Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000 Video) User Reviews

May Not Be Perfect, But I'll Take This Over Lightyear

[jeremycrimsonfox · 7/10 · 23 June 2022]

When I reviewed Lightyear, I found it to be bland and recommended the TV show, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Lo and behold, that film was not the first attempt to make a movie, as this movie exists.

Basically, this film can be considered a special edition of the first three episodes of the series, as this was actually released before the whole thing premiered. After a mission ends with the loss of his partner, Warp Darkmatter, Buzz swears to work alone, even going as far as to reject Commander Nebula, who makes Mira Nova, a space ranger from the planet Tangea, and even XR, a robot who can be reassembled, but when the LGM's Unimind is stolen, the robot is made silly and useless. However, he must team up with those three, as well as Booster, an alien who works as janitor for Star Command, to stop him from using it to control everyone and everything in the universe.

As a movie, this has a lot of things that would be removed for the show. For starters, Tim Allen voices Buzz in this version, while the show would replace his voicework with Patrick Warburton, who voices Buzz for the show, and the start has a special intro in the world of Toy Story. While it has some flaws (some characters are meh, while Buzz falls victim to spewing one-liners like good always winning), the story and action is perfect, and the voice actors all do a good job. This is a movie I would recommend more than the new Lightyear movie, as this does a lot of stuff better.

Despite some faults, this animation movie was entertaining enough to overlooked them. You got a friend in me.

[ironhorse_iv · 6/10 · 18 November 2016]

'To infinity and beyond'! When we first heard those words, from misguide astronaut toy in Disney's 1995 film 'Toy Story', we were hooked, in learning more about Buzz Lightyear (Voiced by Tim Allen). We got more information about his backstory in 1999's 'Toy Story 2', where Disney and Pixar studios, introduce on the first on-screen appearance of his arch-enemy, the Evil Emperor Zurg (Voiced by Wayne Knight). From there, Disney wanted to create more content. Thus, 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins' was born. Unlike, the 'Toy Story' series, which is grounded in a world, where toys come to life. This movie is set in alternate fictional world where Buzz Lightyear isn't an action figure, but a real-life space ranger out to defend the whole galaxy from the forces of evil with the help of his team, Mira Nova (Voiced by Nicole Sullivan), Booster (Voiced by Stephen Furst) & XR (Voiced by Larry Miller). Without spoiling the spin-off direct to video movie, too much, the film also acts as a television pilot to a television show, they wanted to create, call 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'. Because of this choice, it allows a boundless amount of adventures for the Disney writers to explore in other episodes. Sadly, for this pilot, many of the audience felt like the plot was too generic. While, I have to agree with them, with the whole idea of Buzz Lightyear refusing a new partner after the death of the last one, then learning to accept help, does seem clichés. It was still, somewhat interesting. I like how it all work out in the end, with his team forming to stop Evil Emperor Zurg trying to stealing a telepathic orb in order to control the galaxy. However, there is certain points of inconsistency, during the action scenes, throughout the film. First off, the rocks falling on the monster scene would had buried Zurg's hidden outpost, even more. Yet, somehow, the area was clear. Then, there is certain points of inconsistency of how much damage, the space ranger laser can afflict. Sometimes, it can destroy certain buildings; other times, it just bounce off. The violence factor is minimal pure television PG nonsense cartoon violence, at best. It's really hard to take threats like death serious, when characters can take direct laser hits, yet somehow, able to survive, while robots soldiers just blow up. It doesn't really help make the 'death scene' in the beginning, believable. Plus, they kinda ruin the twist ending, with all the foreshadowing. While, the action and story need to be polish; the comedy does not. The film has the right amount of humor mixed with serious moments to make the film, work. Although this video is made mainly for the kids, the humor isn't all silly simplistic slapstick, silly voices, and dumb characters. Some of the jokes are pretty clever. Such in the case of them, making fun of the exposition exterior & interior text box, film clichés or scenes where character break the fourth wall. There were even some funny inside jokes that only adults might only get, such as a robot, XR (Voiced by Larry Miller) reads a Victoria's Circuit catalogue or Buzz being arouse by Nova's 'ghosting' powers. I also dig the couple of Easter eggs, the movie fit in, like the magic lamp from 1992's 'Aladdin' or the giant crawl from 'Toy Story'. I also love, how great, all of the characters were. The characters have nice personalities, & all of these actors give commendable performances as their characters. Who knew that Patrick Warburton was doing the voice of the Little Green Men or Adam Corolla as Commander Nebula!? I didn't! In my opinion, the only voice-actor that seem a bit off, was Jim Hanks replacing Tom Hanks as Woody in the beginning. He doesn't have the same high spirit loud energy that Tom is putting into his performance. Another great thing about this movie is the music. Adam Berry is the composer to this film and I must say that he did a great job creating a main theme for our beloved Pixar character. The tune is very memorable. Also there is some good music cameo with William Shatner providing a rendition of his 'Rocket Man' theme over the end credits. While, many people might hate that the film and series wasn't all computer animation. I thought, that the traditional cel-based animation techniques by Walt Disney Television Animation works best, as it gives us, a different feel, from the Pixar's counterpart. Plus, the television budget computer-animated shows at the time, weren't that great. For the most part, I was pleasantly pleased on how surprising good, this film's animation turn out. Sadly, like several other Disney animation pilot movies, the pilot was later edited into three episodes of the television show, with the Pixar's animation opening "Andy's Room" sequence being removed and Tim Allen's voice being replaced by Patrick Warburton. Even the William Shatner's song was cut. While, I can live without the Pixar's 'Toy Story' prologue as it doesn't serve much, than taking me out of the believable of the movie, the other two, make this film harder to watch if aired on television. Thus, it's very important for fans of this movie to get the original VHS or DVD copy of this film, than waiting for Disney to take this film, out of their vault. In the end, while the whole video might be campy. It's also a blast. That in itself is worth a viewing. Overall: I highly recommended seeing.

Not perfect, but fun nonetheless.

[quicksilver_1602 · 7/10 · 25 February 2005]

If you ever want a bit of a laugh while babysitting, this might be a good film to have with you. Kids will love it simply because it's got Buzz Lightyear, an amusing villain, and loads of aliens. Maybe it's just a sign of my immaturity, but I found quite a lot of the jokes in this movie very funny (and even the parts that aren't funny can be vaguely amusing in their corniness). The characters do a lot for the movie - Lightyear's unlikely friend and partner Warp Darkmatter has several funny lines, and XR's personality changes and sarcasm make him quite endearing. Even the villain, the Evil Emperor Zurg, has his likable moments.

While you won't miss any life-changing moments if you don't see this movie (and really, it pales in comparison to the Toy Story movies), it's a good choice if you've seen every other kids' movie too many times and want to watch something that'll amuse you too.

Decent feature length pilot, worth watching if not quite up to the standard of the wonderful Pixar films

[TheLittleSongbird · 7/10 · 6 March 2010]

You can probably guess that I loved the two Pixar films, they were sophisticated, funny and imaginative. This is a decent feature length pilot to the equally decent TV series. Of course some of it is corny, with one or two lacklustre plot points and a rather scant length. But the animation is good, more the galactic backgrounds rather than the character animation. Also there is some good music with William Shatner providing the biggest surprise singing over the end credits, and an excellent voice cast especially Wayne Knight as Zurg. A vast majority of the jokes are hits than misses, the best coming from Booster and Warp, and the dialogue has its moments. The characters have nice personalities, Mira is lovely, while Buzz is a good hero and Zurg an amusing villain. Overall, uneven but a decent pilot to a decent series. 7/10 Bethany Cox

The most surprising with this film is that William Shatner sings the end title song...

[Tomek-8 · 7/10 · 9 August 2000]

Amusing spin-of from the Toy Story movies. The film looks more like a pilot for a new TV-series with Buzz as the hero. Here in an animated (not 3-d animated) full length movie. The most surprising with this film is that William Shatner sings the end title song and the fact that it is Tom Hanks little brother Jim that is the voice of Woody not Tom himself...

As far as hilarious, action-packed space adventures go, this isn't a patch on "Galaxy Quest."

[Victor Field · 2 February 2003]

In "Toy Story 2," Woody finds out that he came from the TV show "Woody's Roundup"; Buzz Lightyear did it the other way around and for real. The trouble is that "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" never really worked as a series, and this video feature doesn't really cut it - and that's without taking either of its truly great predecessors into consideration. If you do...

Essentially a feature-length pilot for the TV series*, "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins" opens with a Pixar-animated prologue wherein Andy's toys get ready to watch the very movie we're about to (the subsequent series also begins with Buzz, Woody, Slinky etc congregating in front of the TV); the point of this is never clear, especially since Woody's reference to how Buzz is drawn underlines how different the two ventures are. The story has Buzz and his partner Warp Darkmatter rescuing three Little Green Men from Emperor Zurg, but when Warp is killed in the fighting our hero swears he won't have any partners anymore; as fans of the show know he wound up with three of them anyway, and this relates how he got together with Mira, Booster and XR.

The movie's got its moments (like the throwaway gag where XR reads a Victoria's Circuit catalogue) and it's hardly boring, but I can't imagine many viewers who've seen more than, oh, five movies being surprised at the movie's biggest plot twist; and the wit and depth of the previous movies is sucked out, leaving little more than a standard comedy-action cartoon. True, it makes sense that a toy like Buzz would inspire a cash-in TV series in the world according to "Toy Story," but do we actually have to see it? Watchable but bland; however, you can't deny that "He-Man" et al never had end credit songs from William Shatner(!).

*Like several other Disney TV cartoons ("TaleSpin," "Chip'N'Dale Rescue Rangers"), the pilot was later edited down and shown on the series in several parts, in this case three. In that version (those versions?), Shatner's song and the prologue with the video are absent, and Tim Allen's voice is replaced by Patrick Warburton, who provided Buzz's voice on the series.

First Toy Story spin off.

[emasterslake · 7/10 · 8 June 2006]

Everyone knows Buzz Lightyear, an action figure with it's own merchandise.

Till Buzz gets his own Cartoon series. In the beginning you get to see the Toys from Toy Story watching the new video of the Buzz Lightyear movie.

The movie is featured in 2-D animation. While the toys were in 3-D animation like in Toy Story. The movie has not the action figure Buzz but a Buzz Lightyear who is Human and part of star Command.

He is on a mission to prevent Emperor Zurg(from Toy Story 2) from using the powers of this core thing from the LGM(Little Green Men) planet.

He teams up with 3 different characters who wanted to be his partner.

The animation is very well done, and the story is original with some jokes and action.

If you're obsess with Buzz Lightyear then you might like this movie.

kids might like the action,though it is pretty tame

[disdressed12 · 4/10 · 2 February 2008]

i wasn't too impressed with this animated spin off of the Toy Story films.i just expected better.the story was pretty weak,but at least there were a few amusing moments.i found it too preachy myself.i like the message it has,about friendship and teamwork,but i just thought it was a bit too unsubtle.kids might like it,considering there was a fair amount of action.there's nothing inappropriate that i saw,so it's probably suitable for most ages.in fact,the movie is pretty tame,with pretty much no violence.anyway,this isn't horrible by any means,it just isn't anything special.for me,Buzz Lightyear of Star Command:The Adventure Begins is a 2/5

A treat for parents as well as kids!

[akbrown · 10/10 · 19 October 2000]

I have to say I was delightfully surprised with the new Buzz Lightyear video. Not only is there enough action and quirky stunts to keep the kids entertained, but the writers took pity on parents as well by throwing in a LOT of inside jokes and great taglines for us to enjoy as well! The new characters are fun (Larry Miller as XR is just a riot) and we get to see a terrific cast of gifted voice talent having a blast with their characters.

The violence factor is minimal cartoon violence - more campy than anything else. One of the biggest surprises is to hear Patrick Warburton doing the voice of the Little Green Men - as well as the hilarious cameo by William Shatner "singing" the Space Ranger anthem!! That in itself is worth a viewing. Overall, I have to say this is well worth at LEAST a rental, if not a purchase, particularly if you have young ones in the house who love Buzz to infinity and beyond!

Still aiming for infinity and beyond

[studioAT · 5/10 · 10 March 2017]

It's almost a shame that Pixar have decided to retcon their own output through 'Lightyear' because actually this was pretty good, and could very well have been the film that made Andy want the toy in the first place.

Very tongue in cheek, and perhaps aimed at younger kids it may be, but I enjoyed this, I thought it was fun entertainment.

Great Cartoon

[genius23 · 9/10 · 20 June 2003]

It begins with a standard S&R mission and in the end Buzz is involved in an adventure, where the whole galaxy is at stake, with him and his friends being the only ones left to stop evil emperor Zurg, who is the excellent villain here. At no time is the movie ever boring, the story is never hold up at any point for too long and while the overall plot is predictable (Buzz will defeat Zurg and save the galaxy), in between it often takes unexpected turns. The robot and Zurgs men add a great deal of comedy and the attentive viewer will notice some wonderfull allusions "That's not a spacecraft - it's obviously a weatherballoon"

My 5-year old son LOVES this one...

[pjbump · 28 August 2000]

... but then, he's a big Toy Story fanatic anyway. Yes, this is essentially the pilot for a Disney "One Saturday Morning" cartoon offering, but it does help provide a bit more background as to the legend of Buzz Lightyear. If you're buying or renting a movie for a Toy Story fan, this will do just fine. I love Diedrich Bader as the voice of "Agent Z".

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

[jboothmillard · 3/10 · 25 June 2022]

Before I went to see the Disney/Pixar Toy Story computer-animated spin-off movie Lightyear at the cinema, I decided to watch this straight-to-video traditional animated spin-off, which served as the pilot for the TV series that followed, directed by Tad Stones (The Return of Jafar, Aladdin and the King of Thieves). Basically, it opens with Woody (Jim Hanks, Tom's brother), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and the toys of Andy's bedroom about to watch the VHS copy of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. In the film, Buzz Lightyear and his partner Warp Darkmatter (Diedrich Bader) are searching for three missing L. G. M. (Little Green Men) (all voiced by Patrick Warburton), a race of aliens working for Star Command's Universe Protection Unit as scientists. They discover the lost L. G. M. In a hidden lab belonging to the evil Emperor Zurg (Wayne Knight). Buzz and Warp break in and rescue the L. G. M., but Zurg triggers the self-destruct system, and Warp is trapped, forcing Buzz to leave before the explosion occurs, apparently killing Warp. Following Warp's death, Buzz refuses to work with a new partner, but Commander Nebula (Adam Carolla) gives him a new recruit. Princess Mira Nova (Nicole Sullivan) from Tangea is skilled in combat, but Buzz is still reluctant to partner with her. Buzz later prevents large but well-meaning alien janitor Booster Munchapper (Stephen Furst) from being fired. In Zurg's fortress, new henchman Agent Z (Diedrich Bader) arrives with a multi-weapon robotic arm. Zurg plots to steal the Uni-Mind, a huge orb on the L. G. M. Home world responsible for the telepathic link between them. The L. G. M. Build a robot soldier called XR (Larry Miller), offering him as a partner for Buzz who can be repaired if damaged, but he can only function imitating Buzz. After receiving a telepathic message from the L. G. M. About Zurg's attack, Buzz and XR travel to their planet. Agent Z confronts them and destroys XR while Zurg steals the Uni-Mind. Unable to think clearly, the L. G. M. Rebuild XR, but he functions with a mind of his own. Commander Nebula decides to launch a full-scale assault on Planet Z, but Mira argues that the prototype Alpha-One should be used. Zurg corrupts the Uni-Mind into a "Mega-Ray" to bend everyone to Zurg's will. Mira steals the Alpha-One prototype spacecraft to fight Zurg, while Buzz, who also considered stealing the craft, follows Mira in another craft, unaware Booster and XR are stowaways. Buzz catches up to Mira and brings her back to base, along with Booster and XR who are discovered. Zurg's Mega-Ray is fired onto several planets in quick succession, brainwashing occupants into his slaves, before turning the weapon on Star Command. Buzz, Mira, Booster, and XR return to base, finding all the staf, including Nebula, have been corrupted by Zurg. Buzz and the others escape in the Alpha-One just before a bomb planted on Buzz's ship is detonated. The cruiser is destroyed but Zurg presumes that Buzz is dead. Booster accidentally causes the ship to crash-land on Planet Z. There, Buzz insists on completing the mission alone and orders the others to leave. Buzz fights Agent Z, but ends up captured and taken to Zurg. Agent Z reveals himself to be Warp, who faked his death, and has been working secretly for Zurg for years as a double agent. Buzz is allowed to make a "final log entry", a coded distress call to Mira, Booster and XR. Zurg plans to use the Mega-Ray on Buzz, but XR and Booster get to him in time to rescue him. Booster and Mira manage to destroy Warp's mechanical arm, but Zurg escapes after fighting Buzz, before the allies can arrest him. Booster and XR arrest Warp and skydive from Zurg's exploding tower. Mira uses her ability of "ghosting" to push Buzz into the core of the Uni-Mind to restore, freeing all people on the various planets from slavery, while Zurg's fate is unknown. The unity of the L. G. M. Is restored and Warp is taken to prison for treason. Buzz finally admits that he cannot work alone, and recruits XR, Mira and Booster into his team, "Team Lightyear". Also starring Kevin Michael Richardson as Space Ranger, Frank Welker as Grubs / Self Destruct / Ranger #1 / Rhizomian Man / Cadet Flarn, Andrew Stanton as Hamm, R. Lee Ermey as Sarge, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Joe Ranft as Wheezy, and Jeff Pidgeon as the Aliens. Allen (who was replaced by Patrick Warburton for the TV series) is well cast as the lead hero, the supporting cast, particularly Knight who has fun as the villain, are fine. The rushed looking hand-drawn animation is nowhere near as good as the computer-animated films the character was in, the story is predictable and dull, and the attempts of humour are hardly worthwhile, it is just the kind of nonsense you'd expect from a home video release, a silly animated science-fiction adventure. Adequate!

Fantastic Movie

[ninjachef · 10/10 · 12 April 2020]

I love this movie so much!!!!!!!! Barely anyone has heard if it, which makes it even better.

There's plenty to enjoy here

[Ted-Striker · 8/10 · 17 November 2006]

In a web interview a few years ago, one of the head honchos at Pixar was asked the secret to making a successful kids' movie and he said it was to make something that adults will enjoy. Kids, he said, have terrible taste; they'll will watch anything. A kids' movie that is too dumb for the grown-ups is going to languish at the box office. But if you make a movie with some clever dialogue and engaging plot, plus some elementary "teaching moments" that mainstream parents can discuss with their kids, then you will enjoy robust ticket and video sales.

Pixar put that formula to good use with their successful run of computer-animated films, but I am hesitant to watch anything released direct to video. But I was pleasantly surprised with Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins.

There's more "kids' stuff" here than in Toy Story and its progeny, but there's still plenty for adults to love. The voice talents are top-flight, especially Wayne Knight as Zurg. (Kudos also go to Stephen Furst, Adam Corolla and Larry Miller, all of whom seemed to be enjoying themselves and working their roles well.) Besides the voices, the film also offers some clever dialogue and good visual humor (picture a lazy robot reading a catalogue called "Victoria's Circuits"). The plot is competent. Good themes (like valuing teamwork and obeying the rules even when you don't like it) give the kids something to think about.

Finally, William Shatner shows up in the end credits with a laugh-out-loud spoken rendition of the Buzz Lightyear theme song: "To Infinity and Beyond." I had a good time explaining to my nephews and my son about Shatner's infamous "Lucy In the Sky (With Diamonds)" recording.

I'd like to see Pixar make more stuff like this.

I think this movie is action packed but also a feel good film.

[haleys_comet172002 · 10/10 · 21 February 2002]

This movie may not be a classic Disney masterpiece but the characters and story is just as good. It shows Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story in his own film. There is a completely new cast to add to this movie which is 2D unlike Toy Story's 3D. We are introduced to Mira Nova a Tangean space ranger who has the ability to "ghost" through solid objects, XR a robot ranger or experimental ranger and is the humor of the film, Booster a Custodian janitor who dreams come true by becoming a space ranger and Warp Darkmtter a villain who changed sides to bad. Buzz is the star of this film and show his adventure at star command in outer space. He has to battle Zurg and needs the help of his 3 new friends Mira, XR and Booster to win.

Fantastic family film

[jdimstr31 · 9/10 · 10 August 2000]

Disney has had a win some/lose some track record with its' direct to video animated features. From the triumphant Lion King 2, to the abyssmal Pocahontas 2. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is another winner. The movie begins with a computer animated segment featuring Buzz, Woody, and all the other toys of Andy's room, preparing to sit down to watch the new Buzz Lightyear movie. It's a really cute intro featuring Tim Allen as Buzz, and Jim Hanks (doing his best impersonation of his brother Tom) as Woody. Wallace Shawn is hilarious, once again, as Rex the dinosaur, who can't contain his excitement over the new Buzz video. As the toys sit down in front of the tv to watch the movie, we zoom into the tv and the feature begins proper. While it might disappoint some that the rest of the movie is done with traditional animation, to me it seems only fitting. After all, the computer animated Toy Story world is all about toys. This movie is about the adventures of Buzz Lightyear, the character that the toy in Toy Story is based on. This movie is supposed to be the same thing the kids in the Toy Story world watch. The film is about Buzz trying to stop the Evil Emperor Zurg from destroying the universe. Zurg steals the LGM's (Little Green Men) Uni-Mind, the device that keeps them mentally linked as one. Zurg intends to use it to spread his evil all over the universe. When Buzz's partner is killed by Zurg, Buzz vows to work alone. But Star Command has other ideas. Through the course of the story, Buzz actually ends up with 3 new partners. Princess Mira Nova, a janitor with dreams of being a Space Ranger named Booster, and a robot called XR (experimental ranger). Booster and XR are a classic comic relief team in the spirit of Timon and Puumba from Lion King. It's an exciting story filled with action, betrayl, heroic rescues, humor, and Tim Allen at his scene chewing best. It's perfect for all families, and trust me, kids will LOVE it! I bought the movie for my 3 year old son, and 1 year old daughter. They were mezmerized. For that matter, so was I. 9 out of 10!!!!!

Evil Never Wins: An Epic Space Adventure

[amiranda-39274 · 8/10 · 18 May 2020]

This has got to be the most watched animated film of my early childhood. I remember how obsessed I was with this movie and buzz lightyear in general, i would ask for nothing but buzz lightyear merchandise from my parents, and as soon as I would finish watching the movie I would just rewind it, over and over and OVER! Despite my love for this sweet piece of nostalgia, I know this movie isn't perfect and I will give a fair review.

Ever since watching toy story, as a kid, I always wanted to see a buzz lightyear movie, and this movie gave me exactly what I wished for. The opening sequence alone is the perfect example of what a buzz lightyear solo film should be, Buzz and his partner Warp are tasked to find 3 kidnapped little green men (LGM ), on a dark moon where evil emperor Zurgs base is. This beginning is just breathtaking as buzz and warp battle crater vipers, a crater viper/Mutant, zurgs Hornet robots, and finally a series of explosions that results in Warps death. Zurg soon discovers that the LGMs minds are all connected through the " Unimind" he decides to steal it to use its power to allow him to mind control the entire galaxy. He does this by simply touching it causing it to turn evil and let out a disturbing wail of pain, making you realize that despite zurgs wackiness he is a truly evil guy that might actually succeed in taking over the galaxy. Buzz and his new friends are the only space rangers left that can stop him, but they must learn to work together, you have probably seen this kind of story before, but it is unique for many reasons. Buzz lightyear is the perfect hero that toy story made you think he was, also hes a cooler guy in this, tim allens voice really elevates him. After the loss of his partner, warp, buzz goes through a depression where he refuses to take on a new partner, despite the story providing him with 3 new friends who want to help him. Mera is a cool character, being an alien princess that was inspired by buzz to become a space ranger and she has unique alien powers that make her like a ghost. Second is Booster the star command janitor, who dreams about becoming a space ranger, and last is XR a funny little robot that is made by the LGMS to be buzz's expendable partner, but he ends up gaining sentience and becoming a valued ally. Zurg is just the best supervillain ever, hes a fusion of the emperor and Darth vader from star wars, and despite being menacing hes absolutely hilarious, thanks to wayne knights hamminess and some golden dialogue. " And so ends Star command! Oooh im so Evil, I just gave myself chills! Im a Bad Boy. Hahhaaha" This movie possesses so much self aware humor its incredible to watch, like when the LGMs planet is under attack, Texts pop up on the screen to point this out, and then another set of text pops up that say " obviously". Also Buzz and zurg play their archetypes perfectly, but are self aware enough to point their clichés out. Zurg:" Shoot at the planet of widows and orphans!, Buzz: You Fiend! Zurg: Ha, I knew that would get him" The movie is mostly lighthearted fun, that could have used more development but its just such a fun ride, the movie ends with booster's giggle, that tells you that this movie is just an enjoyable wacky story that is meant to replicate the spirit of Saturday morning cartoon cheese, and its amazing because of that.

When I was a kid I didn't know that this was just a pilot episode for the cartoon tv series of the same name. I never got into the show, but from the few episodes I have seen of it, its delightfully funny as well, but the creators lost Tim allen as the voice actor for buzz and replaced him with Patrick warbuton, he doesn't do a terrible job, but all I can think about is Kronk from emperors new groove, and they made buzz more of a doofus in the tv series. Despite that, this movie is just fantastic, its the perfect action adventure movie for all children to enjoy, its the perfect fusion of comedy and action. It posses a strong theme of heroism that I feel I needed as a kid to truly understand, the part where Buzz tells zurg " Evil never wins" is a a quote I still revere. The sci fi aspects of the movie are just so creative and filled me with so much imagination and wonder as a kid, yes sir, this is still a movie I hold dear to my heart. Now to end this review, and don't act like you weren't expecting this! To Infinity and Beyond!!!!!

Genuinely hilarious script and some of the most quotable lines ever

[mbrophy-50809 · 10/10 · 26 April 2022]

This movie started as a "watch while I do laundry" title, and quickly spawned into one of my favorites all throughout middle school and beyond. It's become a cult classic among my family, and the lines are quoted extensively around my house.

The animation isn't too special on its own, but the story, characters, and hilarious dialogue makes this movie an easy 10/10 for such glorious lines as:

"If it means less paperwork, I'll take chaos."

"We are one. We are united. We are powerful. We. Are. AFRAID"

"That? That's not a spacecraft! It's obviously a weather balloon!"

"Status Report" "Not Good." Excellent! Let's roll!"

Honestly, give this movie a shot. Your kids will love it. You'll love it. It's Brilliant.

An awesome movie

[arielsiere · 10/10 · 11 July 2022]

Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command The Adventures Begins is also based on Toy Story and the show Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command from the Toon Disney show since (2000-2001) and it even features Emperor Zurg even though he made an appearance in Toy Story 2 and Lightyear despite getting bombed at the box office but i think is also a great way to continue the franchise.

Simple, great fun

[spikeprime · 8/10 · 4 November 2021]

This is, of course, the big prequel direct-to-dvd movie setting up for the show. Often these projects can go awry and end up flat and lame, like with Return of Jafar or the failed Beauty and the Beast or Atlantis pilot movies.

However, in this case, Pixar and Disney managed to pull it off shockingly, spectacularly well. The animation is well above your typical 90s-era Saturday Morning TV budget look, with great dynamic, fluid movements for all the characters, wonderful expressions and surprisingly great action sequences.

The characters are pretty broad; the bold hero Buzz, the strong female lead Princess Mira Nova, the comic relief 'funny guy' XR, and the bumbling but well-meaning Booster, etc.

What sets them apart is the voice actors. Of course, Tim Allen was brought in to dub over Patrick Warburton's unique line reads, and he did it magnificently. If anything, I much prefer Allen's takes than Warburton's in this case. We've also got stellar talents like Larry Miller, Steven Furst, Nicole Sullivan and the crown jewel of the whole cast, Wayne Knight as Zurg.

Combine that with fun dialogue, a silly but simple and easy-to-follow plot, and some hilarious exchanges between the characters, and you've got a really fun movie for kids of any age, 3-99yrs.

8 stars, one of my childhood favourites I still revisit.

The movie that started a great animated series

[breakdownthatfilm-blogspot-com · 9/10 · 21 December 2012]

After the success of Toy Story (1995) and Toy Story 2 (1999), Disney and Pixar studios thought it would be profitable for them to make a spin-off of one of the main characters, specifically Buzz Lightyear. Yes, having a Woody spin-off would have been interesting but honestly, I'm not quite sure any child would be interested a "western setting" TV show. Science fiction and futuristic worlds is what the majority people love now because it's a boundless area for exploration.

The story of this movie is about Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen (from the Toy Story franchise), which enters the screen like any other space ranger would; confronting evil. There's really no need to go into plot for this review because it is very simplistic and understandable. And although this video is made mainly for the kids, young to old adults should be able to enjoy this film as well without having to shake their heads all that much.

Along with Tim Allen is Nicole Sullivan (Mira Nova), Larry Miller (XR), Stephen Furst (Booster) and Wayne Knight as the Evil Emperor Zurg. All of these actors give commendable performances as their characters. My two favorite characters were XR and Emperor Zurg. Larry Miller gives XR a great sense of humor and a lot of sarcasm to the table. As for Zurg, Wayne Knight just knows how to make Zurg sound evil but only on the surface and not too dark. Even Zurg has some comedic moments that are fun to watch. "Nanna Zurg"? Cute Zurg, real cute.

The animation, although I would not say totally looks professional, it at least looks good on the TV screen. From what I saw, there were only a few real visible continuity issues but overall the film was fairly persistent on sticking to what it output. There were even a couple of Easter eggs, for example, a small time on screen the viewer may see a magic lamp...cough cough Aladdin (1992) or...a giant three pronged claw that latches onto a mystical orb that belongs to the little green men...cough cough Toy Story (1995). It's all in there, it just needs to be looked at with a keen eye.

Action sequences are well animated too. The colors mesh well with the surroundings that they belong to and what they represent. Adam Berry is the composer to this film and I must say that he did a great job creating a main theme for our beloved Pixar character. The tune is catchy and also entertaining. I am still disappointed that the studio didn't make a Woody spin-off. I still think that would've been cool. Oh well. This film led up to a great TV series so that's a plus.

Having a spin-off of one of Pixar's most memorable characters was an excellent decision on Disney's part. The whole video is a blast.

go disney!

[steed_ministry · 8/10 · 26 January 2001]

A true original. Beautifully done. Through the guise of poor animation, this low rent spinoff of the Toy Story legacy has secured it's own place of greatness. Great story line. Perfectly placed jokes. I don't know if the kids will get it, but I sure did!

Actually wonderful

[loganjsmith-12928 · 10/10 · 22 September 2022]

This movie is actually really good! I enjoyed it immensely. I loved the animation style chosen for this specific movie. It's funny and amusing. It's probably like a 7 but I'm giving it a ten to help it out a little bit. I think this is a great movie to watch. When I was a kid I literally carried around the DVD everywhere so often that it was eventually ruined with spaghetti sauce. If you like Toy Story and if you like Buzz Lightyear I'm telling you you're going to love this movie! I advise you please don't miss out on this movie. I'm really wishing they would put this movie on Disney+ eventually.

outstanding movie

[jaemiewaters · 10/10 · 21 February 2012]

it is a outstanding animated movie i really hope you enjoy this movie it is a blast i never saw a movie quite like this i hope you enjoy this amazing family movie it is one of a kind it is also out of this world fun i think you will enjoy this amazing Disney Pixar movie I never saw anything like this before you will be blown away after you watch this amazing movie i think you will enjoy this movie because it is one of the coolest films ever there really is nothing like this it is a big hit for all of the families to all of the families out there i really hope you like this amazing movie i never saw a movie like this it is the bomb there is nothing like this i think there is nothing like this i hope you think the same way it is a hoot it is the bomb of a movie it is a great movie