Entertaining characters. Eye-popping animation. An instant classic.
Toy Story 2
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Common Sense says
Stunning, witty, exciting, enchanting, and moving.
Themes in this movie include: friendship, growing up
updated 09.22.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Toy Story 2 was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this Toy Story sequel is just as delightful as the first movie. The plot again finds the toys banding together to rescue a fellow toy in peril; the fact that characters are separated from their loved ones could scare or upset the youngest viewers. There are also some tense scenes with characters in danger (though no one gets seriously hurt) and a very poignant sequence involving Jessie the Cowgirl. But there's no sex, strong language, drinking, or other iffy content, and kids who watch will take away positive messages about teamwork, friendship, and loyalty. Note: The 3-D version of the movie includes a couple of brief scenes that might spook the youngest viewers, like the evil Zurg trying to blast Buzz, but otherwise the digital effects are played for laughs (or, as the green squeeze-toy aliens would say, "Oooh ... aaah").
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- Families can talk about what the characters learn in this movie. Why does Woody worry about his future? What do Jessie and Pete the Prospector teach him? Are they right?
- Kids: What's your favorite toy? Why? Would you ever want to save it instead of play with it? Why is collecting stuff for its own sake a hollow pursuit?
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What’s the Story?
In TOY STORY 2, Woody (again voiced by Tom Hanks) is stolen by devious toy store owner Al (Wayne Knight), who recognizes Woody as a valuable collectable. With Woody to complete his full set of toys from a 1950s TV show, Al can sell the collection to a toy museum in Tokyo. Woody is delighted to discover his origin and value -- and to meet up with Woody's Roundup co-stars Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl (Joan Cusack), Stinky Pete the Prospector (Kelsey Grammer), and faithful steed Bullseye. They tell Woody that he'll be better off in a museum than waiting for Andy to outgrow him -- and he starts to think they may be right. Meanwhile, Woody's friends organize a rescue mission led by Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) -- a series of hilarious and breathtaking adventures naturally ensues.
Is It Any Good?
Toy Story 2 is stunning, witty, exciting, enchanting, and very moving. Amazingly, it's just as good as the sensationally entertaining original. The animation is better -- the main characters' facial expressions should have qualified the animators for a Best Actor Oscar, and the backgrounds are more authentically lived in. And the script is excellent. It's very, very funny, with sly references to classic films, and it's also insightful and touching, with a sort of Velveteen Rabbit theme about the important role that a well-loved toy plays in the life of a child.
In these days when 8-year-olds can talk knowledgeably about the extra value that a "mint" tag adds to a Beanie Baby auction on Ebay, it's enormously valuable to think about the issue that Woody faces. Should he have a brief but satisfying life as the beloved friend of a child who will eventually grow up and leave him bereft? Or should he remain perfectly preserved and perpetually honored as a museum exhibit? It's a hard choice, but one that gets at the very heart of what growing up really means.
Movie Details
Studio: Pixar Animation Studios, Directors: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Ash Brannon
Run time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/2/2009, DVD release: 3/20/2001
MPAA Rating: G
Run time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/2/2009, DVD release: 3/20/2001
MPAA Rating: G
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Perfect
Such a cute movie with a great girl role (Jessie!)
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
Classic...
When I was 4, it was my favorite movie! Actually, the 3D in the double feature doesn't really make much difference...
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
Another movie I'll show my kids when there kids
Great movie for people who start school and ferther on to the end of your life
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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- Educational
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Best Movie Ever
This Was The Best 3D Movie Ever I Saw It At A Fancy Movie Theater And It Was Called Cinemark Tineltown Grapevine And This Was My First 3D Movie It Was Not Color Paper Glasses It Was Real D 3D Glasses And Was Verry Cool
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
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"Do not pass this one up!"
I never saw this in theaters. so I look forward to watching the double feature. ........................................ This movie is one of the few films that every child should see. Its good, clean, "appropriate" fun.
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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
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- Excessive violence
a great movie for..................
a great movie for kids ages 31/2 to 10
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Good role models
My first movie ever! Almost as good as no. 1, but not my favourite. Good job Pixar on creating a sucessful sequel.
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I rate this title off for age 4 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Too violent for kids under 7 or 8
No way is this appropriate for a 4 year old. I think we've all become a little too complacent with violence in this country and you only have to read the news or visit the schools to see the consequences.
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I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
great!!!!!!
a great movie.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
One of the few sequels that matches the originals success
Sequels like "Are We Done Yet?", "Airplane II," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2," (I could go on and on,) fail to live up to its original. This movie matches the other's success with humor, drama and morals, which is great for a kiddie movie.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
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I rate this title off for age 4 and give it
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My 3 and 5 year old did not like this movie. My 3 year old started crying and we had to turn it off. Not sure there was one particular incident that upset her, but more likely she was upset about the general storyline. I think the toys being abandoned is really sad for little kids. My 5 year old did not like either and usually you can't tear him away from a movie. I was very disappointed especially after reading all positive reviews. Yet again an inappropriate movie for little ones.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Purely and simply brilliant. A firm favourite in our family
My kids, who are 2 + 3, absolutely adore this film and would happily watch it every weekend. Great supportive relationships demonstrated, genuinely funny but (unlike the 'Shreks') the humour is aimed at the kids just as much as the adults
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
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I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
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Sweet movie, Could cause guilt about letting go of toys
As someone who saw this as a child, i know something that might not occur to adult reviewers. WHile most of the messeges are fine, there is a subplot about toys that have been abondoned that can be very upsetting to kids. And very anxiety producing in terms of letting their own toys go.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
pixar 2
toy stor 2 is 1 of my disney and pixar movies.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give itIn my oppinion, this is even better than the original Toy Story!
With less intense peril than in the first toy story, this movie has virtually nothing to be worried about. Hilarious characters, great story line, and like the first one it has an incredible soundtrack, this is an instant hit for any and ALL ages.
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
great for 3 year old
my son LOVES this movie and playing with buzz and woody! He does not "get" all of it, but really loves this movie!
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