Movie Review: "Cars 2"

Seen on: June 15, 2011

The players: Directors: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis, Writers: John Lasseter, Ben Queen, Cast: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer

Fact of interest: The character of Finn McMissile was originally written in the first flick as the lead in a movie Lightning and Sally see at the end.

The plot: Best Friends Lightning McQueen and Mater head off around the world for a series of big races. On the trip, Mater gets mistaken for a spy, and troubke ensues.

Our thoughts: It’s summertime again, and that inevitably means we're in for another masterpiece from the creative geniuses at the Pixar animation house. With 11 films under their belt already,  and every single one a critical and commercial smash hit, expectations run sky high with each new offering.

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Watch this new clip from 'Cars 2'

Care for another clip from Pixar's upcoming animated sequel "Cars 2"? Go right ahead and check it out after the jump. This footage focuses on Lightning McQueen's first meeting with his new rival Francesco (John Turturro). Nothing too special going on here.

Helmed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis, the sequel to the aninmated hit flick follows McQueen as he teams up with his best friend Mater for an international adventure as they go up against the world's fastest cars. Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy star.

 "Cars 2" opens June 24, 2011, and while I loved the first film, I am not quite convinced of this sequel's potential. Pixar better hit us with a big surprise on the screen.

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Pixar moves up ‘Cars 2’ release date

The sequel to Pixar’s animated hit “Cars” is racing to theaters faster than expected. Walt Disney announced during a presentation Wednesday that “Cars 2” will open nationwide in 2011.

Originally, the film was scheduled for release in 2012. Brad Lewis is directing the flick, which follows the adventures of racing superstar Lightning McQueen.

I really don’t mind an earlier date for “Cars 2,” but I sure hope Pixar will take the necessary time to make this one just as energetic and original as the first one. No sense in rushing things…

Source: The Hollywood Reporter