The original Cars movie remains probably Pixar's least loved production (relatively speaking), which for any viewer but the very young never overcame its fundamental flaw that its characters - talking cars - unjustifiably inhabited the very human world. In this sequel, the action quotient is ramped up considerably which produces a livelier experience, but the very specific adherence to 1960s spy movies tropes would seem alien to the film's intended target audience, even if their use is very successful. This peculiar mash-up of Speed Racer and Johnny English relies more on plot mechanics than emotion to engage, and even then at times it offers little more than brightly-coloured objects zipping around the screen (note to editor: flash-cutting and 3D are not necessarily good companions). The 3D is mostly stunning - the Tokyo airport sequence stands out and the cityscapes are gloriously detailed - and Michael Giacchino provides another wittily appropriate score. Cars 2 overall lacks the charm and sincerity of the first film, but it is nevertheless a dynamic and well-crafted animation.
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