Similar to "Alien," a ship’s computer interrupts the crew's journey when it finds an unknown planet. Space Rangers “Buzz,” “Hawthorne,” and a new recruit bring the vessel down for a closer look, but they soon encounter hungry plants and large insects. He tries to leave, but the ship – called the "Turnip" – hits a mountaintop, shattering their power crystal. His goal becomes finding a replacement—but each attempt at t…

Lightyear doesn’t quite reach the level of Pixar’s truly unforgettable movies, but it remains a fun adventure with plenty of entertainment value, uplifting themes, and stunning visuals. Director Angus MacLane sticks closely to what the studio is known for, presenting a story that largely follows familiar patterns and avoids taking significant risks. The only real misstep comes with an unnecessary and overly compli…

It’s disappointing to observe the loss of what made the series special. Disney seems to be stumbling again, diminishing a beloved story by replacing Tim Allen, who did such a great job voicing Buzz, with Chris Evans. I really hoped for the snappy jokes and humor that someone like Allen consistently delivered in the Toy Story films, but the filmmakers chose another path entirely. The movie feels standard and foreseeab…

_Lightyear_, much like _Toy Story 4_, feels superfluous within the larger _Toy Story_ series, yet it still manages to be entertaining. The film’s nods to science fiction give it a feel more akin to an action movie than a standard animated feature for most of its running time. It possesses a vivid and immersive quality that's beautifully presented through animation, and contains both humorous and genuinely touching sc…

Pixar’s newest offering tells the backstory of one of their most recognizable characters. "Lightyear" begins by explaining that in 1995, Andy from “Toy Story” received a toy modeled after this very film. The movie follows a large spaceship far out in space which encounters an unfamiliar planet and awakens Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans) to investigate. Along with another ranger and a new recruit, Buzz ex…