![]() ![]() The British agent discovers that some kind of diabolical international conspiracy is afoot, and soon the players all converge on Europe, where a series of races will determine who is the fastest car in the world. New to the scene is Michael Caine, as a car working for the British secret service, along with his assistant ( Emily Mortimer). Larry the Cable Guy is the voice of the rusty tow truck, Mater, who becomes central to the story, and in shrewd ways. Owen Wilson is back as Lightning McQueen, now established as one of the world's premier race cars. The whole visual atmosphere of "Cars 2" is more expansive and free than its predecessor and more of a delight to watch. The cars, as physical entities, have been reconceived as more pliable and interactive, and one gets the sense that technology - that is, movie technology - has aided in this. This time out the cars no longer seem so earthbound, so locked into being heavy hunks of metal that can barely touch. It's solid enough to stand on its own, and the car aspect is just a plus, a charming, whimsical embellishment. It's lively and packed with incident and serious consequence, and even without the cars gimmick - with a few adjustments to convert the script from cars to people - the movie would work. But "Cars 2" is a spy story taking place against an international background. The previous "Cars" was pretty much a coming-of-age drama, in which an ambitious young car ( Owen Wilson) learned life lessons. ![]() But in terms of story and atmosphere and overall feeling, "Cars 2" is a brand-new experience - and a distinct improvement. It mostly keeps the same lineup of characters and maintains the conceit of a world in which people don't exist and cars talk and have emotions. "Cars 2," the latest from Pixar, is the sequel to the 2006 "Cars," from the same studio, but it's a much different movie. ![]()
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