DJariya

I plan to see this Friday.

I read Scott Mantz’s tweet about it last week. He said it’s good, but not amazing.

I also read this was banned in a few countries like Saudi Arabia because of an animated same sex kiss.

Why So Blu?

They say the cat steals the show and overshadows Buzz.

RichC2

Buzz isn't an interesting character. He worked in Toy Story because he was a fish out of water, if you put him in his element he's probably as exciting as watching paint dry. Zapp Brannigan he is not.

Decker

That was my impression from the trailer.

GoldenJCJ

Sounds like the perfect “wait for it to hit Disney+” movie.

Artman

My interest is waning on this as well... the 'good but not great' reviews, that this is a movie within a movie(correct?) also just seems to make it feel more disposable.

emachine12

It is not a movie within a movie. It is just the movie from 1995 that Andy watched. No fourth wall breaking.

windom

So why did they never have toys of the other characters in the movie? Surely, Andy would have wanted those but they seem to not be available other than Zurg.

ViewAskewbian

Yes, which is why I think they kept kind of recycling the gag:
Toy Story 2: The other Buzz from the toy store who thinks he's part of Star Command
Toy Story 3: Buzz switched to Spanish Mode and, also, him reverting back to thinking he is part of Star Command

In Toy Story 4 this device isn't used but he has a lot less screen time

ViewAskewbian

Right? Who wouldn't want one of those cats!

emachine12

According to the Pixar, Andy’s mom couldn’t afford Sox. Sox was a premium toy and outside of the budget for most middle class families.

As for why we don’t see those other toys in Al’s Toy Barn, who knows. I suspect the plot holes from the back story retconning is going to bite them in the end.

Then again, would kids care?

DJariya

I guess we don't need a "Reviews thread" for this movie. Looking back in the past, animated movies have never really been ultra popular here and they aren't exactly a huge "water cooler" topic with big surprises.

Mike86

Saw a late showing with my girlfriend last night. Really damn good actually. I was surprised by how much I liked it. Very cute and a fun story but still has the heart of a Pixar film. Sox (the cat) does steal the show, but I liked all the characters really.

Artman

6m Thursday. Just doesn’t seem to be a lot of buzz…

fujishig

I still don't get why Disney didn't put up the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command cartoon on Disney Plus prior to this movie coming out. I realize it would make no sense in continuity but you'd think they'd still want to milk the character. Instead they put up a featurette that reportedly spoils the entire movie.

Artman

But there's no real stakes...that's what I'm saying. It isn't actually 'in' the Toy Story main storyline. That's just the nature of spin-offs, and it looks like this film is playing out as one.

Mike86

Aside from the opening where they say this is the movie Andy watched that made him want a Buzz toy the movie has zero to do with Toy Story. It’s not a prequel. It’s a movie that was made in the fictional universe of Toy Story but now actually exists.

Throwing Copper

Only made like 5 million in previews Thursday night. This will be a bomb, IMO.

emachine12

Sonic 2 did 7.2 million on it’s preview night while The Bad Guys only earned 1.15 million. Both are hits for their respective studios.

Box office bomb will be redefined by this pandemic.

dex14

Tracking is at $70-$85mil.

d2cheer

Is there a reason Tim Allen wasn't able to do the voice work?

emachine12

The filmmakers wanted a different interpretation of Buzz. More heroic, less comedic.

dex14

Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear the toy. Chris Evans is Buzz Lightyear, from that movie that inspired the toy.

d2cheer

WTF??? Seriously? How does Evans "sound" more heroic? What a joke.

I am glad I don't have younger kids I would have to take to this...I would be distracted beyond belief by it not being Tim Allen.

Decker

Just got back from seeing this. It’s okay. Nothing amazing but well made. I love the cat, Socks is seriously the best! Evans does a fine job. Sometimes you even forget it’s a different Buzz talking. That said, he plays the role differently, with more emotion, feeling regret, not so “Committed”. I don’t mind the distinction, but I think for continuity sake, it might have been better if there were a single point in the movie (even if it were right at the beginning) where Evan’s Lightyear acted close to exactly like Tim Allen’s Buzz. In the end it’s not a deal breaker, but it’s something I noticed.

The reason a lot of people are going to freak out about this is that a main character has a happy and healthy same-sex relationship and raises a family like that. I have no problem with it at all. I think that kind of representation is good and absolutely won’t harm any child’s psyche. But there’s no denying it was a bold choice and a LOT of people are going to have an issue with it. This isn’t like previous very subtle nods. This is very clearly two women who love each other and raise a family together. It’s not made to be a big deal, or take up a lot of screen time. But this is a highly-anticipated family movie and the “Don’t Say Gay” crowd is going to flip.