Toy Story 2 followed 4 years later and is the rare sequel that is at least as good as the original, if not better. This time, an evil toy collector has kidnapped Woody, and his head swells when he finds out how valuable he really is. Can Buzz and the other toys find him before he decides he doesn't want to return to Andy?

Toy Story will forever have a place in cinema history as the first completely computer animated movie. But Pixar did a great job making sure it's a movie people will enjoy seeing years from now. The toys are sympathetic characters and the story is wonderful. The site gags and animation make it a treat for adults as well.

Toy Story 2 works as well as it does because it builds on the base of the first movie to tell a second story. Pixar introduced new characters and a fresh story idea while still letting us see and enjoy the characters we loved from the first movie. And the animation has only gotten better over time. Yet the animation is there to tell a story, and the story telling and humor never lag.

The Ultimate Toy Box is a must for collectors or anyone interested in the animation process. Not only are the two movies showcased well on their respective discs, but the extras are phenomenal. I have spent hours going through the third disc soaking up information and trivia. The features commentaries on the first two discs are a fascinating look into what really goes into making these movies. I learned so much from them alone.

The two Toy Story movies will long be remember for being great films. Any film collector owes it to himself or herself to have both in their collection. And if you want to learn the most about these two movies, the people behind them, and what it took to make them, buy the Ultimate Toy Box. You will be entertained and educated for hours.


Wooooooooooooo!   December 19, 2002
 2 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is the first feature-length computer animated film, blah blah blah. What matters is that Toy Story is a fantastic film in it's own right. The animation is superb, clear and colourful but that's boring to talk about. Only the real people don't look too good, but that's a small flaw.

The film is funny, witty and original. The voice cast are all superb without exception. I spend ages wondering where I knew Ham the pig from (he's Norm from cheers). Adults will enjoy this film just as much as children. I do. The toys are all very knowing about their fate in the world. I especially love the neurotic dinosaur. There's an evil kid based on Sid Vicious and he has some very scary modified toys.

The best thing about this film is that it completly avoids the usual Disney sentiment that makes most adults feel ill. Great stuff. One of my favourite films ever (I'm 24 and don't have children).