Analysis of Toy Story Introduction

The introduction to the film Toy Story (1995) contains nearly everything needed. The music in the background introduces the film as a 'Buddy' movie. "You've got a friend in me," happily sings throughout. The music is upbeat and jolly; a tone that brings a heartwarming feel to the film. This tone is kept throughout the story, which is ideal for a film aimed at younger children.

Aside from the non-diegetic music, performed by Randy Newman, the only two characters who speak are the boy and his mum. The conversation is perky and upbeat- the mother calling happily off-set to the boy to come through and them him cheering happily after he goes through. As the music also suggested, this cheerful tone is kept throughout the film.

The very beginning of the film has Andy, the child, playing with Woody, his toy. The mood is happy. The lighting in the room is also very bright and, when coupled with the music, this implies that the scene will be an extremely happy one.