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So there we were, the three of us, sitting on the couch,
for an entire day. The younger kids loved the colours and
slapstick humour, the old one was gobsmacked by how stunning
the animation was. And, let's be honest about it, the story.
Toy Story 2 kicks off with a just-torn Woody desperate to
go on cowboy camp with his owner Andy. But, due to the tear
in his shoulder, he's left behind and starts to feel unwanted
by the youngster he's had so much fun with.
To worsen the situation, Woody is cowboy-napped by Al, an
unscrupulous toy-shop owner, while rescuing another toy from
a garage sale and finds himself isolated from his mates and
beloved home.
In his new home Woody finds, to his delight, that he is part
of a 1950s' animated western and he was the star of the show.
To his horror, Woody discovers that he is the last piece to
make-up a complete set of series memorabilia and, as soon
as he's had a clean-up and repair, he's off to a toy museum
in Japan.
Fortunately, the two other characters from the series, Jessie
and Stinky Pete, look after the unhappy cowboy and persuade
him that being a toy in a museum is better than ending up
in a garage-sale box.
In the meantime, Buzz and Co. mount a rescue operation that
sees them risk life, limb and plastic parts to save their
mate.
Toy Story 2 is hugely enjoyable but, despite the plot and
the humour, you will find it hard to get your mind around
just how good the animations are.
They are super smooth and the characterisation of Al, in
particular, is the best I've ever seen. The transfer has been
lovingly done and the visuals are sharp, clear and beautifully
coloured. The sound is excellent. All up, a perfect technical
effort.
If you liked the original, you'll love this. A must, must
have!
Conclusion: Movie: 95% DVD Extras: 50%
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