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MOVIES AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE NEWSLETTER

Hello, Movie Lovers!

Welcome to this week's Movies at Grandmas House newsletter! We're back with the twenty-second edition of "Grandma's Archives" where we continue celebrating films from our podcast—and this week, we're returning to Andy's room for a sequel that proves lightning can strike twice.

This week, we're riding to the rescue with the 1999 Pixar masterpiece, Toy Story 2. When Woody gets stolen by a toy collector and discovers he's a valuable collectible from a classic TV show called "Woody's Roundup," he faces an impossible choice: be loved by Andy who will eventually outgrow him, or live forever in a museum where he'll be admired but never played with. As Buzz Lightyear and the gang mount a daring rescue mission, Woody must decide what it truly means to be a toy—and confront the reality that nothing lasts forever.

We gave this one a perfect 5 out of 5 stars! Toy Story 2 does the impossible—it matches, and in some ways surpasses, a perfect original. This is Seth's favorite animated movie of all time, and it stands right alongside the first film as a genuine masterpiece. The expansion of the toy world is masterful, with Jessie, Bullseye, and Stinky Pete adding new dimensions to the story. Jessie's backstory set to "When She Loved Me" is one of the most emotionally devastating sequences Pixar has ever created. The animation is a massive leap forward, the action sequences are spectacular, and the screenplay balances multiple storylines flawlessly while exploring themes about mortality and meaning. Pixar proved sequels don't have to be cash grabs—they can be art. To infinity and beyond, indeed.

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A ★★★★★ review of Toy Story 2 (1999)

Reviewed for the Movies at Grandmas House Podcast Toy Story 2 does the impossible—it matches, and in some ways surpasses, a perfect original. This is how you make a sequel. When Woody gets stolen by a toy collector and discovers he's a valuable collectible from a classic TV show, he faces an existential crisis: be loved by a child who will eventually outgrow him, or live forever in a museum where he'll be admired but never played with. It's a premise that could fuel an entire philosophy course, yet Pixar wraps it in an adventure film that's hilarious, thrilling, and

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Isaac's Rating

Take It Home!

“This is the second film we’ve covered that I would say is a MASTERPIECE (the first being the first Toy Story :D). They literally did the impossible and made a sequel better than you could even imagine. It’s no surprise some consider this to be best in the series. "

Seth's Rating

Take It Home!

“It is a well rounded story told so purely. Great voice overs all around as well. This is my favorite animated picture.”

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Toy Story 2 (1999) ⭐ 7.9 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

1h 32m | G

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Today in Apple history: Toy Story 2 arrives in theaters

On November 24, 1999, Steve Jobs got another feather in his cap when Pixar's "Toy Story 2" arrived in theaters and became a massive hit.

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Game Designer Spends 1-Year on Toy Story 2 Unreal Engine 5 Remake, This is the Final Result

Game designer Zachary McPhink from Level reDesign worked for a year on a Toy Story 2 Unreal Engine 5 remake called Toy Story 2: Reassembled. The goal was to update the old 3D platformer game, first seen on PS1, N64, and other systems, while keeping its classic, nostalgic feel. The remake uses Unreal Engine 5 to make the locations, lights, and details look better, but it skips photorealism to hold onto the cartoony Toy Story style. Buzz Lightyear’s main moves—like jumping, swinging, shooting lasers, and flying with his jetpack—are brought back, along with platform hopping and exploring. Some of the

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