Meh for me... Maybe kids will like it more!

Rating: 6/10 (28 June 2011)

I have two younger half brothers, each 5 and 3 and they are both die hard Cars fans. They have seen the original movie at least 100 times and even my parents have managed to pick out the little things because they've been forced to see it so many times. As a treat, I decided to take my 5 year old brother to Cars 2 (because the 3 year old really doesn't like to sit for an entire movie). I wasn't expecting it to be a super awesome sequel but awaited what was in store for me.
I have to say I was bored many times throughout the movie, it seemed too serious with the spy aspect going on and at many times felt way too advanced for children. I chuckled a few times throughout the movie, but my brother wasn't responding nearly as much as he did to the first film. I wanted to see more of the old Radiator Springs cast, and I thought Mater already had his moments of fame in all of those Cars Toons shorts.
It was interesting to see what happened with the plot, but as I said to me it was presented in such a boring fashion, and there were many technical things (going all out about car parts and such) that would go over many kid's heads. Now sure that might be included for the adult audience, but it didn't entertain me it only made me ask: Why are they putting all of this automobile technical mumbo jumbo in a kid's movie? If it makes any difference, my little brother's review was that he liked the movie more than the first because "It had Francesco in it!" But I don't know if that will be enough to keep all the other kids watching this entertained. My final verdict is if you liked the first Cars, the second one is worth a watch if you're interested in it but just don't think you'll be wowed or impressed in any way.