Toy Story 2 in 3D Directed by: John Lasseter Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Knight Running Time: 1 hr 15 min Rating: G Release Date: October 2, 2009
PLOT: When Woody (Hanks) attempts to rescue a toy in distress, he is kidnapped by a kooky toy collector (Knight). Buzz (Allen) and the rest of the gang pull together to rescue Woody before he's shipped off to Japan.
WHO'S IT FOR? A la the first Toy Story, everyone in the known universe. Heck, even aliens from outer space should probably see this film.
OVERALL
In my mind, Toy Story 2 is just as fun and well-written as the first Toy Story. I've heard other critics say otherwise, but I think that's more out of misplaced snobbery--AKA, "I will could nevah approve of a sequel." Toy Story 2 is just as fun and fast and clever as the first movie. The animation is sublime and the voice talent is absolutely perfect.
OK, so now the remake: the 3D is pretty unspectacular. It felt like it had more depth in Toy Story 2 than in Toy Story, but maybe because I was straining to enjoy it. These movies weren't designed for 3D and therefore it's pretty flat. As I said in my review of Toy Story in 3D, the probability that you'll see it, crappy 3D and all, is very high. The films themselves are still so much fun.
FINAL FILM SCORE: 9/10 FINAL 3D SCORE: 5/10