So much average

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

I'm not sure which is more surprising: that this movie still holds up, or that it wasn't really a Disney production (while still being a proto-PIXAR movie). And just like everybody else, I'm surprised by just how dark things get in this story. It's a story that doesn't patronize its audience, and I loved that aspect. It's what made this a joy to watch with my own kid. The movie strikes just the right affective tone, the performances feel genuine, and even the songs are still catchy. You find yourself getting attached to these characters while still wincing at some of the imagery. Seriously, this is a strange film, yet somehow still endearing. 7/10

A+ An air conditioner that commits suicide? A vacuum that thinks about hanging himself? A fat guy in a monster truck who harvests the character appliances' organs? A junkyard where cars sing about being executed by crushing and dismemberment?I will forever love this movie. It's a great kid's film, but there are plenty of hidden themes for adults if you look closely enough at it. Out of all the Disney movies, I think it's one of the more obscure ones compared to the overly popular ones you always see on lunch boxes, T-shirts, and what not. That's the beauty of it. Any fan of film can easily tell the same writers here would go on to work on the Toy Story series, especially when in comparison with the recent "Toy Story 3". The due credit starts right there, but it only continues on with an awesome voice cast. My favorites would definitely be Thurl Ravenscroft as Kirby and Jon Lovitz as The Radio. Each character is pretty distinct, and the story allows each their moment to be a hero.The artwork style has a nice aged look to it, and can be quite menacing at times. In fact, I'd say more often than not the atmosphere and lighting is quite dark. This goes right along with the aforementioned themes, which are prevalent throughout the film; themes of solitude, the need for companionship, which coincide with truly bizarre, cold and heart-breaking scenes. One of the few moments in film history to ever actually draw tears from me is the flower scene. It was strikingly depressing, making one almost subconsciously ask themselves if life without intimacy is worth living at all. Another theme I noticed, and appreciated just as much as if not more, is the very important message of not forsaking the antiquity of life. All of this helped along by a score that is dark, adventurous and mysterious all at once. Done by David Newman , it always heightens the mood of the film. Plus the songs by Van Dyke Parks are really well done and quite catchy. My favorite would definitely be "Worthless." I must definitely recommend "Brave little Toaster" to anyone who wants to experience a truly unique animated film, to me a classic and one of the best of all time.

Pardon the pun ;) I loved The Brave Little Toaster as a child and no doubt I watched it repeatedly, and it's a true classic piece of nostalgia for many.Even at the tender age of six, I thought the concept behind dated electronics being the main characters was a incredibly creative idea. There was no snazzy CGI effects, and there was no need for any. The story was so brilliantly told in it's more simple animation style and strong writing.Don't let the fact that it this is an animated, non-anime movie at that fool you. There are indeed darker scenes in movie, including one in the beginning of the movie that still managed to make me shiver. Watching it again at the age of 27, I have to say I enjoyed it every much as I did all those years ago, if not more so.Would I recommend The Brave Little Toaster? To say yes would be an understatement!

I watched this movie for years as a child and really enjoyed it, it is my favorite movie of all time. I just finished my first year of college and I was thinking about this movie the other day and went down and found it with my old tapes. I watched it last night and I must say: it still holds the same magic that it did when I was little! I love the values/morals it gives, that are still relevant in my life such as friendship, loyalty and accepting of others. I think that a lot of people could do themselves a favor and watch this movie and remember where our values came from. At almost 20 years old I am not ashamed to say that this is my favorite movie of all time. I've read some other reviews that talk about how the animation is 'off', but I don't care. This is one of the 'old school' movies along with all its preceding films. Sure the new Disney-Pixar films are nice with the computer stuff but this is where the true films are. This is one film I am glad I watched again and plan on watching it sometime soon again. I remember watching this as a child and wondering if the appliances DO come to life when we are not around. This is a truly remarkable movie both for the quality of the message it gives, the great cast, and its destiny to become a classic that I plan on watching with my children (when that time comes). It's a great movie and I still laugh at its jokes and play between the characters (all of them!). In short, I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!