Monday, November 14, 2011

Blue Monday - Review Cars 2 - Thumbs Down!

Welcome! It's Blue Monday! For instructions, just click here.

Visit other Blue participants by clicking on their links and wishing them a Happy Blue Monday!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Isn't technology wonderful? It's a convenience to watch a movie in our home, played on our television--especially a movie that I planned to see but missed as I was in a coma when it was released this summer.

So, I was excited to watch Cars 2 recently. I admit it; I'm child-like, and I do love cartoons! We simply push a button or two on our remote, and pay the fee when our cable bill arrives. Then, we watch.



And that's about all the nice things I can say about this film. I suggest you save your rental fee on this one. There's no plot, and no true moral theme (which is a surprise for a Pixar movie). Many of the voices have accents, which make the dialog difficult to understand. I felt sorry for the children watching when adults have troubles comprehending a film. (sigh) What a bomb!


However, I do like the name of the character of this Blue car.
It's Sally--lovely name, and it's the perfect color for Blue Monday!



Happy Blue Monday!


1. Kids e-Connection
2. mizhelle
3. JohnC
4. Fifi
5. Rose
6. Chubskulit
7. Angel
8. Spice Up Your Life
9. Dhemz
10. MM
11. Mrs.D
12. Shy
13. Cooking Show Fan
14. QC Girl
15. with Manny Pacquiao
16. Lina, Indonesia
17. JennyHansson
18. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
19. Sherry
20. Rinkly Rimes
21. Leovi - The Furies
22. Tina´s PicStory		23. Shannara
24. LaVoice
25. Pie
26. Mildred-France
27. Daygazers Australia
28. kat @ iWander
29. Eden,Australia
30. 4U2
31. Ella Maes Barn Gathering
32. Mika's Choice
33. A Woman's Note
34. Kim,USA
35. Raisins for Blue Monday!
36. Dorincard: blue waters of EVERGLADES
37. MC
38. A Sojourner's Saga
39. Babybindle
40. Leovi - Impossible Landscapes
41. Blue Christmas Decor
42. Mom's Place
43. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
44. Scotty's Princess		45. Marianne in Arizona
46. hapzydeco
47. Pat Langley
48. Find Your Happiness
49. Treasia @ Stepp In Time
50. Giveaway--Hope In Every Season
51. Lainy's Musings
52. Mountain Mermaid
53. Dixie
54. Homer Alaska - Beach
55. The Father and Son Chronicles
56. Jenns Peacorn Popnuts
57. Christine
58. Lesa @ Dusty Us Diaries
59. My Third Eye
60. Joy@Books and Life
61. Love Sews a Bond
62. Mel Cole
63. Mel Cole 2
64. Anne
65. Mel Cole 3
66. The History of Turkey Transferware

Powered by... Mister Linky's Magical Widgets.


at

36 comments:

  1. MariceNovember 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Really?! We were able to get a copy of this a few months back but I have not had time to watch it yet. Now I know why my little tot never requested to watch this flick again. Unlike the Cars 1. thanks for the review Sally!

    Hope you will be able to find a little blue on my post :)
    have a great week!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I never seen the cars 1 and I sure won't watch the cars 2, thanks for the review Ms. Sally. Hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks for hosting

    Shy

    http://www.teachermomma.com/2011/11/blue-monday-a-dragon/

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lina GustinaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I haven't seen yet Cars 2; but I like Cars 1. Thanks for the useful review. It's a pity...

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/11/village-of-rope-makers.html

    ReplyDelete
  4. Gin HanssonNovember 14, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Really? I was waiting for that Cars 2. I saw that Car 1 and i'm looking forward for the Cars2. I hope i can watch that soon.

    Happy MOnday Sally...

    ReplyDelete
  5. JeanneNovember 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hi Sally, Yes, the wonder of watching movies we missed at the theater on our TV is awesome. It is a good thing we didn't pay movie theater prices at times. Sally, the blue car in the movie is cute. I can see why you like that part of the movie. BIG Smile!

    I still pray for your return to health and that you will be stronger than ever.

    Blessing and concern always,
    Jeanne

    ReplyDelete
  6. JimNovember 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    We don't have much trouble with accents. Probably because we're used to hearing many different ones on our screens besides Australian. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Fashion MommaNovember 14, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I've never seen this movie but I was meaning to. Maybe I should just pass. :)

    My Blue Monday.

    ReplyDelete
  8. MildredNovember 14, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Oh! Sorry to hear about you being in a coma this week! Hope you have recovered completely and are OK now.
    Thanks for the review of that film! As for me, I rarely watch TV, and I don't go to the cinema very often! My other hobbies take too much time! He he he!

    ***
    Have a nice and happy week, Sally****

    ReplyDelete
  9. EdenNovember 14, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I have seen Cars 2 and I love it.

    Happy Blue Monday!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Coralie Cederna JohnsonNovember 14, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Haven't seen Cars 2 but loved Cars! Sally is a cute car and a very nice name for a very nice person!
    Enjoy your Blue Monday!
    Coralie

    ReplyDelete
  11. DorincardNovember 14, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Hey, Sally! It's good to be able to express your opinions, when you really want.
    How many nuances of blue are out there?
    Did you know that the giraffe has blue tongue?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue

    ReplyDelete
  12. Becky K.November 14, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love the car named Sally but am sorry the movie was a bust. I haven't seen it but do find that to be the case so often with follow up movies. Although, like you, I usually think Pixar does a good job with a message and the quality of the films.

    ReplyDelete
  13. MarieNovember 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh.. I love the first part of this movie and it makes me excited to watch Cars 2! ;) Joining Blue Monday for the first time! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  14. Helen's DecorNovember 14, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Sally! My husband and I took our grandchildren ages 8 and 6 to see Cars 2 on the big screen and we all loved it. We have watched the first one anytime they have visited us for the holidays and they are spellbound as they were in the theater. It was a terrific day and a great memory as they live several states away. Our granddaughter will say she doesn't like "Cars" but ends up giggling and loving either movie as much as her brother.

    Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, Helen

    ReplyDelete
  15. LesaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a shame you didn't like it. We love Cars 2 as much as the first one. Such a cute film and fun tip of the hat to retro spy movies.

    ReplyDelete
  16. MarianneNovember 14, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks for hosting Blue Monday, Sally!

    ReplyDelete
  17. MarianneNovember 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Ruh roh! My first entry (No. 51) has the wrong link, Sally. Can you delete it, please? No. 52 is correct. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  18. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Watching cartoons usually makes me happy but not always. Sounds like Cars II is something I can miss. I did enjoy Finding Nemo though. Hope you have a wonderful and stress free week.
    ♥, Susan

    ReplyDelete
  19. Savannah, Chloe, & TylerNovember 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    We just loved the movie. We went and seen it at the drive in and took the grand kids.

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Sally! My kids were saying just the other day that they wanted to see that one. Have you seen the first Cars? Have a great week!

    HaPpY bLuE mOnDaY!
    Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  21. Loui♥November 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    hello all!!!!
    heading back to Denver tomorrow..
    love to all
    Loui

    ReplyDelete
  22. LVNovember 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This movie has never been my thing. Children, especially boys, love it no matter what. In fact, I am getting a young fellow one for his Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  23. DixieNovember 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    sorry to hear the movie was disappointing... I wouldn't go to see it anyway... but I have a feeling my grands will go... and they'll probably like it whether they understand it or not... Kiddos!

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Aw, that's too bad. But how neat to have a blue car with your name? :-)

    ReplyDelete
  25. RovieNovember 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Never seen that movie but my husband like it and keep on watching it again on the DVD.

    Joining you Meme this week Sally.


    http://www.christianroll.info/2011/11/night-swimming-at-gabbys-pool-party.html

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  26. xinexNovember 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I have not seen either movie but I like this blue color better than the red...Christine

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Goodness, bit by bit hearing more of what you went through, I'm ever so much more thankful you're doing better and better. What a trek.
    We almost rented that movie the other night. Glad we didn't. I wondered about being able to hear the dialogue. Seems so many people mutter their words or run them together enough to be unintelligible. We often turn on the subtitles but that's so distracting!
    Yes, what a wonderful Blue Sally car! Doesn't it just make you Smile? (Unintended pun)
    Great to visit and participate today.
    Thanks! Love & Hugs, Jenn

    ReplyDelete
  28. LeoviNovember 14, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful color on Sally. I wish you a happy week.

    ReplyDelete
  29. joyh82November 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Sorry you didn't like the movie, that is always a big let down. Happy Blue Monday! Hope you like the next movie you see a lot better. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  30. Daliana PacuraruNovember 14, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    My best regards from Romania , Sally!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Mel_ColeNovember 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    The first movies usually are the good ones worth watching again and again. I haven't watched car 2 and we heard rumors bad about it. Now I know why from your review. Thanks Sally!

    http://www.jollytoes.com/2011/11/14/seed-bead-jewelry-necklace-at-an-art-exhibit-and-blue-monday/

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnnesphamilyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Sally! I love "Cars" so am loving the blue! Great post. Have a terrific week! Anne

    ReplyDelete
  33. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for the heads up on the movie.

    ReplyDelete
  34. {Bellamere Cottage}November 15, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Sally! I'm so glad you're back and better.......I missed you.

    Blessings,
    Spencer

    ReplyDelete
  35. JudiNovember 19, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Sally *hugs*
    Well thank you for the great review. Isn't that something that they wouldn't think that it might be difficult for everyone and yes especially children to understand. Thats unfortunate.
    I have not watched any of the Cars movies and perhaps that will be one I won't start with.

    I hope you are feeling REALLY good these days..and continue feeling better and better.

    Hope you have a great weekend. We have some really nice weather today in the upper 50s.yay!
    Judi

    ReplyDelete
  36. RobinfromCANovember 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I will admit that Cars 2 isn't as good as Cars 1 but we still enjoyed it quite a bit. I didn't find the accents difficult at all but I watch a lot of BBC and have traveled a lot. I find my ear switches fairly easily.

    ReplyDelete

Comments make me happy! I enjoy reading what you have to say. Please come back often and comment some more!

Sally