Pixar's gold standard for storytelling sophistication not only their best all-around film, but one of the best films ever made, period.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
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Reviews Counted:130
Fresh:130
Rotten:0
Average Rating:8.5/10
Consensus: Entertaining characters and eye-popping animation make this sequel an instant classic.
Synopsis: In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster, Andy heads off to summer camp, leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in... In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster, Andy heads off to summer camp, leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in the first installment, Woody discovers that he is a valuable collectible spawned by a popular 1950s kiddie-puppet TV show, "Woody's Roundup Gang," when he is kidnapped by an evil toy collector, Al McWhiggin. Through Al, who plans to sell him to a Japanese toy museum, Woody is reunited with the toy versions of his TV cohorts--plucky cowgirl Jessie (Cusack), prospector Stinky Pete (Grammer), and trusty horse Bullseye. Woody must choose between seeing Andy grow up and forsake him and living a sterile but eternal life behind glass being admired--but not played with. Meanwhile, the rest of the original toy troupe undergoes a thrilling crosstown adventure to locate their kidnapped friend and restore him his rightful owner. Extremely entertaining, surprisingly touching, endlessly thrilling eye candy for anyone of any age. Golden Globe Winner: Best Motion Picture--Musical or Comedy. Includes outtakes and bonus short, "Luxo Jr.," plus a sneak preview of Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS INC. [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts, Jodi Benson, R. Lee Ermey, Kelsey Grammer, Estelle Harris, Wayne Knight, Andrew Stanton, Laurie Metcalf, John Morris, David Ogden Stiers
Director: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
Director: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlain, Chris Webb
Producer: Ralph Guggenheim, Steven Jobs, John Lasseter
Composer: Randy Newman
Studio: Disney/Pixar
Reviews for Toy Story 2
Watching Toy Story 2 is like opening a box from the attic and finding your favorite childhood toys inside.
...one of the funniest, exciting, and genuinely moving stories ever committed to film.
Seldom has there been such a brilliant sequel to such a brilliant predecessor.
A full measure of Toy Story 2's success can be gauged by its undeniable appeal for children who have never seen a Western television show or played with a cowboy toy.
A wonderful movie that made me go through lots of shades of emotions.
Every bit as intelligent, humorous and heartwarming as its predecessor.
Even though computer animation may seem like the coldest, least organic art form, the characters pulse with more humanity than most live actors can muster in a dozen mainstream movies.
The moral of Toy Story 2 is that nothing lasts forever so it's important to savor all the precious moments of love while you still have the chance.
People have argued whether this one surpasses the original; my vote is no, but it comes damn close.
Much work has gone into the 'story' as into the 'toy', making this a rewarding return to an indisputable visual treat.
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