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

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Following Lightyear’s premiere, the first reactions are in – and they're full of praise for the Toy Story spin-off.

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

"Pixar’s #Lightyear is a BLAST & a half! Big, exciting, emotional & goofy sci-fi that’s got STAR WARS vibes and even BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE vibes," writes Fandango’s Erik Davis (opens in new tab). "Truly, it is fantastical storytelling at its absolute best. Loved every second - top tier Pixar for me."

ComicBook.com’s Charlie Ridgely (opens in new tab) 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 Courtney Howard (opens in new tab) 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. "Perfectly 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."

Digital Spy's Ian Sandwell (opens in new tab) 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."

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