdeveloped and it lacks the emotional punch and universal appeal of the better Pixar films.… Expand

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Compi24Jun 20, 2022

As with most other Pixar offerings, "Lightyear" serves up a visually resplendent feast of solid storytelling and clean character work. Where the rubber really meets the road, however, is in this movie's relation to its source material. A kindAs with most other Pixar offerings, "Lightyear" serves up a visually resplendent feast of solid storytelling and clean character work. Where the rubber really meets the road, however, is in this movie's relation to its source material. A kind of "Kill-Bill-to-Pulp-Fiction" dynamic is at work here, so to speak, with "Lightyear" representing a piece of media within another piece of media — that being "Toy Story." Tragically, what should be the movie's biggest selling point ends up actually being its most substantive issue, with so much of its attempts at being its own thing ultimately flying in the face of the world in which it spawned from. Whether one looks at the retcons employed or the narrative inconsistencies therein, fans of the "Toy Story" trilogy may find themselves getting frustrated in their attempts at connecting this to the other films. Again, it's a real shame, because I think everything's decently executed. I just find the reasons behind the existentiality of the film to be a little weak overall.… Expand

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DubeauJul 6, 2022

Lightyear was a decent animation movie. But the problem of the story is that it use the nostalgia factor of Toy story. It could have been a new character and it wouldn't do a difference. In fact, I think the movie would have been betterLightyear was a decent animation movie. But the problem of the story is that it use the nostalgia factor of Toy story. It could have been a new character and it wouldn't do a difference. In fact, I think the movie would have been better without that reference. Because in terms of scifi story with time travel, it is pretty good. If certain parts are repetitive, it is more an effect of the story. The cat is a fun addition. This is a Pixar movie, so you know you get solid visuals. Good action. The music was a mix bag for me. The sounds effects were strong and I had no problem with the voices over. I give the movie 68%. Disney made a big mistake by using Buzz instead of a new hero. They tried a cheap cashing with nostalgia and alienated Pixar's fan. Do yourself a favour and watch the movie by thinking that Buzz isn't there. You will see a good scifi movie for what it should be.… Expand

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Godslayer79Jun 23, 2022

Meh. It was an average movie, with a lot of plot holes and without the beloved Pixar formula.

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UncleWillardAug 4, 2022

Maybe I'm getting old? Maybe the weed is finally turning my melon soft, but I didn't hate it. I know there was supposedly some super gay message in it, because everyone is telling me there is, but I missed it. It was pretty lame if it didn'tMaybe I'm getting old? Maybe the weed is finally turning my melon soft, but I didn't hate it. I know there was supposedly some super gay message in it, because everyone is telling me there is, but I missed it. It was pretty lame if it didn't stand out to me (okay the crystal formula and crystal was pretty cringey, but meh). I think the weed helps. Animation was fine. Chris Evans was fine (though I did miss Tim Allen a bit; he brought the Kirk vibe to Buzz in Toy Story for me). I really liked Uzo Aduba. Dragged a little in act 2, which I'd where the 6 comes from.… Expand

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WibblezorkAug 3, 2022

Pretty average, exciting in places but mostly meh.

Looks beautiful but that's standard for Pixar

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royalguy07Aug 3, 2022

Thought the animation was wonderful and expertly done. The plot and pacing is completely off the road and nonsensical, one of the worst pixar twists I can remember.

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CheblowJul 19, 2022

very predictiable but still good to watch, and chris voice is sexy, not childish as other cosmic

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Arsenal-HawkJul 31, 2023

Its was just dull. The whole thing just felt like a filler episode of a bigger series, there's not much of a hooking plot, and the twist makes no sense. Really ruined what was left of the film

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LannisterOct 14, 2022

Weak and childish. I expected more sci-fi, more boldness in action and a more interesting plot.