In the four years following the massive critical and financial success of Toy Story, Pixar produced another wonderful full length film, A Bug’s Life, then started production on what would become Monsters Inc. and now this; the sequel to the original, imaginatively titled Toy Story 2. Following the happy conclusion of the original, Woody and Buzz are reunited with Andy and the family, with the uncertainty of new housemates (namely a puppy). But when Andy’s mum accidentally puts Woody out for sale at a garage sale and promptly taken, the toys must unite to return him to his rightful home. But complications arise when Woody questions where his rightful home actually is.

Sequels generally fare badly in Hollywood. Good sequels are the exception - not the rule, but Toy Story 2 bucked the trend by presenting to audiences a film that was every bit as thoughtful, moving and timeless as the first. It also embedded in the minds of many, that Pixar can do no wrong. And I’m glad to say that in the intervening decade, they’ve kept the same level of quality. Now bring on Toy Story 3; children move outta my way!



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