Product Description
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This sequel to 'Toy Story' sees pull-string cowboy Woody (voiced
by Tom Hanks) kipped by toy collector Al, who plans to sell
him to a Japanese toy museum. Assisted by Mr Potato Head, Slinky
Dog and Rex the Dinosaur, action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim
Allen) sets off to the rescue, but when they get to Al's store
Buzz is mistakenly boxed up and his place taken by a new,
flashier Lightyear model - complete with utility belt! Meanwhile,
Woody has discovered that he was once the star of a popular
children's television show, and is no longer sure he wants to
return to Andy's toy cupboard.
From .co.uk
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John Lasseter and his gang of high-tech creators at Pixar create
another entertainment for the ages. Like the handful of other
great movie sequels, Toy Story 2 comments on why the first one
was so wonderful while finding a fresh angle worthy of a new
film. The craze of toy collecting becomes the focus here, as we
find out Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is not only a beloved toy to
Andy but also a rare doll from a popular 60s children's show.
When a greedy collector takes Woody, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen)
launches a rescue mission with Andy's other toys. To say more
would be a crime because this is one of the most creative and
smile-inducing films since, well, the first Toy Story.
Although the toys look the same as in the 1994 feature, Pixar
shows how much technology has advanced: the human characters look
more human, backgrounds are superior, and two action sequences
that book-end the film are dazzling. And it's a hoot for kids and
adults. The film is packed with spoofs, easily accessible
in-jokes and inspired voice casting (with newcomer Joan Cusack
especially a delight as Cowgirl Jessie). But as the Pixar canon
of films illustrates, the filmmakers are storytellers first.
Woody's heart-tugging predicament can easily be translated into
the eternal debate of living a good life versus living for
forever. Toy Story 2 was deservedly a huge box-office success.
--Doug Thomas, .com
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From the Back Cover
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A masterpiece of great storytelling, 'laugh out loud' humour,
wonderful music and state-of-the-art animation - Toy Story 2 is
great fun for both kids and adults!
This enormous box-office smash hit has won rave reviews worldwide
and won a Golden Globe award for Best Picture! Toy Story 2
featured the original voice cast, headed by Tom Hanks as Woody
and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. Joining them is a round-up of
unforgettable new characters, including Jessie the cowgirl,
Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the prospector.
While Andy is away at summer camp, Woody is toynapped by AI, a
greedy toy collector. His best friends including Buzz, Mr Potato
Head, Slinky Dog and Rex set out on a heroic recue mission to
save him. Along the way, they meet a whole host of new friends
including Jessie the cow girl and Bullseye the horse. Together,
the Toy Story gang set out to make sure Woody is home safely
before Andy returns...
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