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Cars 2 Early Review + Why It Isn't So Bad!

Cars 2 News

If reports are correct, Disney recently held a test screening (where?) for Pixar’s upcoming Cars 2.

Nanna T., a lucky audience member, had the opportunity to review the film over at CC2K. Her (spoiler-lite) criticisms have a semi-negative tone, but they really aren’t anything to worry about.

Here’s why—

"Cars 2 is good, but it never feels PIXAR good." writes Nanna. It must be noted that she wasn’t a big fan of the original Cars in the first place, but she cites a couple of other reasons for her dismay.

"The problem is our star." Basically, she doesn’t like Mater. That may not be a problem for most; I’m a big fan of the rusty-but-trusty tow truck, for example.

Although she seemed to dislike Mater’s presence throughout the entire movie, ironically, she did note that the film was all-around hilarious and succeeded at being a true comedy. "[It’s] all about making people laugh." At the same time, "the script was surprisingly adult."

I’ve heard this said multiple times; anyone who takes Cars too seriously is kidding themselves. They’re cars with a mouth and eyes— Pixar is pushing things, this time, for comedy’s sake rather than dramatic effect.

Speaking of the cast, she did love the new side characters as well as Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, although they did eclipse the folks from Radiator Springs. In a sequel to Cars, I’d opt for speeding up rather than slowing down, which is what the gang from the original (most of which is back!) did.

Of course, the finished animation (and even some of the 2D reels) was top-notch. Like all of us, Nanna can’t wait to see the finished product. Maybe an Oscar winner isn’t on its way, but as far as I can tell, John Lasseter and Brad Lewis’ Cars 2 will be a crowd pleaser.

Now for the current status of Cars 2. Pixar’s 12th film is still deep in production with about 7 months left until its release. Much of the Tokyo sequences are animated, but about 70% of the film is still unfinished.

For more, read Nanna T.‘s full review over at CC2K. Disclaimer: Watch out for minor spoilers outside of the official plot synopsis.

How do you feel about the criticisms presented?

(via /Film + CC2K)

Last modified: December 11, 2010