Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2

1999Movie92 minEnglish

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic88/100
Google Users92%
Director: John LasseterGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Woody is accidentally stolen by a toy collector and taken to Al's Toy Barn. While Andy and his family search for Woody, Woody discovers he is a valuable collectible from a popular show. Woody meets other characters from the show, but must decide whether to return to Andy or stay with his new toy friends. Buzz Lightyear and his friends embark on a rescue mission to save Woody.

Critical Reception

Toy Story 2 was met with universal acclaim, praised for its stunning animation, compelling story, and emotional depth, which surpassed its predecessor. Critics and audiences alike lauded the film's humor, voice acting, and thematic exploration of identity and belonging. It is widely considered one of the greatest animated sequels ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brilliant and heartwarming sequel that expands on the original's charm and emotional resonance.
  • Praised for its sophisticated storytelling and humor that appeals to both children and adults.
  • Hailed as a technical marvel with animation that pushed the boundaries of CGI.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Toy Story 2, frequently highlighting its engaging plot, funny moments, and touching story. Many appreciated how the film deepened the characters and their relationships, making it a memorable experience for families.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('When She Loved Me'). Won multiple Annie Awards, including Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature.

Fun Fact

The film was originally planned as a direct-to-video release, but its quality and story development led Pixar and Disney to upgrade it to a theatrical release.

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housseini_mdb

housseini_mdb

After Toy Story 2 , I understood that the first just softly introduced the serie, the last part of the first movie was incredible to watch but the second is just more spectacular. Not only the ending but all the movie is fun to watch and n...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now that "Woody" and "Buzz" have well and truly buried the hatchet - and not in each other, they both hope owner "Andy" will take them to his summer camp with him. Sadly, though, "Woody" has hurt his arm - so is left behind, only to narrowl...
r96sk

r96sk

One of the greatest sequels around. <em>'Toy Story 2'</em>, whilst marginally inferior, still manages to create the same magic that the original has - which is mightily impressive. It, at least to me, has less humour but what it loses th...
Gimly

Gimly

When I was a kid, I remember thinking that _Toy Story 2_ was pretty good, but nothing on the original. Over the years, I've known many, many, many people, and seen a great number more online, who are of the opinion that this second entry is...