Better than the first one

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2011)

This sequel really surprised me, even being as young as I was when it came out in theaters, at how fun, vibrant, and new it turned out to be. Not only is it as good as it's 1995 predecessor, it is far better in many aspects. For one thing, there is more development out of all the characters in Andy's room rather than just Woody and Buzz along with the addition of Jessie, bullseye, and Stinky Pete, Woody's Roundup gang who kept the comedy going the entire time. The animation is also far more realistic, notably in the airport and elevator scenes it looks like real life with no special glasses required. The message is more melancholy than the first, but just one you want to shake your head at and go "True, true" like the old Budweiser commercial. After Toy Story 3 came out, the ending to this one is a spine chiller, as it began an 11-year wait for the conclusion to these toys adventures with Andy that may not have wanted to be discovered by fans after the great time this movie provided. 10/10 Neck and neck with it's successor as the best in the series.