Lightyear first reactions call Pixar film an "epic space adventure" with echoes of Star Wars

Lightyear
(Image credit: Disney/Pixar)

Following Lightyear’s premiere, the first reactions are in – and they're full of praise for the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Toy Story spin-off.

The latest Pixar movie tells the story of a young Buzz Lightyear ൩(voiced by Chris Evans), an astronaut who finds himself ma༒rooned on a hostile planet. Joined by his commander, crew, and robot companion, he must find a way back home through space and time.

. "Truly, it is fantastical storytelling at its absolute best. Loved every second - top tier Pixar for me."

ComicBook.com’s also praises the movie: "I expected to like #Lightyear. ♎I didn’t expect to walk out of that theater thinking I’d just seen one of my favorite movies. One of the most gorgeous sci-fi films I’ve seen in years and I cannot wait to see it again."

Variety’s calls out Chris Evan’s voice performance in the title role. "#Lightyear is an epic, breathtaking love letter to sci-fi & its imaginative, compelling capabilities," she writes. "Perfect⭕ly crafts a transportive, immersive, aesthetically appealing world & a poignant hero’s journey. @ChrisEvans does a terrific job coloring Buzz with a heap ton of heart."

Dꦐigital Spy's calls the film "visually stunning" in his verdict. He pens: "Does #Lightyear need to exist? Not particularly. Is it very good all the same? Yep. A throwback sci-fi adventure that's witty, emotional, and visually stunning, with yet another majestic Michael Giacchino score. Prepare to fall in love with Sox too."

Lightyear

(Image credit: Disney/Pixar)

Syfy Wire’s is already hoping for a sequel: "I never thought the phrase 'To infinity and beyond’ could m🏅ake me cry, but @PixarsLightyear managed just that. @AngusMacLane & @ChrisEvans deliver a sensational love letter to both Toy Story & classic sci-fi 🐬blockbusters of years past. I'm already raring for a sequel!!"

"Lightyear = visually stunning, epic space adventure, cinematic masterpiece." Screen Rant’s writes. "So gorgeous you'll forget it's animation. Sox is hilarious, Zurg is full 🌺of surprises, most importantly, Chris Evans perfectly embodies Buzz Lightyear!💦 You'll never look at sandwiches the same."

Not all the first reactions were glowing, as Discussing Film’s tweets: "Surprised to discover that #Lightyear is Pixar’s safest movie of recent memory. Und🦋erdeveloped villain, lackluster supporting cast, I was left a little disappointed. Keke Palmer barely gets a chance to shine. This was Pixar’s chance to go bold, but instead they went by the book."

While film critic writes: "Lightyear is my least favorite Pixꦕar movie yet. That isn't to say it's bad – but it's merely alright.✨ Moments of greatness here and there, and Sox is MVP for sure, but I couldn't help but feel like it was labored to even go through the motions. You'll watch it once and forget it."

Lightyear will be released in theaters on June 17. For more on the movie, check out Total Film’s chat w☂i🌞th the movie’s director Angus MacLane about how it fits into the Toy Story universe. Check out our guide to all of the confirmed 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:2022 movie release dates coming up.

Fay Watson
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