Disappointing. Cars was excellent. Cars 2 is not. I just can't help but think that the only reason they made it was because of the merchandising opportunities - which are vast (just look in any toy shop). The big news here is: Finally Pixar have made a dud. It boils down to the fact that that Mater is just not a very interesting character. In fact, scratch that. Mater is a really annoying character. He is fine as a bit part as in the first film, but give him the lead role and he quickly overstays his welcome.
The only reason I have given this film 2 stars is because the animation is spectacular. The opening spy sequence and the panoramic city sweeps are breathtaking, but impressive animation just isn't enough if the story is this bad.
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The only reason I have given this film 2 stars is because the animation is spectacular. The opening spy sequence and the panoramic city sweeps are breathtaking, but impressive animation just isn't enough if the story is this bad.
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