Movie Reviews

CARS 2 (G), like its predecessor, is Pixar’s variation on the tantalising premise behind its own Toy Story franchise: what if a child’s toys could come alive?

The toys here, of course, are exclusively of the automobile variety, as racing car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) takes part in a world-wide Grand Prix series, aided and abetted by his tow-truck friend, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy).

True to form, however, the well-meaning but socially awkward Mater manages to bungle Lightning’s bid for world supremacy, by getting himself mistaken for a spy as a behind-the-scenes conspiracy schemes to hijack the Grand Prix series for its own nefarious ends. Bright, bold and above all fast, Cars 2 should prove a delight for the boys of all ages who still treasure their toy car collection.