a rare sequel that actually lives up to the original

Rating: Null/10 (26 April 2002)

A sequel to an already great movie couldn't have been much better than this. The focus of the story is on cowboy doll Woody who falls into the hands of a covetous toy dealer, then learns that he's in fact a priceless collector's item. It's up to his best friend Buzz Lightyear—along with the rest of the gang of zany bedroom toys—to go on a dangerous trek to try and rescue him before their owner returns home. Sweet, insightful sequel is filled with emotional, heartwarming moments, and remarkable visual effects that surpass its predecessor! The film is overflowing with clever in-jokes that provide plenty of laugh-out loud moments, and a subplot involving the relationship between toys and growing children is a bull's-eye. One of the better sequels of its time. ***½