I actually think this one was better than the first film. This time around, the enthusiastic young "Lightning McQueen" is encouraged by Italian racing star "Francesco" to participate in the very first "World Grand Prix." The event has been organized by former oil magnate "Sir Miles," who requires all competing cars to use environmentally sound, oil-free fuel. At the same time, without “Lightning’s” knowledge, the sop…

It’s not quite as impressive as the initial film, but only marginally so. Actually, I found this installment to be more humorous than the first. However, Diego’s character really got on my nerves for reasons I can't pinpoint.

This movie goes too far thematically for what it is, and Pixar seems determined to hand over the spotlight to characters who aren’t particularly amusing. The “Cars” series has been a huge win for Pixar, allowing them to make money while solidifying their position as leaders in computer animation. I recall that these three movies were accompanied by such aggressive marketing that they felt like something being push…

I enjoyed 'Cars 2'. While I don’t think it measures up to the original 'Cars' from 2006, that doesn’t mean it isn’t enjoyable. The story combines racing with spy elements; the execution isn’t amazing, but watching it play out is acceptable. A minor drawback is that Mater gets more focus than Lightning McQueen, which I feel was a misstep. Larry the Cable Guy's performance as Mater is fun, but he shouldn’t be the…

While Lasseter manages to present a notably distinct narrative compared to the initial film, it doesn't quite reach the standard set by works such as “Toy Story” or “The Incredibles.”