Pixar made it funnier, but not as magical, but I would still recommend it

Rating: 8/10 (2 February 2006)

"Toy Story 2" is the sequel to the classic "Toy Story." This time around, Woody is kid-napped by a wicked Toy Salesmen, and his friends go out on a journey to rescue Woody at Al's Toy Barn. Meanwhile, in the shop, Woody meets Jesse, Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete.
"Toy Story" is my favorite Pixar film, along with "The Incredibles." However, I don't think that this sequel lives up. Bias? I don't think so, and I sure hope not. My reason for this is because the film is so different. Let me explain.
It seems to fall down a bit when Woody meets Jesse. I don't think Woody's history was necessary, and seems a bit weird. Woody's Round-Up gang seems to more closely resemble a group of stereotypes than real cowboys. Watching Jesse yell "YEE-HAW!" seems to resemble the "Dukes of Hazzard" movie than anything else and I don't think that "Toy Story 2" should be compared to that.
What else seem to be a bit odd are the "Star Wars" parodies. Parodies are a funny addition to cinema, but it makes the film lack the heart-warming quality of the original. I simply don't think that parodies really work for these types of films.
The third reason is the story. The ending takes darker twists and turns, but it still doesn't seem heart-warming. Who says "Toy Story" ever needed to be complex? Who needs a twist at the end? I enjoyed "Toy Story 2."
It's a great family film, but I'm sorry to say it doesn't live up to the first one.
7.5/10
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