Toy Story 2 [4K UHD]

When "Toy Story" hit theaters in 1995, it revolutionized animation and storytelling in cinema. It was a tough act to follow, but "Toy Story 2" not only met those lofty expectations, but in many ways, surpassed them. Here's my comprehensive take on this animated classic. Story & Emotional Depth: "Toy Story 2" builds on the themes of friendship and identity introduced in the first film while adding layers of complexity and emotional resonance. The introduction of new characters like Jessie and Bullseye adds depth to the Toy Story universe. Themes of abandonment and the value of individuality are explored without making the movie feel heavy or dark. Characters & Performances: The original cast returns stronger than ever. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively, delivering performances that are heartfelt and relatable. Joan Cusack's Jessie is an exceptional addition, providing the emotional core of the film. Each character serves a purpose, contributing to the story's emotional weight and comedic relief. Animation & Design: Even though it was released over two decades ago, the animation still holds up impressively. The textures, movements, and expressions are carefully crafted, showing the early mastery of Pixar in this field. Humor & Wit: What makes "Toy Story 2" so enduring is its universal appeal. The humor works on multiple levels, offering something for both kids and adults. The dialogue is witty, the visual gags are clever, and the comedic timing is impeccable. Pacing & Structure: The film flows effortlessly from beginning to end. There's never a dull moment; whether it's an action sequence, a tear-jerking moment, or a hilarious gag, every scene feels essential and well-timed. My Opinion: In my view, "Toy Story 2" stands as one of the finest sequels in the realm of animation, and perhaps cinema in general. It successfully navigates the tricky waters of expanding a beloved universe while remaining true to the core elements that made the original so impactful. The film's ability to entertain while touching on deep emotional and existential issues is a testament to its brilliance. Would I recommend watching or re-watching "Toy Story 2"? Absolutely, and not just for the nostalgia. It's a film that resonates across all age groups, and its themes are timeless. If you've somehow missed this gem, you owe it to yourself to experience it. And if you've already seen it, it's always worth another watch. In summary, "Toy Story 2" is a masterclass in storytelling, character development, and emotional depth. It’s not just a worthy successor to the original "Toy Story"; it's an exceptional film that stands strong on its own merits.

How cool that they could follow up "Toy Story" with an equally fabulous sequel. Who can forget the lines when the clueless Buzz Lightyear is battling Emperor Zurg and Buzz says, "I'll never give in. You killed my father!" And Zurg replies, "No Buzz, I AM your father." And the visual jokes, such as when the toys are trying to rescue Woody, trapped in a suitcase rattling down a conveyor belt in the airport luggage handling system. Buzz chases the green case, and from the back, we see that across his derriere he has a baggage sticker for Butte, MT. And don't forget to watch the fake "bloopers" that accompany the credits! I decided to replace our VHS's of "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2", and purchased the 2010 Special Edition reissue of each of them. "Toy Story 2" came out in theaters in 1999, and is as funny and heartfelt today as it was then. It was the third film for Pixar. "Toy Story" was 1st, and then "A Bug's Life". There are ten Bonus Features on the DVD, and this is a list of the DVD extras, only. The second is the audio commentary track, where you watch the movie but listen to commentary throughout. Commentary tracks have become one of my favorite extras, and I'm going to cover it first. Commenters for "Toy Story 2" are: John Lasseter (director), Lee Unkrich (co-director), Ash Brannon (co-director) and Andrew Stanton (co-writer). They are proud of the new programs that allowed them to make "Toy Story 2" look more realistic than "Toy Story". Andy has a new puppy, Buster, received as a Christmas gift at the end of "Toy Story". He is much more realistic than Sid's dog, Scud, could be. "One of the new technologies... is that we actually were able to put real fur [on Buster]. The fur on the dog is like thousands and thousands of individual little hairs." Also, when the characters go outside, "all the leaves on the trees are billowing and kind of gently swaying in the wind. The trees weren't like that in the first "Toy Story". We did all kind of research on "a Bug's Life" and figured out how to make grass and leaves more like that." I never thought of it, but Robert Goulet sings Wheezie's big band version of "You've Got a Friend in Me" at the end of "Toy Story 2". Can you find these homage moments in the movie? Superman, "2001", "Toy Story", "A Bug's Life", Jerry from the short "Jerry's Game", Odd Job from James Bond, Star Trek, "Jurassic Park" and "Spinal Tap". Bonus extras on the DVD disc for Toy Story 2 (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging) : 1. "Sneak Peek Toy Story 3 - The Characters" (4:00 minutes) Lee Unkrich, director of TS3, shows us the recurring and new characters to come in the 3-quel. TS3 was released in Nov. 2010, while the Special Editions of 1 & 2 were released in March 2010. 2. Audio Commentary 3. "Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Episode 1: International Space Station" (3:43) This confirms that a Buzz Lightyear action figure actually made it into space and the Space Station. Buzz covers many parts of life on the station, including EVA's, Extra Vehicular Activity, AKA space walks. "When I was on board I observed that the average space walk was between 3 and 8 hours". Produced in collaberation with NASA, there's lots of real video from the station. 4. "Paths to Pixar - Technical Artists" (4:24) Six people who worked as "technical artists" in TS2 talk. Fascinating stuff, and a good idea of what goes into perfecting the animation to look real. Lisa started at Pixar in 1995. For a young person who wants to get into animation, the most important thing is high school math! Algebra and geometry. For example, this equation: a x b = |a| |b| cosign theta is needed to calibrate how light bounces around in a scene! 5. "Studio Stories: TS2 Sleep Deprivation Lab" (1:25) The first draft of TS2 was not a success and they had to start over. Unfortunately, they had 8 months to do a year's worth of work. Narrated by Lindsey Collins, "We were frequently actually working 36 to 48 hours straight. It was like a pysch lab." 6. "Studio Stories: Pinocchio" (2:15) For TS2, Pixar was still housed in a giant warehouse. The rooms had high ceilings with insulation hanging. One day they decided to throw toys up so that they'd stick in the insulation. You may be able to guess how the Pinocchio doll stuck. Narrated by Doug Sweetland and Dylan Brown. Dylan mentions: "I think we threw things in the ceiling because none of us had girlfriends." 7. "Studio Stories: The Movie Vanishes" (2:32) Completed and draft footage are stored on several Linex and Unix machines. Command RM* starts erasing film as fast as it can. "Somebody" hit RM* and in 20 seconds a year's worth of work disappeared. Watch this extra to find out how the movie was saved by a newborn baby named Eli. Narrated by Oren Jacob and Galyn Susman. 8. "Pixar's Zoetrope" (1:58) A zoetrope is an amazing device, sort of an accelerated flip book using sculptures, and Pixar created one using characters from TS2. Narrated by Pete Doctor (director "Up") and Nick Berry (project manager). 9. "Celebrating Our Friend Joe Ranft" (12:46) This is a heartfelt tribute to Joe Ranft, who passed away near the end of production on "Cars". Participants include John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer), Dan Scanlon, Bob Peterson, Pete Doctor and Andrew Stanton. Joe Ranft started with Disney, but joined John at Pixar for "Toy Story". John Lasseter says, Joe "was one of the greatest story artists of all time. He was the heart and soul of Pixar. And he's a big part of why people connect so deeply with our movies." He is sorely missed. 10. "Learn to Take Your Favorite Movie on the Go" (1:00) This is an ad for digital files of Disney movies. This Special Edition for "Toy Story 2" came out the same time as the Special Edition for "Toy Story". Toy Story (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) Many of the Bonus extras on the "Toy Story" reissue compliment the extras on "Toy Story 2". For example, there are three different Studio Stories, Episode 1 of Buzz's Mission Log, and a "Paths to Pixar" that covers the artists. Highly recommended! Happy Reader

Toy Story 2 is one hour and thirty-two minutes and was released in theaters on November 34, 1999. The story picks up somewhere around summer time as Andy and Woody gets ready for cowboy camp. Right before the two are set to go, Andy accidently rips Woody's arm and Woody is left home. Andy's mom put Woody on the top shelf where he discovers Wheezy, a rubber squeeze penguin whose squeaker is broken. While Andy is away, Ms. Davis is having a yard sale and grabs Wheezy from the shelf and put him up for sale for .25¢. Woody rescues Wheezy but Woody is stolen by Al McWhiggin; the owner of Al's Toy Barn. Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm set out to rescue Woody. It is at Al's apartment that we learn the truth about why Woody is stolen; Woody is a character from the 1950's era television show Woody's Roundup. Woody is the last part of Al's collection needed to sell to a museum in Japan so Al can make millions off of Woody. The collection is useless without Woody. Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl, Stinky Pete the Prospector, and Bullseye (a horse) are all exciting to have Woody back and tell them that he is going to Japan with them to be part of a permanent display. Woody at first refuses to go with them but, as he learns more about his past and Stinky Pete smooth talks him Woody has a change of heart and decides to stay. When Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm arrive to rescue Woody he tells them that he is not going the gang slowly leaves. Woody watches an episode of Woody's Roundup and sees a boy playing with and that reminds him of the times he spent with Andy and misses that. Woody changes his mind and tells Buzz and the gang to wait for him. Woody invites Jessie and Bullseye to come with and they agree; when he starts to invite Stinky Pete, it is then that Stinky Pete true colors are shown. Stinky Pete locks the air vent and forces Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye all go to Japan with him; Stinky Pete is resentful for all those years he spent on a Dime Store's shelf while other toys were being sold around him. Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm go after Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye and wind up at the Tri County Airport. In the end Woody saves Jessie and all the toys make it back to Andy's house. This movie is a great follow up to the original Toy Story and we learn more about Buzz and Woody's past. Toy Story 2 gets an AAAAA+++++. DVD FEATURES Chapter Selection Set Up Bonus Material A) Outtakes B) Luxo, Jr. Sneak Peeks A) Monsters, Inc. B) A Bug's Life C) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs D) The Emperor's New Groove E) Cinderella II: Dreams Come True F) Toy Story G) Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure H) The Hunchback of Notre Dame II Play VHS FEATURES Sneak Peeks A) The Emperor's New Groove B) Fantasia 2000 C) Dinosaur D) Monsters, Inc. E) Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins Bonus Material A) Luxo, Jr B) Outtakes C) Woody's Round-Up Medley performed by Riders In the Sky

Like that's a bad thing. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reunite to lead our favorite cast of toys into this exciting sequel and they bring back everything we know and love about Woody and Buzz...seemingly without breaking a sweat. Other iconic characters also return, including Mr. Potato Head, who is not quite off the hook for his false assumptions and subsequent actions from the first film, Ham the piggy bank, who's just as funny and wise-cracking as ever, the ever-loyoal Slinky Dog, the ultimate destruction of a stereotype Rex the timid dinosaur, and many more. Joining the band are Mrs. Potato Head, Buster the (real-life) dog, Jessie the Yoddling Cowgirl, Bullseye the horse, some green aliens (there were dozens of these guys in the first film...just as a reference) and others. PIXAR's top-notch animation also returns along with a new gang of voice actors who blend in nicely with the returning ones. My favorite newcomer is Wayne Knight, who manages to embody the greedy toy store owner who'll do just about anything for a buck...I won't give examples because it'll give too much away. Joan Cusack shows she can hold her own when she pits her character Jessie against Hanks's and Allen's already established characters. And Kelsey Grammer, who's been a brilliant voice actor in my book ever since his first appearance as Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons, comes back with a completely different character (Stinky Pete the Prospector), displaying his depth, range, and talent as an actor. I feel very comfortible saying that, of the Toy Story trilogy, Toy Story 2 is my favorite and I'd give it six stars if I could. This movie goes above and beyond the bar normally set for sequels and I can only hope that work like this could actually raise that bar. Anyway, if you've seen Toy Story, this film must be next on your list. Enjoy.

Sequels are always risky propositions. While many has been equal or better than its predecessor, many more have been just awful. Thankfully TS2 belongs to the first group and it's not only an excellent sequel, it's one of the best ever. The first TS is a masterpiece and I don't know how but the Pixar wizards match that fate and even supprass it. An impressive movie. TS2 continues the toy's adventures in a more epic scale. Woody is kidnapped by an ambitious toy seller, Al, who wants to sell him to a museum in Japan. While being in Al's apartment, Woody meets Jessi, Bullseye and the Prospector other toys that are part of the collection. From them, Woody learns that he is invaluable property and that without him, the others are sentenced to remain in the darkness forever. Meanwhile, Buzz and other Andy's toys go on a resuce mission to bring his friend back home. Instead of repeating the formula of the first film, the Pixar artists completely reinveted it. They created a new engaging story with themes like abandonment, one's purpose in life and of course friendship. They also enlarged the cast with more likeable characters and threw great action sequences. Of course the humor in this film is impeccable and you'll be laughing a lot at smart jokes. This story is very sophisticated and stands heads and shoulders above many other animated films. A true classic. Video & Audio TS2 comes with a pristine transfer to BD. Everything from detail to textures to colors is reproduced incredibly well. A stunning video presentation. Likewise, the 5.1 DTS-HD MA is truly phenomenal with clear and crisp sound all the time. Bonus Materia¨: New to this release are: "Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station" part II of a NASA oriented educational program. "Paths to Pixar: Technical Artists" a great featurette that's both fun and informative. You have three studio stories which are amazing anecdotes told by Pixar crew. Also there is a loving and touching tribute to Joe Ranft and a featurette showcasing Pixar's amazing 3D Zoetrope. From previous releases you have a making of featurette, an audio commentary and short featurettes that deals with production, story, characters and more. Also you have a gallery and trailers. A DVD copy is also included. Closing Thoughts: TS2 is a rare sequel that matchs its predecessor and a true classic in its own right. This BD shows spectacular video & audio plus fun and informative bonus material. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I love Toy Story 2, and personally think it is the most entertaining movie of the entire Toy Story trilogy. However, I would caution against purchasing this item. It contains the film, lots of bonus features such as deleted scenes, extra animated shorts, and of course the various interviews with cast and crew. However, this two-disc combo in DVD packaging is missing what is probably the 2nd most important feature after the film itself, and that is the Pixar short Luxo Jr! Yes, that is correct, Luxo Jr. is not present on either the Blu-ray disc or the DVD disc. Other than this huge omission, this is a great product. The movie is wonderful, the various disc menus are well-constructed and accompanied by the awesome music from the movie.

Bought this for my nephew & he loved it.

Well, my four year old son took it upon himself for the first time to rent a movie without asking. I loved Toy Story, and promised him last night if he was a good boy I'd buy the sequel today, and we would watch it together. Before he went to bed I told him he did a great job and I'd get it in the morning. When I woke up he had bought it, the sweet kid didn't want to wake me. But he accidentally rented it. It's an awesome movie. This is such a good movie. The first one was amazing, and this is at least that good. Pixar makes magic. This movie also has a very interesting production history, if you can catch the documentary on Pixar I'd recommend it for an adult. It's very very good. But Toy Story 2 is a must watch, and if your child is under five do yourself a favor and just buy it. You'll end up spending more renting it. Don't learn the hard way like I did with Monsters, Inc.

I have seen this film on video but I haven't got in on dvd. I am thinking of buying Toy Story 2, although I think it is a little expensive. I have just ordered the first one. I have looked at all the reviews and I noticed one of the reviews said that Toy Story has a 2-disc special edition. I agree with the other review. Why does it say 2-disc when there is only 1 disc? I think this needs sorting out, because I would not buy it either until it is sorted out.

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Mit Toy Story 2 knüpften die Pixar-Studios 1999 nahtlos an die Handlung des ersten Teiles von 1995 an. Der vollständig computeranimierte Trickfilm ist zudem um einiges rasanter und ideenreicher ausgefallen als sein Vorgänger. Hier passt einfach alles hervorragend zusammen. Die Figuren erhalten etwas mehr Tiefe und die technische Umsetzung ist noch perfekter ausgefallen als im Vorgängerfilm. Zudem punktet der Streifen mit einer äusserst rasant inszenierten Handlung, welche kongenial von exzellenten Kameraperspektiven unterstützt wird. Ebenso beeindruckend sind die einfallsreichen Gags und originellen Wendungen, die den Film stets spannend und äusserst unterhaltsam bleiben lassen. Dass das Ganze auch noch eine ansprechende Tiefe besitzt und sowohl für Kinder als auch Erwachsene viel zu bieten hat, ist eine spezielle Fähigkeit der Pixar-Studios. Kurz und gut, wenn Sie rasant umgesetzte und intelligente Animationsfilme mögen, werden Sie diesen Film lieben! BLU-RAY-BILD (4,5) Das Bildseitenverhältnis liegt in 1.78:1 (16:9 – Neuer HD-Video und TV-Standard) vor. Da der Kinofilm in einem Seitenverhältnis von 1.85:1 produziert wurde, gehe ich davon aus, dass das Bild für diese Blu-ray-Ausgabe leicht beschnitten wurde. Die Bildqualität bewegt sich auf sehr hohem Niveau. Die Detailschärfe ist über den ganzen Film hinweg auf Referenzniveau. Ebenso überzeugen können der satte Schwarzwert und das gute Kontrastverhältnis. Die Farbgebung ist zudem sehr ansprechend ausgefallen. Ton (5) Das Tonformat liegt in Deutsch DTS ES 5.1 vor. Auch die Tonumsetzung weiss zu überzeugen. Wobei sie vor allem durch eine sehr gute Dynamik und eine ausgezeichnete Räumlichkeit auffällt. Die Surround-Lautsprecher werden sehr intensiv eingesetzt und erzeugen dadurch ein hervorragendes Klangfeld. Die Tonbalance ist stimmig ausgefallen. FAZIT Für Fans von Animationsfilmen ein Pflichtkauf. Die technische Umsetzung der Blu-ray ist zudem referenzwürdig ausgefallen! Von mir gibt es hier eine klare Kaufempfehlung!

Super, livraison rapide. Retour 7 ans en arrière. Film préfère de mon ainé, vu des centaines de fois, dvd tellement rayé qu'il a fini à la poubelle. On l'a racheté en blu-ray pour la petite dernière et elle adore. Vivement le 4 ème volet!!!!