Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Directed by: John Lasseter
Produced by: Helene Plotkin, Karen Robert Jackson
Screenplay by: Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin, Chris Webb
Story by: John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Ash Brannon, Andrew Stanton
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen & Kelsey Grammer.
Music by: Randy Newman
Cinematography: Sharon Calahan
Production company: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Plot: “Toy Story 2” is the exciting, all-new sequel to the landmark 1995 computer-animated blockbuster from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. This time around, the fun and adventure continue when Andy goes off to summer camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody — who hasn’t the slightest clue that he is a greatly valued collectible. It’s now up to Buzz Lightyear and the gang from Andy’s room — Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex, and Hamm — to spring into action and save their pal from winding up a museum piece. There are plenty of thrills as the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get home before Andy does.
I was intrigued how the plot for this movie continue to established what the first film did.
I LOVE this toy story sequel so much.
Pros: the first thing i seen watching this one was that the animation has improved from the first one, Jesse & stinky Pete were characters that work within the confines of the story, the voice acting is still brilliant as all wastes, this film has heart, motion & joy & this film had some of the greatest bloopers of all time.
Cons: the character of Evil Emperor Zurg didn’t need to be in the movie, the ending conflict between Woody & Stinky Pete and the gang ended too quickly and Al McWhiggin doesn’t felt like a threat to me after watching it again.
Casts & crew:
- Tom Hanks as Woody
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Utility Belt Buzz Lightyear
- Joan Cusack as Jessie
- Kelsey Grammer as Stinky Pete the Prospector
- Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head
- Jim Varney as Slinky Dog
- Wallace Shawn as Rex
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep
- Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head
- Wayne Knight as Al McWhiggin
- John Morris as Andy Davis
- Laurie Metcalf as Andy’s Mom
- R. Lee Ermey as Sarge
- Jodi Benson as Tour Guide Barbie
- Jonathan Harris as The Cleaner
- Joe Ranft as Wheezy
- Jeff Pidgeon as Aliens
- Andrew Stanton as Evil Emperor Zurg
I recommenced this second film of this franchise on DVD, Blu-Ray or watch it on Disney+.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars – Flixster/Rotten Tomatoes
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