Toy Story 2 (2004)
Front Cover Actor
Tom Hanks Woody
John Lasseter
Lee Unkrich
Tim Allen Buzz Lightyear
Movie Details
Genre Animation; Comedy
Language English
Audience Rating U
Running Time 89 mins
Country Great Britain
Color Color
Plot
John Lasseter and his gang of high-tech creators at Pixar create another entertainment for the ages. Like the handful of other great movie sequels, Toy Story 2 comments on why the first one was so wonderful while finding a fresh angle worthy of a new film. The craze of toy collecting becomes the focus here, as we find out Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is not only a beloved toy to Andy but also a rare doll from a popular 60s children's show. When a greedy collector takes Woody, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) launches a rescue mission with Andy's other toys. To say more would be a crime because this is one of the most creative and smile-inducing films since, well, the first Toy Story.

Although the toys look the same as in the 1994 feature, Pixar shows how much technology has advanced: the human characters look more human, backgrounds are superior, and two action sequences that book-end the film are dazzling. And it's a hoot for kids and adults. The film is packed with spoofs, easily accessible in-jokes and inspired voice casting (with newcomer Joan Cusack especially a delight as Cowgirl Jessie). But as the Pixar canon of films illustrates, the filmmakers are storytellers first. Woody's heart-tugging predicament can easily be translated into the eternal debate of living a good life versus living for forever. Toy Story 2 was deservedly a huge box-office success. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com

Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 29
In Collection Yes
Purchase Price £15.00
Links Amazon UK
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 2
Release Date 06/11/2000
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Animated Dubbed PAL Widescreen