Cars 2

Name: Cars 2
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Released: June 24, 2011
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 57

2011

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 24, 2011 | G

Summary: Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises whenStar racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors. (Disney, Pixar)

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Director: Brad Lewis and John Lasseter

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation

Rating: G

Runtime: 113 min

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20	#20 Most Discussed Movie of 2011
8	#8 Most Shared Movie of 2011

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Justin Chang

Jun 19, 2011

The rare sequel that not only improves on but retroactively justifies its predecessor, this lightning-paced caper-comedy shifts the franchise into high gear with international intrigue, spy-movie spoofery and more automotive puns than you can shake a stickshift at, handling even its broader stretches with sophistication, speed and effortless panache. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jun 23, 2011

In terms of story and atmosphere and overall feeling, Cars 2 is a brand-new experience - and a distinct improvement. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

Jun 24, 2011

A fun, silly, kid-friendly summer popcorn entertainment. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Jun 24, 2011

This savvy and sensitive company has unapologetically made a movie for (very) young moviegoers. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Jun 23, 2011

The plot of Cars 2 is both overly convoluted and thin, and it folds in so much unvarnished toddler-instruction that it almost feels like an educational film. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Jun 23, 2011

The movie has its own deficits - a lack of variety, originality, subtlety, clarity and plain old charm. Read full review

Jamie N. Christley

Jun 22, 2011

A crass and uncharacteristically threadbare cash-grab. Read full review

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CWCgamer

Aug 13, 2011

I saw Cars 2 expecting it to be amazing since Cars was my favourite childhood movie and it was amazing. It was the best Pixar, has the best soundtrack for a pixar and one of the best movies I've ever seen. This was the sequal to my favourite childhood film and it was amazing!

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gm101

Jul 15, 2011

I'm not sure what's happening with movie critics. Everyone was probably expecting to be touched emotionally like many of the recent Pixar releases. But the thing is, this movie never intended to do so. It was intended to be a fun action movie, and the movie does a great job of doing so. IfI'm not sure what's happening with movie critics. Everyone was probably expecting to be touched emotionally like many of the recent Pixar releases. But the thing is, this movie never intended to do so. It was intended to be a fun action movie, and the movie does a great job of doing so. If you don't like that, go watch something else.… Expand

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FreedomFighters

Dec 12, 2016

"FINALLY! IT HAPPENED! A PIXAR FILM HAS RECEIVED A "ROTTEN" ON ROTTEN TOMATOES!!! WE CAN FINALLY CELEBRATE!!!"
Okay, fine, you can have your moment, guys (don't worry, that's the last time I'll bring them into this, because I don't want the joke to stale out). After years upon years of"FINALLY! IT HAPPENED! A PIXAR FILM HAS RECEIVED A "ROTTEN" ON ROTTEN TOMATOES!!! WE CAN FINALLY CELEBRATE!!!"
Okay, fine, you can have your moment, guys (don't worry, that's the last time I'll bring them into this, because I don't want the joke to stale out). After years upon years of critical success, Pixar's first true "misstep" arrived in 2011 in the form of "Cars 2," the sequel that not many were really craving in the first place, but it was made nonetheless and it became the first Pixar film to earn a "rotten" score on Rotten Tomatoes. Harsh, I know. All things considered, though, I personally enjoyed the film. I get why people didn't really like it (it wasn't the most poignant of Pixar films, nor was it the film with the most heart), but all in all, it was a really fun ride with some brilliant animation, exciting action scenes and good voice acting. Sure, it's silly, it's kiddy and it's not what we're used to out of Pixar, but "Cars 2" is still a pretty entertaining romp for the whole family.… Expand

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nutterjr

Mar 16, 2012

In isolation Cars 2 will not have won over new audience, but should have tickled the audience of the first outing enough to long for a 3rd instalment.

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AgentHeroes

Jun 27, 2011

Truly the weakest pixar movie.It emphasised on random subplots,it was entertatining but i expected alot more!!! plus there is no racing this time so...yeah

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reviewmatt

Oct 11, 2013

As a pixar loved, I loved the first cars (well technically all of them), but the second was a BIG MESS! What happened here? boring characters, predictable spy plot and a lot more!
Try harder, Pixar.

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BrunoVn00

Apr 1, 2019

The worst Pixar movie ever. This is Pixar's bottom of the barrel and I hope they never ever do a disaster like this anymore. I'd already said it: spin-offs or sequels with the comic relief from the previous movie as the protagonist are destined to be BAD and this movie proves me right, it'sThe worst Pixar movie ever. This is Pixar's bottom of the barrel and I hope they never ever do a disaster like this anymore. I'd already said it: spin-offs or sequels with the comic relief from the previous movie as the protagonist are destined to be BAD and this movie proves me right, it's no exception.
The plot has absolutely nothing to do with the previous movie and focuses on a "James Bond" kind of spoof, what a brilliant idea, Pixar. There's nothing emotional, there's nothing exciting, interesting, there's no cute message, there's no conflict, there's nothing "Pixar" in its writing, the magic this company has is absolutely missing in this and it's nothing than an hour and a half waste of time. This is not a movie that was made to tell a story that people from all ages can enjoy and get something from, this is a soulless product that was made because Disney and Pixar want to sell more Cars toys and make a movie just with the money in mind without caring about anything else is the worst thing any filmmaker can ever do, it's the most deadly sin in cinema.

Cars 3 is a far superior movie (Still not a great movie) and it's what this movie should've been in the first place.… Expand

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