Pixar does it again. Breaking sequel tradition, Toy Story 2 is at least as good as the original, if not better. It's a wildly fun story, blending adventure, humor, heartfelt sensitivity, and endless creativity. This movie understands the relationship between children and their toys well, as the first movie did, and carries it one step further.

The animation, while perhaps not surprisingly so given Pixar's track record thus far, is superb, raising the bar higher still -- it's breathtaking sometimes, but its purpose is not to impress but to tell a delightful story with exquisite care given to every small detail.