Critics review the newest film releases. “Lightyear” is the Pixar animation that tells the origin of astronaut Buzz Lightyear from the “Toy Story” franchise. “Cha Cha Real Smooth” is a romantic comedy about a bar mitzvah party host becoming friends with a young woman and her teenage daughter. “Official Competition” is a Spanish comedy about a millionaire businessman who hires two ego-driven people to make a film for him. “Spiderhead” is about prisoners who volunteer to be medical subjects for mind-altering substances, so they can shorten their sentences.
‘Lightyear’ lacks emotional impact of ‘Toy Story’ films, says critic
In “Lightyear,” Chris Evans is the voice of the famed astronaut from the “Toy Story” franchise. Credit: YouTube.
Credits
Guests:
- Katie Walsh - film reviewer for the Tribune News Service, the Los Angeles Times, and The Wrap - @katiewalshstx
- Carlos Aguilar - film reviewer for the LA Times and AV Club