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Toy Story review
A cowboy doll and a space ranger learn to share a boy's affection. The first fully computer-animated feature and still one of the best-written.
★★★★½ 4.8/5
John Lasseter
Lasseter was the creative force behind Pixar's emergence and the director of the first fully computer-animated feature. His work is characterised by strong buddy-film structures, high-concept premises, and an insistence that technology should serve story rather than the reverse.
Signature and approach
- Buddy-film structures with clear three-act logic
- Technology subordinated to narrative
- High-concept premises with emotional cores
- Ensemble character design
- 1Films reviewed
- 93.0Average score
- 1957Born
- AmericanNationality
Films by John Lasseter in our collection
Ordered by release date. Every entry links to the full review.
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Filmography reviewed
Year, genre, runtime and score for each film.
| Film | Year | Genre | Runtime | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Story | 1995 | Animation | 81 min | 93 |
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