Toy Story/Toy Story 2 [DVD]: DVDs

Toy Story/Toy Story 2 [DVD]
	Director: John Lasseter Actors: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£22.99~~ Buy New: £9.99 as of 5/9/2010 16:09 BST details You Save: £13.00 (57%) Used (4) from £22.98 Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 28 reviews Sales Rank: 6 Format: Box set, Colour, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 166 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4 Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7 EAN: 8717418247416 ASIN: B0031ESQ62 Release Date: May 10, 2010 Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours


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Editorial Reviews: 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

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next » great dvds August 16, 2010 Vaughn Sibbald (uk) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful great value, 2 dvds and came in 2 days, what more could u ask for Great animation July 9, 2010 Pery Machado (Brazil) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful 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. Great Packaging, nice box and fast delivery, movie amazing of course! July 15, 2010 Dragonfly 5 out of 6 found this review helpful 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 As Good As I Remember July 11, 2010 Luke Mellor (Stockholm, Sweden) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful Brought the double set to prep the kids for TS3. Lost none of its magic, toy story June 7, 2010 Ms. C. P. Greer (scotland) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful I bought this for my son as I was fed up watching power rangers, he does enjoy it prefers first dvd to 2nd but that is because of the toy characters i think, we had to buy him a mr potato head after watching this, both dvds are good fun for all the family I enjoyed them myself still had a laugh even though I am now 27 I remember when they 1st came out and it doesnt seem dated or past it very enjoyable to watch. Excellent price especially for a double pack considering that a lot of shops charge £30 for the same so bargain. Recommended family fun or to keep the kids amused for a while Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

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