Toy Story 2 (1999)
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After being stolen by a greedy collector, Woody must navigate a complex web of toy identities and alliances to find his way back home.
The story
One year after the events of the first film, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are the co-leaders of Andy's toys. When Andy accidentally damages Woody, the toy is placed on a shelf, leading Woody to fear he will be discarded. After Woody is stolen by a greedy toy collector, Buzz and the other toys embark on a mission to rescue him. During their journey, they encounter other toys and face various obstacles, while Woody becomes conflicted about his future and his desire to return to his original owner.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Following a mishap where Andy damages Woody's arm, the toy is sidelined, leading him to fear abandonment. He is subsequently stolen by Al McWhiggin, a greedy collector who intends to sell the 'Woody's Roundup' collection to a museum in Tokyo. Woody meets other toys in the collection, including Jessie and Stinky Pete, and becomes tempted by the idea of immortality in a museum. Buzz Lightyear and the other toys from Andy's collection launch a rescue mission, encountering a 'utility belt' version of Buzz named Ultra Buzz. The group naviges Al's apartment and eventually a high-stakes chase through an airport's baggage system. Amidst the chaos, Woody faces a choice between staying with his 'siblings' or returning to Andy. Ultimately, Woody convinces the others to join him at Andy's house. The film concludes with the toys reunited and repaired, while Al is left in despair over his failed deal.
- First release year
- 1999
- Runtime (minutes)
- 92
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- John Lasseter
- Writers
- Andrew Stanton · screenplay; Rita Hsiao · screenplay; Doug Chamberlin · screenplay; Chris Webb · screenplay; John Lasseter · story; Pete Docter · story; Ash Brannon · story
- Cast and characters
- Tom Hanks · Woody; Tim Allen · Buzz Lightyear; Joan Cusack · Jessie; Kelsey Grammer · Stinky Pete; Don Rickles · Mr. Potato Head; Jim Varney · Slinky Dog; Wallace Shawn · Rex; John Ratzenberger · Hamm
- Genres
- adventure; comedy; animated
- Themes
- identity; belonging; friendship
- Tone and mood
- adventure; heartfelt
- Setting
- A variety of locations including a toy store, an apartment, and an airport.
- Premise and plot tags
- sequel; animated; toys
- Franchise connections
- Toy Story
- Reception
- The film received widespread acclaim from critics, being praised for its storytelling and animation, and was considered by critics to be one of the few sequel films superior to the original.
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · win; Annie Award · Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production · win; Annie Award · Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an animated feature Production · win; Grammy Award · Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media · win; Satellite Award · Outstanding Youth DVD · win; Golden Satellite Award · Best Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media · win; Golden Satellite Award · Best Original Song "When She Loved Me" · win; Blockbuster Entertainment Award · Favorite Family Film (Internet Only) · win; Critics Choice Award · Best Animated Film · win
- Production trivia
- Over two million dust particles were animated on a single shelf.
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