Toy Story 2

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Summary: If you love the Toy Story series, Get the 3-pack!!
Review: I am a Toy Story lover for many reasons. I love high quality animation, and used to go to animation festivals all the time to watch the craft grow and mature. To see the amazing results of the first-ever true full length movie done solely by computer, and to have its means of creation pale to its incredible storyline, character depth, and general quality of production, is something not often seen in today's motion picture industry.

These two movies (Toy Story 1 and 2) are great for kids. You have themes children can easily relate to - jealousy, losing something you love dearly, dealing with friends, apologizing and making up when you have been mean to someone, you name it. Where a sequel is usually worse than the original, Toy Story 2 again breaks the mold by coming through with a fantastic storyline, as Woody is stolen by a selfish toy collector who wants to sell him for a fortune, to be trapped in a museum forever.

For adults, the series shines as well. The wealth of in-jokes is simply phenomonal. There are references to Star Wars, to old westerns, to literature, you name it. A whole book could be done on the ways in which these movies appeals to the older movie watcher.

The voice actors are all well known - Don Rickles, Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, etc. etc. - and they do a stellar job. You really become attached to these toys, which are very dimensional and believable. You understand their failings and applaud their triumphs.

Just getting the two movies on DVD might be enough - but then they made a THIRD DVD which is stuffed full of amazing extras!! How about a guide to the hidden jokes? Reviews of each character, each character's actor, and sketches and history of how they changed over time?

The DVD explains with great video clips how a storyboard is made, how the sound is mixed, how the animation is done, and they even have special features where you can mix the sound YOURSELF to see how effect noises and music affect the movie. Plus SO much more.

I would pay more than the movie DVD cost to get this extra DVD, because it is a superb way for both adults and children to learn a wealth of information about making movies and how things are done. Who knows, after watching the special DVD, your kids might suddenly decide to become a sound magician, or a lighting expert, because they see how these roles can have a huge impact on a film like this.

I highly recommend that every household with a DVD get your hands on this three-pack, and if you don't have a DVD player, this is the perfect reason to get it. Even if you have the video copy, give that away to your local library and buy this. It is priceless.

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Summary: Toy Story 2 pack is the greatest visual experience & delight
Review: Pay and you play. Again and again. This 2 pack promises 2 great stories which introduce you into a world of unforgetable characters. The voices (Tom Hanks and Tim Allen to mention just the leads) of these characters are matched perfectly and their personalities are expressed beautifully. I favor Toy Story 2 because the story line deals with personal fullfillment, where as the first installment has more of a survival and favoritism angle. This DVD has such high resolution detail and clarity ( Even on a regular tv). The best way is in a HDTV (High Definition TV) home threatre environment. Then it becomes unbeliveable. Cute, entertaining, and complete, you will enjoy this over and over for many years to come. The kids are hypnotized and absorbed for hours. A DVD library must.

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Summary: The last (?) temptation of Woody
Review: The sequel to 'Toy Story' (oh, surprise!) is, I think, the better movie.

It builds on what we already know from the original, and principally concentrates on the stars of the first movie, Woody and Buzz. Woody, as an old toy, is shown in the context of the old TV show tie ins, where the character was sprayed across all kinds of products, whereas Buzz, as a currently produced toy, is shown within the context of new models, extra bits that must be bought, computer games and such.

I also far preferred the villain of this one - rather than a toy torturing kid, we have the fanatical collector and seller of "rarities" - an a generally nasty piece of work is this guy Al.

All the characters from the original toys from the first movie are back, and we get some new ones - Tourguide Barbie being a suitably clichéd addition. Obviously the characters of 'Woody's Roundup' and Buzz Lightyear's foe, Zurk, are more rounded characters than the minor ones.

This movie also includes artificial bloopers in the closing credits - like in 'A Bug's Life', which are also very much appreciated.

If you liked the first 'Toy Story', you should like this - and even if you didn't, you should still think about watching this one.

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Summary: Toy Story 2
Review: My soon to be 5 year old loved this movie although she didn't enjoy the first one. It moves a little slow in some spots but all kids can relate to the characters and the humor. I even sat through this one without a yawn. Disney has found a way to make a sequel that surpassed the first movie.

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Summary: A Great movie set with incredible extras
Review: Toy Story 2 is the perfect DVD movie...after all it was digitally created,and there are no film-to-digital transfer problems. So the movie is crystal clear and has incredible colors.

Then there's the Dolby Digital soundtrack. Set your DVD player for 5.1 playback, turn on the Home Theatre system and just wait! Since it's animated, sound effects and music fly every which way! It's a great experience, almost as good as being in a theatre.

With this DVD set, you also get outtake shorts, which were first introduced in Disney's "A Bug's Life."

Of course, since the movie was created digitally, it's impossible to have "real" outtakes (which in the movie business are scenes cut from a film because of some technical problem such as actors flubbing lines or being out of place on the set), so these new "scenes" were created just for the lucky DVD buyers! Some of them are really funny!

There's also commentary and details of how the movie was created, animation behind-the-scenes clips, and a great preview of Disney's next Pixar-produced feature, Monsters, Inc. It's so real, it's scary!

If you liked either of these excellent movies (or have kids in the house), you'll love this new set. It's the perfect addition to the animation-lover's DVD collection.

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Summary: Great family fun!
Review: The rare sequel that keeps up with the original. This film is great fun for all ages. My two year old wants to see it about ten times a day, and unlike a lot of other films, I don't want to throw up after seeing it that often. Great script. Characters are warm and, dare I say it, human. Lots of humor aimed at different age groups. The video quality is good and there's some music video stuff at the end that a child might enjoy a few times.

Thanks Disney for remembering that a clean, G-film can be fun and successful. This is one to add to your collection. Your whole family will enjoy it.

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Summary: These two are how all movies should be made...
Review: wonderfully written characters, superior acting, great pacing. Hollywood better watch out, or all movies could end up being done like this. Top off the wonderful stories with astonishing audio and video clarity only available when the original was created in a computer medium itself, and this is an unbeatable DVD package. The inclusion of Pixar's animated shorts in the DVD package, the "outtakes" (think the credits of Bug's Life), etc. make this package one all should own. If you are just starting out a DVD collection, this should be one of the first sets you buy.

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Summary: This is what movies are all about!
Review: This is a must own for anyone with a pulse! Young, old, it doesnt matter...there's enough to entertain all with these movies! You'll find yourelf watching these films repeatedly, and loving it every time. Toy Story has that rare magical essence that all movies need, but sorely lack these days. Can't say enough! Great stuff!

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Summary: Yep, this why ....DVD
Review: One of the best DVD's I own. Disney did it again (be good and also buy A Bug's Life).The sound quality is fantastic. Be sure you listen to it in dolby digital 5.1. My girlfriend's smile grew bigger every minute and we loved eachother more after watching Toy Story. Toy Story 2 is even better then part 1 (especially the movements and facial expressions of the characters are amazing). Randy Newman did a great job writing the music score (I suspect him to be a Disney character himself). The extra's on disc 3 are fun. The only thing I missed was how they recorded the (great casted) voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.

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Summary: Gosh, golly, gee!
Review: I unfortunately missed this in the theatre; I wanted to go see it but my boyfriend made me see James Bond instead. What a mistake. Toy Story 2 is as good, if not better, than the first one. Unlike Disney's other sequels, this one is so good. Lots of puns, laughs, and cute little moments. My roommate and I were practically laughing throughout the entire movie. :) So, if you liked Toy Story at all, definately watch the sequel. You won't be sorry. Hahahahahaha!