"Cars 2 " is a good ride for families

Rating: Null/10 (1 July 2011)

If you're looking for another Pixar masterpiece, you'll won't find it here. But if you are looking for a good time at a family movie this summer, Pixar's "Cars 2" is just the ride, no matter which version you see it in {3-D and 2-D}.
In this sequel to the hit 2006 film, Mater mistakenly becomes a secret spy, while his friend Lighting Mcqueen rides in the World Grand Prix. Mater uncovers a plan to stop Allinol gasoline.
Most of the voice cast is back, with some brand new characters. Owen Wlison is good but a little underused as Lighting. Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer are both clever and smart respectively as two new characters,Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell. John Turturro is very funny as Lighting's newest rival, Francesco Bernoulli. But the movie's real star is Larry the Cable Guy as Mater. He steals the picture from start to finish.
John Lasseter is back in the director's chair and he gives the picture its magical, cool and dazzling vision. Ben Queen's script is smart and outrageous. Michael Giacchino's hot score helps gives the film its magic touch.
This movie is hip and cool as it gets. Together with a brand new remarkable short featuring the gang from "Toy Story 3", it makes it a perfect time at the movies for the whole family.
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