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Toy Story 2
Film review
First of all, it's a sequel, and with the exceptions of the "Star Wars" films (excluding the first prequel) and the second "Godfather" movie, we all know how sequels usually turn out.
Then there's the fact that it was conceived originally as a direct-to-video movie, which usually implies that the material wasn't deemed worthy of making it to the big screen.
If that wasn't bad enough, the film also features a script that was written by committee the screenplay is credited to four writers, and 11 others contributed "story material" to it which is almost always a sure sign of a real dud.
Yet somehow this charming, funny and even touching cartoon comedy/adventure works. And in some very important ways, it's (gasp!) better than the 1995 hit that spawned it.
Impossible, you say? Well, don't pass judgment on the movie too soon. "Toy Story 2" features a series of even bigger and better gags and incredible 3-D animation that's light-years beyond that in the original as well as a story that everyone in the family can enjoy.
Of course, part of the credit also needs to go to its very talented voice cast, which includes Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, reprising their roles as cowboy action figure Woody and Space Ranger toy Buzz Lightyear, respectively.
Though the two were competing at first for the attentions of their human "owner," Andy, the two have mended their differences and have even becomes close friends. In fact, Buzz hasn't forgotten the fact that Woody rescued him in his time of need (in the first film).
He gets his chance to repay that debt when Woody is stolen by Al (Wayne Knight), a greedy toy shop owner who plans to sell him to a Japanese museum. As it turns out, Woody is a rare doll from the "Woody's Round-up" line, which was based on a once-popular children's television program.
So, Buzz and some of Andy's other toys go out in search of their friend. But it's a dangerous trek across town, fraught with traffic and other perils. If that wasn't bad enough, Buzz also has to contend with another Buzz Lightyear figure who believes he's the one, true Buzz.
Meanwhile, Woody isn't just sitting around idle. He's trying to escape Al's den but keeps getting sidetracked by the other cowboy toys in Al's collection including Jessie (Joan Cusack), with a trouble past and a broken heart.
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Cast: Animated film featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and others
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