This computer-animated sequel blows the latest Star Wars sequel out of the galaxy.
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.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Childrens
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
An excellent example of a sequel that is more worth seeing than the original film. It most certainly is not a disguised remake as sequels too often are.
The rare sequel that improves upon its progenitor -- and, considering how wondrous Toy Story was, that's saying something.
The kitsch is back in full bloom -- gotta love the grouchy Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and the discovery of the beach-blanket-bingo Barbie aisle.
Not only is TS2 better than the first outing, it is better than most movies released this year.
I can truthfully write -- even if it sounds like I've been paid off by Disney -- that 'Children of all ages will love Toy Story 2.' In fact, adults and kids did enjoy the film at the screening I attended.
So exhilaratingly spry that you leave on a high -- a sure sign of an instant classic.
This time out, director John Lasseter and his team of writers and technicians have found even greater emotional depth in their Hasbro Hamlets.
Part of the delight of this sequel its bottomless well of inventive wit.
I forgot something about toys a long time ago, and Toy Story 2 reminded me. It involves the love, pity and guilt that a child feels for a favorite toy.
Magnificent, super fantastic, rich, wonderful, full, stop-what-your-doing-and-go-see-it appeal.
A fun, brilliant, and excellent film that parents will be able to enjoy just as much as their kids, if not more so. It's that good!
There is so much here that's delightful in so many ways, you begin to realize what movies are supposed to be, yet so rarely are: transporting experiences.
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