Toy Story 2

TOY STORY 2 RATING: G

STARRING THE VOICES OF Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wayne Knight and John Morris DIRECTOR: John Lasseter CO-DIRECTORS: Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon

DISTRIBUTOR: Walt Disney Pictures/Buena Vista Pictures Distribution/Waft Disney Company GENRE: Animated action comedy INTENDED AUDIENCE: All ages

SUMMARY: In Toy Story 2 good-hearted Woody who gets stolen by a toy collector. Buzz, Hamm the piggy bank, Mr. Potato Head, and Slinky Dog head out to rescue him. Woody gets placed next to his old pals from his glory days of being a Western television star. These pals are extremely happy to see Woody because now they can be sold to a museum where children will actually be able to look at them. Meanwhile, Buzz and the gang encounter many obstacles in rescuing Woody. Eventually, Woody realizes that having loving friendship is more important than fame.

This major premise is combined with many great story elements, including love, compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation. This movie has a solid structure. The story builds jeopardy without stressing evil. Toy Story 2 is the type of movie you would like to keep for infinity and beyond!

CONTENT: Very moral redemptive worldview with some Biblical references such as "God Bless You," a reference to the prodigal son's return and an emphasis on giving up one's life not only for one's friends but also one's enemies; no foul language but one airline baggage sticker on a toys derriere says "Butte" (as in Butte, Montana) but the "e" is partially obscured, and one flatulence joke; Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head(R) enjoy kissing each other, and some romantic references; some action-cartoon-type violence, plus some perilous situations, traffic accidents and airplane danger no alcohol; no smoking; and stealing and deception by villainous characters, but generally great content

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