Good on Disney Plus Review: Cars 2

Plot Summary:

Cars 2 picks up where the first left off. Lightning McQueen competes in a series of international races while his hillbilly buddy Tow Mater is unexpectedly pulled into a world of secret agents, espionage and terrorism. 

Why It Makes My List:

While many people feel this is the ugly duckling of the Cars franchise, I feel quite the opposite. If anything, I think Cars 2 is the most clever, action-packed and rewatchable  of the entire franchise!  

1. Clever: The anthropomorphism of the cars and their world is delightfully clever and, in good Pixar fashion, is enjoyable by both children and parents alike. 
2. Action-packed: With tons of car chases, villainous speeches and international locations a la James Bond or Bourne franchises, this film keeps you on the edge of your seat.
3. Rewatchable: The whole movie feels like an ongoing chase scene and, as a result, moves along at a pretty good clip.   

It arguably has a lot less heart than Cars or Cars 4 but is also less melodramatic, which I think is a plus.

Reason to Pass:

• A Bit Violent: While the violence is animated and cartoony, there are guns being fired, rockets exploding and an interrogation that gets a bit dark for a kid's movie.

Cars 2 is Good on Disney Plus. 

As always, I recommend checking out the IMDB.com Parents Guide just so that you are aware of any potentially objectionable material before deciding whether to watch it.