You are here:
Toy Story That Time Forgot

Toy Story That Time Forgot

2014

TV-G

Director

Steve Purcell

Runtime

22 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.3/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks explicit depictions of same-sex intimacy or non-cisnormative identities. Character dynamics focus on toy archetypes rather than sexual orientation or gender identity.

Gender Representation

Good

The narrative subverts traditional hierarchies by placing leadership and tactical intelligence in the hands of Trixie. This female-coded dinosaur challenges expectations of masculine dominance in action settings.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

Because the cast consists entirely of non-humanoid toys, there is no explicit representation of racial or ethnic identities. The story operates within a vacuum of human social constructs.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film explores social hierarchies and the struggle for relevance. It critiques exclusionary social structures through the portrayal of delusional action figures, though it lacks broader systemic critique.

Disability Representation

Limited

The story touches on being 'obsolete' or 'broken,' but these elements serve as plot catalysts rather than nuanced explorations of lived experience or disability.

Strengths

  • Subverts gendered leadership tropes by making Trixie the primary strategist and driver of the plot.
  • Challenges conventional masculine dominance in action-adventure settings through character agency.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks capacity for intersectional representation due to the non-humanoid nature of the cast.
  • Misses opportunities for nuanced explorations of disability, using 'obsolescence' primarily as a plot device.

AI Analysis

Toy Story That Time Forgot succeeds in disrupting traditional gendered leadership tropes by centering Trixie as the group's strategist. This provides a refreshing departure from standard masculine-led action adventures. However, the film's reliance on non-humanoid characters creates a ceiling for intersectional representation. Without human-centric casting, the narrative cannot address race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation directly. Ultimately, the film offers a narrow but effective subversion of gender roles while remaining limited by its non-human cast and lack of diverse identity-based storytelling.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.