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2011
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100
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3.0
This provides an unflattering reminder of what a really good Pixar sequel looks like.)
Av Club
1.5
Thats not to say that Cars 2 isnt goofy fun (it has its moments), but when it comes to Pixar Our standards, perhaps unfairly, are higher than that.
Den Of Geek
1.5
Thats not to say that Cars 2 isnt goofy fun (it has its moments), but when it comes to Pixar Our standards, perhaps unfairly, are higher than that.
Den Of Geek
4.4
I think it was inspired by the spirit of John Lasseters movie.I believe in some sense, the great animator was sitting Indian style on the floor of his ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Pixar is the standard bearer for animated movies that appeal equally to children and adults, and this is no exception.
Common Sense Media
4.5
The rare sequel that improves on its predecessor, this lightning paced caper comedy shifts the franchise into high gear with international intrigue, s ..
Variety
2.0
Time, perhaps, for the franchise to be towed off to the scrapyard. Sorry, Pixar.
Time Out
1.3
Cars 2, even more than its predecessor, is the Pixar movie thats safe to hate.
2.5
As lovable as Mater is, lets face it: A little bit of Larry the Cable Guy goes a long way.
4.5
IMAX and 3 D presentations should boost theatrical earnings for Disney, and the movies international locales certainly wont hurt its earnings potentia ..
Screen Daily
4.5
If you are still one of the many holdouts, even on animation, there isnt much to convince you otherwise.
Collider
1.5
Furthermore, theres no doubt that kids will love the everloving shit out of this movie, so Id wholeheartedly recommend it if youre looking for somethi ..
Collider
4.0
No special knowledge or memory of the original is required to get ones bearings, as this beautifully designed sequel stands easily on its own four tir ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Cars 2 makes for a decent play date but is not an especially good movie.
1.9
Kids may be into the shiny colors and goofiness, but adults have come to expect more for them with Pixar.
E Film Critic
3.0
As silly and soulless spy spoofs go, Cars 2 has its moments here and there.
E Film Critic
3.0
Ratatouille, Wall.E, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Up: the list of beloved Pixar movies is long.
Telegraph
3.5
Movie review: Cars 2 Pixars inventive sequel brings back its familiar characters and throws in a spy thriller plot with secret weapons, sinister villa ..
3.8
It mostly keeps the same lineup of characters and maintains the conceit of a world in which people dont exist and cars talk and have emotions.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Its not vintage Pixar, but Cars 2 is still streets ahead of most of the animated pack.
3.0
Cars 2 narrowly avoids becoming Pixars first truly bad movie, but its definitely the studios worst movie.
Cinema Blend
3.0
With Porsches and Jaguars rolling out of Pixar annually, you can excuse some occasional clank and knock.
Ny Daily News
3.5
Mediocre Pixar is still way better than what any other animation studios are doing.
JoBlo
2.5
Pixar still manages to surprise with some creative set pieces that showcase how an anthropomorphic car could easily hang with some of Hollywoods best ..
Screen Rant
2.5
Cars 2 is the sequel to what is perhaps the weakest film in the Pixar chain, 2006s Cars.The new movie is more ambitious, but in noise and visual dazzl ..
The Globe And Mail
2.0
This sequel seems a few rewrites short of Pixars usual standards.
Philly
3.1
Finally, this Pixar effort has an engine where its heart should be.
Philly
1.0
A too long and repetitious sequel to the winning first film that is part Cars, part James Bond, part Transformers, and part Beverly Hillbillies.
Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Especially coming from Pixar, this frantic but uninspired toon is a major disappointment.
One Guys Opinion
1.5
Notwithstanding John Turturros amusingly smug Italian F1 speedster and a few lighthearted jabs at Japanese TV and technology, Cars 2 generally remains ..
Village Voice
3.8
But unlike the first Cars, the kids wont mind this time.This Pixar product is better than the toys they sell along with it.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Although it would be unfair to label Cars 2 as unwatchable, it is surprisingly tedious in parts and not as satisfying as one might expect.
ReelViews
2.5
And like the original Cars, the movie has a terrific sense of speed and weight and use of space.The races in particular are as exciting as ever.
Combust Ible Celluloid
1.9
Tedious, derivative, and with little inspiration, Cars 2 is not only the weakest Pixar effort, it is also the studios first genuinely bad one.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford When Lightning McQueen (voice Owen Wilson) heads overseas for the first World Grand Prix to prove himself the worlds fas ..
3.1
Though the locales are more far flung than Radiator Springs, the movie doesnt benefit from the exotic spots and polyglot voices.
Usa Today
2.5
But for viewers sick and tired of the never ending glut of mindlessly wacky computer animated films, Cars surely comes off a refreshing change of pace ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The film provides plenty of action and plenty of jokes for all ages.
Lariat
3.0
There are lengthy stretches where the film doesnt even try to be funny, focusing instead on espionage action sequences that feel cold and tiresome.
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
It seems the gang at Pixar Animation Studios is human after alltheyve finally come out with an out and out stinker.
News Review
3.0
Lasseter delivers some exciting race sequences set in, among other places, Paris and London, but the stop start nature of the yarn results in a rare i ..
Radio Times
1.5
But for everyone else, this is the first Pixar movie that you should skip entirely and save your money for other hopefully better summer movie fare on ..
Screen It
3.0
The Pixar magic hasnt exactly disappeared but John Lasseter and his crew still face an uphill struggle to make audiences care as much about Lightning ..
Independent
4.4
The sequel is a tire burning burst of action and fun with a beating heart under its hood.
Rolling Stone
3.0
Frankly, merely watching the backgrounds is thoroughly entertaining due to the astonishing detail and visual puns.
Shadows On The Wall
2.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
2.0
Even worse, Pixar didnt seem to learn its lesson from the first film.
The Wrap
2.0
And why would cars eat wasabiIn addition, the plot is too complicated for the films target audience and accompanying parents should probably brace the ..
View London
3.8
If anyone makes sequels that actually seem worth the effort, its the people at Pixar.
News Day
3.0
If you close your eyes during Cars 2, youll miss a lot of overbusy animated shenanigans but youll still get the gist of the story.This is not necessar ..
Cs Monitor
1.9
But Pixar proved the yaysayers wrong when it made its first bad movie, Cars.
New York Post
3.0
The rest of us must simply bide our time till the next Pixar masterpiece.
Film Journal International ..
3.0
What Cars 2 lacks is that moment the best Pixar films have, when parents and children alike stand slack jawed with awe at something wonderful happenin ..
Az Central
3.8
The original movie has been debugged and rethought. Its funnier and sharper.
Boston
4.5
Pixar does not commit cinema for no reason.Oh, theyre clever sneaky bastards, those Pixar folks.
2.0
Of the dozen or so animated features by Pixar, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, Cars is considered to be one of its artistically under ..
Emanuellevy
2.5
This 3D animated movie does not show the formidable Pixar team at its best.
Guardian
2.0
He is the star, but doesnt have really anything funny or interesting to say or do.
Guardian
3.5
Since Cars 2 is a sequel to a non great Pixar movie, it would be astonishing if it surpassed the original.
Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Richness of character is one of the hallmarks of Pixars films, and Cars had a notable lack of it.
Q Network
4.0
As a further attraction, the main feature is preceded by a new Pixar short, Hawaiian Vacation: very funny and with charm to spare.It contains pretty m ..
Daily Mail
3.0
But weve come to expect so much more than mere pleasantness from Pixar that Cars 2 feels almost like a betrayal.
Slate
1.5
The 3D animated stunts are uninspired and crashes never result in much of a bang.
Eye For Film
3.0
Its utterly brilliant animation, inventive story telling and thrilling spy movie with heart.
3.0
A sensory overloaded sequel that revs to a confusing, high octane frenzy, never forging any emotional connection with the audience. BUT the accompanyi ..
Susang Ranger
1.5
I found it lacking in charm and wit, which made the plot twists that much more frustrating, too.
Movies
2.5
So when I say that nothing in this movie made me laugh and that nothing thrilled me or filled me with the joy that most Pixar films manage to supply, ..
Movies
3.5
A Pixar movie is always lively, and this might be the studios liveliest (and loudest) yet but its leanest in terms of warmth and heart.The movie coast ..
Time
3.0
Instead we have a perfectly roadworthy but halfhearted piece of old fashioned family entertainment.
Express
2.5
Its an intriguing story risk at best, a protracted stunt at worst.The greatest Pixar films have sampled, free form, an unpredictable variety of moods ..
Chicago Tribune
3.0
Here is the most important thing you need to know about this movie: Larry the Cable Guy has top billing.
Bullz-Eye
2.5
The sequel to Pixars previous ho hum low point, 2006s Cars, Cars 2 takes a couple of characters from the original movie and inserts them into an entir ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
The Nun may tie into The Conjuring in more ways than you expect: We filmed a few things Movie News The Nun stars the sister of The Conjurings lead act ..
Total Film
3.5
Pixars least serious film to date: playful, silly, crammed with one liners and throwaway sight gags. Though it lacks the immense depth of feeling that ..
Hollywood
3.0
The detailed animated renderings of exotic locations are positively beautiful.
Coles Mithey
3.8
Capturing the spirit of old Saturday Morning cartoons, most notably of the Hanna Barbara variety, the movie it a witty adventure kids will adore and p ..
Movie Freak
3.8
More of a spinoff than a sequel, Cars 2 succeeds on the back of a much more likeable hero and plot full of silly fun and adventure.
3.0
Frantic, loud, colorful, Cars 2 is pure unfiltered stimulation without the thematic weight of the original. What it loses in gentle observations, it m ..
Hit Fix
2.5
But it just cannot be denied that too much of the movie putters along on autopilot.
Herald Sun
3.5
Pixar moves into the fast lane for a sequel that doesnt flame out, but is burdened by too much plot
Movie Habit
4.0
Take the family, and leave your cynicism at home if you dare. Even though Cars 2 doesnt top my Pixar list, its still a great film.
7M Pictures
2.0
But if its going to be diet Pixar, at least its action packed diet Pixar with overwhelming, detail choked production design that occasionally had my j ..
Oregon Live
3.0
This souped up sequel kicks it into high gear with new characters, slick animation and a global espionage caper.
E Online
2.5
It hurts to say it, but Cars 2 proves that not even the globally beloved animation wizards at Pixar are immune to a good, old fashioned dose of sequel ..
The Age
2.5
When Lightning is challenged to compete in a world grand prix, Mater tags along for the ride.
The Age
2.0
Not even the greatest star or director has a brilliant film every time out.
Maki At The Movies
3.5
This sequel wisely alters course in the most extreme direction imaginable to spoof spy thrillers.
2.0
Cars 2 suffers from a charmless and immoderately talky storyline that hikes up the thrills but forgets the widespread appeal of its far superior conte ..
Cine Vue
2.0
The only Pixar release best left in the dustbin of cinema history is Cars.
Mirror
2.5
It feels more like a direct to DVD sequel than an original Pixar film.
Three Movie Buffs
3.0
The movie is preceded by short Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation, a super little 5 minute reminder of just how good Pixar can be.
Digital Spy
2.0
Sidekicks exist to steal the show, not carry it like Tow Mater is asked to do in Cars 2. The redneck rust bucket is on screen so much that 3 D glasses ..
Tamp A Bay
3.0
...Cars 2 is a bright and breezy excursion that avoids the slow patches the original had...
Flicks
1.9
Because nothing amuses kids like a Bond esque espionage story their older relatives have seen 100 times before.
Red Eye Chicago
3.1
Pixar had never produced a clunker, but with Cars 2, the animation studio has not only stalled, its gone into reverse.
Stl Today
3.0
Pixar is usually so adept at providing emotion and laughs, but this lacks both.
Cleve Land
0.6
Strictly from a technical perspective, Cars 2 reaches the standards of Pixars finest, its computer animation gleaming with detail and color.
Dustin Put Man
2.5
Given Pixars track record, it would be easy to forgive Cars 2 as a swing and a miss. Yet the movie is more disconcerting than that.
Larsen On Film
1.5
Even Pixar, as trustworthy a brand as there is, lays an egg from time to time. In the case of Cars 2, its a rotten egg to boot.
Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Pixar routinely delivers on visual elements, and this sequel is amazing to study at times, especially when the action visits the expanse of Italy and ..
Brian Or Ndorf
4.0
So Pixar, the unfailing wunderkind of animated movies, has finally delivered its worst movie, by far.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
It is gorgeous as gorgeous as any animated movie is likely to be in all of 2011... and it has a completely awful story and script.
Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Between the smart visuals and the dumbed down script, Cars 2 manages to be good enough which, considering Pixars past levels of brilliance, is a consi ..
Sltrib
3.1
In this writers opinion, the problem with Cars 2 isnt that its a bad film.
3.8
It manages to be witty enough to engage adults while being 100% kid friendly.
Js Online
5.0
The pure car loving imagination that went into the production design of the film is inspiring.
Movie Crypt
3.5
But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventu ..
Movie Web
2.5
That film was a technical achievement with a stronger story, dazzling visuals, just the right dose of nostalgia and creative originality.
Hollywood Chicago
3.0
But its even easier after watching a sequel that looks terrific but rarely gets out of emotional first gear.
Sky
3.0
With Cars 2 it seems Pixar may have fallen on the self made sword of success. But even for adult audiences, it is no more than middling it is neither ..
What Culture
2.5
Anyone reared on Pixar will kindly want to give Cars 2 a pass; it is totally watchable and ticks plenty of boxes in pure aesthetic terms.
What Culture
3.1
It has set such a high bar with what it has done with animation and storytelling over its 25 years that when it falls short and it does fall short wit ..
Mercury News
4.5
The first Cars doesnt quite work for me is because it is too rooted in reality.
Polygon
2.5
Lacking originality and cleverness, the whole thing reeks of lazy writing, both in terms of comedy and storytelling.
No La
1.9
Whats more, the friendship part of the story that should be its strongest attribute feels underdeveloped and unearned.
Scene Stealers
2.0
Cars 2 wont win any new converts, but will sell an awful lot of car toys.
Film 4
2.0
In a word, not only is Cars 2 mediocre, it doesnt even feel like mediocre Pixar.More pointedly, Cars 2 is exactly the sort of sequel many Pixar fans f ..
Decent Films
3.0
A sequel with a lot of horse power under the hood, but little else.
Jam! Movies
1.5
There may be enough color and motion to initially interest children, but the plot will lose them, and boredom may follow.If Pixar had made a short fil ..
Tony Mack
2.0
Look no further than the Toy Story short and the extended The Lion King re release trailer that precede Cars 2 for reasons why this latest Pixar film ..
From The Balcony
3.5
Its so eye popping that Cars 2 easily ranks as one of the best 3D entries this year.
Movie Metropolis
2.5
Will your kids have fun.Sure, though the green energy subplot is too intricate.
Ny Mag
3.0
It makes up for its shortcomings, however, with simply breathtaking animation.
The National
2.0
It took real willpower for me not to leave after the first 20 minutes of watching Pixars new movie Cars 2.
Review Express
3.1
Substance is surface deep, leaving the most ardent Pixar supporters grasping for a reason not to wonder if Pixar has finally succumbed to their powerf ..
Cinema Sight
2.0
The voice acting is all fine, nothing extraordinary, the 3 D though, it utterly pointless, serving only to dull down the would be bright Pixar visuals ..
Fan The Fire Magazine
3.0
Like the first film, Cars 2 runs out of gas. Unlike the original, this one fails to cross the finish line.
Tri City Herald
2.0
What they have given us is a limp, over stuffed film that lacks class.
Trespass Mag
2.8
Its funny and had the potential to be touching with a more ambitious story.
Daily Film Fix
4.5
But above all, Every Pixar movie has the heart to it and thats something I would ever make a movie without.
2.5
Lasseter should have left this sputtering galumph on the table and pumped the gas into Toy Story 4.
Boston Phoenix
2.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh ..
New York Time Out
3.8
Without the warm hearted innocence Mater brings to screenwriter Ben Queens madcap espionage adventure, Lasseters sequel would be little more than a su ..
Sf Examiner
2.5
Exclusive Kendra and Joe Finally Get Alone Time in Counting On Premiere: Sneak Peek Finally allowed to kiss!
Us Magazine
2.0
Theres a fine line between being healthily assertive in joining the conversation and being rude, however unintentionally. Mater is on the wrong side o ..
Assignment X
2.5
I never felt myself wondering what would happen next, but they pulled off some actions sequences with some flair.Its interesting to think about Pixar ..
The Scorecard Review
2.0
Not that Cars 2 is an actively bad animated film. Its just sort of an average animated film.
Detroit News
3.0
Cars 2 isnt the usual intimate magical experience you expect from Pixar fare, but its still a high octane adventure the burns fast and furious.
Movies Ign
2.5
If you were the kids that the merchandising is aimed at, then you would love this film. Its just not for us.
Need Coffee
3.0
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Richard Roeper
4.5
Its a worthwhile diversion... but lets hope that Lasseter and friends soon return to the emotional ambition that has made Pixar such a reliable brand ..
Film.com
2.0
Not since Hee Haw has the South been so successfully slandered; Larry the Cable Guys live action films are beyond abysmal, and his hayseed, grinning r ..
Metro Times
2.0
Strictly for four year olds who want speed and action without pause.
The Indian Express
2.5
By Eleanor Ringel CaterSomething in me thinks the late Steve McQueen would be honored that future generations may know him best as a shiny red race ca ..
Saportare Port
4.0
A light summer feast for the senses that will have the whole family vrooming, for sure.
MSN Movies
2.5
Cars 2s globe spanning theme and really lovely graphics give the sequel a slight edge over its sire.
The Diva Review
3.1
Theyll enjoy the vrooms, and youll enjoy the explosions.While there isnt enough to really satisfy a grown ups movie palate, the kids will absolutely l ..
Flixist
2.0
All the shifts in location with four big races and the spy story get overly complicated without drawing us in, a disquieting sense of missing the fore ..
Movie Mom
2.5
The original Cars is often regarded to be the least impressive of all the Pixar Animation Studio feature films, even though its still a lot of fun and ..
Cinema Autopsy
3.0
Visuals look spectacular and action sequences take full advantage of the 3D format so you feel like you are burning rubber down winding roads at dizzy ..
Liver Pool Echo
3.0
Cars dazzled my eyes and warmed my heart.Cars 2 exhausted my eyes and spent so much time hammering at my funny bone with dull, blunt punch lines that ..
Looking Closer
2.5
The first Pixar feature film that seems unnecessary more marketplace contrivance than passion project.
Gomemphis
2.0
Any film that assembles a cast of characters based on lazy stereotypes cant really be recognized for its originality.
Sa Current
4.5
Dinner For Schmucks is hilariously entertaining. Its pointed messages, meanwhile, make it even more meaningful.
Google
2.5
Its not that Cars 2 is bad its just ordinary, and Pixar has never made ordinary.
Brandon Fibbs
3.0
Not Pixar at its finest, but not awful, either.Cars 2 is Pixars first genuine misfire.
Blu Ray Ign
2.0
For the first time, we get a sense of lets just knock this out instead of lets knock this out of the park.
Mania.com
4.5
Though its not likely theyll put the movie in their top ten animated features, its certainly enjoyable summer fun.
3.0
The first Pixar film that could understandably be dismissed as filler.
New York Metro Mix
3.0
The whole things basically Theseus paradox as performed by a cast of sentient automobiles.And people say its a kids film Its questions like these that ..
Ultra Culture
4.0
The clever, almost nonstop automotive puns and delightful sight gags zip by so fast theres little time for funny bones to shift gears before the next ..
American Profile
4.0
The checkered flag is waving the opening of Pixars latest animated adventure, Cars 2.
The Reel Deal
3.1
Cars 2 feels like a rival animation studio trying to copy the Pixar formula and failing.
Washington Times
3.0
The short film displays the creativity and imagination that is sorely lacking in Cars 2.
Big Hollywood
1.3
Feels like it was written by someone who got fired from an Eddie Murphy film, or Jay Leno. Its the sequel no one asked for.
2.0
Weve come to expect perfection from Pixar, mostly because Pixar expects perfection from itself.
Dallas News
2.5
Cars 2 never seems to rev up to its full potential. At one hour and 53 minutes, it feels sluggish and padded. The film lacks spark and drive.
Jc Online
3.8
The many great Pixar movies marry amazing visuals with heartfelt storytelling and distinctive characters.
Jackson Ville
3.1
In fact, its nothing short of incredible that Pixars streak of crafting animated films that appeal as much to cynical adults as fickle kids lasted as ..
Sign On Sandiego
3.8
Unlike its predecessor, Cars 2 isnt a simple story, with screenwriter Ben Queen steering it from a rural road trip to a globe trotting racing adventur ..
News Ok
2.0
And it sure didnt warrant a sequel, but a sequel is what we have.
Access Hollywood
2.0
Unfortunately, viewers dont get any until about two thirds through.
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! ..
Screen Junkies
2.0
What most people forget about Pixar movies is how, before anything else, their primary aim is to entertain.
Yahoo Movies
4.0
Not every Pixar feature needs to be deeply profound or lead you to the brink of tears for it to be a worthwhile experience. Whats so wrong with just h ..
Wd Times
2.0
1) Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same Straight from Sundance, CLSASS might just be the most hilarious film of 2011.
Culture Catch
4.0
Also missing is that heart tugging Pixar moment, unless a nostalgic visit inside the Radiator Springs Doc Hudson Museum counts.
Cinema Clips
2.0
Its finally happened. Pixars mythical run of great films is over.
ABC Radio (Australia)
3.0
A Mater overload is on the cards, and much as the new characters add some dimension, its still a Mater McQueen show, essentially.
Real.com
3.0
But the beauty of Pixar is that theyve always made films that kids and adults can both enjoy, sometimes for different reasons, and sometimes the same.
Upper More Land
2.0
The emotional punch of the original is inextricably rooted in the movies appreciation of off the beaten track America, and all that homegrown vintage ..
Feeds
3.0
Cars second lap wisely trades the tepid Americana of the first go round for a tangier takeoff on globe hopping spy adventures.
Philadelphia City Paper
3.0
If youre interested in seeing wonderful landscapes created by the magic of digital animation and some of the most colorful characters never created in ..
1.5
Kids will be entertained and so will adults. I just didnt find myself particularly engaged.
2.0
This is also one of the most violent Pixar films, with cars being shot at, thrown into the ocean to drown and dying. Yes, dying. It tries to be a Bond ..
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