Metacritic reviews

One of those rare sequels that's even better than the original.

Toy Story 2 may not have the most original title, but everything else about it is, well, mint in the box.

Toy Story 2 is to "Toy Story" what "The Empire Strikes Back" was to its predecessor, a richer, more satisfying film in every respect.

Just as good as the original. In fact, it might even be better. Not only is it just as visually stunning and witty as the first, but it's funnier, more thoughtful and more grown-up.

Making sure that computer-generated animation will never be the same.

So funny and smart that holding it up against its predecessor is as pointless as comparing peak episodes of "Seinfeld."

Toy Story had a simpler, stronger story and the advantage of being the first of its kind. But it's quickly apparent that TS2 represents a major step forward in computer-animation artistry.

The story is just as funny and touching. The only problem is the inevitable one: The freshness -- the novel delight -- is a little faded now.

Aspires to the boundlessness of a kid's imagination.

Some powerful dialogue.