Cars 2 (DVD+ Blu-ray) (2011)

Editor's Note Hearts race and pistons pump in this sequel to the beloved Pixar film CARS. In this 3-D adventure, Mater and McQueen's high-speed action takes them beyond the borders of Radiator Springs and out into the world.

Brad Lewis - Director

Box Office
3 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t's an attractive film with some ingenious action sequences..." 06/20/2011

Hollywood Reporter
"[T]his beautifully designed sequel stands easily on its own four tires....The visual, verbal and musical jokes practically exceed the speed limit..." 06/19/2011

Los Angeles Times
"With engaging characters, a plot that ensures energy, and such a wealth of auto references, CARS 2 has a smooth, easy way about it." 06/24/2011

New York Times
"CARS 2 lavishes scrupulous imaginative attention on its cosmopolitan settings. The Tokyo sequences are especially gorgeous, a vibrant tribute to the anime aesthetic, streaked with neon and teeming with inventive pop cuteness." 06/23/2011

Chicago Sun-Times
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[V]isually complex....The cars in CARS 2 have developed an array of new bells and whistles..." 06/22/2011

Rolling Stone
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[A] tire-burning burst of action and fun with a beating heart under its hood." 07/07/2011

Total Film
3 stars out of 5 -- "The picture is punctuated by three thrilling races..." 07/07/2011

Sight and Sound
"[I]t could be argued that CARS 2 is justified merely by its scenery, which is immensely enjoyable to zoom through and over." 09/01/2011