Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return.
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Notable Quotes
"Toy Story was now all played out and in need of new batteries."
— Peter Bradshaw , Celebrity
"Warm and wry update of a beloved formula."
— Robbie Collin , Celebrity
"Sir Keir Starmer will love it."
— Kevin Maher , Celebrity
"Why are you doing this, Pixar?"
— David Fear , Celebrity
"A welcome return to philosophical form."
— Helen O'Hara , Celebrity
"Another delightful adventure that mines fresh emotional terrain."
— Tim Grierson , Celebrity
"Portrait of tech rendering the young both sadder and meaner."
— Danny Leigh , Celebrity
"The year's most traumatic film - for parents."
— Nicholas Barber , Celebrity
Key People
Danny Leigh is a film critic for the Financial Times.
David Fear is a film critic known for his work with Rolling Stone.
David Rooney is a film critic for the Hollywood Reporter.
Greta Lee is an American actress known for her role in the film Past Lives.
Helen O'Hara is a film critic known for her reviews and commentary.
Joan Cusack is an American actress known for voicing Jessie in the Toy Story franchise.
Kevin Maher is a film critic for The Times.
Nicholas Barber is a film critic for BBC Culture.
Peter Bradshaw is a film critic for The Guardian, known for his movie reviews.
Robbie Collin is a film critic for The Telegraph.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Tim Allen is an American actor and comedian known for voicing Buzz Lightyear.
Tim Grierson is a film critic for Screen International.
Tom Hanks is an acclaimed American actor known for voicing Woody.
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