Toy Story / Toy Story 2
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Released:10/05/2010
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Studio:Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Director:John Lasseter
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn
Running Time:166 minutes
Product Description
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace ShawnDirector: John Lasseter
Amazon.co.uk Review
Toy Story
There is greatness in a 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 Toy Story looks intriguing as it reawakens the kid in us. Filmmaker John Lasseter's shorts 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. 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, Toy Story 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, this movie is great. --Doug Thomas
Toy Story 2
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, 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, Amazon.com
Tags
Children's DVDs, Comedy
Reviews
Absolutely brilliant films. I am an OAP and my granddaughters wanted me to take them to see Toy Story3, so had to catch up on the "story". So glad I did! They are not just children's films, they have been enjoyed by all the family, young and old alike! Have since been to see the 3rd film and enjoyed that too!
great value, 2 dvds and came in 2 days, what more could u ask for
wonderful set of films to be enjoyed by the whole family. Well written and directed, the stories will make you think twice before discarding a toy. I am anxiously waiting for Toy Story 3.
I'm very satisfied with my buy. The item is exactly as presented and it's a special edition.
There are 2 movies in Blu-Ray format of course and the packaging is great.
The delivery was also fast, it said that it's being prepared to be delivered, today I received it.
It has no dents or scratches at all, it's in a foil and the cardboard box protected it well.
The box itself has a nice design and you get disney reward points.
The front has a "3D"-like embossment at the writing, the patterns and the characters.
The two movies are great, too. They're in 1080p resolution and have hours of bonus material. [Toy Story 3 preview included, lots more]
All in all I'm more than satisfied and I'd recommend it to everyone as the price is great, too.
Hope this helped you,
~Dragonfly
Brought the double set to prep the kids for TS3. Lost none of its magic,
