Toy Story 2

Rating: 10/10 (1 July 2005)

This was apparently more popular than the original at the cinema, and this is probably a more entertaining film than the first. The lovable well known toys, from every generation, return in this excellent sequel. Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) are still friends and have Andy playing with both of them. Unfortunately Woody rips his arm, and gets kidnapped by Al (Wayne Knight). When Woody sees where he is staying, he is amazed at what he is seeing. He's seeing that Al has a room filled with "Woody's Roundup" stuff, and his "Roundup" chums, Stinky Pete the Prospector (Frasier's Kelsey Grammar) and Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl (School of Rock's Joan Cusack). Meanwhile, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Rex (Wallace Shawn) and Slinky (Jim Varney) leave the house to rescue Woody. Also starring Annie Potts as Bo Peep, John Morris as Andy, Scream 2's Laurie Metcalf as Andy's Mom, Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head, The Little Mermaid's Jodi Benson as Barbie, Joe Ranft as Wheezy the Penguin, Andrew Stanton as Evil Emperor Zurg, Full Metal Jacket's R. Lee Ermey as Army Sarge, Jonathan Harris as Geri the Cleaner and Jeff Pidgeon as Green Aliens. An excellent sequel with some spoof moments, e.g. Jurassic Park, Goldfinger and Star Wars. It was nominated the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Song for "When She Loved Me", and it won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical. It was number 37 on The Ultimate Film, and along with the first film, both were number 4 on The 100 Greatest Cartoons. Outstanding!