Toy Story

Year of release: 22nd March 1996

Director: John Lasseter

Genre: Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Summary of what happens in the opening 2-5 minutes: All of the toys are being played with, when Andy leaves the room they all come alive and start doing their own things. you see that Andy is moving as many of his things are being boxed.

Locations: there are many locations in the openeing of this film but it is mainly based around Andy's room as this is where all of the toys are kept.

Characters: Woody, Buzz, Hamm, Rex, Slinky, Mr Potato head, Army men.

Enigma Codes: It raises the question will they will make it or not and be left behind as Andy is moving house.

Cinematography and the effects: CGI is used as the whole film is animated.

Editing techniques and their effects: The effects that are used are CGI and tight cutting along with sound mixing.

Use of sound: Dialogue, theme music, background noise.

Genre Characteristics: Light hearted music, storyline isnt twisted or evil, bright colours used.

Target Audience: The target audience of this film is mainly young children but applies to all ages as there are some jokes the kids wont understand but parents will.

Titles: There are few titles and only then do they say the film title.