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Woody the Cowboy, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of their friends from the toy box return in this computer-animated sequel to the 1995 hit Toy Story. This time around, Andy, the young boy who is the pro... read more read more...ud owner of most of our cast of characters, is off at summer camp, giving the toys a few weeks off to do as they please. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) is unaware that in the years since his model went out of production, he's become a rare and valuable collector's item. An avid toy collector (voice of Wayne Knight) decides that he wants Woody for his collection and swipes him, so Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Hamm (voice of John Ratzenberger), Rex (voice of Wallace Shawn), Slinky Dog (voice of Jim Varney), and Mr. Potato Head (voice of Don Rickles) venture forth to rescue their kidnapped friend before Andy returns. Along with most of the original voice cast, composer Randy Newman returns with a new score and new songs. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Lee Unkrich, John Lasseter, Ash Brannon

Release Date: November 24, 1999

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DVD Release Date: October 17, 2000

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  • ironclad1609
    February 7, 2013
    ironclad1609
    The sequel to the big computer animated landmark success does everything right. It keeps the characters that made the original a hit and gives them depth, new adversaries, friends and dilemmas. That's as heart-warming as hilariously funny, with even more great jokes, movie refere... read morences and racy action sequences than the first film. The writing is perfect, always pushing the right buttons at the right time, switching from emotional to funny scenes without effort. Just try to keep your eyes dry during Jessie's song. It's also amazing what technical progress this film brings to the table, especially compared to its predecessor. As a rare example of a sequel that easily surpasses its original in every aspect, it is still a beauty to watch 13 years later, makes you laugh, cry and stand in awe of the perfection delivered here. Probably the best animated film ever made.
  • fb1442511448
    August 11, 2012
    fb1442511448
    The sequel provides more laughter and satisfaction with the introduction to new characters and new story. Toy Story 2, although may not be topple it's original, still provides for a fantastic flick for the entire family to enjoy. 5/5
  • fb100002384654145
    June 15, 2012
    fb100002384654145
    Pixar first foray into sequel territory yields great results. Manages to be just as much of a classic as the first, which is not an easy feat for a sequel.
  • thmtsang
    April 22, 2012
    thmtsang
    Sequel to Toy Story. Andy goes to summer camp leaving the toys behind. Woody finds a cowgirl friend Jessie. My fave scene is where the toys have to cross the road under the cones.
  • fb1463751009
    March 9, 2012
    fb1463751009
    Far better than Toy Story 1 & 3, this movie seems to do everything right.
  • aquateen2
    December 21, 2011
    aquateen2
    Better than the first one which is almost equally amazing. Pixar was always going to make a sequel that would turn out bad. Thank God it wasn't this.
  • fb733768972
    December 6, 2011
    fb733768972
    The gang is back and better than ever! Woody has been stolen by a toy collector who wants to get rich by selling the cowboy doll. As the rest of the clan decide to go on an adventure to save him, the movie takes a few twists and turns and throws in some winks at the audience when... read more it references classic hollywood films, such as "star wars." The voice acting is brilliant once again, and Pixar does not fail to amaze me. "Toy Story 2" lives up to it's predecessor in ever way!
  • scottgreen96
    October 28, 2011
    scottgreen96
    It's an official winner from pixar, it's the most successful in my opinion, not a single negative review from the critic's which just goes to show there is absolutely nothing wrong with this film, and I'm glad I can say it's my favorite animation, of all time.
  • TomBowler
    October 22, 2011
    TomBowler
    Toy Story was a revelation. Despite being the first fully computer animated feature film, the movie refused to get bogged down in the technical innovations, preferring instead to create an amazing world with a fantastic story, memorable characters and challenging themes, especial... read morely for a children's film. So it's pretty easy to say that Toy Story 2 had quite something to live up to.

    Due to a mix-up/abduction at a yard sale, Woody is on his way to being sold to a museum in Japan with the rest of the Woody's Roundup gang. Buzz and the toys decide to get Woody back to Andy's room where he belongs but it's not going to be that easy.

    It takes all of a few seconds to realise that the idea of this sequel flailing in its predecessor's shadow is patently ridiculous. The first scene alone has dozens of geeky in-joke references ranging from Star Wars to 2001 A Space Odyssey, brilliant animation and action sequences which rival anything that the first film had to offer. However, it was never a competition between the two, as they both work together perfectly, the second being a natural progression of the first as the toys come to terms with the fact that they are transitory; that one day, they will break. This grim reality doesn't so much dampen the mood of the film as much as it informs the atmosphere to a large extent and because of this undeniably darker focus, the film is able to connect emotionally even more than the first was able to do in some cases.

    Don't think that this tone robs the film of its joy, however. In fact, Toy Story 2 has all the self-referential, geeky asides that the first had and then some. Evil Emperor Zurg telling Buzz that he is his father? Check. Woody interpreting a ridiculously long and complicated message from the few squeaks of a woodland animal? Check and check. In fact, the jokes come thicker and faster than ever before, a lot of them whizzing by without pomp or circumstance, only really registering on the second or third viewing. Jokes like this are normally reserved for adult comedy movies, and even then they aren't usually as fast and furious as they are here, more proof that anyone saying that animation is for kids is a fool.

    The character development on display here is simply fantastic. Where the first dealt with Woody's inability to be anything less than the most popular toy in the room, this film deals with his realisation of his own mortality; not dying specifically, more being used up or forgotten by his owner once Andy outgrows his sheriff. To showcase this point, Jessie the yodelling cowgirl is introduced as one of the members of the Roundup Gang. There is an inherit risk in introducing new characters who aren't villains, the problem being that they may not be as endearing as the creators hope they are or connect with the audience in a real way. Jessie begins as the tough-as-any-guy, outspoken one and at first there's the real risk that she won't progress any further than that. But there's a moment in the film which has a real case for being the most emotional of the entire series, the third instalment included, where Jessie tells Woody her life story. Cue the sprinklers. It's touching, tragic, but most upsetting of all, recognisable. The connection here isn't just Jessie's abandonment but the feeling that you may have been responsible for this as a kid. It's a heartrending moment and establishes Jessie's place in the audience's hearts forever. This boldness exhibited by the writers who clearly believe that children can handle the tough stuff is a belief which has become something of a trademark for the Pixar brand, tackling complex issues, themes and relationships in all of their movies with the simplicity and sincerity which is exemplified here.

    It's this ability to both connect and communicate which sets the Toy Story series apart in the animation world. As well as having the claim of being the first CG animation ever, the Toy Story series has managed to consecutively outdistance its competitors with heart and emotion combined with a rapier wit. This is, of course, disregarding the astounding innovations in the technical side of the film which, despite being potentially mindblowing, are merely a medium for the story. What could have been an excuse to indulge a novelty has become an integral part of countless childhoods and a landmark in animation.

    Defining Scene:
    It has to be Jessie's lament. Instructed by our brilliant narrator Randy Newman with the dulcet tones of Sarah McLachlan, the piece is as bold and earnest as any live-action movie has a right to be.

    Quotes:
    I say we stack ourselves up, push the intercom and pretend we're delivering a pizza.
    How about a ham sandwich? With fries and a hotdog?
    What about me?
    Ah, you can be the toy that comes with the meal.

    Uh, ma - ma'am? I, uh, um, well, I just wanted to say you're a bright young woman with a beautiful yarn full of hair. A hair full of yarn. It's ah... um... I must go.

    Has your mind been melted? You could have killed me, Space Ranger. Or should I say "traitor."
    I don't have time for this.

    How do you spell FBI?

    To Al's Toy Barn... and beyond.

    All right, nobody look till I get my cork back in.

    Turn into the spin, Barbie!

    I did it! I finally defeated Zurg!
    Father!

    It's all right, Space Ranger. It's a code 546.
    You mean it's a...?
    Yes.
    And he's a...?
    Oh yeah.
    Your majesty!

    Guys, we can't park here. It's a white zone.

    Here's your list of things to do while I'm gone: batteries need to be changed. Toys at the bottom of the chest need to be rotated. Oh, and make sure everyone attends Mr. Spell's seminar on what to do if you or part of you is swallowed.

    Your'e right, Prospector. I can't stop Andy from growing up... but I wouldn't miss it for the world.
  • spielberg00
    August 12, 2011
    spielberg00
    Good

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Critic Reviews

Steven Rosen
August 6, 2012
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

Toy 2 is colorful and funny, and the computer-animation from Pixar Animation Studios creates a convincingly detailed environment for the toys. Full Review

Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
August 6, 2012
Paul Clinton (CNN.com), CNN.com

Toy Story 2 is a brilliant example of that rarest of Hollywood phenomena a sequel to a major hit film thats as good, if not better, than the original. Full Review

Nick Schager
August 6, 2012
Nick Schager, Time Out New York

Pixar's 1995 Toy Story and its superlative 1999 sequel ushered in the supremacy of computer-generated animation. Full Review

Malcolm Ritter
August 6, 2012
Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press

They've done it again. The folks who brought you 'Toy Story now present Toy Story 2, another clever, riotous tale of life in the toy lane. Full Review

Jami Bernard
August 6, 2012
Jami Bernard, New York Daily News

Pixar, the animation studio that teamed with Disney for both movies, has broken technological ground since the first Toy Story, and TS2 shows off its newest expertise with one smart visual joke after ... Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
February 14, 2012
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

Against most odds, the sequel turned out to be at least as wonderful as Pixar's 1995 original -- maybe more so. Full Review

Desson Thomson
February 14, 2012
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

The toys are back with even more hilarious vengeance. The story's twice as inventive as its predecessor. And the vocal talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and others bring even fuller soul to the proceedi... Full Review

Roger Ebert
February 14, 2012
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This isn't a made-for-video that they decided to put into theaters, but a version intended from the first to be theatrical. That's important, because it means more detail and complexity went into the ... Full Review

David Jenkins
January 22, 2010
David Jenkins, Time Out

Seeing the film ten years later - and in the mighty shadow of Pixar's recent masterpieces - the film feels a little chaotic, safe, tired on its feet. Full Review

Richard Schickel
August 31, 2008
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine

Pixar's improved computer animation is up to all the demands of this excellent adventure. Full Review

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    • Buzz Lightyear: How about a quick roll call? Everybody here?
    • Mr. Potato Head: Not everybody.
    • Buzz Lightyear: Who's behind?
    • Slinky Dog: Mine.
    • Slinky Dog: I may not be a smart dog but I know what roadkill is.
    • Buzz Lightyear: You still worried?
    • Woody: About Andy? Nah, it will be fun while it lasts.
    • Buzz Lightyear: I'm proud of you, cowboy.
    • Woody: Besides, when it all ends I'll have old Buzz Lightyear to keep me company - for infinity and beyond.
    • Buzz Lightyear: Hang on Cowboy!, Woody are you all right?
    • Woody: Yeah Buzz I'm fine, Here's your list of things to do while I'm gone: batteries need to be changed. Toys at the bottom of the chest need to be rotated. Oh, and make sure everyone attends Mr. Spell's seminar on what to do if you or part of you is swallowed. Okay? Okay, good, okay.
    • Buzz Lightyear: Woody you haven't found you're hat yet have you?
    • Woody: No! and Andy's leaving for Cowboy Camp any minute and I can't find it anywhere!
    • Buzz Lightyear: Don't worry, Woody. In just a few hours you'll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot Schmoes.
    • Woody: They're called 'S'mores', Buzz.
    • Buzz Lightyear: Yes, yes. Of course, has anyone found Woody's Hat yet?
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