Act casual... not THAT casual!

Rating: 10/10 (28 April 2001)

I missed both Toy Story 1 and 2 in the theaters, but recently have seen both on video. These two movies are truly treasures of the animation age. I have never before been so amused and entertained by a children's movie. It is difficult to say if the sequel is better than the original because they are both so wonderful. I love the spin on Woody and Buzz's friendship in the sequel so that Buzz has to save Woody just as his friend did for him earlier. The characters are all so lively and brighten up a simple toy design that they were created from. The new characters that belonged to Woody's Roundup were great and hilarious. It takes quite a bit to get me to cry in a movie, but somehow every time I see the part where Jessie delves into her past with Emily to the tune of "When She Loved Me," I can't keep a dry eye! Once again, as with the original, the little three-eyed aliens steal the show. What a fun movie for both kids and adults... I find something wonderful about it that I didn't notice before every time I see it. Here's hoping for a Toy Story 3!
10/10