Toy Story 2
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
Critics Sentiment
Jessie's heartbreaking backstory about Emily growing up and leaving her
Woody discovers Wheezy and gets stolen by Al McWhiggin
The film jumps from functional plot setup during the yard sale kidnapping to the emotionally devastating perfection of Jessie's abandonment sequence.
Toy Story 2 maintains consistently high quality throughout, with critics praising its technical brilliance and emotional depth. The film peaks with Jessie's heartbreaking backstory while delivering spectacular action sequences and meaningful character development. Reviewers consistently noted how the sequel improved upon the original in nearly every aspect.
Full cast
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Tom Hanks
Woody (voice)
Tim Allen
Buzz Lightyear (voice)
Joan Cusack
Jessie (voice)
Kelsey Grammer
Prospector (voice)
Don Rickles
Mr. Potato Head (voice)
Jim Varney
Slinky Dog (voice)
Wallace Shawn
Rex (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Hamm (voice)
Annie Potts
Bo Peep (voice)
Wayne Knight
Al McWhiggin (voice)
John Morris
Andy (voice)
Laurie Metcalf
Andy's Mom (voice)
Estelle Harris
Mrs. Potato Head (voice)
R. Lee Ermey
Sarge (voice)
Jodi Benson
Barbie (voice)
Jonathan Harris
The Cleaner (voice)
Joe Ranft
Wheezy (voice)
Andrew Stanton
Emperor Zurg (voice)
Jeff Pidgeon
Aliens / Additional Voices (voice)
Jack Angel
Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
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