BLU-RAY REVIEW – Disney Cars 2

CARS 2

• DVD Release Date: November 1, 2011
• Run Time: 106 minutes
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Disney*Pixar
• Number of discs: 2
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, French
• ASIN: B005AUWY90

SYNOPSIS
Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.
BONUS FEATURES
Theatrical Short – Toy Story Toon: Hawaiian Vacation
All-New, Exclusive Cars Toon: Air Mater
Director Commentary

MY THOUGHTS
I received an advance copy of Cars 2. Cars is a favorite of my sons. When he saw me opening the Cars 2 Blu-ray packaging he ran and got comfortable on the couch, a position that he didn’t move from until after the movie was over. We both enjoyed the movie, and he’s watched it a number of times since we got it. The whole movie is like Cars meets James Bond, complete with gadgets, an evil foe that needs to be defeated, mystery and humor. It was nice seeing Tow Mater in a leading role, as an unwitting spy working with Finn McMissile and Holly Shiftwell, all while his friend Lightning was off trying to win. There’s lots of action in this movie, more chasing and “spy stuff” then racing actually. The movie does touch upon darker topics then the first, what with the spy business being what it is. The topics of torture and death do come up a couple of times but I didn’t find them overly traumatic. The underlying messages of the film are about team work, trust and friendship. Cars 2 is very different then the first Cars movie but still good. This is a must have for any Disney collector or any fan of Disney animated films.
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