The digital magicians at Pixar have returned with an origin story of one of their most famous characters. “Lightyear” opens with an explanation that Andy from “A Toy Story” was given a toy based on his favorite movie in 1995 and that this is the movie upon which the toy was based. With that explanation out of the way, the film centers on a giant ship deep in space that encounters a planet and awakens Space Ranger…
Infinity awaits.
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Top Cast
Chris Evans
Buzz Lightyear (voice)
Keke Palmer
Izzy Hawthorne (voice)
Peter Sohn
SOX (voice)
Taika Waititi
Mo Morrison (voice)
Dale Soules
Darby Steel (voice)
James Brolin
Zurg (voice)
Uzo Aduba
Alisha Hawthorne (voice)
Mary McDonald-Lewis
I.V.A.N. (voice)
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Commander Burnside (voice)
Angus MacLane
ERIC / DERIC / Zyclops (voice)
Bill Hader
Featheringhamstan (voice)
Efren Ramirez
Airman Diaz (voice)
Keira Hairston
Young Izzy (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Additional Voices (voice)
William Calvert
Additional Voices (voice)
June Christopher
Additional Voices (voice)
Reviews
Like _Toy Story 4_, _Lightyear_ is an unnecessary installment to the Toy Story franchise, but is enjoyable nevertheless. Its homage to science fiction makes the animated film feel more like a sci-fi actioner rather than an animated film the majority of the time. It has a rich and palpable atmosphere that is gorgeously animated and is filled with the laugh out loud and heartfelt moments Pixar is typically known…
Where has the "magic" gone? Disney muddles the mix once again and ruins a childhood favorite by removing the accomplished Buzz frontman Tim Allen for Chris Evans? I was so wanting to see the quick quips and humor a comedian such as Allen has always brought to the Toy Story franchise and sadly they went the other direction here. Formulaic and predictable. This could have been any other space-based children's…
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/lightyear-spoiler-free-review "Lightyear is far from yet another incredibly memorable Pixar film, but it's still an adventure filled with tons of entertainment, inspiring messages, and breathtaking animation. Angus MacLane doesn't deviate from the studio's well-known formulas, delivering a narrative without notable deviations from the most…
FAQ about Lightyear
What is Lightyear about?
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
When was Lightyear released?
Lightyear was released in 2022.
What genres does Lightyear belong to?
Lightyear is categorised as Animation, Science Fiction, Family, Adventure.
Who stars in Lightyear?
The cast of Lightyear includes Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules.