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Barry Levinson directed this cautionary fantasy fable--a triumph of production design--concerning the clash between benevolent, funny toys and malevolent, violent war toys and video games. Donald O'Co... read more read more...nnor is the kindly, gentle Kenneth Zevo, founder of Zevo Toys. The workers love him and the love they feel for Zevo comes through in the lovingly cute toys they produce. His son Leslie (Robin Williams) is an eccentric inventor who concentrates on coming up with different styles of plastic vomit and over-sized ears. His addle-headed daughter Alsatia (Joan Cusack) enjoys trying out all of Leslie's inventions. But their innocent, idyllic existence is soon to be shattered. Kenneth is dying and he is reluctant to bequeath the factory to the immature hands of Leslie and Alsatia. He finally decides to pass on his factory to his three-star general brother (Michael Gambon), reasoning that the general will run the factory efficiently and prod Leslie and Alsatia into adulthood. When Kenneth dies, the general and his army surplus son Patrick (LL Cool J) immediately turn Zevo Toys into an oppressive fascistic environment. The general also stops production of the innocent Zevo products and forces the workers to manufacture violent interactive video games and sadistic war toys. Leslie must rouse himself out of his over-long childhood to preserve the tradition of Zevo Toys. Although Toys did not fare well at the box office, it features a stunning combination of production design by Ferdinando Scarfiotti and art direction by Edward Richardson. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr. 1 min.

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Release Date: December 18, 1992

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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001

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  • May 11, 2011
    I really liked this movie when I first saw it, but seeing it again later, I thought it looked silly. The basic themes and the story are really good, though, and Williams gives a good performance too.
  • September 24, 2009
    This is an odd film, it?s not bad, I just didn?t like it that much!
  • November 4, 2008
    A pretty random film, it is kinda fun during some parts.
  • October 23, 2007
    I remember I thought this was going to be about toys that kill people.. instead it was about robin williams making me want to kill people.
  • July 13, 2007
    Probably my favorite film of all time. It has great art direction, video game action, Robin Williams comedy and an awesome soundtrack.

    Favorite Scenes: the surrealist fake MTV video to distract the guards, and when the toy tanks break down the door and begin the battle against... read more the good toys - with "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" re-mixed version playing.
  • July 6, 2007
    Every propmaker and set designer in the world dreamed of making this movie. It's wacky, but it might be brilliant - a very interesting depiction of industry with an understated Robin Williams. Levinson and Williams can't miss together: this is a great movie for rewatching and ret... read morehinking, likely for weeks at a time.
  • April 21, 2007
    This is truly one of the least funny non-slapstick comedies I've ever seen (crawling around down there with My Fellow Americans).
  • December 28, 2006
    Kooky and silly.
  • October 1, 2009
    I surprised myself by watching this whole thing through. It was so boring that it took me a day and a half to get through it. Whenever it bored me too much, I pressed pause and did something else. I really liked Joan Cusack in this one. She is so adorable. The only good thing abo... read moreut this movie was maybe the visual spectable. There were great costumes and props but there was something sadly lacking in the storyline. Can't quite put my finger on it, though.
  • July 3, 2011
    Toys was a colorful, strange, peculiarly done movie. I sort of liked it. It's a seemingly simple story involving a toy company taken over by a weapons manufacturer. It's not really that simple because the family involved with the toy company includes two people who've never known... read more anything other than toy land. Robin Williams' character is naive, but quick to figure things out when evidence of deception is blatant enough.

    The cast was phenomenal. Robin Williams, Joan Cusack, Robin Wright Penn, LL Cool J and Michael Gambon were all great.

    It's a fun film that is worth watching. If you don't like the first 15 minutes, change the channel. It won't become any more appealing.

Critic Reviews


Charles Cassady
August 31, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Despite title, edgy fantasy-fable isn't geared toward kids. Full Review

Alex Sandell
June 25, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

A big, colorful movie. The film is absurd, but likeable.

Ken Hanke
May 12, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Unwatchable muck.

Widgett Walls
November 8, 2002
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

It's a terminally flawed film, and almost gleefully so.

Clint Morris
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Batteries 'definitely' were'nt included

Rob Vaux
August 13, 2002
Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium

Beware of any film where the most interesting character is a machine.

Shane Burridge
January 1, 2000
Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews

A grab-bag of novelties and visual gags

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

The audience is likely to leave this one filled with disappointment and a sense that some wonderful opportunities have been missed. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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March 12, 2009
Variety

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