Toy Story 2

The second installment of the toy series not only keeps from spoiling the reputation of the brilliant original, but also references it, remembers it, and transfers its ideas into new twists and grander intentions. Instead of going to the pizzeria and to the neighbors, this time we go a good distance further, we experience one sincere tear-invoking moment, and we might even see Zurg. Ideas are raining down from Pixar, and the older I get, the more I shake my head in amazement at how everything can fit together so perfectly like this. (26.01.2007)

A solid sequel that has everything: old-school adventure nostalgia, great humour, superb animation and fun genre references, and also gives new perspective to the coexistence of the toys and their fate in human lives. The storyline with the rescuers and the brilliant secondary characters is a lot funnier perhaps, but the new faces around Woody fit well and their story not only looks good (the beautiful scene with the toy repairman), but also merge perfectly into the original action-packed climax. This series has an upwards trend, something I believe the amazing third part confirmed. 90% (05.12.2018)

Although this is rather dated in comparison to its younger brothers in technical terms, but it is still the best that Pixar has yet rolled out in terms of feature length movies. Which, given how humdrum part one was, is a very pleasant surprise. The pace and frequency of jokes is boundless. And, as a bonus, we get the outtakes during the closing credits (Bug’s Life 2 is outstanding). (13.04.2005)

Toy Story 2 is a big hit, and I'm really sorry that I missed it during its theatrical release. The sequel continues in the same spirit, and I didn't find it worse than the first one. I had a lot of fun; all the characters are entertaining, the story ticks along smoothly, what more could you ask for. Hopefully, the fourth installment will be here soon... 100% (24.03.2013)

A sequel that is almost equally good to the now legendary first Toy Story. This film is ten years old and its animation, inventiveness and playfulness is yet to be surpassed (except by Pixar). Fascinating. Plus I love all the Star Wars references and especially the one to Jurassic Park. (06.09.2009)