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Toy Story Toy Story 2 - Three Disc Collector's Set [DVD] [2000]
enlarge	Directors: Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich Actors: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles Studio: Walt Disney Home Video Category: DVD Buy New: £69.00 as of 24/11/2009 15:35 GMT details New (2) Used (4) from £28.99 Seller: starvortex Rating: 33 reviews Sales Rank: 12434 Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Universal, suitable for all Region: 2 Discs: 3 Number Of Discs: 3 Running Time: 166 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017188881265 ASIN: B0000505CI Theatrical Release Date: November 24, 1999 Release Date: December 11, 2000 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review There is greatness in film that can be discussed, dissected, and talked about late into the night. Then there is genius that is right in front of our faces--you smile at the spell it puts you into and are refreshed, and not a word needs to be spoken. This kind of entertainment is what they used to call "movie magic" and there is loads of it in this irresistible computer animation feature. Just a picture of these bright toys on the cover of IToy Story/I looks intriguing as it reawakens the kid in us. Filmmaker John Lasseter's shorts (namely IKnickknack/I and ITin Toy/I, which can be found on the Pixar video ITiny Toy Stories/I) illustrate not only a technical brilliance but also a great sense of humour--one in which the pun is always intended. Lasseter thinks of himself as a storyteller first and an animator second, much like another film innovator, Walt Disney.p Lasseter's story is universal and magical: what do toys do when they're not played with? Cowboy Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Andy's favourite bedroom toy, tries to calm the other toys (some original, some classic) during a wrenching time of year--the birthday party, when newer toys may replace them. Sure enough, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is the new toy that takes over the throne. Buzz has a crucial flaw, though--he believes he's the real Buzz Lightyear, not a toy. Bright and cheerful, IToy Story/I is much more than a 90-minute commercial for the inevitable bonanza of Woody and Buzz toys. Lasseter further scores with perfect voice casting, including Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Wallace Shawn as a meek dinosaur. The director-animator won a special Oscar "For the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film." In other words, the movie is great. I--Doug Thomas/I Amazon.co.uk Review BToy Story 1/B John Lasseter's IToy Story/I poses the universal and magical question of what do toys do when they are not being played with? Cowboy Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Andy's favourite bedroom toy, tries to calm the other toys during a wrenching time of year--the birthday party, when newer toys may replace them. Sure enough, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is the new toy that takes over the throne. Buzz has a crucial flaw, though--he believes he is the real Buzz Lightyear, not a toy. Bright and cheerful, IToy Story/I is much more than a 90-minute commercial for the inevitable bonanza of Woody and Buzz toys. Lasseter further scores with perfect voice casting, including Don Rickles as Mr Potato Head and Wallace Shawn as a meek dinosaur. The director-animator won a special Oscar "For the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film". In other words, the movie is great.p BToy Story 2/B Like the handful of other great movie sequels, IToy Story 2/I 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 that Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is not only a beloved toy to Andy but also a rare doll from a popular 1960s 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 IToy Story/I.pAlthough 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. IToy Story 2/I was deservedly a huge box-office success. --IDoug Thomas/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » BRILLIANT FILMS - BRILLIANT BOXSET January 2, 2001 15 out of 15 found this review helpful What a great boxset - almost perfect even! Two of the best animated films of all time plus an extras disc. Wow! The first film is extremely good, highly entertaining, awe inspiring and funny on all levels that appeal to both children and adults. The second is the same but bigger and better with a superb storyline. And the extras disc is also awesome, over nine hours worth of fun in a whole boxset. Check out the deleted animation section - great, especially the computer glitches area where Buzz Lightyear's legs and eyes are in the wrong place! Hilarious! This DVD package would be perfect if there were commentaries on the films and I was highly disappointed in not finding any! Apart from that - buy it for you, for the kids, for the whole family. Fabulous package, but no commentaries! June 29, 2003 9 out of 9 found this review helpful Wonderful films, wonderful extras, but PAL viewers beware - the Region 2 Ultimate Toy Box is devoid of audio commentaries, even though they are mentioned in the little collector's booklet which comes with the package (and extant on the NTSC Region 1 release). Obviously the commentaries (and the promised 5.1 effects-only tracks) were jettisoned because PAL video takes up more space on a DVD than NTSC, but it's still disappointing that Disney didn't mention that fact in their literature for the PAL release. However, this is still is fabulous package for any "big kid" out there who loves Pixar's first-class brand of animation. I bought this set for my kids, but I'll probably end up getting more enjoyment out of it than they will! A genuine classic January 20, 2005 J. E. Davidson (UK) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful The start of the amazing Pixar success story.pA brilliant film that works on a number of different levels - appealing to children and adults without resorting to in-jokes and movie references. There are also complex subtexts addressing Woody coming to terms with not being the favourite and Buzz coming to terms with the fact that he is actually a toy.pThe animation is fantastic (it was totally groundbreaking when the film was first released in the cinemas). The vocal talent is used supremely well - I am not sure that Tom Hanks has ever done anything better; Tim Allen certainly hasn't (unless it is Toy Story 2).pThis is a five-star film (if not more). You'll never throw away another Toy! September 30, 2002 Richard White (London) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful Disney have improved on Toy Story, which is a huge achievement.brIt is great for Kids on a Kid level but it has so much to offer to adults too. brThe original film explored the idea that Toys come to life when their owners are not around and that they exist as mini-guardians to their children. Toy Story 2 obviously continues the theme but also explores new territory. The big question is TS2 is what happens to a toy when its child owner grows up. The original characters return for more of the same sharp humour and jokes that work on Child and Adult level. brWhen Cowboy Woody is captured by an unscrupulous Toy Collector he learns that he is in fact a valuable Toy and missing piece of a collection. He is flattered and is torn between his new life as a celebrity Toy and his old life as his owner Andys favorite.brWhile all this is going on, Space Ranger Buzz and the gang are mounting a hilarious rescue mission for Woody which is laugh out loud funny.brMeanwhile Woody meets Cowgirl Jessie, part of the Toy collection and learns of how she became part of the soon-to-be Museum Collection. Jessie sings When she loved me and the story is told in flashback, charting the relationship between Jessie and her beloved owner and how gradually she was outgrown. It really is a heartbreaking couple of minutes and if you arent moved by it, check your pulse. What could have been sentimental and maudlin is beautifully judged and more effecting than an animated film should be!brFrom here the story moves to Woody and Jessie, with the assistance of Bullseye the horse making their escape and returning to Andy and where they feel they belong.brThis is a perfect film that is a joy from start to finish.brA word of warning. Once you have seen this, you will never throw away another Toy, because as I now know, they have feelings too. Unbeatable movie for the whole family January 23, 2004 Gary H (UK) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful A touching, funny and exciting movie which introduces us to Buzz Lightyear, Woody and their playroom pals.brGreat plot, great characters and great jokes all add up to a monster movie.brShould be recommended viewing for everyone - even those who dislike animated features. My dad who normally hates these kind of movies was transfixed! The kids wore out the VHS so thank god for DVD! brOur family prefer it to Toy Story 2 as we love Buzz and there is more of him in the first film. Its a close call though. Our favourite animated movie ever and we've seen them all! Showing reviews 1-5 of 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next »

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