Toy Story's sequel soars to infinity!

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2014)

Disney and Pixar studios team up again and brought us the sequel to the imaginative adventure story about a little boy named Andy who loves playing with his toys, especially with cowboy doll Woody and space ranger figurine Buzz Lightyear. In this sequel, where I think it surpasses the first film with more fun, adventure and entertainment, Andy is away at summer camp and Woody is kidnapped by Al's Toy Barn greedy collector Al McWiggin. He wants to sell Woody along with his cowboy collection-set dolls (from a TV show which Woody learns he was once the star) Jessie the Cowgirl, Stinky Pete the Prospector and Bullseye the Horse to a museum in Japan. The thought of being immortalized forever is tempting to Woody, but his friends back at Andy's house, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm attempt to rescue Woody.
Like its prequel, this movie is filmed in brilliant, colorful and detailed computer animation. The story is full of surprises and adventure, from Woody's meeting his new TV Show Round-Up gang to Woody's friends braving the streets and Al's Toy Barn to complete their rescue mission.
Comedy and humor are in abundance here, with some of my favorite funny scenes include the parts where the aliens' constantly pester Mr. Potato Head and Rex's running reflection in the toy car's mirror (a reference to Jurassic Park); you will find many other pop culture references throughout this movie. In addition, I enjoyed seeing the introduction of other new toy characters including Weezy the Penquin, Emperor Zurg, Mrs. Potato Head and Barbie - each like the rest of the toy cast giving his/her own unique personality and toy characteristics. I like the fact that in this movie, all of Andy's toy characters establish more rapport and teamwork than in the previous movie.
Hands down to a great directing and writers team for making one of Disney/Pixar most memorable movies; it's non-stop fun, excitement and adventure, and it also reminds us the value of friendship and being there for someone. One of Disney's best work and overall is one of the best movie sequels of all time.
Grade A