A real effort is made to duplicate the kinds of shots obtained though live-action cinematography. The camera moves around. There are distant shots and close ups. Voice casting is as good the second time around as it was the first. With all the elements working in perfect concert, Toy Story 2 is a lot of fun.
Viewers can expect a healthy dose of fast-moving action and broadly amusing comedy.
And, although the primary thrust of the narrative is not drama, there is a moment of surprisingly affecting pathos where Jessie contemplates the pain of being outgrown by her child. And, while Toy Story 2 isn't quite the achievement that its predecessor represented, it is nevertheless one of the best examples of family entertainment that 1999 has offered.