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This sequel to 'Toy Story' sees pull-string cowboy Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) kipped by toy collector Al, who plans to sell him to a Japanese toy museum. Assisted by Mr Potato Head, Slinky Dog and Rex the Dinosaur, action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) sets off to the rescue, but when they get to Al's store Buzz is mistakenly boxed up and his place taken by a new, flashier Lightyear model - complete with utility belt! Meanwhile, Woody has discovered that he was once the star of a popular children's television show, and is no longer sure he wants to return to Andy's toy cupboard. From .co.uk ----------- John Lasseter and his gang of high-tech creators at Pixar create another entertainment for the ages. Like the handful of other great movie sequels, Toy Story 2 comments on why the first one was so wonderful while finding a fresh angle worthy of a new film. The craze of toy collecting becomes the focus here, as we find out Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is not only a beloved toy to Andy but also a rare doll from a popular 60s children's show. When a greedy collector takes Woody, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) launches a rescue mission with Andy's other toys. To say more would be a crime because this is one of the most creative and smile-inducing films since, well, the first Toy Story. Although the toys look the same as in the 1994 feature, Pixar shows how much technology has advanced: the human characters look more human, backgrounds are superior, and two action sequences that book-end the film are dazzling. And it's a hoot for kids and adults. The film is packed with spoofs, easily accessible in-jokes and inspired voice casting (with newcomer Joan Cusack especially a delight as Cowgirl Jessie). But as the Pixar canon of films illustrates, the filmmakers are storytellers first. Woody's heart-tugging predicament can easily be translated into the eternal debate of living a good life versus living for forever. Toy Story 2 was deservedly a huge box-office success. --Doug Thomas, .com P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Synopsis -------- Cowboy Woody wurde entführt! Da gibt es für seinen besten Freund Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear nur eins: raus aus der Spielzeugkiste, rein ins größte Rettungsabenteuer! Und mit ihm all die witzigen, chaotischen und tapferen Spielzeuge aus Andys Zimmer. Sie riskieren wirklich alles, um ihren Freund aus den Händen des skrupellosen Spielzeughändlers Al zu befreien. Der will Woody als Sammlerstück an ein japanisches Museum verkaufen. Ihre spannende Suche führt über gefährliche Kreuzungen, in gigantische Spielzeuggeschäfte und durch abgrundtiefe Fahrstuhlschächte. Ein Gag jagt den nächsten, wenn sie die ganze Stadt auf den Kopf stellen. Doch als sie Woody endlich finden, ist es fast zu spät. Er wird, gut verpackt, schon zum Abflug verfrachtet... From the Back Cover ------------------- Toys will be toys - except when their owners aren't around. The gang from Andy's room are back with some great new friends in this colourful comedy adventure - loaded with laughs and plenty of surprises. Featuring Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story 2 features the very best in computer animation and received worldwide smash hit reviews. While Andy is away at summer camp, Woody is toynapped by AI, a greedy toy collector. His best friends including Buzz, Mr Potato Head, Slinky Dog and Rex set out on a heroic recue mission to save him. Along the way, they meet a whole host of new friends including Jessie the cow girl and Bullseye the horse. Together, the Toy Story gang set out to make sure Woody is home safely before Andy returns. See more ( javascript:void(0) )