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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302731231
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6302731232
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: June 06, 1995
Running Time: 122 minutes
Sales Rank: 26502
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1992
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Editorial Review:
Description:
Enter a spectacular world of whimsy, fun and fantasy in this acclaimed visual extravaganza directed by Barry Levinson. Robin Williams stars as Leslie Zevo, a fun-loving adult who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle (Michael Gambon), a war-loving general who builds weapons disguised as toys. Aided by his sister (Joan Cusack) and girlfriend (Robin Wright), Leslie sets out to thwart his uncle and restore joy and innocence to their special world.
Amazon.com:
There are two reasons to see Toys: some phenomenal visual spectacle and the utterly adorable performance of Joan Cusack. The story: When the founder of the Zevo toy factory dies, he leaves it to his militaristic brother Leland (Michael Gambon) instead of to his whimsical son Leslie (Robin Williams). When Leland starts making war toys (and worse, actual weapons masquerading as toys), Leslie is forced to stop being capricious and take on some authority. Toys is supposedly about innocence and peace, but really it's director Barry Levinson's cry of anxiety about modern-day playthings, particularly video games--which is almost psychic of him, given how video games have started to devour the entertainment market. Fans of Williams will enjoy his performance; the visual design really is gorgeous; and Cusack, as Leslie's sister Alsatia, is so lovely she almost carries the film through its muddled themes. Almost. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Dreadful is not a strong enough word...
This is the only movie that I walked out of, ever. The movie is non-sensical and boring. The plot is horrible. Don't waste your time. Avoid this with a 39-and-a-half foot pole!
Rating:  - A movie that persists
I first saw Toys in the theaters. The movie was surreal, funny, oddly-paced, and utterly gorgeous; it was like nothing I would see again for 10 years until Amelie would come out.
16 years later, it holds up. It's still just as original, quirky, beautiful and engaging as when I first saw it. And the soundtrack is just as fresh and delightful as when I first heard it.
It has its flaws - the message is heavy-handed, some of the jokes are strained, and the star is still ... Read More
Rating: - A Tradition of Whimsy
"We have a tradition of whimsy here at Zevo Toys..."
Robin Williams' character is explaining the nature of the company to his boorish Uncle, but he is also describing one of the main reasons I love this movie.
I can't really imagine anyone other than Robin Williams and Joan Cusack in the lead roles (Joan is probably at her most charming here). The only things I would change are the couple of scenes that warrant the PG-13 rating, and then only so I felt more comfortable ... Read More
Rating: - Toys [VHS Tape] (1995)
Thank you, Janet!
The video is exactly as you described. Perfect mint condition! I received it within days of the order. It was really nice doing business with you.
Rating: - This is a movie for those young at heart!
Those that have rated this movie low on basis that it is childish or infantile has simpy missed the point! And those that have rated it low because of it being unoriginal has NOT been out in the real world! There is NOTHING original in the world anymore, so get off your high horse!
And saying the toys are nazis...dude...crazy much!?!?
This movie is touching and visually striking. The music is wonderful! I thank my father for taking me when I was younger. I STILL watch this movie!
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302731231
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6302731232
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: June 06, 1995
Running Time: 122 minutes
Sales Rank: 26502
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1992