None of those desperate family tales work. Over the past several years we've received filmmaker's poor attempts at granting us enjoyment with an orphaned raised by jungle apes, bouncy green slime, a massive gorilla reeking havoc on a major city, a child fending off robbers by himself near Christmas, a small boy's attempts to rescue a battered dog from his cruel owner, a canine playing football, a colony of ants in trouble, a talking mouse, and even a film version of an old cartoon about a man filtered with countless gizmos. TOY STORY 2 (1999) ***1/2 With the voices of: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kelsey Grammer, Joan Cusack, Jim Varney, & Wayne Knight Director: John Lasseter Running time: 85 minutes Rated G By Blake French: In an era where audiences are given such few family movies, and in a time where such films are seldom given decent scripts, 'Toy Story 2' is a jolt of lightening in the fast fading genre of unobjectionable entertainment.

Reviewed by Movie-12 9 / 10 Entertains adults just as much as it will children. It is an animated joy ride about heritage and friendship. One of the best sequels one could ask for. Wayne Knight is hysterical as the human villain Al from Al's Toy Barn. Kelsey Grammar voices Stinky Pete who is contained in a box. Joan Cusack steals scenes voicing Jessica whose musical segment involving her past is perhaps the most heartfelt moment in the film. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to voice Woody and Buzz. John Lasseter returns as director accompanied by Ash Brannon and Colin Brody.

During the search and rescue Buzz encounters another Buzz Lightyear as well as his arch enemy. He is united with Bulls-eye the horse, prospector Stinky Pete and Jessica the high spirited female counterpart to Woody. We learn that Woody was part of the Roundup Gang, which was a canceled T.V. A sudden yard sale calls for the rescue of another toy but in the process he is nabbed by greedy Al of Al's Toy Barn. Woody anticipates Cowboy Camp with his owner Andy but a tear in his shoulder has him left on the shelf. Woody the cowboy doll and Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear return as the central toys. It flourishes with originality and detail. Toy Story 2 (1999): Dir: John Lasseter, Ash Brennon, Colin Brody / Voices: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammar, Wayne Knight: Wonderful sequel that is even better than the first landmark film. Reviewed by anaconda-40658 9 / 10 Better Than the First.

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