A bit disappointing

Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2000)

When Toy Story 2 came out, I was very excited. I felt Toy Story was the best animated film that I had ever seen and therefore a sequel was practically mouth-watering. I was also encouraged by the reviews that it had been given. Almost every critic had given it top-marks. So when I finally decided to go to the cinema, sat down with my popcorn, and got comfortable, what did I see in front of me?
A Star Wars parody!?!?
Seeing as this was the fashion twenty years ago, I was very disappointed that they had chose to do this for the first scene AND carry it on all through the film. Although, I did like the "playing catch" scenario. But there was a lack of originality all round. This was a key feature in the first toy story and it needed to be in this one. The new characters (very few of them, may I add) just weren't interesting or appealing enough.
Overall, there were quite a few redeemable features that could suggest if another was done, it could be better, but there needs to be a marked improvement. Now, I may be being harsh, but it's only because Toy Story was so great and I was really expecting an improvement.
But, hey! Bring on number three, I'll still watch it.
Melv.