Toy Story is probably one of the best subversive movies out there. What you think is a story about the beginning of a friendship is actually the story of an egotistical asshat (Woody) who's main goal is to break the spirit and crush the reality of a friendly, well-meaning toy (Buzz) out of jealousy. Woody only let's up once Buzz is broken (physically and psychologically), whereupon he regains his power and status between the two and returning Buzz to the group regains his power and status with the other toys. Andy's feelings and Woody's relationship to him never really mattered; it's all about Woody's pride and his relationship/status to the other toys.
But the excellent direction, pacing, humor and catchy soundtrack by Randy Newman (which should have been an obvious sign) prove quite the distraction.
Three cheers for the bad guy!
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