Julian RuncanToy Story 2: Can Toys Sell Out?
July 7th 2010 15:01
With the third movie getting so much attention, I figured I should watch Toy Story 2, as I never got around to it when it was new. I had heard good things, but had no real idea what to expect. It was a fine film, but I just didn't feel the magic I felt the first time. It just wasn't necessary and to be honest, it felt like a cash-in more than a proper sequel.
The movie is still better than a majority of animated films out there, but I suspect people are more lenient on this one because it is part of the Toy Story franchise. Don't get me wrong, it's still a good movie, but the original was far superior. Toy Story 2 feels like the plot is composed of ideas that didn't make the cut the first time around, and have been polished up by Pixar to make them good, rather than amazing.
On the positive side, just like very other Pixar film, the voice acting is top-notch. The animation is beautiful, and the use of objects is quite creative, although occasionally the film reuses gags from the first one a little too much. The plot deals with more emotional battles this time around, and although a lot doesn't "happen", it stays interesting throughout.
Toy Story 2 is a fine addition to the series, and although I wasn't quite as charmed as I was the first time around, this film is still miles above most of the tripe that passes for children's films these days.
7.5/10
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