Cars 2
2011, Adventure/Comedy, 1h 47m
219 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Cars 2 is as visually appealing as any other Pixar production, but all that dazzle can't disguise the rusty storytelling under the hood. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his tow-truck buddy, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), have had their share of adventures together but nothing like what they experience when they head overseas for the first-ever World Grand Prix. While Lightning has his eye on the road to the championship, Mater takes a detour to international espionage when he meets British master spy Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer).
Cast & Crew
Owen Wilson
Lightning McQueen
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Lightning McQueen
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Larry the Cable Guy
Mater
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Mater
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Michael Caine
Finn McMissile
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Finn McMissile
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Emily Mortimer
Holley Shiftwell
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Holley Shiftwell
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John Turturro
Francesco Bernoulli
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Francesco Bernoulli
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Eddie Izzard
Miles Axlerod
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Miles Axlerod
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Critic Reviews for Cars 2
Audience Reviews for Cars 2
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Jun 19, 2016While it may be Pixar's weakest film to date, Cars 2 is still a satisfying diversion for two hours - even if the story and characters force you to turn your brain off.Matthew M Super Reviewer
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Dec 16, 2015This movie lacked what other Pixar movies didn't lack. The first Cars was okay, but did we need a sequel?EpicLadySponge t Super Reviewer
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Aug 18, 2014Lacking compared to the first one, but kids will enjoy it anyway.Angela A Super Reviewer
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Nov 18, 2013Jesus Christ, it reminds me of <i>Fay Grim</i> (2006)...... What a bizarre turn of bizarre events that came straight out from Bizarro world. I saw <i>Cars 2</i> <b>for the first time</b> exactly one week after watching Hal Hartley's sequel to <i>Henry Fool</i>, called <i>Fay Grim</i>. And it suffers from exactly the same f***ing syndrome: an illusion of international espionage parody. Wha.... Whhh What's the use? What's the logic behind such decision? In what book is it stated that making a film with thought-provoking reflections, either metaphysical, earthly or heartwarming, and continuing it with a "comedic" international espionage twist is supposed to contribute ANYTHING to the story? I would only justify such attempt with independent or renowned filmmakers, <b>as was the case of Hal Hartley</b>, but we are talking about Pixar here, a company focused at making trascendental 3D-animated films aimed at all types of audiences. This had no nostalgic quality, no logic in its continuity, no comprehensible character connections. No, it's just a parody. A bad one. I blame Pixar greatly because it hasn't been listening to the suggestions (let's not call them "demands") of fans: if there must be a sequel, it must be <i>The Incredibles 2</i>, not Cars 2, not Finding Dory, not Monsters University, no Toy Story 3 (an overrated sentimental mess). They are getting it all wrong. 90% of the times, sequels are signs of imminent scarcity in creativity. Pixar falls into that 90% of cases. How shameful. 54/100Edgar C Super Reviewer
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