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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.

Rated: G

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Oct 2, 2009 Wide

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

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  • Toy Story 2
  • A landmark in filmmaking with cutting-edge animation and the voice talents of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, TOY STORY introduced Woody the Cowboy and Buzz Lightyear, a space age action figure. Along with a supporting cast of funny friends, TOY STORY will entertain the entire family with action, adventure, and sidesplitting laughs. Joining the original voice cast in TOY STORY 2 is a roundup of unforgettable new characters including Jessie the Cowgirl and Stinky Pete the prospector! Winner of the Golden Globe(R) award for Best Picture, this box office smash is full of laugh-out-loud humor, wonderful music, and eye-popping animation!
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    Reviews for Toy Story 2

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    9/10

    Tim Brayton

    Not content to simply re-create the success of its predecessor, the sequel... reveal[s] itself to be a surprisingly philosophical work.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 06 2009 11:19 PM

    Antagony & Ecstasy

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    A+

    Laura Clifford

    Inventive, hilarious, witty, touching and exhiliarting, (the final climatic scene which follows an airline's baggage handling system is heart stopping) "Toy Story 2" is that rarest of things - a perfect film.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 01 2009 02:17 PM

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    Brian Orndorf

    Toy Story 2 always struck me as a disappointment. It's a fine movie with plenty of spirit, but the franchise formula feels diluted, lacking the spark of creativity that made the original film sing.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 01 2009 09:52 AM

    BrianOrndorf.com

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    A-

    Frank Swietek

    Colorful and witty...the mixture of action and humor proves as irresistible as ever.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 01 2009 08:47 AM

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    3.5/4

    Joe Lozito

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 03:40 AM

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    3.5/4

    Wesley Lovell

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 03:40 AM

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    Richard Schickel

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

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 31 2008 06:03 AM

    TIME Magazine

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    5/5

    Quite wonderful.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 31 2008 06:02 AM

    Channel 4 Film

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    3.5/4

    Joe Lozito

    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 27 2007 03:15 AM

    Big Picture Big Sound

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    A

    Christopher Smith

    Toys are us.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2007 08:40 AM

    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

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    Lisa Alspector

    The movie's clearly articulated theme is whether life should be lived for the future or in the present, something both adults and children may find provocative.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 20 2007 03:24 PM

    Chicago Reader

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    Geoff Andrew

    The list of highlights is endless. Kids will love it; adults may react more deeply. Just wonderful.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 24 2006 03:29 AM

    Time Out

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    4/4

    Jeffrey M. Anderson

    Even better than the original.

    Full Review Source: | comment 2 Comments | May., 26 2006 03:16 AM

    Combustible Celluloid

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    Kevin Carr

    With very rare exceptions - sequels are not nearly as good as the original. However, leave it to the folks at Pixar to manufacture the quintessential exception to this rule.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 04 2006 10:49 PM

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    John J. Puccio

    ...one of the few sequels in the history of cinema that is an unqualified improvement over its predecessor in every way.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 23 2005 10:33 PM

    DVDTown.com

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    4/5

    Chris Gore

    Definitely outdoes the first film. It's the Godfather II of computer animated films.

    Full Review Source: | comment 2 Comments | Dec., 06 2005 07:41 PM

    Film Threat

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    Robin Clifford

    A hands-down masterpiece and the best film of the year, so far. Brave the holiday movie-going crowds and give yourself and the family a real treat.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 09 2005 03:34 AM

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    Jeffrey Overstreet

    One of the most entertaining and exciting animated features ever made, one of those rare sequels that bests its predecessor.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 15 2005 10:28 PM

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    Steven D. Greydanus

    Pixar's gold standard for storytelling sophistication… not only their best all-around film, but one of the best films ever made, period.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 16 2004 12:43 PM

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    4/4

    Judith Egerton

    Watching Toy Story 2 is like opening a box from the attic and finding your favorite childhood toys inside.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 23 2004 08:48 AM

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