Retrospective Reviews- Cars 2 (2011)

Rating: 3/10 (15 October 2011)

Okay, here we go. We all know that out of ALL of the Pixar movies, 'Cars' wasn't the one screaming for a sequel. But if the dudes at Pixar REALLY believed this movie should have been done, they would have gone on with it and made a great movie that was as fun as their previous movies. And I'm glad they made it.
PROS: I guess the best part of the film is that I didn't have high expectations for this movie to be the studios best, in fact, 'Toy Story 3' was their best but we all know they can't EVER make a movie that's as good as that. Once I saw the film, it wasn't too bad. It was funny, exciting, and had a good charm, feel and message, just be who you are, no matter what anybody else says. The animation was as good as ever, Pixar once again shows us why they're the animation kings. The look of the film was spectacular, with London, Tokyo, Italy and France looking brilliant. The atmosphere of all the locations drag you in so you feel like these are places you've been to before! (I've only been to London, but it's still great). The action sequences were extraordinary, my brother LOVES action films, and even though he had huge doubts about this film, I knew he'd watch it anyway because of all the explosions, guns and bombs and whatnot, with the new direction the franchise was taken in, it felt like a stand- alone movie, and not just a rehash of the characters and plot elements from the first one. Another good thing is that the film, unlike other Pixar films, doesn't take itself too seriously. Think about it, it's about SPY CARS! You wouldn't expect lots of teary- eyed feelings scenes like the original 'Cars' or the 'Toy Story' films! It's just a movie that you can switch your brain off to and watch. It's a popcorn movie.
CONS: One of the few negative aspects of the film is the script, the story was a bit rusty and could have used a bit of Allinoil! Get it? Anyway, they could have tweaked the script a little bit, but the film still holds up. Lightning McQueen could have been used a lot more, we didn't really see many scenes of him and Mater together, so we couldn't really see how their friendship developed or how it deteriorated. But, other than those 2 things. The movie was another hit from Pixar. After 11 films of heart- warming stuff from them, it's about time the studio got rid of some of that touchy- feely stuff and just have some fun! And that's exactly what they've done here! Besides, all the critics and people who bashed this movie would have NEVER been able to put as much heart, soul and hard working story- telling into a film THEY make. This isn't a film for critics, OR a film for car lovers, it's for the people who don't like cars that much and LOVE movies. This is why, to me, it's more enjoyable that the first film. Go check it out!
'CARS 2'
Directed by: John Lasseter & Brad Lewis
Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Sir Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Jason Isaacs, Thomas Kretschmann and Eddie Izzard