Awesome - Cars Reviews

this is the best movie i have seen for a year my favorite part was the big race at the and it was sad when that green car crashed into the blue car even my auntie said it was the best movie she seen all i have to say about it is its aaaawwwweeeessssoooommmmeeee

Nice - Cars Reviews

this movie was hilarious and exciting. the story was good and the visuals were awesome. the direction was good as well. this is a great movie the entire family should see.

Wonderful!!! - Cars Reviews

Cars is a great family movie for everyone and it has many lessons. It mostly reflects on the power of a good friend and how fame can get you far, but its nothing if you're not sharing it with a friend. Cars is a funny, witty, and smart movie that will touch all of your hearts. A sure winner.

Pure americana - Cars Reviews

I believe that Pixar made this movie just for me. I love Nascar. I love stories about spot in the road towns and Route 66 (to include diners). I have an interest in classic autos. So my review probably won't do you any good if some of these topics don't interest you. The part that put me over the top was 'Cadillac Ranch' in the scenery. If you have ever been in or around Amarillo, TX, then you know the story. My favorite character is Doc Hudson. My father still to this day talks fondly about his 52 Hudson with the inline six, and twin-H power. This picture will renew his stories and my desire to drive one of these rare vehicles. Hope to have the surround sound installed before this one comes out on DVD. Will probably buy the soundtrack as well. Great music.

Cars, "kicks on 66" - Cars Reviews

My wife and I saw the movie last night at 9:30 pm. There were several young children 12 years or younger that were in the audience past their bedtime. My wife and I enjoyed the movie. We plan to take our 8 year old grandaughter to see it in a few weeks , when she comes to visit. I would like to preface this review with the following information: My wife and I are 1950's classic car owners and Route 66 fans and belong to several Route 66 organizations. We have even adopted a 100 mile stretch of the old road in California to watch over. We attend various yearly Route 66 functions. Our opinions are somewhat biased. We are happy to see anything on the screen that features the old "Mother Road" Enough of that said. we thought the story was average, the animation, sound etc, was excellent, which was up to Pixar's usual and expected standards. My wife and I feel that the movie started off a little slow, with the racing scenes at the beginning lasting a little too long. The characters/cast members were very entertaining. Paul Newman, Cheech Marin, and especially Michael Wallis as the Sheriff were very strong characters, but if Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, wasn't in this flick, we would all go to sleep regardless of what time of day this movie was shown. The closing clips were very entertaining,and if more of the same were in the context of the movie, we would have enjoyed it, even more. We will see it again with the grandaughter, but it will be much earlier in the day. When the movie was over at 11pm plus last night, there were lots of kids being carried out well into their sleep,and many seem to have been in that condition for a few hours

Cars - Cars Reviews

All I can say is leave it to Disney to ruin Pixar. I'm not saying "Cars" was bad. Oh no, not at all. It was clever, and as always the visuals were really fantastic. It's a nice change from all the animated nonsense that's been coming out this year, with the exceptions of Hoodwinked, Over The Hedge, and Ice Age 2. But it's not as great as other Pixar films. Seriously, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, all better than this movie. I think most Pixar fans will enjoy it, but not neraly as much as the other movies. It's good, but will probably not blow you away, as Finding Nemo did. "Cars" will probably win an award, but considering the other animated movies this year, Hoodwinked might win. So, in case I was sending mixed feelings about this movie, I will sum up my review. It was entertaining and I liked it a lot, the visuals were simply amazing. All of the characters are charmingly animated and easy to warm up to and relate to. But all of Pixar's other movies, in my opinion, were better. The storyline was a bit thin. I enjoyed it, most people probably will, but it's not as fun and amazing as, say Finding Nemo or Monsters Inc. In all of Pixar's other movies, there were humans, but not in "Cars". Even the flies that can be seen are small cars with wings. If you do go to see it, stay after the credits to see something you might find entertaining. Also, watch for the birds from "For The Birds" a Pixar short film, released with Monsters Inc. Another highlight is the short film in the beginning. Watch for a trailer of Pixar's next movie, Ratatouille.

Pixar's worst! - Cars Reviews

Are the people that are reviewing this movie as an A+ aware that Pixar also made Toy Story and Finding Nemo?! Is this movie really on par with those films?! Uhhmm.....no is the answer you are looking for! I liked some of the visuals in this film, but that was all. The story was slow and boring and certainly nothing inspirational. I guess, perhaps, this is a good movie for kids, but often times these Disney/Pixar movies have a lot of jokes and things for adults. Didn't see it in this film, however. Maybe they needed Eddie Murphy to play one of the cars! This is just a side note, more or less, but I get a little tired of seeing the old stereotypes traught out for each "group" of people we have living in the US. Anyone else? The buck tooth tow truck representing all the hicks in the Southwest, the lowrider representing all the chicanos in the Southwest (side note to the side note - is there any latino more annoying than Cheech? don't think so!), and the fat black lady as the big car, etc. etc. - I guess this is how the people at Disney see all of us - a bunch of stereotypes. Perhaps this was funny 20 or 30 years ago - but quite frankly I'm a bit sick of it. If you are going to do a film of stereotypes, atleast have more than 1 representative for each "minority" group. There are several "white cars" showing the complexity of the white culture, but 1 latino car, 1 black car, 1 Italian car. A fair representation? Aw, but it is Disney, so it must be okay, right? Wrong! In conclusion, this is the worst Pixar movie I have seen. I was completely disappointed.

Slow lane dullsville... - Cars Reviews

Owen Wilson is not a funny person. Just coz he's done some comedy doesn't mean he can bring out the funnies. The story itself is unengaging. The script lacks the clever punch and witty dialog that the Incredibles had plus the characters themselves are poorly crafted. Though there are funny moments, it is far and few in between. Sometimes the story suffers from too much growing up talk to the point where it bores you senseless. This is by far the worst Pixar production. Disney would probably think it bought a dud by now but heck. As long as Pixar can levarage on the other successful franchises, then there is still hope. One thing about the movie is the superb visuals. The flow of the movement and the animation is first rate. How the camera pans from one scene to the next is a good indication of good visual direction. The graphics are beautifully rendered but sadly this alone isn't going to save this film.

A disappointment - Cars Reviews

From the first few minutes, the storyline was obvious, as was the direction. The high point is the exceptional technical achievement of the animation and detail, but the story let the art down. By half way through, it was like watching a 2 star movie for the second time. Hopefully, the next Pixar effort will bring a story equal to the artistry. When Larry the Cable Guy is the high point of the acting, there's something wrong.

Pixar takes our imagination for a drive - Cars Reviews

I wanted to start my new review system of with a great film, and Disney/Pixar?s ?Cars? is that and more. It is entertaining, heartwarming, and easily the best children?s movie since Pixar?s last effort, ?The Incredibles.? It?s also one of the best films of 2006 in any genre. While the 117-minute running time may be too long for the youngest of children, everyone else will be enamored and not wishing for it to end. Over the years Pixar has become the master of taking a very simple concept and turning it into something brilliant. To this date they?ve done it with toys, bugs, monsters, fish, and even superheroes, so why should cars be any different? The story centers around a young hotrod racer named Lightning McQueen, who goes quickly from being a celebrity to trapped in Radiator Springs, a tiny town nestled along the iconic Route 66. He meets a variety of characters there, from a rusty tow truck to a grumpy judge with a secret past. In the end, however, there are lessons that Lightning learns that will help him both on the track and off. What has stood out in the past about Pixar films is their stellar casting, and ?Cars? is really no different. Being the top animation studio in America, they don?t have to rely on big-name celebrities to sell a product. This film does have some star power, but they don?t even advertise their characters as anything but characters (which is easily for the best). Dallas native Owen Wilson is fun as Lightning McQueen, and Paul Newman plays the judge Doc Hudson wonderfully; but the real standout of the film is Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, the broken-down tow truck that quickly becomes Lightning?s best friend. It is a struggle for me to compliment Larry at all, considering that I often find his standup to be annoying. He just is so perfect for the part. He receives many of the movie?s best lines and remains in character for almost all of the film (though there is one moment where he feels the need to yell his trademark phrase). Since this is a film about racing, Pixar has assembled several racing legends to play a part in voice acting. These stars include Richard Petty, Dale Earnhart, Jr., and Mario Andretti. There are other names that make an appearance, but those should be obvious enough in the movie and I don?t wish to spoil everything. Outside from its performances Cars delivers with as good of a visual presentation that we have received from Pixar. Only 2003?s ?Finding Nemo? comes to mind as a more beautiful film. The scenery is lush, the backgrounds colorful, and the characters vibrant. The race scenes present a true since of speed; not once does it seem fake or unimportant. The soundtrack is a little spotty at times but fun overall. In my mind ?Cars? is a fantastic work of art, so it is difficult for me to see how anyone might dislike it. For some reason it was the weakest-reviewed of any Pixar film to this point, and I can only speculate why. Maybe they?re not fans of Owen Wilson or Larry the Cable Guy. Maybe they want to see Pixar fall on their face once. I simply don?t know. I do know, however, that everyone in my screening (including myself) could not stop talking about ?Cars? as we went our separate ways. Next to ?Toy Story 2? it?s my favorite of Pixar?s many fantastic works. As a last word to the wise, be sure to stick around during the credits for some great laughs. It?ll be worth your time just as much as the rest of the film was.

A true slam-dunk, worth every penny! - Cars Reviews

I was not expecting much of Cars...even though I previewed a full scene when I attended the Disney stockholders meeting in Anaheim, I still was not that excited. My husband convinced me to go, and boy am I glad he did! Cars is now my favorite Pixar movie of all time. The characters are memorable, the humor is spot-on for both adults and kids, and it's literally laugh-out-loud funny. To whoever says the movie has "no heart", they couldn't be more wrong. I laughed hysterically, I fell in love with the characters...and I teared up multiple times. Congratulations to the Pixar crew. This movie is going to be a huge success, and it deserves to be! Thumbs up. The animated short played before the movie, "One Man Band", is equally fantastic. I laughed so hard I cried!