Uh, oh. Pixar has missed the mark for the first time in its history. Here's a right skewering from the NY Times (luckily Jason isn't even mentioned):
Through it all, he talks and talks and talks, mangling idioms and missing the point in an exaggerated drawl that would make even the cast of “Hee-Haw” wince. . . . Southern-fried Mater is dumb, excitable and puppy-dog loyal, his idiot-savant automotive expertise grounded in humble, blue-collar simplicity. I doubt anyone will protest much, but Pixar has now found its redneck Jar-Jar Binks. Such a proud moment.
http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/06/24/mo ... s&emc=mua1
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Another from the Washington Post is a bit better (still no mention of Jason ):
As lovable as Mater is, let’s face it: A little bit of Larry the Cable Guy goes a long way. . . . It’s a visually stunning film. Unfortunately, the sequel shortchanges the very relationships that gave the first movie its surprising heart.
As lovable as Mater is, let’s face it: A little bit of Larry the Cable Guy goes a long way. . . . It’s a visually stunning film. Unfortunately, the sequel shortchanges the very relationships that gave the first movie its surprising heart.