Cars Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell.
Our Cars Speak For Themselves.
Life is a journey. Enjoy the trip.
Gear up...
Acting the Fuel
Boys in the Hood
Keep it Wheel
It's drive time!
I got gas, dude
The All-New 2006
Lightning McQueen is a cocky, rookie race car. Speeding on his way to a big race, he crashes into Radiator Springs, destroying lots of the inhabitants belongings. In order to make up for what he did, the cocky roadster is sentenced to community service. Though he will do anything to get away from the work, McQueen must learn to respect and bond with the Radiator Springs inhabitants in order to get out of the town and back on the racetracks.
| Owen Wilson | Lightning McQueen |
| Paul Newman | Doc Hudson |
| Bonnie Hunt | Sally Carrera |
| Larry The Cable Guy | Mater |
| Cheech Marin | Ramone |
| Tony Shalhoub | Luigi |
| Guido Quaroni | Guido |
| Jenifer Lewis | Flo |
| Paul Dooley | Sarge |
| Michael Wallis | Sheriff |
| George Carlin | Fillmore |
| Katherine Helmond | Lizzie |
| John Ratzenberger | Mack/Hamm Truck/Abominable Snow Plow/P.T. Flea Car |
| Joe Ranft | Red/Peterbilt |
| Michael Keaton | Chick Hicks |
| John Lasseter |
7.50 out of 10 (63636 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Cars
posted on 28 Aug 2009this movie is not bad. I like it! I've had a good time when I saw Cars: it's funny, quite original and the story is good (even if it's too Disney!). I don't like Owen Wilson, but Lightning McQueen is nice. every character has got its special moment. I liked very much a little detail: the flies were cars too. In the end, when all the cars are at the cinema, I laugh a lot! Every movie by Pixar performed by cars, fantastic. I didn't understand how McQueen could refuse his dream...he's crazy! I understood he wants to stay with his friends and with Sally, but in my opinion he stopped his hopes. anyway, I think Cars is a good movie for children. And it's really really better than The Incredibles!
Not the best of the Pixar movies, but nonetheless an above-the-average animated hit
posted on 22 Aug 2009Cars, Pixar's seventh feature-length picture, sees the return behind the camera of John Lasseter, the animation guru who gave us Toy Story, its sequel and A Bug's Life. Like the latter, Cars is slightly sub-par if compared to the rest of Pixar's production, mostly because of the not so original story.The film revolves around Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), a cocky race car (his last name is a reference to an animator, though one could easily think of Steve McQueen as well) who has finally received the opportunity of a lifetime: to compete in the Piston Cup final against the current champion and another fame-obsessed vehicle, the obnoxious Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton). While he's trying to reach the city where the race is held, however, Lightning gets lost and ends up in Radiator Springs, a small town that has been forgotten for a long time. Since he caused some damage while attempting to get back on the highway, he's forced to stay there and fix the mess. As time goes by, our hero will realize life isn't all about winning, a lesson learned with the help of former champion Doc Hudson (Paul Newman).Technically speaking, Cars is an amazing film, with an attention to detail rarely seen in family movies. Some shots are even so realistic it almost looks like a live-action feature rather than a cartoon (the opening sequence has a really palpable tension). Being this Pixar, there are also the usual funny in-jokes (a brilliant scene spoofing Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc.) and clever voice casting, in particular Jeremy Piven, who basically reprises his Emmy-winning Entourage role (minus the swearing, of course), playing McQueen's agent, and Paul Newman, once again (see The Color of Money) playing the wise mentor who makes the protagonist discover the true values of life (and let's not forget the sports-linked celebrity cameos, such as F1 champion Michael Schumacher playing a Ferrari). Still, there's a little something missing, that unique Pixar touch that made other movies totally unpredictable. The romance between Lightning and Sally (Bonnie Hunt) feels like a deja vu, as does his friendship with the hilarious Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), and by the time he enters the race he's been pursuing the whole time it's quite easy to figure out what's gonna happen next (A Bug's Life, while very enjoyable, suffered from a similar script-related issue). This minor flaw prevents Cars from being an instant classic, but it remains an exhilarating experience, and those who truly appreciate good animation will have a great time watching it.
Great "Adult-writing" Animated Feature
posted on 22 Aug 2009Kids will love this but adults even more. Written much in the vein of the old '60s Rocky & Bullwinkle TV shows. Great fun for all but excellent inside jokes and comments normally only understood by adults.Voice characterizations could not have been better. Background animation was gorgeous. Story was very well done and writing was Pixar at the top of their game. Whether you're a NASCAR fan or not (I'm not) you'll love the variety of cars from snobbish Porsche fans to 80's mullet-haired Buick Grand Nationals to a '51 Hudson Hornet and the thinly disguised "Corvette" shape of the lead character - all were wonderful.While it's difficult to rate any animated film with the Disney classics of Bambi, Snow White and Fantasia, "Cars" is right up there with the best ever. See it twice - at least. Be sure to stay through the credits for the additional scenes included at the end!
A Worthy Addition to the Pixar Library
posted on 18 Aug 2009Pixar has done something that no other animation company has done in this day and age: created a string of six solid hits that have satisfied audiences and critics alike by giving critics the quality movies they crave, and audiences the captivating stories they desire. Whenever a Pixar movie comes out, the question is not, "Will it be good?" it is "How good will it be?" With Cars, rest assured, the answer is "Very good." The movie opens with a ridiculously fast race track scene that is animated to perfection. Lightning McQueen is our protagonist, though by no means is he a likable one. He is snobby, rude, and just plain mean. He ties the race, and he and the two other contestants must race it out in California a week later. On his way to the race, though, McQueen, due to his sleeping chauffeur Mack, gets diverted to the small town of Radiator Springs, where he must stay and fix the road that he destroyed in his attempt to escape from the town cop, who had caught him speeding.Though the movie is a bit slow in building up to Lightning's entrance into the town, once he sets foot, um, I mean tire, into the town it is smooth cruisin' from then on. Pixar could have easily gone wrong here, by inserting a town full of cliché one-note hicks. Instead of this, though, we are introduced to a delightfully eclectic host of instantly lovable vehicles. Character development is one of Cars 'great strengths. Lightning's transformation from an uncaring big city race to car to someone we can actually care about is completely believable.CGI is another one of Cars' strengths. Since Toy Story was released in 1995, the animation in Pixar's films has done nothing but continually grow. Each film builds upon the triumphs of the previous one, and the wonderful thing is, they are never the same. They have gone from toys, to bugs, to monsters, to fish, to superheroes, and now to cars. (And next year to rats, judging from the tantalizing trailer of Ratatouille.) Cars is just beautiful, the kind of beauty that makes you sit back in your seat and go wow. Most, if not all, of the scenery in cars is so wonderfully pulled off that it looks completely believable, with just a touch of Pixar's movie-making magic.Here is another strength of Cars: The entire movie wasn't one big car joke. There were lots of smaller jokes and only two or three times in the whole movie was the joke funny because it was a car. (Though the tractor tipping was pretty amazing.) Other movies may have focused so much on the fact that these characters are cars, but with this movie, the fact that they are cars is just there, and is not a main point. There are fun visuals because of the fact they are cars, but by no means is that all there is to it.Now for the flaws. Unfortunately, even counting all of Cars' great strengths, it is the worst of the Pixar films. The story itself is cliché right from the beginning. Though it is, admittedly, superbly pulled off, it never manages to make us forget that we are seeing the traditional big city guy comes to town and learns to love story. Another flaw is the large cast of characters. With over fifteen cars in Radiator Springs, not counting Lightning, Mack, and other cars that make appearances, there seems to be a crowding of the stage at times. The four main characters, Lightning, Sally, Hudson, and Mater, are all given due screen time and character development focus, but occasionally they seem to fight for screen time with some of the rest of the cast. The score of the film is generically underwhelming also; it lacks any distinctive quality at all. With previous Pixar films, the score and songs were distinctive. With Cars, it just seems like less time was spent working on it - annoying drawling country songs abound.On the whole, my thesis remains: Cars is a very good movie. Solid script, solid visuals, and, actually, solid voice acting too. Owen Wilson as Lightning was questionable, but he turned out to be perfect. I completely forgot I was listening to Owen Wilson's voice coming out of a race car. And, as usual, Pixar has made the credits into a sort of mini-movie. Stick around during them, and you will be treated to car versions of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Monsters Inc. They are simply hilarious. There is a little something after all the credits are over, too. Go see Cars. It is entertaining for both kids and adults, it has really cool CGI, and it teaches a valuable life lesson. What more could you want in a summer movie? Don't say Johnny Depp.
Guilty pleasure!
posted on 10 Aug 2009Greetings All,I'm 49 years old and I have seen the movie twice now and LOVE IT! Disney/Pixar's films always have something for adults to relate to.The music is awesome and covers a broad spectrum.I don't know how they got all the people to do the voices but, I never expected to hear so many stars of screen, radio, and sports in the same movie. I'm trying to figure out, Who was not in the movie?My favorite was Mater, (Larry the Cable Guy). He had me laughing more than a whole room full of Tickle Me Elmos.I think my seventeen year old daughter will be buying me the DVD for Christmas. (I can live with that)Adults, if you think you will feel strange going to or renting the movie, find a kid to go with you. (ask their parents first).It's worth every minute of your time!Best regards, FerdPs. The world will miss the talent of Joe Ranft :(
It's the type of movie that you want to move into and "live in".
posted on 06 Aug 2009I'm 56 years old and this movie touched me. Graphics were awesome. The plot was superb and had a message. I didn't want it to end. It's the type of movie that you want to move into and "live in". This movie has something for everyone, not just kids. The only issue I had was with the attendees. Everyone knows that Pixar does great things with the credits. This time was no exception. Credits were as great as the movie but I couldn't see them because everyone started to get up and leave. People, sit down and stay down until the screen goes blank. The majority of the people missed several minutes of "more movie" because they were in a hurry to get out before everyone else.
Saw it, loved it
posted on 04 Aug 2009I went to see this with a friend and her young son and was pleasantly surprised. I'm a big 'whose voice is that' person and loved hearing Tony Shaloub, Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Newman, etc... as the cars. I thought the animation was breathtaking cause at times I couldn't figure out if some of the desert scenery was animated or not. I thought the original songs were great and the non-original songs well used. I've not seen the other films put out by Pixar since I'm not an 'animated' film person but the quality of this film makes me wonder if I shouldn't consider watching the others. Overall it was a great picture and I'm glad I went.
Over rated
posted on 04 Aug 2009Yeah the graphics are great, but that is all because of the computer animation techniques today (consider how much money they keep putting into these CG's). The story line is old style and dragging, one can easily predict what will happen. I think this movie is overrated, maybe because of all the car-lovers in the U.S. The plot is just OK, the effort to portrait characters (both the main and supporting ones) is weak. Anyway, worth to go with kids to see all the colors and spend some family time. But if you are looking for something exciting, youmight be disappointed.Pix is very good in visually making the wildest imagination come true, but to make a good movie, they will need some creativity in the story telling.
Continuity
posted on 02 Aug 2009On both of the continuity items already listed, yes there was a comment about the whitewalls even though Lightning had his regular tires on. What the writer didn't pay attention to is that the comment was bout when the reporters found him in Radiator Springs he had them on. Also about the boot at the impound. Yes Mater hooked up the rear bumper even though he had the boot on and dragged Lightning anyway. Both of those comments should be removed since they aren't really problems with the movie. The bigger question is how do they build everything with no darn hands? Overall, this was a great movie though. I mostly saw it for my kids, but I enjoyed it a lot more than I though I would. The animation is for better than anything I've seen so far. Now there are so many more animated movies coming out, the bar is high now. What will they look like in just a few years? I also appreciate the feeling that this movie was written or at least helped a lot by real racers who have been around. As a member of a racing family, it's good to see that some guy with no real idea of the history and reality of racing didn't just throw something together. This movie has real history and factual basis in it that will probably go unnoticed by most, but for older fans it will be great to catch the small items of interest, such as the cows and the older model cars.
It's not Toy Story or Finding Nemo, but Cars is good family fun
posted on 31 Jul 2009When it comes to animated movies, there is only one name that matters: Pixar. Pixar popularized the CGI method with Toy Story, which remains my favourite animated movie of all time. They have since consistently made smash hit after smash hit. Even if I don't think that Monsters Inc. or The Incredibles even compare to Toy Story, there is no denying that Pixar always manages to keep its own brand of magic in every picture they release. Despite all of that, the concept of Cars did scare me a little. It seemed a little too loose and almost unimaginative by comparison. However, with a chance to see it for free, I couldn't say no, and thankfully not, as even if it isn't quite in the same league as Finding Nemo or Toy Story, Cars is a pleasant timewaster for the whole family.Like any other good Pixar movie, Cars is a coming of age movie, this time focusing on the world of race cars. In this world, the cars manifest themselves as conscious entities, with no drivers or anything of the sort. Lightning McQueen (Wilson) is the current hot rookie in the driving world, and is going after the Piston Cup, the greatest achievement for a race car, which would lead to numerous well-paying endorsements and fame beyond belief. During the final race, his tires blow out in the final laps because of his denial of pit stops with him in a great lead. He manages to hobble his way into an exact three-way tie with retiring champ King and the scheming Chick Hicks (Keaton), who has been stuck in the King's shadow for his whole career.On the way to the tie-breaker race, McQueen falls out of his transport truck and, while being chased by the police for speeding, ends up destroying the road in the small town of Radiator Springs. Despite the advice of town leader Doc Hicks (Newman), who despises anything related to racing, McQueen is forced to stay in Radiator Springs to repair the road. It is in Radiator Springs that McQueen realizes that there is more to life than simply fame and fortune.Of course the movie is contrived and clichéd. There is a love interest in the form of Sally (Hunt), possibly the only other normal car in the area (by McQueen's standards, anyways). He also finds a new best friend in Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). Everything else fits into the general mold that movies like this come in. The protagonist is a snob on the way to an important event, gets sidetracked unintentionally, wishes to leave at first, begins to identify with his new surroundings, finds some tie to his old life in the new town, is whisked away by others and doesn't want to leave. Sounds familiar, but for a kids movie, little things like originality in the plot are not mandatory.What are important are good visuals, and Cars definitely has that. The environments are all nice and bright with extensive backdrops in the racing district, and appropriately drab in Radiator Springs. The car designs are good mimicks of real life, while at the same time giving a good amount of character depth in expressions. Of course, there is nothing dark in a movie for kids, so there are plenty of bright colours and cute characters (most notably Guido the technician). While it doesn't push the envelope for animation, it certainly doesn't fall short in any way, shape or form.As for laughs, Cars does have a handful of funny bits. The most notable laughs come from Guido, who is easily the most memorable character in the movie, especially near the end when he performs his five-second pit stop or with any dialogue between him and Ferrari lover Luigi (Tony Shaloub). Mater also gets some good laughs in, representing the traditional redneck comedy you would expect from Larry the Cable Guy. One sequence in which Mater and McQueen go tractor-tipping proves to be very amusing. Throw in a good line every now and then (FREE BIRD), and Cars does have its fair share of laughs, though there are numerous laughless stretches and some jokes that are never fully explored (such as Fillmore the hippy van's organic fuel).As for the voice cast, despite the great range of talents, they are somewhat unmemorable. Wilson does decent as the protagonist, Lightning McQueen, but isn't as unique as Tom Hanks was as Woody or Albert Brooks was as Marlin. Paul Newman is appropriately authoritative as Doc Hicks, but never rises above the character. Bonnie Hunt is, like Wilson, decent but forgettable as Sally. Larry the Cable Guy does embody the hick-town in his voice, and Tony Shalhoub gives the most memorable performance by far as Luigi the Italian tire salesman. Michael Keaton never really gets a chance to shine as Chick Hicks, so he really isn't to fault that Hicks is not a memorable villain. Despite their comic fame, Cheech Marin and George Carlin are almost unrecognizable due to lack of dialogue. There are some good voice cameos from the likes of Jeremy Piven, Jay Leno, Mario Andretti, Michael Schumacher and Dale Earnheardt Jr.Cars isn't even close to being Pixar's gem. It isn't nearly as funny as Toy Story or as compelling as Finding Nemo. Even so, it falls into the general range that would include other animated films like Ice Age, with a solid number of laughs, a few chuckles and a good cute factor. Cars may not be the best, but it is a solid choice for family entertainment.82%
Doc Hollywheels
posted on 31 Jul 2009Well, what can we say? It's Doc Hollywood on wheels.Only not quite. The Michael J. Fox original was the story of a lone man with no soul, who was kindly provided one by the inhabitants of small-town America. It's about the development of an individual.Pixars' Cars, on the other hand, is the story of a small town in need of re-energizing, which is kindly provided an infusion of energy by a lone man..er, car. It's about the development of a community.This difference affects not only the individual characterizations, but the overall thrust of the narrative, the humor, even the artwork. The foreground characters sometimes disappear into vast landscapes, particularly during an extended middle digression of some ten or so minutes in which Sally Porsche, our heroine, introduces Lightning McQueen to the virtues of small town life, meandering along Route 66, quaint hotels, and the painted desert.For all its occasional preachiness about the glories of small-town life, and the need for inspiring heroes are good by virtue of their character rather than their athleticism, at no time is your heart in danger here: there's nothing like the poignancy of Buzz Lightyear's fall in Toy Story, much less Jesse's reminiscence scene in Toy Story 2. There's not even the real tension and family feeling of Finding Nemo. Cars don't have families, and struggle though they have to personalize these mechanisms, the Pixar animators simply can't add the rough physicality necessary to convey broad emotion to something which has to keep 4 wheels on the ground. It's fine popcorn fare, sometimes amusing, and harmless fun.
A daily comment from Midget Emma: Cars (2006)
posted on 31 Jul 2009Another great kids movie from the geniuses at Pixar but there is a few problems.All the other Pixar movies seemed to be great movies for all but this one seems to be aimed at the young boys. Now i am not saying that people other than young boys won't like this but it feels like it was made for the guys.The animation is superb which is what you expect from the people at Pixar. The movie has detailed environments and the cars look awesome. At one point in the movie you forget that they are just cars and look at them like they are living things.There are some great tunes in there that are about cars. Like that 'Life is a highway' song. The songs match the movie very nicely.Again we fall in love with the characters like we do in every Pixar movie. Owen Wilson done a great job as lightning McQueen and all the other voices did great jobs.The story was good. A race car called Lightning McQueen gets accidentally lost in a town in the middle of nowhere which is called radiator springs. There he meets all different types of cars. Lightning McQueen must get to California before the big race starts so he can be signed on to be the new face of a car company and be a even more famous race car.Although this doesn't have the warm fuzziness that the other Pixar movies do this still is a good kids movie. There are some laughs in there but not as many as there could have been. Overall it is a good kids flick. Even though it is my least favourite Pixar movie(Although i haven't seen A Bugs Life yet).I recommend it if you want to see a good kids movie. I highly recommend it if you have a young boy and want to have a Father-son movie night. It is a nice gift to a young son they should enjoy it. The girls may like it to.7/10
Amazing Movie! Better Than Nemo in my Opinion!
posted on 25 Jul 2009I was able to attend a screening in Dallas of this film, and I cant tell you how exciting this movie was. I am a huge fan of films and of Pixar but they went above and beyond. Every character was appealing and brought something else to the table. I loved every second of it and I will be seeing it more than once easily! Bring your kids, bring your loved ones, bring a stranger... whoever you bring, you will have a great time... Great for all ages too! (I'm in my twenties)And don't forget to stay for the credits at the end, just as good as the movie... added something more! Please go see, I cant tell you this enough! This partnership between Disney and Pixar is really working out in their favor...
Not a classic, but I still like it...
posted on 23 Jul 2009when Pixar announced their idea for "Cars" (a world exactly like our own but inhabited by living cars instead of humans), I thought that the film was going to be an instant failure. Then, as the images of the new graphics and the plot outlines started to came out I was still unimpressed by them, seeing at how unoriginal the plot was and how everything seemed to be aiming for showing off their technical progress, my hopes for "Cars" were really low. I guess that's why I ended up liking it so much."Cars" is the story of a cocky, arrogant and very ambitious young racer named Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) who has become the new sensation in the racing circuit. During the trip towards the final race of the circuit (a race that would give him the Cup if he wins), he gets lost and accidentally ends up in a small forgotten town on Route 66 named "Radiator Springs". Without knowing how to return to the Highway and forced to repair the damage caused by his arrival, McQueen will discover the simple way of life of this quiet town and its inhabitants.Visually, the film is perfect; the computer animation has reached a point where it seems that the only limit is to create a human being, and I bet that Pixar is not too far from it. Light effects, water effects, reflection, chrome and other phenomena are represented with great detail surpassing everything Pixar had done before. However, this tale of a young and ambitious car living in the fast urban world and his clash with the simple and slower life of rural U.S. is nothing really new or original, and this is where the directors/writers John Lasseter and the late Joe Ranft make a difference."Cars" is a new version of a familiar old story. Sure, it is by no means an original story and it is very predictable, but the details added by the writers are what makes the film different. The lovable and different characters give soul to the apparently lifeless "Cars", and they make the difference in what otherwise would be a dull boring and predictable film. every character has been carefully detailed, not only visually, but also in their personalities, antics and voices. This care in the characterization department is what made "Toy Story" or Fox's "Ice Age" different among other animated films.The voice actors are very good, and it is noticeable the care taken in assembling the cast. Owen Wilson makes a very good McQueen, making him an arrogant, ambitious city boy; Paul Newman brings his experience and makes a wonderful Doc Hudson, Radiator Springs' mayor. Bonnie Hunt and Larry the Cable guy complete the cast and all of them are equally competent in their jobs. Their performances give the final touch to the film.As written above, the film has only one big detail that may turn off some viewers. Its plot is nothing really new or unseen, and it could be said that it is one of their least funny scripts. Sure, it touches an important subject, but a few more laughs could had helped the final product. However, credit must go to the writers, who have crafted a movie that will keep the kids interested even when it is not a laugh riot."Cars" may not be have a multi-awarded script or even an original plot, but it has a lot of heart, and it shows how much Lasseter and Ranft cared for the story. Despite its troubles, it is a fine film to take the children. If you keep the expectations low and relax a bit it will be a nice ride.
Full throttle and a change of direction for Pixar
posted on 21 Jul 2009Dedicated to Joe Ranft, collaborator in just about all of the Pixar movies, there is a distinct change of mood here. A PG certificate for an animated feature is unusual, but then Cars is something of a grown up movie, focusing heavily on Lightning McQueen's long road to redemption. At almost 2 hours, it is also long for an animated feature.But as there are a plethora of computer animated films doing the rounds at the moment, usually following the formula of casting a few stars, creating a few quirky characters and an average script, then Pixar have always tried to remain one step of the competition. In Cars, they have succeeded with a sound script, brilliant humanisation of a cast full of vehicles and stunning animation, especially with the racing sequences and the backdrop for Radiator Springs, the remote town where Lightning McQueen is convicted and sentenced to a community service that involves repairing the road he had damaged by his own recklessness.There are moments of fun to be had here, like the flatulent tractors and Mater, the worn down breakdown truck, actually swearing in one scene. But these are few and far between in what is a very serious film. Still, given the circumstances of Ranft's demise, it is perhaps a miracle that the project was even completed. Ultimately, it is unfair to compare Cars with previous Pixar successes as it is so different, even though it is essentially the same team behind this film, with Randy Newman brought in for soundtrack duty and the customary continuation of what happened afterwards during the credits which raises perhaps more laughs than the rest of the film put together.Without giving too much away, this is an excellent film. Perhaps not one for the kids though.
don't be fooled; this movie is just as good as any other Pixar movie
posted on 19 Jul 2009I was a little bit uncomfortable with the whole cars idea at first, I thought making a world full of talking cars would be a bit too far. Then I remembered that they've already done that kind of thing with their other movies, like A Bug's Life or Monsters, Inc. (and Disney has done it with Dinosaur). And the idea fit nicely, just like all the other movies. That part was good. The plot began with big-shot Lightning McQueen's race, and the movie showed a mix of what McQueen was really doing and what he was thinking about, so it was pretty confusing. The story really only begins when McQueen is driving to California in Mack the truck. That's when the plot and the computer animation gets started, in the Pixar spirit. I thought they did a really good job of showing what it was like to drive on the Highway. About in the middle of the movie the story starts to get emotional. Pixar has been getting more dramatical lately; a good example was Finding Nemo. Cars was also emotional in some parts. I didn't mind; I liked what they were doing. Their messages were things like "keep your promises" and "think about other people instead of yourself". These are really good morals, not like the ones Disney has been using that don't even make sense: "follow your heart", "belive in yourself", "have faith and trust". So I thought the emotional parts were a big improvement. I was really satisfied with the ending; McQueen uses his fame to encourage people to come to the town of Radiator Springs, and all the citizens of the town finally get customers again. I'd give it a 10/10, but I demoted it to 9/10 for the flashy, confusing start.
Very Good. Highly entertaining with stunning graphics.
posted on 19 Jul 2009This movie is very entertaining. The entire family will enjoy it again and again. I have seen this movie probably about a million times because my children ages 2 and 1 absolutely love it, and I have to admit that I still enjoy it every time I see it.I think most serious actors should never lower themselves to do voice overs of a cartoon character, however in this case I think we can forgive Paul Newman. His choice of role in this film is not unexpected, given his love of racing cars.The graphics are stunning, and the story is exciting. Rarely is there a dull movie in the entire film. Even the racing sequences are superb. Good family entertainment with a bit of morality thrown in for good measure.
Just Enjoy It
posted on 13 Jul 2009There's nothing that makes me feel good for an animated movie like a happy and good ending, and a long enough runtime, and stunning animation, and wonderful storytelling... This movie was awesome, and I can hardly believe just last year I myself was one of those fanboys who criticized this movie from the preview as much as that guy who made the unsuccessful "Why Cars Will Suck" Podcast.. Thank you Pixar, for proving me so horribly wrong about this movie. If a studio can make a great movie about talking cars, then you KNOW they're gold...The cast were well chosen and even though this may or may not be a Doc Hollywood remake, that doesn't stop it from being a fantastic movie...And don't be discouraged by dwindling box office numbers, this year is over-saturated with unnecessary CGI-flicks, and most people don't know the difference between Pixar and the other studios.Plus there's the World Cup thing, so just go watch this movie for yourself, not for the mainstream...
A boring Pixar movie, incredible!!!
posted on 09 Jul 2009Incredible! I just watched half of "Cars" on DVD (I hadn't seen it before), and I'll give my DVD to someone else... While I'm typing this, I have a 1991 VHS cassette nearby, with "Luxo Jr" (1986), "Red's Dream" (1987), "Tin Toy" (1988) and "Knickknack" (1989). About 15 minutes of tape, at the cost of the equivalent of some 30$ at the time. Great stuff! I've been following Pixar ever since, bought and enjoyed all their productions (partly on VHS, partly on DVD) and I just don't get what's happening now. A Pixar movie that mainly consists of storytelling errors! What on earth made them think they could make this "cars only" item work? I really don't see who could enjoy this thing, apart from a bunch of car racing aficionados... Incredible... and a big disappointment!
Pretty good
posted on 30 Aug 2009Hey, this was better than expected. I thought that the idea was old (I remember the talking trains...) but Pixar came through. It is funny and has typical movie moments and dilemmas such as (SPOILER) the end where the main car has to make a choice to live life in the fast lane (pun intended) or to be happy in a small town with his friends. There's a little romance, too.A lot of audiences will enjoy this movie. The old especially because there is a lot of reminiscence of "the old days" when the cars are fixing up the town. The young (including teens--me!) will like the humor.All in all, this is a good way to spend 2 hours on a Saturday morning.