Woody and Buzz are back to bring us this utterly hilarious sequel to the animated hit: Toy Story. Apparently, Woody's is a rare action figure from a popular star of a Howdy-Doody-like television show from the fifties. He is discovered by a money-hungry fanatic, who promptly "kidnaps" Woody and is put in his private collection. Now Woody must decide whether to endure an immortal life behind glass or to live on in the house of Andy (his child owner) until he outgrows him. Not as magical or value-strut as the original, yet this one is humor-filled and awfully clever. Watch for the references to Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and other recent blockbusters. Do not miss the closing credits!
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Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wayne Knight, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, Estelle Harris, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Jonathan Harris, Joe Ranft, Andrew Stanton
Directed by:
John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon
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1999 animated/comedy
Rated G
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Don Ignacio's score: A