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Summary: Toy Story & Toy Story 2: What's not to like?
Review: When released in Thanksgiving, 1995, "Toy Story" immediately won success among the masses, and charmed the hearts of children from all over the globe. When a new toy named Buzz Lightyear (Voiced by Tim Allen) arrives and replaces Woody (Voiced by Tom Hanks), arguments ensue, accidents occur, and adventures begin. The film has heart, warmth, and humor, the three best ingredients a film could possibly have. "Toy Story 2" takes off where the first film ends. And proves that sometimes sequals CAN be good, and sometimes even better than the original. When Woody is stolen by a Toy collector, he finds out that he's not only a collector's item, but that he's a member of the "Woody's Roundup Gang." New characers such as Jessie, (Voiced by Joan Cusack), Stinky Pete (Voiced by Kelsey Grammer) and "Emperor Zurg" are introduced, along with some of the funniest CLEAN jokes to come out of Hollywood in a long time. NOTE: Toy Story 2 is the last film by Jim Varney who Voiced the dog, "Slinky" in both Toy Story films. He passed away just last year from Lung Cancer, a few weeks after Toy Story 2 was released. Both films are masterfully directed by John Lasseter (who also directed "A Bug's life" and sevreral of the Early PIXAR Cartoons, which include: Tin Toy, Geri's Game, Luxo, Jr., and Knick-Knack) This two-disc set will include both films, presented in their correct (and ANIMORPHIC) aspect ratio of 1.78:1, (Thank you Disney!) as well as a Full-Frame transfer, which are both "DIRECT FROM THE DIGITAL SOURCE!" Also presnted are the original 5.1 Dolby Digital Soundtracks (Which are mixed to perfection by the masterful Gary Rydstrom, of "Star Wars" fame.) The Toy Story films combine, State-of-the-art computer animation, sound, multi-talented actors, heart, warmth, and comedy, all mixed together in the two best Children's films ever made! Why not purchase these films on the best format possible: DVD! PS:Watch out for "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" coming to Video this August. (NOTE: This 2 DVD Set is good, but not quite as good as "The Ultimate Toy Box", a 3-Disc Set that's worth the extra cash)
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Summary: Great for Kids (Good Job by: Pixar/Disney)
Review: I watched both movies with my son and he loves it. He is 4 years old then when he first saw Toy Story 1, now that he is turning 6 he still remembers it. He also love the characters and could relate to them. These movies are made to be watched over and over again, without (parents/kids) getting tired of it. It's a true collectors item.
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Summary: The Ultimate Toy Box is a must have.
Review: This 3 DVD set is one of the finest releases from Disney. The combination of these two movies into one set is a great bonus to any collector who wants to save a few bucks. The extras are numerous and certainly hilarious and well worth paying the extra few bucks. The video quality and sound quality are as good as A Bug's Life CE if not better. Congrats to Pixar and Disney for another great DVD set.
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Summary: Landmark of modern Cinema
Review: What can you say about Toy Story and Toy Story 2 that hasn't already been said? The first film was amazing, I had to drag my friends to see it as they insisted it was kid's cartoon then sat mesmerised like I did for an hour and half at the wonder of this film. Not only was the story brilliant, and the script both hiliarious and touching, but the computer graphics were jaw dropping. Pixar always insisted they weren't going for hyper-realistic graphics to make you think it was real and more for the cartoon look, so it keeps it's cartoon look while still making you think that these Toys are actually alive.Toy Story 2 does what few sequels has ever done and is better than the original. Not only has the computer visuals been updated, with such touches as the old and new Buzz Lightyears being distinguishable because the old one is darker, grubbier and shabbier, but the story is immense. As with the original you sit and hope beyond hope they're going to make it, even though you know somewhere deep inside they can't do anything else. I think I've yet to meet anyone who didn't love both films, not just for their ground-breaking visual effects, but because the stories had you riveted to your seat for almost the entire film, and on the edge of it at the end. Two modern masterpieces.
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Summary: Toy Story not just for the Kids
Review: Without a doubt the Toy Story videos (1 & 2) will be classics for years to come. The story of a group of friends (albeit toys) who go about their carefree life until the arrival of Him, Buzz Lightyear" Space Ranger....A movie that has taught my son so much, how not to treat a new friend and just exactly what a true friend is. Enough cartoon action for our 3 year old to sit and watch for hours on end and stimulating enough to keep our five year old asking some school of life type question. And when they are asleep enough adult humor to keep the parents happily amused.
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Summary: Both on DVD, a MUST BUY
Review: Both these movies are absolutely great! True pioneers in digital animation. Great story and comedy. Keeps anyone, young or old, entertained. A must have for any DVD collection
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Summary: No way! Too good to be true!
Review: Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2 on DVD together, this is a must have set for anyones DVD collection. Young or old. Great movies.
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Summary: Definitely five stars
Review: This is a really great achievement in CGI Animation, The guys at Pixar did a really great job. This DVD Set is really great (picture, sound, features, everything is great !) As we say it in French, "C'est de ma balle !" I really did appreciate to be able to see these movies again and again on my big screen TV. This is definitely a must have for your collection !
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Summary: Leading edge lost its edge
Review: When toy story came out it marked not only a revolution in animation technology but the coming of a new age for Disney animated movies. Once more children were entertained by multi dimensional characters (in both ways ) but adults could also enjoy the experience. Combining a child hood dream, of the majority of adults, of our toys coming to life with superb animation and an actual storyline, Pixar produced one of the most enjoyable movies of recent years. Excellent support characters complementing engaging leads with numerous instantly classic scenes, the "You are a toy!" scene being just one. With an adult subtext to many moments, all audiences were entertained. The sequel introduced new characters, new situations and while not as instantly enjoyable as the first was still a great movie, containing subtexts, more developed human characters and many funny moments. Both films are complemented by fitting Randy Newman songs at perfect moments and the voices of Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz), whos performances hit just the right note - chemistry, tension and humour.
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Summary: Toy Story (and TS2) DVD's are Finally HERE!
Review: October 17th is going to be a GREAT Day! That is the day that Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are released on DVD for the first time! I have been waiting so long for the original Toy Story to be available on DVD and now I get the bonus of being able to get them both (TS and TS2) on the same day! Sounds like there are going to be many, many, many extras on the third DVD in the set as well! Sounds like a perfect Holiday gift for the whole family! Did I mention that I was excited for this release?
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