Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Information at Internet Movie Database
Cinema in Focus, a social and spiritual commentary by Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman.
Hollywood Jesus visual review.
Looking Closer, review by Jeffrey Overstreet, "searching for truth, beauty and meaning in the movies."
Movie Parables review
"Toy Story 2: As Good As It Gets," Steve Lansingh, TheFilmForum: Christian Conversation about the Movies.
Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Health - Spiritual Practices for Human Being.
Themes
- Baptism
  - "I am using this illustration in my sermon tomorrow: Mark 1:1-8 (Baptism of our Lord). In Toy Story 2, Woody is kidnapped and taken to the apartment of the "bad" toy store owner. Woody finds himself in a dark room, all alone. And then he hears the voice of a young girl who recognizes him (sorry, I can't remember her name!) This toy, a similarly dressed western cowgirl, gets very excited that "Woody" is finally here. Woody asks, "How do you know me?" She replies, "Do you not know who you are?" She then turns on a light and shows Woody the shelves that are filled with Woody memorabilia. Woody finds out he was a famous movie star. She shows him old cartoons and Woody watches with great joy. So it is in baptism. God knows us before we know who God is, and in this sacrament we are told who we are....a child of God." (submitted by Kathryn Self, Plano TX)