"Ride like the wind, Bullseye!"

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2019)

'Toy Story 2 (1999)' isn't quite as good as its predecessor but it's still a remarkably well-written, thematically-rich and enjoyable experience. It seems 'shinier', in a way, but still has a decent amount of edge. It once again uses its very classic storytelling structure to great effect, picking up where its predecessor left off in a natural and almost necessary way. The voice cast continue to excel and the new additions are perhaps some of the franchise's most iconic characters, too. Plus, the humour gets just referential enough for it to be appealing as opposed to pandering. There's not much more to say: it's entertaining, heartfelt and surprisingly funny. It may not be as good as the first, but it isn't far off. 9/10