Toy Story 2 Pack (Toy Story & Toy Story 2)
OVERALL:
ASPECT RATIO(S)
Toy Story
16x9 Widescreen (1.77:1)
Toy Story 2
16x9 Widescreen (1.77:1)
Standard (1.33:1)
SOUND MIX
FEATURES
STUDIO
RECOMMENDATION
Dolby Digital 5.1
THX
Toy Story
- Tin Toy Animated Short
Toy Story 2
- Luxo Jr. Animated Short
- Outtakes
- Monsters, Inc. Sneak Peek
Disney/Pixar
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GRADING SCALE
Film 
Features 
Audio
Video
Toy Story
"Toy Story" set the precedent by becoming the first fully digital computer animated film. That, combined with a funny script geared towards kids and adults catapulted the film to over $150 million at the box office and help it garner huge critical praise.
Funny, lighthearted, and fast-pacing, "Toy Story" is definitely a film to watch over and over. It gets a little too kidish at times, but there's enough smart, adult-type humor that the over 18 crowd will enjoy.
Toy Story 2
"Toy Story" laid the groundwork for computer animated films, but "Toy Story 2" pushes a bit further, improving on the effects and the story. This is a rare moment where the sequel is better than the original. "TS2" is smarter in terms of script because it cuts out more of the kiddy stuff.
There's a few more toys and alot more jokes in this one. The original voice crew is back and they are once again terrific, especially Wallace Shawn as the mild-mannered dinosaur. The kids will dig the animation, but the adults will be more impressed by the toys' personality and wit. A great film.
Features
If you're looking to buy this set for features, you better pick up the Ultimate Toy Box, because that's where they are. But if you're like me, and you don't really care that much for extras, you'll get this pack. I'm big on sound and picture, so the behind-the-scenes stuff isn't that interesting. Each film contains an animated short, and "Toy Story 2" also has some funny outtakes, which lasts about 5 minutes.
Audio
There hasn't been a film that has suprised me with the audio has these films have. You want some serious bass? You got it. Some crisp sounding rear channels? No problem. The Toy Story films have got you covered. These 5.1 tracks are extremely aggressive, especially in the .LFE channel. "Toy Story 2" has the better audio of the two, with slightly better surrounds and even a more fuller use of the sub. But without a doubt, both of these discs are reference quality.
Video
The video is just as solid as the audio. Both films are presented in pretty 16x9 transfers and in widescreen. The second film also has the option for full frame. The colors are very rich and the detail is amazing. It's a tough call whether or not this looks better than the "A Bug's Life" 16x9 transfer. This is heaven for the eyes.
Overall
I don't think extra features are worth the $20+ you'll have to dish out for the big box set. If you want to save a few bucks and still enjoy 2 great movies with superb picture and sound, then stick with this set.