So full of sight gags, clever in-jokes and gentle satire (so gentle you could probably miss it) that it's sure to be a favorite among children and adults alike.
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
A profound masterpiece of wit and truth that should exhilirate kids and non-snobbish adults (read: those who don't mind being touched by messages a ten-year-old can grasp) alike.
first-rate narrative, incredible visual inventiveness and energy and more biting commentary about the nature of the toy in our society.
As cleverly written and visually startling as the 1995 feature from computer animation expert Pixar, the follow-up improves upon it in so many tangible ways.
A rare phenomenon that can be put on a list with Godfather II, The Empire Strikes Back and very few others: It's a sequel that surpasses the original in every conceivable way.
One would have to be a hopeless curmudgeon not to be entertained by Toy Story 2's remarkable visual style, quick-moving storyline, endearing characters, and witty dialogue.
A friend recently told me he considers "Toy Story 2" to be "The Godfather, Part 2" of animated movies; he may very well be right.
Not only is it just as visually stunning and witty as the first, but it's funnier, more thoughtful and more grown-up.
Only after leaving the theater is there reason to realize just how much imagination has gone into making this film so enveloping.
While the first Toy Story dazzled us with its technical flair and witty storytelling, this one wins because of its heart.
One of the most uplifting, funny, and joyous film experiences I have had in a long time.
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