Toy Story 2 Tom Hanks

directed by John Lasseter
USA 1999

In "Toy Story 2," the fun and adventure continues when Andy goes off to summer camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody who unbeknownst to himself is a highly valued collectable. It's now up to Buzz Lightyear and the gang from Andy's room - Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm - to spring into action and save their pal from winding up as a museum piece. There's plenty of excitement and fun as the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get home before Andy does.

*******

Pixar are not simply making a great animated film here... these films will last for generations of adults and children. Unlike, say a Shrek, there is no dated humor that will prove stale as the flavors of the week pass on. Toy Story and Toy Story 2 deal with, at its most basic root, the universal interaction of children and toys - their imaginative communication and playful reflections and musings as adults. It is this development of imagination that molds children into the people that we now are. It can instill compassion and respect and no film in the history of cinema has expressed that importance better than the Toy Story films. What makes them so wonderful are the ability to appeal to both kids and adults. I easily put Toy Story 2 in my Top 100 DVDs of all time.... and is the most played DVD in my household.

Gary Tooze

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Theatrical Release: November 13th, 1999

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DVD Comparison:

Disney/Pixar -Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2 Pack) - Region 1, 4 - NTSC vs. Toy Story 2 (2-Disc Special Edition) - Region 1- NTSC

(Disney/Pixar -Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2 Pack) - Region 1, 4 - NTSC LEFT vs. Toy Story 2 (2-Disc Special Edition) - Region 1- NTSC - RIGHT)

DVD Box Covers
Distribution	Disney / Pixar Region 1, 4 - NTSC	Disney / Pixar Region 1 - NTSC
Runtime	1:32:15	1:32:12
Video	1.78:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 5.81 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s	1.78:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 8.26 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate: 2-pack with Toy Story 2
Bitrate: Special Edition
Audio	English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, THX Surround EX, DUBS: French, Spanish	English (DTS 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), English (Dolby Digital 2.0) DUBS: French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Subtitles	English, and none	English (Hoh), French, Spanish and none (For Director's commentary too)
Features	Release Information: Studio: Disney / Pixar Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 1.78:1 Edition Details: • Academy Award-Winning Short: Tin Toy Disc One: Toy Story • Academy Award-Nominated Short: Luxo Jr. • Outtakes • Monsters, Inc. Sneak Peek DVD Release Date: October 27th, 2000 Double Thick Keep Case Chapters 35	Release Information: Studio: Disney / Pixar Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 1.78:1 Edition Details: • Intro (1:34) • Commentary by directors and principals • Which Toy are You game • Making of Toy Story (8:10) • Deleted Scenes • Behind the Scenes • Easter egg of humorous unincluded scene • Number of discs: 2 DVD Release Date: December 26th, 2005 Double slim Keep Case inside cardboard slipcase Chapters: 36

Comments

BOTTOM LINE: The new special edition is sharper and overall has a superior image. The commentary is good and the extras are extensive. Its a dynamite package of a wonderful timeless film that generations of your family will enjoy. We strongly recommend.

*****

This Special Edition, 2-disc, releases indeed has improved in a few important areas, but for many the image and audio benefits will only be marginally felt (if at all). We made the assumption that the original single box release is the exact same edition as in the 2-pack (with Toy Story). Noted detail differences are here:

- The Special Edition DVD is brighter and sharper, but more noticeable on extensive zooming-in (projection users will also notice if they look very closely). It is more vibrant for even on a tube.

- to my ear the audio in the DTS track is superior and more dynamic.
- the new release has a commentary and extensive additions (see above listing)

- THX optimizer for audio + video

- optional subtitles are still yellow, but more prominent in the new Special edition.

- Gary Tooze

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