Toy Story 2

 Toy Story 2

In a nutshell: The smashing sequel to the original computer animated film that started it all. This time around, Woody is toy-napped by a greedy collector, so it’s up to Buzz and the gang to rescue the cowboy and get him back to the room before Andy returns from camp.

What was different/original about it? Given this was still the early days of computer animated films, expectations and standards weren't as high as they are today. Originally, “Toy Story 2” was destined for direct-to-video, but Pixar pushed for a theatrical release. The production was a challenge, but they pulled it off and this installment confirmed the myth that sometimes, sequels could equal and even surpass the original.

How did it change movies? Showing the world that lightning could strike twice, Pixar went into production overhaul, releasing a film every other year and delivering a slew of classic animated features, i.e. “Finding Nemo”, “The Incredible’s”, “Up”, etc. Other studios jumped on the band-wagon as well, and since Toy Story, almost 100 computer-animated films have been made and released just in theatres alone. Almost every A-list actor has lent their voice to at least one animated feature, and have cashed in well, essentially just for reading lines into a microphone. 

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