Toy Story 2 (1999)

Directors:

John Lasseter
Ash Brannon (co-director)

Writers:

John Lasseter (story) &
Pete Docter (story) ...

Release Date:

24 November 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

The Toys Are Back!

Plot:

When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting.

Plot Keywords:

Baby | Toy Driving Car | Nightmare | No Opening Credits | Loyalty

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 18 wins & 18 nominations

Cast

Tom Hanks	...	Woody (voice)
Tim Allen	...	Buzz Lightyear (voice)
Joan Cusack	...	Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl (voice)
Kelsey Grammer	...	Stinky Pete the Prospector (voice)
Don Rickles	...	Mr. Potato Head (voice)
Jim Varney	...	Slinky Dog (voice)
Wallace Shawn	...	Rex the Green Dinosaur (voice)
John Ratzenberger	...	Hamm the Piggy Bank (voice)
Annie Potts	...	Bo Peep (voice)
Wayne Knight	...	Al the Toy Collector (voice)
John Morris	...	Andy (voice)
Laurie Metcalf	...	Andy's Mom (voice)
Estelle Harris	...	Mrs. Potato Head (voice)
Jodi Benson	...	Tour Guide Barbie / Barbie on Backpack (voice)
Joe Ranft	...	Wheezy the Penguin (voice)

Also Known As:

Toy Story 2 in 3-D (USA) (promotional title)
Toy Story 2: Collector's Item (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Denmark:7 (DVD rating) | Canada:F (Ontario) | Ireland:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Belgium:KT | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Finland:K-6/4 | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Hong Kong:I | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:G | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/4 | Singapore:G | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U | USA:G | Greece:K | Philippines:G

Company:

Pixar Animation Studios

Trivia:

When Al hangs up the phone with the Japanese investor, he says "Don't touch my mustache." This refers to an English mnemonic for the Japanese phrase meaning "You're welcome": "Dou itashimashite."

Goofs:

Continuity: When the toys are crossing the road to get to Al's Toy Barn, the concrete pipe rolls over the chewing gum next to Mr Potato Head. The chewing gum sticks near a groove in the pipe. The groove is no longer visible from the other side after the gum sticks and the pipe rolls away.

Quotes:

Woody: You really ARE Stinky Pete, aren't you?
Jessie: Prospector, this isn't fair!
Stinky Pete the Prospector: Fair?'! I'll tell you what's not fair: Spending a lifetime on a dime-store shelf watching every other toy be sold! Well, finally my waiting has paid off, and no hand-me-down cowboy doll is gonna mess it up for me now!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Zoom (2006)

Soundtrack:

You've Got A Friend In Me

Better than the original

I thought the original Toy Story was great. I went to this movie hardly knowing anything about it. Toy Story 2 exceeded my expectations; it's better than the original Toy Story. This movie works on two levels. It's aimed at younger kids, who will love the wackiness of the characters and the situations they find themselves in, though some of the jokes might sail over their heads (but they'll laugh anyway). It's also aimed at adults, who, when I saw it, laughed louder than the kids at some points. The voice work is excellent, especially Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, reprising their roles from the original. The supporting toys (Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, et al.) have much bigger roles this time around.

This movie has everything: Andy's new dog Buster; two dueling Buzz Lightyears; partying Barbie dolls; three 3-eyed aliens from the original; even the Evil Emperor Zurg! I can't emphasize enough how great this movie is and I highly recommend it for kids and adults.

10/10