This noted, Cars 2 is one of the most unintentionally weird and schizophrenic mainstream features I've seen in theaters in a long time. Film-goers are thrust into the current plot via a violent, ten minute intro to the newest character … Sure, kids may not fully grasp the gravity of the situation, but it's odd and out of place in a world of colorful, anthropomorphic cars. I realize that Pixar films like The Incredibles and Up deal with serious, adult issues throughout … …

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