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Lightyear : Disney Pixar’s gets banned in some countries for a kiss scene.
Buzz Lightyear is a space ranger trained for exploration, who has just been recruited by Star Command. He is out to save the universe with his faithful robot assistant, Alpha-7. Together they must defeat Emperor Zurg, the evil genius and tyrant determined to rule the universe and bring all of humankind into subservience. Buzz is also a member of Star Command’s elite squadron of Rangers, all of whom report to the command center, located on the remote planet of Moon Base 1. Buzz lives on Planet Zeeba in a dome-shaped house powered by star power. When he’s not exploring new worlds or fighting evil, he relaxes with his best friend named Booster in a zero-gravity chair that projects holographic images around them.
What is the plot of the story?
Star Command prepares for a visit from Princess Mira Nova. The occasion is ruined by Emperor Zurg who instantly falls in love with her. To impress her he captures all of the ships in the galaxy and ties them together to form a chain of shops that encircle the planet Terra-12. Zurg calls this chain of ships “the Love Chain”. Star Command sees the Love Chain as a symbol of tyranny and oppression and they set out to destroy it. Buzz Lightyear finds out that Emperor Zurg is using Dr. Blowhole as a secret weapon to destroy Star Command.
Who is in the cast? What role did each character portray?
The cast includes Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, James Brolin, Joan Cusack, Jeff Garcia, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson. Chris Evans played the lead role, Buzz Lightyear. Taika Waititi played the role of Buzz Lightyear’s faithful robot companion, Alpha-7. James Brolin played the role of Emperor Zurg, a robotic tyrant who seeks to rule the universe. Joan Cusack played the role of Mira Nova, who is a Galactic Princess and represents beauty and intelligence. Jeff Garcia played the role of Booster. Sarah Vowell played the role of Darby.
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What are the difficulties they face?
Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. Star Command prepares for a visit from Princess Mira Nova. The occasion is ruined by Emperor Zurg who instantly falls in love with her. To impress her he captures all of the ships in the galaxy and ties them together to form a chain of shops that encircle the planet Terra-12. Zurg calls this chain of ships “the Love Chain”. Star Command sees the Love Chain as a symbol of tyranny and oppression and they set out to destroy it. Buzz Lightyear finds out that Emperor Zurg is using Dr. Blowhole as a secret weapon to destroy Star Command.
What are the themes?
The themes include Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, his robot companion, Alpha-7, and the evil villain Emperor Zurg. Each of them has a life lesson to learn. The theme is to always be yourself and never give up, never give in and just stay strong. The moral message is that everybody can make a difference in life, even if it’s just one person who makes a difference then the world would be a better place. That’s what Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans) tries to teach young recruits about believing in themselves and never giving up and staying strong no matter how hard it gets.
Who is the antagonist? What are its motives?
The antagonist is Emperor Zurg, who is a robot genius who uses Dr. Blowhole as a secret weapon to destroy Star Command. He wants to rule the universe and he is sadistic and he thinks that the only way to make everyone love him is if he can have his way with them. The villain has evil motives to use Dr. Blowhole so he can implant people with love circuits which are bombs that are programmed with an artificial personality, Zurg’s personality, for them all to be under his dominion and obey him as his slaves of course, kind of like an army or something. The main protagonist is Buzz Lightyear because he is a space ranger and he has a faithful robot companion named Alpha-7. The love interest is Princess Mira Nova because she is beautiful and intelligent.
Would you recommend watching this?
Yes. I would recommend this because if you read the book it will be great for the imagination and make-believe for fun. It’s a great movie for young adults to watch at home with their family and friends or in the classroom with their students. Thanks for reading!
