Lightyear

There are some striking designs and a few hat-tips to 2001: A Space Odyssey. But it all feels a bit perfunctory, like a successful launch that has no destination among the stars or anywhere else.

Pixar is encouraging us to dream about a reality in which we could’ve received an Alisha action figure for our birthdays.

The Chris Evans film has little soul, spark and moving moments.

To infinity and beyond? Hardly, but Lightyear does achieve liftoff, and that in and of itself ain’t too bad.

It's a pleasant and engaging enough film... I don't know if I were a little kid, I would run and get this toy. Unfortunately, it didn't have that pizzazz.

A fairly emotional story about aging and mortality.

Despite some small throwbacks to “Toy Story,” Angus McLane’s film is a darn good time that can stand on its own two feet...

The film offers a good balance between emotion and comedy, although at times the development of the action is hindered by the constant difficulties on Buzz. Despite this, Lightyear is a very entertaining proposal for both adults and children.

Lightyear exceeds all expectations for me & truly goes to infinity & Beyond… an emotional thrilling space Epic that is a true marvel to see in IMAX. This is an incredible experience that I cannot wait to see again! One of Pixar’s Best.

In nearly all ways, Lightyear is underwhelming. It’s shocking that this film was Pixar’s return to theatres after the pandemic. Soul, Luca, and Turning Red all would have made better theatrical releases than Lightyear.