Toy Story 2 [DVD] [2000]

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

1.77 Wide Screen
DVD 9
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English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Danish English Norwegian
Dolby Surround 2.0 Greek
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Dolby Digital 5.1
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Making Of Toy Story 2
Set Of Outtakes
Woodys Round Up Music Video
Exclusive Behind The Scenes With Tim Allen And Tom Hanks
Animated Short Story Luxo Junior
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A masterpiece of great storytelling, 'laugh out loud' humour, wonderful music and state-of-the-art animation - Toy Story 2 is great fun for both kids and adults!

This enormous box-office smash hit has won rave reviews worldwide and won a Golden Globe award for Best Picture! Toy Story 2 featured the original voice cast, headed by Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. Joining them is a round-up of unforgettable new characters, including Jessie the cowgirl, Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the prospector.

While Andy is away at summer camp, Woody is toynapped by AI, a greedy toy collector. His best friends including Buzz, Mr Potato Head, Slinky Dog and Rex set out on a heroic recue mission to save him. Along the way, they meet a whole host of new friends including Jessie the cow girl and Bullseye the horse. Together, the Toy Story gang set out to make sure Woody is home safely before Andy returns...