Review - Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2

RELEASE YEAR
1999

DIRECTOR
John Lasseter, Ash Brannon

WRITER(S)
John Lasseter, Peter Docter

CAST
Voices: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, Joan Cusack, Wayne Knight

MPAA RATING
G

RUNNING TIME
92 Minutes

STUDIO
Disney/Pixar

"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.

Buzz and Woody have gotten over their differences from the first film. Now it's up to Buzz to rescue Woody, as we see him get stolen by Al, the toy collector seen in the first film al la a tv commercial. He is voiced by Wayne Knight, who everyone knows was Newman on "Seinfeld". He is superb and you'll find yourself picturing Newman everytime Al speaks.

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.

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