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Most of the original Cars favorites are back, with tons of fantastic new characters, like Finn McMissle (Michael Caine) and Francesco Bernoulli (John Turturro). This time, McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his motley pit crew take on the entire world (Tokyo, Italy, and London) as they participate in a World Grand Prix sponsored by the new green fuel, Allinol. As Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) whole-heartedly supports his best buddy, while sometimes embarrassing him with his redneck quirkiness, he is mistaken by two British operatives for an American government contact. The road gets a little bumpy when Lightning and Mater have a bit of a falling out, and Mater is pulled farther and farther into international espionage. Finally, Mater must make a critical choice that could save his best friend, even if it means the great junkyard in the sky for him. When my oldest son was around the age of my youngest son, he would watch Cars over and over all day, every day! I can probably still recite the entire movie to you, word for word. To this day, it remains a favorite in our house. Most, if not all, of the familiar voices have returned for this new motor-powered adventure. Tow Mater seems to take the lead this time, as he is inadvertently taken for an international spy and tossed right in the middle of a jalopy uprising. I was pleased to find Mater had more on-screen time, not just because he is a “southerner” like me, but also because he is just so darn loveable and funny! While this film is certainly not short on humor, it is also much more action-packed than its prequel. The spy cars, even Mater eventually, come fully loaded with automatic grappling hooks, machine guns, and missile launchers. While the plot of this story was undoubtedly all in great fun and entertainment, even my six-year-old commented on the bombs and guns. Perhaps it was a little more intense than what some people would prefer. The graphics were superb, of course. We did not see the 3D version of the film (I try to avoid these as much as I can!), but the colors popped and the story came to life before our eyes. The soundtrack is subtle, but fun, including a track from Weezer. The cast was spot-on. Michael Caine was the perfect choice for the British spy, Finn McMissle. I was sad that Doc Hudson was not included in this film (though he was honored near the beginning), but I later learned this was in respect to and in memory of the late Paul Newman. Other voice actors who were lost prior to the filming of Cars 2 include George Carlin (Fillmore) and Joe Ranft (Red), but these characters remain in the story. Overall, this film was fantastic, and I know it will join our home movie collection when it is released on DVD and Blu-ray. My entire family gives it an energetic “KA-CHOW!”Read full review
This item was great. My husband uses the bluray version. The quality was EXCEPTIONAL. The price was great and my toddler watches it EVERYDAY so needless to say I know every word from beginning to end. I did think it was a little violent compared to the first one. I was also shocked at first to see the guns, bombs and "mission impossible" type of storyline but my husband and son loved it. There was also a lot of scenes with Mater whom I love.
really liked this character in film;gravitate to animation if well done/am an older adult and still enjoyed this movie as well as all others involving "cars" actors/actresses
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Often Sequels are at best Boring. Disney & Pixar seem to be able to do sequels that keep you smiling as much if not more than the original movie. Of course having Awesome characters and great lines for those characters makes it easier. Cars Two makes sure you know without any doubt that Mater is the original Country Bumpkin and loveable and funny. Lightning McQueen gets to show humility as he grows up just a little in this sequel. Well worth watching more than once.
My boys love it! I actually enjoy it too, lol
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