As good as the first "Toy Story," but clearly a sequel

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2000)

"Toy Story 2" has all of the same positive elements of the first film: great characterizations, emotional plotlines, wonderful animation. The only failing I can identify is that there are a few unexplained plot points from the first film that are carried over into this one. More than most sequels, a viewer would need to see the first movie in order to understand this one. Otherwise an A+ effort.