Toy Story 2 (1999)
Toy Story 2, directed by John Lasseter and produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, is a 1999 American computer-animated film. It is the sequel to Toy Story and the second installment in the Toy Story franchise (1995). Woody gets kidnapped by a toy collector in the film, causing Buzz Lightyear and his companions to save him, but Woody is subsequently tempted by the prospect of immortality in a museum.
Despite production problems, Toy Story 2 premiered as a massive box office success on November 24, 1999, grossing more than $497 million. Like its predecessor, it received significant critical praise and a rare 100 percent rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes. It is frequently included on lists of the greatest animated films ever created, and reviewers consider it to be one of the rare sequel films that are superior to the original. The film won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 57th Golden Globe Awards, among other awards.
Detailed Information:
Directed by: John Lasseter
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
Release dates: November 13, 1999 (El Capitan Theatre)/November 24, 1999 (United States)
Running time: 92 minutes