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Cars (2006)

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Reviews Counted:188

Fresh:141

Rotten:47

Average Rating:6.9/10

Consensus: While the story may not reach the high standards of Toy Story and The Incredibles, viewers of all ages will marvel at the technical brilliance of the animation and come away satisfied.

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

US Box Office: $244,052,771

Synopsis: Talking cars rediscover the quirky originality of middle America in this inventive animated film from the folks at Pixar (TOY STORY, FINDING NEMO). Owen Wilson does the voice of arrogant rookie... Talking cars rediscover the quirky originality of middle America in this inventive animated film from the folks at Pixar (TOY STORY, FINDING NEMO). Owen Wilson does the voice of arrogant rookie racecar Lightning McQueen, who winds up stranded in the small desert town of Radiator Springs on his way west to a big showdown. Sentenced to community service after literally tearing up the road in a high-speed chase, at first all Lightning can think of is getting back to the world of corporate sponsorship and merchandising tie-ins he loves so well. Eventually, however, the eccentric residents of Radiator Springs begin to grow on him, especially the attractive lady Porsche lawyer (Bonnie Hunt) and a rusty old tow-truck (Larry the Cable Guy). There's also a hippie Volkswagen (George Carlin), a low-riding T-bird (Cheech Martin) and Paul Newman as the gruff, curmudgeonly Doc Hudson, the town judge who harbors his own checkered-flag past. The story may not be new, but Pixar's precision-engineered animation brilliantly illuminates the town and its surrounding cactus-studded vistas down to the minutest detail, and director/writer John Lasseter keeps the film's satiric wit and generous heart in perfect alignment. Adults in the audience should appreciate the film's celebration of old-school American eccentricity, and the kids will dig all the thunderous grit and high-octane wheel burning. Randy Newman composed the score; James Taylor sings one of the songs. [More]

Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Michael Keaton, George Carlin

Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Michael Keaton, George Carlin, Larry the Cable Guy, Bob Costas, Cheech Marin, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Dooley, Guido Quaroni, Michael Wallis, Darrell Waltrip

Director: John Lasseter

Director: John Lasseter
Producer: Darla Anderson
Screenwriter: Kiel Murray, John Lasseter, Phil Lorin, Dan Fogelman
Composer: Randy Newman
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Full Review Source: In Film Australia | comment Comment
06/24/06
Luke Buckmaster
Luke Buckmaster
In Film Australia
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Cars is a brilliantly executed movie with a well tuned screenplay built on the simple but evergreen character elements that gave old Hollywood its golden glow: decent human values.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
06/05/06
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Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
09/08/09
Kit Bowen
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com

Pixar's grown so metallic that having automobiles for animated characters becomes disturbingly apt

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment 3 Comments
08/30/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

Although the plot coasts along a predictable path, the verbal jokes and sight gags rev things up along the way, making the film enjoyable almost from start to finish.

Full Review Source: Cinefantastique | comment Comment
06/06/09
Steve Biodrowski
Steve Biodrowski
Cinefantastique

Owen Wilson's infectious good-natured energy permeates Pixar's light-hearted animated movie about "Lightning McQueen" a rookie competition race car that discovers there's more to life than winning races.

Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
04/23/09
Cole Smithey
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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Justine Elias
Justine Elias
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11/20/08
Kit Bowen
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Hollywood.com

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Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
10/29/08
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

Here it is, another masterpiece from director John Lasseter and his fellow geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios, once again raising the bar out of reach of everyone but themselves.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
08/07/08
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

Despite its technical accomplishments, Cars feels less Formula One than Ford Fiesta.

Full Review Source: Film4 | comment Comment
06/23/08
Demetrios Matheou
Demetrios Matheou
Film4

One of these days, the magicians at Pixar will make a bad movie%u2013or even a mediocre one%u2013but it hasn't happened yet.

Full Review Source: BrandonFibbs.com | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
Brandon Fibbs
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The rote melancholy song by Randy Newman evokes more laughter than compassion.

Full Review Source: Big Picture Big Sound | comment 1 Comment
07/14/07
Joe Lozito
Joe Lozito
Big Picture Big Sound

It's never a good sign when the funniest, most entertaining part of a movie are the closing credits.

Full Review Source: Cinematical | comment Comment
04/08/07
Jette Kernion
Jette Kernion
Cinematical

There's a lot of heart and soul--complemented by some of the most eye-popping visuals the computer-animation pioneer has ever devised.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
02/22/07
Kevin Lally
Kevin Lally
Film Journal International

Cars is not Pixar at its very best but it's immaculately drawn, full of surprises and beautifully voiced. It also moves at an astonishing speed.

Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
01/20/07
Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

Rips off Doc Hollywood, almost note for note.

Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment 1 Comment
12/14/06
Christy Lemire
Christy Lemire
Denver Rocky Mountain News

Beautifully animated, and the story is great.

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11/30/06
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal

In Cars Pixar has come up with a strong story, beautiful images, intriguing themes, and endearing characters.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
11/07/06
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

This isn't a bad story, but it's a bit hokey, and not nearly as imaginative as Pixar's previous triumphs.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
09/11/06
Russ Breimeier
Russ Breimeier
Christianity Today
 
 
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