Toy Story 2 (1999)

Toy Story 2 makes for a creditable and faithful follow-up to its predecessor. As with the original, the film boasts state-of-the-art computer animation mixed with a fine, fun, and more or less wholesome story. It may seem odd to note strong direction in an animated work, but such is the case here, with flawless vocal performances from the actors, along with beautiful scenes and shots. But the tale of a lost toy, while engaging, never emotionally grabs hold of the audience. Good, but as a film for adults, not great.

**¾ (out of *****)

©2018 David R. George III

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1999 • 92 MINUTES
PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS • WALT DISNEY PICTURES

STARRING
• TOM HANKS (VOICE), TIM ALLEN (VOICE)

ALSO STARRING
• JOAN CUSACK (VOICE), KELSEY GRAMMER (VOICE), DON RICKLES (VOICE), JIM VARNEY (VOICE), WALLACE SHAWN (VOICE), JOHN RATZENBERGER (VOICE), ANNIE POTTS (VOICE), WAYNE KNIGHT (VOICE), JOHN MORRIS (VOICE), LAURIE METCALF (VOICE)

WRITTEN BY
• ANDREW STANTON (SCREENPLAY)
• RITA HSIAO (SCREENPLAY)
• DOUG CHAMBERLIN & CHRIS WEBB (SCREENPLAY)
• JOHN LASSETER & PETE DOCTER & ASH BRANNON & ANDREW STANTON (ORIGINAL STORY)

DIRECTED BY
• JOHN LASSETER

CO-DIRECTED BY
• ASH BRANNON
• LEE UNKRICH

1999 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (1)
• BEST ORIGINAL SONG: “WHEN SHE LOVED ME” (LOST TO “YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART” FROM TARZAN)