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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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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avalancheanimat

May 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this movie, this movie absolutely changed my ENTIRE LIFE! I was a lonely construction worker who did nothing but build roads in three seconds. When I went to the theaters, I was going to go see the hit movie paul. But something about the poster of cars 2 struck my attention, I started drooling at the sight of mater. I stole a box of nutter butters and ran to the theater while security was chasing me. I hid in one of the seats so that way the guards don't see me. The movie made me move to London so that way I could kyjack any cars that looked remotely like the villain guy Professor Zündapp. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! First of all, I want every social studies teacher to show this OUTSTANDING movie. This is HIGHLY educational because it can teach children a lot about different countries and teach them good morals. My favorite part was when they went to Italy, that part is HIGHLY education and VERY accurate to the real thing. MATER is even better in this movie than he usually is. Larry the technician was AMAZING for this SILLY LITTLE TOW TRUCK! This movie's story is also a page-turner, I cried when fin mc missle called mater a STUPID IDIOT! WWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! It was SO SAD! Just thinking about it makes me have a full-on mental breakdown! So anyway, THANK YOU FOR THIS MOVIE! I watch it EVERY DAY! I don't have a home or food or water, as cars 2 is the only thing that satisfies me, and it's the only thing I will ever need.… Expand

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lukechristiansc

Mar 19, 2014

cars two was a better sequel . everything is just like the 50's like james bond . but people and critics hated it it is 99 % true it does suck . but i hope there's not a cars 3 . larry the cable as matter is gay that's not an a opinion it is true

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aaronpaul121

Oct 3, 2012

Overall, it is a good animated movie. But this is not what I expect from Pixar. Complicated plot, occasionally cheesy voice acting and surprisingly basic presentation. The animation as always is fantastic. But still, I am very disappointed with Pixar. I expect a lot more from them. I hopeOverall, it is a good animated movie. But this is not what I expect from Pixar. Complicated plot, occasionally cheesy voice acting and surprisingly basic presentation. The animation as always is fantastic. But still, I am very disappointed with Pixar. I expect a lot more from them. I hope they will redeem themselves in their next films.................… Expand

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tobeery

Dec 29, 2015

It's easy on the eyes but it doesn't have anywhere near as much as heart and depth as some other Pixar greats. I wasn't overly keen on the first film so a second one seemed pretty redundant.

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gameguardian21

Mar 14, 2016

While the animation is still great, the story, humor, and dumb plot is not what I expected from this sequel. I liked the first cars, as it had a lesson and emotional moments. But this is not that movie.

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TheRater

Aug 16, 2011

Disney/Pixar destroyed a great story with violence and lots of GUNS!

What happened? They destroyed a great story. Cars was a wonderful movie with a beautiful message and no violence. Now, Cars 2 is just an attempt to make a Hollywood action film (supposedly for kids). Guns? Really? And thenDisney/Pixar destroyed a great story with violence and lots of GUNS!

What happened? They destroyed a great story. Cars was a wonderful movie with a beautiful message and no violence. Now, Cars 2 is just an attempt to make a Hollywood action film (supposedly for kids). Guns? Really? And then we complain about kids with guns?! The violence includes guns, shooting, explosions, death.. Furthermore they make Mater look as ignorant as the rest of the world sees us. There is also some alcohol...I will never buy this movie for my son, who by the way didn't enjoy this film as much as the first one any ways. People in charge of story lines are way off if their target are kids and parents who will pay for the crap they want!… Expand

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