Just okay, but not much more then that.

Rating: 3/10 (5 July 2011)

My children and I had anxiously awaited the release of "Cars 2" since we first heard Pixar had a sequel in the works a few years ago. I am disappointed to say that "Cars 2" falls into the same unfortunate category as many other sequels, where it just doesn't live up to or exceed the original.
Don't get me wrong, I love Pixar movies and I watched it from beginning to end, but even it's occasional humorous moments weren't enough to keep me from boredom with the storyline. I felt like I was watching a movie that was clearly made for no other reason but to up the figures of the "Cars" franchise. My children, 6 and 10, both said it was "just okay".
Since this is not the lamest movie I've ever seen, I'm giving "Cars 2" a 3 out of 10. I do wish I had waited for the $1 DVD rental instead of paying $6 per ticket to see it so soon after release and in a theater.
Come on Pixar, I know you can do MUCH better then this! You've carried the "Toy Story" storyline high and strong, keeping it fun, fresh and entertaining without losing the magic that the original wowed us with years ago. Please do the same for the "Cars" storyline or else do us a favor and put it out of it's misery.