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Summary: Cute Movie
Review: Not as original as the first Toy Story, but it is a very cute, well made movie. My kids loved it!
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Summary: Another adventurous computer-animated feature
Review: About all the hype of "Toy Story 2" being an adventurous film, it's funny to me that it doesn't come CLOSE to being as adventurous as "Muzzy II" (and the animation quality is much better too). I've seen this movie at the theatre in 1999 and now I own the DVD. Like Muzzy II there is a daring rescue required (Woody being kidnapped when his arm ripped) but it's only sort of like Amanda being kidnapped by Corvax and Thimbo. This movie tells about Woody's life with Jessie and has new toys (Tour Guide Barbie, Mrs. Potato Head, etc.)
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Summary: The Ultimate Toy Box: 3 Disc Collector's Set is a WINNER!
Review: I received the "Ultimate Toy Box" this morning and immediately popped it into my DVD player. I was VERY impressed by the picture quality on both Toy Story 1 & 2. Colors are vibrant beyond belief and the picture is so sharp, it may crack your screen! These DVD's were produced DIRECTLY from Pixars digital masters, so the quality is unreal. The sound quality is equally impressive. Both the sound effects and the score roll off your speakers in full-blown sound quality and spacial characteristics that are very pleasant to the ear. The 3rd disc which contains all supplemental material will keep you busy for hours! You get to meet the directors, animators, editors, sound designers and a bunch of other happy folks at Pixar. They talk to you about every process of the Toy Story developement. They even get technical about their computer wizardry...(but not too technical for novices). In conclusion, if you are a fan of what Pixar is doing, I HIGHLY recommend getting the "The Ultimate Toy Box: 3 Disc Collector's Set." Impressive in every aspect...and the movies are wonderful to watch and enjoy! The Toy Story films are digital creativity at its finest, and these DVD's are the best format to show what a technological thrill these films are!
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing Collector's Set
Review: If anyone still needs a reason to buy a DVD player, this is it. Disney has produced one of the most astounding DVD box sets ever created, setting new standards for content and quality. This is one to own!To begin with, of course, there are the films: Toy Story and Toy Story II. Both are minor masterpieces, not only in terms of the revolutionary computer animation concepts, but in every other respect as well: The scripts are fantastic, the comic timing impeccible, characterizations are marvelous, etc., etc., etc. The only issue is trying to determine which of the two is the better film...they're really "companion pieces", like the Godfather I and II set. While they are technically "kid's movies", I defy anyone to watch them without being thoroughly impressed, amused and entertained...and most amazing (and unusual for children's movies)of all, they really do keep getting better with repeated viewings...something parents of small children will certainly welcome. As to the extra content...I have only scratched the surface of everything that's in here. Suffice it to say that there are mountains of material in this package, which will provide endless hours of enjoyment for the fan. One of the features I've noticed already is a "Guide to Hidden Jokes" which provides an absloutely hilarious map of the "inside" humor to be found all over these films. The sound and picture of these films are excellent, of course...just what one would expect for a high-tech project such as this one. But technical accomplishments are ultimately secondary in importance behind the quality of the stories. That's where TOY STORY and TOY STORY II really stand out...above all the technology, they are simply wonderful movies!
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Summary: Great for kids and parents both!
Review: The Toy Story movies are rare examples of kids' movies that adults can enjoy. Gone are the simplistic plots, dull humor and low production values. In is wry double entendre, a great score, cutting-edge computer animation and just plain great stories. The DVD set is really well done. Great digital production values and a great keepcase to boot. The extra features are also enjoyable. Great fun for the whole family!
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Summary: ultimately the best DVD!
Review: This was an eagerly anticpated DVD set and I must say I was not disappointed. Most everyone out there knows the storylines, so I won't get into that. Rather, I just want to thank Pixar and Disney for assembling nothing short of a mind-boggling amount of supplemental material and producing two movies that, seen and heard through a proper home theatre set-up are astounding. The picture quality makes you feel like (to quote Entertainment Weekly) "your retinas have been squeegeed". It is astonishingly clear, with well-rendered, vivid colors and excellent shading. The sound (THX certified) is the best I have heard on DVD, and I own dozens of titles. Toy Story & Toy Story 2 will now be the benchmark I use to show off and fine tune my system. This Ultimate Toy Box is THE set to own, especially if you are enthralled with the "makings of" part of extra features. What more can I say....just point, click and BUY THIS SET!
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Summary: The Barbie Dolls sell it by themselves
Review: This is a winner. As well as the old characters, there is now the puppy (who Woody has complete control over), Evil Emporer Zurg (you'll have to watch it to see how he turns out), and of course, the Barbie dolls. First seen in a Heffner Mansion style party situation, these chics really know how to party. Kelsey Grammar is great as Stinky Pete, and Jesse and Bullseye fill the rest of the team. I was ready to cry when Jesse told her story. I particularly liked the references to Star Wars, and the visual teasers of Jurrasic Park. There are probably a ton that I missed. It is better than the original.
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Summary: Some of the best filmmaking of the 90's.
Review: Many people seem to want to qualify the TOY STORY duo as "two of the best ANIMATED films ever." Well, there's no need for the qualifier: these are among the best films ever, period. Great characterizations; wonderful stories with more laughs and imagination packed into some single scenes than many movies manage in two hours. Seeing them on DVD allows you to catch the dozens of additional jokes and sight gags liberally sprinkled throughout, something time just didn't allow for in the theater. Both films definitely bear -- heck, DEMAND -- repeated viewing, and by the whole family to boot. Catch 'em today!
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Summary: Digital Delight
Review: The DVD twin pack is a real bargain for movie collectors. Not only do you get both films in crystal clear digital format,but you get the extras that make this a great addition to a video library. As good as TOY STORY was,TOY STORY 2 is better and technically superior to the first. Great story line,character development,and laugh-out-loud gags make #2 better with each viewing. ALso,the outtakes are worth the price alone. DO NOT pass up the chance to own both movies for one great price. In 50 years,these films will be regarded as THE WIZARD OF OZ is now...timeless and perfect for the YOUNG IN HEART.
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Summary: Dare I say too much...
Review: I am writing this review and I am only 1/4 the way through all watching all the possible content on these DVDs. There is so much extra stuff on these discs, it is insane. The highlights for me so far have been the 50+ original pieces (bumpers) of animation Pixar did for ABC's Saturday morning cartoon shows and the early animation tests they did with the 'crude' Woody and Buzz. The quality of the DVD transfer for both movies and most of extras are perfect. It is on par with "A Bug's Life". Like "A Bug's Life" there is a lot of text to read like the first two treatments for Toy Story. Although they are fascinating to read, this type of 'extra' content is very tedious to read off a TV screen. I would of been nice if a web browsable version of this content was available on the DVD. Even though I am no where done with viewing all the content on these discs I feel I have already received five stars worth of infotainment. If you are a Toy Story zealot like me, this is it. Period.
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