Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Rodger Bumpass, George Carlin Directed By: John Lasseter Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Walt Disney Video Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 07, 2006 Running Time: 116 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 09, 2006
Description: From the acclaimed creators of TOY STORY, THE INCREDIBLES, and FINDING NEMO comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame. Revved up with a sensational soundtrack, featuring Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, James Taylor, and others, plus exciting bonus features, including the exclusive short movie "Mater And The Ghostlight," CARS is full of freewheeling fun for everyone.
Amazon.com: There's an extra coat of hot wax on Pixar's vibrant, NASCAR-influenced comedy about a world populated entirely by cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is the slick rookie taking the Piston Cup series by storm when the last race of the season (the film's high-octane opening) ends in a three-way tie. On the way to the tie-breaker race in California, Lightning loses his way off Route 66 in the Southwest desert and is taught to stop and smell the roses by the forgotten citizens of Radiator Springs. It's odd to have such a slim story from the whizzes of Pixar, and the film pales a bit from their other films (though can that be a fair comparison?). Nonetheless, Cars is another gleaming ride with Pixar founder John Lasseter, who's directing for the first time since Toy Story 2. There's the usual spectrum of excellent characters teamed with appropriate voice talent, loads of smooth humor for kids and parents alike, knockout visuals, and a colorful array of sidekicks, including a scene-stealing baby blue forklift named Guido. Lightning's plight is changed with the help of former big-city lawyer Sally Carrera (Pixar veteran Bonnie Hunt), the town's patriarch Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and kooky tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). The Incredibles was the first Pixar film to break the 100-minute barrier, but had enough story not to suffer; Cars, at 116 minutes (including some must-see end credit footage), is not as fortunate, plus it never pierces the heart. Trivia fans should have bonanza with the frame-by-frame DVD function; the movie is stuffed with in-jokes, some appearing only for an instant. Ages 5 and up. --Doug Thomas
Great! Received the video in just a matter of days and it was in excellent condition. My six year old had left his copy at Great Grama's the year before and actually remembered it when he saw her again a year later. Of course she didn't know what it was so I ordered it and told him Great Grama found it after we left - he didn't question the shrink wrap. Thanks so much for a new condition product delivered in "miracle" minutes!
Their Best I'm not quite sure if they purposely, but after seeing Cars (which might be my favorite Pixar movie, to boot), it seems they really needed a break and an extra year to make this animated movie. And maybe that extra year was a good thing, because Cars is a pleasing treat and may just be their best movie. It's the type of movie that is slathered with all the ingriedents for an extremely entertaining lot. Voice cast, cool animation, fun action, it's got it all.
The basic plot and message aren't profoundly Fight Club-like (?), but nevertheless, it's entertaining. Of course, this message doesn't get lost up in the sheer entertainment of this, as well as some pretty sharp dialogue as usual. The conversations and dialogue is top notch, something, for some reason, never seems to wane when it comes to Pixar movies.
Cars may not be groundbreaking or any other worthless accolades, but it's still one of the most entertaining family movies ever made, based on the fact that I get much enjoyment out if it (come on, who really likes Madagascar and Ice Age?). Cars is an example of why Pixar continues to make great movies despite being under the hand of that piece of _____ corporation called disney.
B+
A great movie for the family Cars is yet another example of the amazing masterpieces that pixar continues to create year after year.
Get it on Blu-ray Short: Get it on Blu-ray, well worth it and priced right.
Story (4/5): I always supported Pixar and their movies because they were all about the story telling and creating an epic environment. They usually avoided all the off-topic jokes and pop culture references that you'll typically see in most animated family movies. Cars crossed that line a bit, but the story telling is still there. It seems unique and typical at the same time, which makes no sense, but that is how it feels. I can't say more than that without spoiling the movie.
Visuals (5/5): While watching the film, I kept saying in my head, "Man, that must've been expensive to make." It looks amazing and detailed, and they didn't blur out distance details to say time and money. Moreover, without the human features, the cars would be hard to distinguish from the real thing. So this is a must buy for Blu-ray people. One should also consider upgrading their entertainment center for Pixar movies in general, or you'll be missing out.
Characters and Voicing (5/5): Another great thing about Pixar films is that they cast people that fit the roles they're voicing. No random popular celebrity for marketing purposes. Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy (to name a few) all did great jobs voicing his/her character. The characters (with car type matching their personality) are very interesting across the board.
instant classic my two year old son looooves this movie! we have to watch it everyday at least once, i'm starting to even quote it!
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