Toy Story 1&2: Blu Ray Review

Toy Story 1&2: Blu Ray Review

Toy Story 1 and 2 - Blu Ray/ DVD Releases

Rating: G
Released by Disney

The claw, the aliens, Jesse, Prospector, Al's Toy Barn, Randy Newman's "You've Got A Friend in Me"; there's so much to remember and love from the Toy Story series.

The story of Tom Hanks' Woody, the lovable cowboy toy, so beloved by his owner and his friendship and rivalry with Tim Allen's space age toy Buzz Lightyear have thrilled generations of kids - both young and old.

These rereleases on Blu Ray are definitive - both the stories and a whole wealth of extras make for essential viewing - and a chance to lose yourself completely in the toy world.

While it's great to see Toy Story again, personally, it's Toy Story 2 which soars - I'd forgotten how close to tears the story of Woody finding his compadres Jesse, Bullseye and the Prospector brought me. There's humour aplenty in the first film but there's a confidence in Toy Story 2 that eclipses the animation and gives it a humanity which is hard to resist.

Extras: Wondrous entertainment for all the family - and all new special features ensure these releases don't feel like rip offs.

Rating: 9/10