Even though they’re wood and plastic, the movie never treats the toys as anything less than real characters.
This 1995 movie didn’t just reach for the stars, it became one. Now, there’s no denying that the “Toy Story 3” sequel had us in tears. But that’s largely because of the strong foundation that the franchise’s first film built. Woody’s debut rodeo doesn’t coast on the merits of its concept, instead exploring the emotional implications of being left behind. Even though they’re wood and plastic, the movie never treats the toys as anything less than real characters. By doing so, it somehow, someway, personifies the indescribable sense of imagination. “Toy Story” goes to infinity and beyond, and reminds us that we’ll always have a friend in Woody, Buzz, and the others.