Even if you love 'Cars 1', the fact that it's Pixar's least-loved film is sure you'll agree, right? Fortunately, this time the boss John Lasseter personally shot, "Cars 2" is really extraordinary!
The most criticized part of "Car Racing 1" is that it is too American. The story of the conceited young man, going through blah blah blah, and finally discovering the true meaning of life- is indeed a bit cliché. Although its educational significance is good, the pedagogical color is too grand, and finally makes the audience feel tired. And "Car Racing 2", it really avoids repeating the same mistakes, because this time, there is almost no preaching plot in the whole film. It has a story with espionage elements and racing elements that are comparable. The two complement each other. Not only cool and happy, And exciting. In addition to the international spy fight in the main line, McQueen's friendship is also put to the test.
At the beginning of "Car Racing 2", the tone of the espionage battle of this episode was set. The opening scene was the British agent Mike Missile discovering the crisis (a camera), and the battle of wits and courage with the villain on the offshore oil platform. The music and action are brilliant, and it instantly puts you in the middle of an intense espionage fight.
Later, the film returned to the water tank hot spring town. Due to Dian Ya's recklessness and poor speech, Lightning McQueen was forced to join the "World Cup Competition" organized by Sir Miles, the discoverer of international new energy. It is this race that will use new energy as fuel, gather the world's top racers, span two continents and three countries, and the fierce competition is about to start.
McQueen embarks on a journey with a die. First stop in Tokyo, Japan - those dazzling neon lights, those beautiful scenery, those cute geisha, those sturdy sumo wrestlers, all these precise details, coupled with Weezer's You Might Think, are guaranteed to make you feast your eyes Erfu, deeply shocked! And Pixar's soul-stirring depiction of Japan (and the following European cities) will also amaze the audience.
At the pre-match party in Japan, Dian Ya made a lot of ugliness and embarrassed McQueen because he was a hillbilly. This led to the misunderstanding of Mike Missile ─ he thought that Dian Ya was an American agent, and all his stupid things were cover, he was just pretending to be stupid! And the villain's mysterious camera also revealed its true colors-the original new energy source used by the contestants was defective, and the camera could emit an invisible ray that would make the participating cars explode! The bad guys are all crappy cars that have been discontinued or abandoned for various reasons, so unite to take revenge on society! (And they have just discovered the largest oil reservoirs, as long as the world have given new energy re-use of oil, the world would have to see their faces ── Since then, crappy car will no longer be discriminated against and to be proud to rule the world!)
First In the Tokyo match on the second day, Dian Ya was confused by Mike Missile and the new agent Holly, which caused McQueen to lose. An angry McQueen scolded him, and Dian Ya was sad and decided to return to the water tank hot spring town. The friendship between the two is greatly tested... And at Tokyo Airport, Ban Ya is intercepted by Mike Missile, taking him on an international espionage trip. At this time, McQueen realized his excesses and tried every means to win back the forgiveness of Dian Ya; Dian Ya vowed to find out the super boss hidden behind the scenes with Mike Missile and Holly, otherwise, as one of the participating drivers, the McQueen is also at risk of his life!
Tokyo, Japan, a small town in Italy (a fictional town in the movie), Paris, France, and London, England, everyone started a journey around the world while espionage and racing (you can also enjoy the unparalleled beauty), and finally at Buckingham Palace in London, The film ushered in the final climax - who is the big villain? What is his real motive?
What "Cars 2" can provide is not only such a witty and interesting action-packed story, but also a reflection on friendship - should I accept it, is it the ideal one, or the real one? If this topic is overdone, it will definitely be labeled as "preaching" again. Fortunately, it is just a side dish of spy war elements, and it is reasonably embellished in the hot action scenes, so that the audience can experience the real "icing on the cake". This time, although Pixar did not provide as deep inside as "Toy Story 3" and "Robot Wall-E" for excavation, the sparkling entertainment elements of "Car Racing 2" are dazzling, and the portrayal of friendship is also simple and warm, and it is true It is a summer masterpiece that will make the audience hooked, and it is absolutely not to be missed.
In addition to the visual spectacle of racing cars and global beauty, the music of "Cars 2" is also unforgettable. The spy-esque tunes written by Michael Giacchino will put you in overdrive, and a few beautiful interludes will appear at the right moment to make you smile. The delicate depiction of Asia and Europe in the film is also destined to win the love of fans everywhere.
Overall, Cars 2 is yet another great game from Pixar, a love letter to the world, and most importantly, it definitely surpasses its predecessor. John Lasseter once said, "If we don't have a good story, we'll never make a sequel." Believe it, Cars 2 lives up to his promise.
"Cars 2" will be released in North America on June 24 (this weekend), and it looks like it will be released in August in China. Check it out when the time comes, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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