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DrewF.Jul 9, 2006

Really had no inclination to go see this movie, which makes me all the more surprised by just how much i enjoyed it. If you are a Pixar fan, or a fan of automotive racing in general (mainly NASCAR, but there is a little bit in there for F1 Really had no inclination to go see this movie, which makes me all the more surprised by just how much i enjoyed it. If you are a Pixar fan, or a fan of automotive racing in general (mainly NASCAR, but there is a little bit in there for F1 and open-wheel racing fans, too), you'll more then likely find some entertainment here. Up there among Pixar's best. It's no "Incredibles", but i doubt that there ever WILL be anything that can top that.… Expand

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KirkL.Jun 11, 2006

Pixar has yet to let me down. They're just isn't anyone eles out there that can touch them. Although I think Monster House is going to give them a run for their money.

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mapaJun 18, 2006

This is not a tipical funny movie made by pixar. I was expecting more fun, but the movie is great, and it has its own way to call our attention about Rute 66. I recommended everyone to watch the movie, but do not expect to laugh for 116 min. This is not a tipical funny movie made by pixar. I was expecting more fun, but the movie is great, and it has its own way to call our attention about Rute 66. I recommended everyone to watch the movie, but do not expect to laugh for 116 min. There are funy parts, but it is another kind of movie. Also, my five years old baby wanted to go home while the movie was playing because she didn't like the movie. We watched The incredibles in the theater (about 4 times) and she liked very much.… Expand

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SusanoSep 3, 2010

While the worst Pixar film, it' still a good film. Instead of being limited and boring( it could easily have been) it's a entertaining tale, but unlike somewhat finer works (Toy Story, Monsters Inc.) it fails to grasp attention all the wayWhile the worst Pixar film, it' still a good film. Instead of being limited and boring( it could easily have been) it's a entertaining tale, but unlike somewhat finer works (Toy Story, Monsters Inc.) it fails to grasp attention all the way through the film and is a LOT cheesier than the other Pixar offerings, it's worth seeing, even if it's dwarfed in comparison to other Pixar films.… Expand

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MovieLonely94Jul 5, 2011

Disney/Pixar's Cars revolves around Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town ofDisney/Pixar's Cars revolves around Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters--including Sally, a snazzy 2002 Porsche, Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past, and Mater, a rusty but trusty tow truck, who help him realize that friendship is more important than trophies, fame and sponsorship. Now for my opinion. The only problem that I had with this movie was the minute length. It took a little bit of long time for a kids movie and I just don't know why. Everything else turned out great in this movie. It has a fantastic voice cast, great animation, and a good moral lesson for kids young and old. 8/10… Expand

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TitaniumDragonJun 6, 2016

I've always felt that this movie was underappreciated relative to Pixar's other efforts; it is a quality film. The protagonist is a bit of a jerk, but the movie works with that, and Doc Hudson is a great character who gives the film itsI've always felt that this movie was underappreciated relative to Pixar's other efforts; it is a quality film. The protagonist is a bit of a jerk, but the movie works with that, and Doc Hudson is a great character who gives the film its heart. Mater is not the best thing in the world, but the other characters come together to create a rather fun environment for a film. It wasn't their best piece, but it was a solid effort which was enjoyable to watch, and there are a number of great moments throughout the film and strong echoes that reinforce the themes of the piece.… Expand

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MichaelDJan 9, 2011

This movie was great from start to end.

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juliankleissJan 9, 2011

The movie shows that life is not about fame and fortune, but about true happiness and friendship; not only living on the fast lane, but to slow down every once in a while. Furthermore, this is a beautiful film about the love for cars and theThe movie shows that life is not about fame and fortune, but about true happiness and friendship; not only living on the fast lane, but to slow down every once in a while. Furthermore, this is a beautiful film about the love for cars and the countryside.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

An excellent Pixar film with stunning animation, great characters, humour and music.

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voidersApr 26, 2013

Good, fun, simple... Dont have so much to say, just a good movie to watch and laugh.
The script is a criticism to fame and arrogance. Is a right choice to watch with your children.

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jeff_reviewsJul 4, 2013

Was Pixar's Cars their finest no. But was it a good film yes.
Much flack has been given on "Cars", but in no way would I give it nearly much negative response. There are a few that bump it down, as Lightning McQueen lacked much charm andWas Pixar's Cars their finest no. But was it a good film yes.
Much flack has been given on "Cars", but in no way would I give it nearly much negative response. There are a few that bump it down, as Lightning McQueen lacked much charm and appealed to several kids rather than adults, and while the story is slow pacing, the message behind it is powerful. The town of Radiator Springs is believable; it is a visual wonder and realistic, and the characters are charming,... well almost. Tow Mater was one of the only characters that I though could use less emphasis on, as he was basically comic relief. Other characters like Doc and Sally had sad stories to tell, and brought emotion to the film. The story of Radiator Springs and the freeway is truly saddening, and the song "Our Town" in the movie is wonderful. Since this movie is also about cars, alot of spectacle is put on a car's vision of things, and its truly hilarious to watch. Despite this, "Cars" does lack some of the elements of Pixar's finest (too much cheap humor, slow plot, mostly to appeal to kids), but it's no way bad. "Cars" is far from the worst in anything and is truly a delight.… Expand

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FranzHcriticNov 12, 2013

Up until this film's release, the concept of anthropomorphism in animation seemed tepidly dated. 'Cars' changes that, with a heartwarming tale of a selfish ego's self-realization with his lifestyle. only in "car-form", and with amazing voiceUp until this film's release, the concept of anthropomorphism in animation seemed tepidly dated. 'Cars' changes that, with a heartwarming tale of a selfish ego's self-realization with his lifestyle. only in "car-form", and with amazing voice acting from the Cable Guy, it makes the whole film a laughing riot. A great Pixar comedy.… Expand

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AndremaxSep 14, 2018

Cars is the "weakest" Pixar's franchise. Even being this way, film can be good, very solid, touching and life-lesson-teaching. For who watched Cars on childhood, movie still can occupies a special place in that person's heart, and just thisCars is the "weakest" Pixar's franchise. Even being this way, film can be good, very solid, touching and life-lesson-teaching. For who watched Cars on childhood, movie still can occupies a special place in that person's heart, and just this fact tells so much about the less incredible movie by this exceptional animation producer.… Expand

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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014

This is a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama and amazing new technical feats, Cars is a high octane delight for moviegoers of all ages.

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homer4presidentMar 12, 2015

Cars, while not quite as an intriguing idea as the other films in the Pixar canon, was pulled off very imaginatively. The storytelling is brilliant, as well as the animation techniques. The only thing that sets this film behind the otherCars, while not quite as an intriguing idea as the other films in the Pixar canon, was pulled off very imaginatively. The storytelling is brilliant, as well as the animation techniques. The only thing that sets this film behind the other Pixar films is the less interesting idea compared to looking at the hidden going-on of toys, bugs, monsters, and fish. Yet, however, you look at it, it almost seems that the people over at Pixar Studios just can't make a stinker.… Expand

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SrPepeJan 6, 2018

Una gran película que me gusto mucho, personajes entrañables y una gran historia.

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DarthAlienJun 1, 2016

Many would consider this film to be one of Pixar's weakest. However, I find that this movie is actually one of the better animated movies. In this movie, its protagonist is emotional unbalanced. With the help of the cars from the small town,Many would consider this film to be one of Pixar's weakest. However, I find that this movie is actually one of the better animated movies. In this movie, its protagonist is emotional unbalanced. With the help of the cars from the small town, he finally gets his emotional state back on track.

One great movie with great animations and visuals. However, if you are not a fan of racing, then you better avoid this movie.… Expand

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4Nick3Mar 1, 2018

Cars is very mixed, it's a little childish but I have a huge soft spot for this film. Cars gives us very memorable Characters, all helping the main Character (Lightning McQueen) find his true self. Cars is great in many ways, and it'sCars is very mixed, it's a little childish but I have a huge soft spot for this film. Cars gives us very memorable Characters, all helping the main Character (Lightning McQueen) find his true self. Cars is great in many ways, and it's hilarious and enjoyable. The main Con of this film is the story, Lightning simply wants to win a race then becomes a respectful character later on, which we don't know. But other than that okay story Cars is great and fun.
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SonicSpeedo92Oct 16, 2018

This was a really good film with fun characters, good writing, a solid plot, and a nice lesson to top it all off. It is another amazing Pixar film for all the family to watch.

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sebastianaliJun 29, 2019

Me gusta como la actitud de Mcqueen va cambiando a lo largo de la película, así como la profundidad que tienen cada uno de los personajes. Muy pocas películas animadas que he visto le dan tanta importancia a los personajes secundarios. QuizáMe gusta como la actitud de Mcqueen va cambiando a lo largo de la película, así como la profundidad que tienen cada uno de los personajes. Muy pocas películas animadas que he visto le dan tanta importancia a los personajes secundarios. Quizá haya chistes que sean medio tontos, o la historia de Radiador Springs se pudo haber explorado un poco mas, pero sin duda alguna es la mejor de la saga y la recomiendo con creces.… Expand

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Kostas101Oct 19, 2021

This movie is the reason why I love cars & racing, and while it's not perfect, it's very entertaining.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 12, 2022

Had no intention to ever see this movie. Another one my daughter wanted to watch with me. I actually liked it and thought it was hilarious.

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MrPajamasNov 1, 2020

Every little boy must have seen Cars. This animated film is simply legendary. Absolutely unbelievable what Pixar was able to create. The animation is beautiful and the story is excellent and the soundtrack is a masterpiece. Especially theEvery little boy must have seen Cars. This animated film is simply legendary. Absolutely unbelievable what Pixar was able to create. The animation is beautiful and the story is excellent and the soundtrack is a masterpiece. Especially the song Life is a Highway, which is simply excellent. Since I want to avoid spoilers, I probably won't tell you more. Maybe it's just that Cars are a classic and if you haven't seen this movie yet, fix it right away.… Expand

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Gorbunov2004Mar 21, 2021

Интересно смотреть как молния Маквин выбирается из разных ситуаций с его лучшим другом Мэтром!

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Kostas_SpirouDec 29, 2021

This movie is one of the reasons why I love cars and racing, and while it's not perfect, it's still pretty damn great, despite the fact that it's quite slow in the beginning.

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northbMar 20, 2022

A very delightful film with good characters and a very good plot. Drags a little bit in the mid-act but overall a great animated film.

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AshesJun 9, 2006

Leave it to Disney to release a kiddie propoganda movie as Global Warming is really heating up. Yeah, way to go. Humanize our unnecessary demise and celebrate backwards thinking. All of that aside, the movie is actually quite good. I just Leave it to Disney to release a kiddie propoganda movie as Global Warming is really heating up. Yeah, way to go. Humanize our unnecessary demise and celebrate backwards thinking. All of that aside, the movie is actually quite good. I just have trouble with the timing.… Expand

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DerekB.Jun 7, 2006

Certainly not the best Pixar film, but certainly enough to keep the company as kings of animation. Even when Pixar isn't quite on the ball they are a million times better than Shrek.

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CaptainS.Jun 19, 2006

Saw it this weekend w/family. Everyone liked the movie, but either put it near "Bug's Life" status or below it. Yikes! Not good reviews IMHO. My 3 year old loved it of course, but the older kids and aduls were a little disappointed. Saw it this weekend w/family. Everyone liked the movie, but either put it near "Bug's Life" status or below it. Yikes! Not good reviews IMHO. My 3 year old loved it of course, but the older kids and aduls were a little disappointed. Larry The Cable Guy pretty much salvages this one. My question? Where were all the other actors? Granted Newman does try and make it work, but nothing funny at all for Marin, Hunt, or Carlin? For the love of Peter...CARLIN?! Just disappointed.… Expand

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MikeS.Jun 28, 2006

Good graphics, cute in some parts, but too long.

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DarkeverAug 19, 2006

The idea behind the movie is good, Pixar is Pixar, but this time the result is not INCREDIBLE. The plot is nothing special and the character types are very common: the bully car that finds out what is really important in life, the crazy The idea behind the movie is good, Pixar is Pixar, but this time the result is not INCREDIBLE. The plot is nothing special and the character types are very common: the bully car that finds out what is really important in life, the crazy truck, the sexy Porche Carrera; still, they are VERY well made and the human behavior in a car body is pretty fun to watch. The weak point of the movie are the race parts: Pixar failed to catch the emotions of a race, and McQueen is so superior to the other cars that there is absolutely no real competition. Fun to watch, but Pixar did better.… Expand

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MarkB.Jun 13, 2006

Slick, shiny and snazzy though it might be, the newest product to slide off the Pixar assembly line just doesn't have as much under the hood as previous models--and certainly not as much as the manufacturer thinks it does. Slick, shiny and snazzy though it might be, the newest product to slide off the Pixar assembly line just doesn't have as much under the hood as previous models--and certainly not as much as the manufacturer thinks it does. [***SPOILERS***] In fact, my use of the terms "product", "assembly line" and "manufacturer" to describe a Pixar movie serves as a diagnosis of what the problem is: what was once the pinnacle of true originality and perfection every time out has started ever so slightly to become formulaic. Technically, visually and vocally the all-car Cars is absolutely beyond question (and is STILL one of the two or three truly worthwhile mainstream summer movies currently out there), but the script, dealing with the Life Lessons learned by arrogant would-be champion race car Lightning McQueen as he's forced to stay in a small, one-horsepower town en route to The Big Race (and with seven writers credited!) is beginning to show signs of wear, beginning with the Big Theme, which compared to previous Pixar epics is pretty second-hand and shopworn. The studio's last effort, The Incredibles, dealt so perceptively with the challenge of exceptionally gifted individuals being forced to water down their special talents in order to blend in with the masses that it was frequently used as an example on op-ed pages, while Finding Nemo spoke powerfully to every parent in the audience about the difficulty of balancing allowing children a necessary amount of independence and self-reliance with the parents' natural fears of the possible worst-case results of doing so. In contrast, Theme #1 of Cars (success and fame don't mean much if you don't come by them ethically and/or have someone you love to share them with)--while definitely a worthy message for audiences of all ages--has been just as well or better communicated in literally thousands of previous movies ranging from A Star Is Born to The Bad News Bears to The Apartment. And Theme #2 (we all need families or a network of friends we can call a family) is identical to that of Cars' current competition, the animals-versus-suburbia comedy Over the Hedge. The script is admittedly clever and very fast-moving, perhaps too much so: I get the very distinct impression that the gagmen and co-director John Lasseter couldn't bring themselves to edit out a single joke. And that may very well point up what my major problem with Cars is: too much of it, from the standard-issue wistful Randy Newman ballad that pops up mid-picture to all the end-credits in-jokes about a certain vocal regular, comes off as a bit self-referential, self-satisfied, maybe even a trifle smug...not that far removed from Lightning McQueen himself. Again, Cars looks and sounds spectacular (and if they release an IMAX version of it, I'll be in line); my reservations about it are relatively minor compared to how much I really did enjoy it, and second-tier Pixar is still very much worth your time. It's just that when your favorite five-star restaurant serves you a four-star meal, your inevitable response will be disappointment, however mild. As always, the voice casting is spectacularly on the mark, with Owen Wilson believably cocky and self-centered but not so obnoxious as to ever seem unredeemable as Lightning, Paul Newman wonderfully craggy as Doc Hudson, a long-time Radiator Springs pillar with a few secrets of his own, and Bonnie Hunt lending her signature down-to-earth warmth as McQueen's potential spiritual teacher and love interest. And I never thought it would be possible to find myself uttering about any movie or in any context that Larry The Cable Guy is the most charming and totally lovable thing about it. But then, never count out the seemingly impossible: up until this weekend I also never thought I'd hear myself conceding first-time victory to DreamWorks over Pixar in the yearly Battle of the CGI Titans--but the funnier and less self-absorbed Over the Hedge wins...by a whisker.… Expand

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aaronpaul121May 25, 2012

Maybe not as good as the "Toy Story" series or not as good as "Ratatouille", but this is a very good film. The graphics are very good. The plot is just "so-so". The characters are great especially Lightning McQueen, who has great personality.Maybe not as good as the "Toy Story" series or not as good as "Ratatouille", but this is a very good film. The graphics are very good. The plot is just "so-so". The characters are great especially Lightning McQueen, who has great personality. Despite these positive features in the movie, the movie didn't meet with my expectations, especially the fact that this is a Pixar film...............… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011

Pixar's "Cars" is a visual masterpiece with a good morale planted within the movie. However, if I am correct that this company was the creator of "Toy Story" and "WALL-E", I expect more.

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heyitsmegrif4Jan 2, 2012

Look Pixar's Cars is hard to love because you know they are cars, but the film is packed with so much heart it fills you up inside. I give this movie a strong 68%.

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OfficialNov 15, 2013

I thought that "Cars", even at 117 minutes, is slightly overlong. The film is quite dull in places where nothing exciting is happening. The film also lacks a script with some emotion, however, the animation is fabulous. Prepare yourself forI thought that "Cars", even at 117 minutes, is slightly overlong. The film is quite dull in places where nothing exciting is happening. The film also lacks a script with some emotion, however, the animation is fabulous. Prepare yourself for some exciting car-racing scenes!… Expand

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adoubleJul 30, 2012

Cars gets a bad rap from some people. It's not nearly as good as films like WALL-E and The Incredibles, but it's still a solid movie with some really nice emotional touches. It also has the distinction of being one of the most absolutelyCars gets a bad rap from some people. It's not nearly as good as films like WALL-E and The Incredibles, but it's still a solid movie with some really nice emotional touches. It also has the distinction of being one of the most absolutely gorgeous films Pixar has ever made.… Expand

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Compi24Apr 27, 2019

An enjoyable, if lesser entry in the pantheon of Pixar animated features, John Lasseter's "Cars" employs the trademark wit and wisdom consistent with other films from the animation giant, but without as much of the slam-bang emotionality andAn enjoyable, if lesser entry in the pantheon of Pixar animated features, John Lasseter's "Cars" employs the trademark wit and wisdom consistent with other films from the animation giant, but without as much of the slam-bang emotionality and excitement you've come to expect. Still though, the message -- when you finally get around to it -- is on point, even if it is a bit telegraphed. Overall, though it's often maligned and criticized, I find it to be a worthy entry into the Pixar oeuvre.… Expand

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SkitteMay 23, 2015

I guess from 2006 till now is a long way, but even now, I find this animation fabulous ( after years and years of several minutes sequences and never seen the full animation ).

Pros: - Enchanting animation - Humour - Story - Back StoryI guess from 2006 till now is a long way, but even now, I find this animation fabulous ( after years and years of several minutes sequences and never seen the full animation ).

Pros:
- Enchanting animation
- Humour
- Story
- Back Story

Cons:
- Lenght
- Slow Start
- Gets boring

I like a lot the idea of replacing EVERY MOVEMENT THING with CARS. This is a great idea, amongst other Pixar's. But this is one of those movies that you will see and hardly remember about it, maybe forget it exists. Looking forward to see the sequels.… Expand

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spongeswiftMar 16, 2017

Cars is a great adventure that pales in comparison to the Pixar movies like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. but Cars is still a good movie. Sure the story may cater to kids more than any other Pixar but that is not a bad thing. It had a simpleCars is a great adventure that pales in comparison to the Pixar movies like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. but Cars is still a good movie. Sure the story may cater to kids more than any other Pixar but that is not a bad thing. It had a simple plot that's a hit or miss for some people and it's dead shot in the middle for me. I think this movie is underrated but it still is a pretty bland movie compared to Pixar's other work. At the end of the day Cars is a solid movie that is just ok not great but not bad. Sometimes a simple movie is good and Cars is one of the good ones.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJul 21, 2015

Another good for PIXAR . In case you speak but have to live adventures and races to go , the great fun and well-remembered movie , an adventure of speed, braking and accidents, just an adventure on wheels.

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kyle20ellisMar 27, 2022

Don't get me wrong, Cars is a good movie, it's just that it isn't a great one. Personally I do think it is my least favourite Pixar movie, but there was still a lot I enjoyed. So what were its problems? Well, firstly I felt the narrative wasDon't get me wrong, Cars is a good movie, it's just that it isn't a great one. Personally I do think it is my least favourite Pixar movie, but there was still a lot I enjoyed. So what were its problems? Well, firstly I felt the narrative was a little too slack and sedate particularly in the middle act. Secondly, while there were some nice jokes, some didn't quite work and the script had its weak spots, could've done with more sophistication. Thirdly, the film's message is a little muddled.

But there is a lot to enjoy. The animation is superb, the backgrounds are beautiful and the character movements are crisp. The film has some really bright and inventive colouring which was a delight to see. The soundtrack is quite exhilarating as well, and the race scenes themselves are like mini-masterpieces of editing.

The characters are at least likable and engaging, Lightening McQueen(a refreshing retread from the dull and flaccid hero), female Porsche Sally(who is really cute) and Doc Hudson(the wise old-timer with a secret past) are the best characters in my opinion.

The voice acting is very well done. Owen Wilson gives a spirited and appealing vocal performance as Lightening, this was really refreshing to see and it really helped that Lightening himself was likable, yes he is cocky and arrogant then again even the best characters ever in film have a flaw or so of some kind. The late talented Paul Newman is a sheer delight as Doc, and Bonnie Hunt is delightful as Sally. Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Keaton, Tony Shalhoub and John Ratzenberger also give solid turns in their roles.

Overall, Cars is my least favourite of the Pixar movies but for the animation and voice acting especially, not to mention the race sequences it is well worth watching. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Digibutter64Jun 6, 2018

Cars is a decent film from Pixar. It has nice visuals and a mostly good cast of characters (I'm largely indifferent to Mater). It's not a gem, but Cars is an enjoyable watch.

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EpicLadySpongeDec 29, 2015

Cars may not finish the race to become the best of the Pixar movies, but Cars still race to become a decent and loving movie for your kids and family.

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gameguardian21Apr 15, 2016

While it isn't as good as the other pixar movies and doesn't have as a good storyline as the others, it still remains a solid movie with a story worth checking out.

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AfNinoAug 24, 2016

This film gives us a storyline which can work, but executed pretty poorly, giving us an average, dull and overly long film with little to no emotion that a Pixar film usually boasts. Still a good film for the kids with fantastic animation butThis film gives us a storyline which can work, but executed pretty poorly, giving us an average, dull and overly long film with little to no emotion that a Pixar film usually boasts. Still a good film for the kids with fantastic animation but for Pixar's standards, pretty poor. If around 15-20 minutes of the film were cut out maybe the film could've been a bit better.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 13, 2016

Though not the kind of animated classic expected from Pixar, Cars is a solid film with impressive visuals and unique characters, even with its long run-time, lack of plot and humor, and a heavy handed message for viewers.

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superbatSep 18, 2016

Some parts of the film were dull and felt too long, and the story lacked real emotion and was executed pretty badly. It was still a pretty funny movie and it's visuals are great. Overall, Cars is a solid but not a stellar animated flick.

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FromPieJun 19, 2017

One of the standards of animation. An excellent story that the hunt is to watch several times. But I would like more serious topics and dialogues. In all ostpnym I liked it, Pixar pleasantly surprised

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Untitled94Aug 4, 2017

This was a pretty great start for a decent series. It was simple, but enjoyable. Had funny moments and some emotional, but not too emotional. Yes, it's a movie about talking vehicles, but it's good.

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spacebear1Dec 11, 2017

John Lasseter's Cars is a Pixar film that falls in the shadow of much better Pixar films. Not to say that it isn't good, it IS a good film. The characters are...pretty good I guess, and the story is good. In the end, I have nostalgia for thisJohn Lasseter's Cars is a Pixar film that falls in the shadow of much better Pixar films. Not to say that it isn't good, it IS a good film. The characters are...pretty good I guess, and the story is good. In the end, I have nostalgia for this film and it is honestly a good film and my rating is 7.9/10… Expand

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SzymonheadMar 10, 2018

Although its not Pixar's best,its still a good film.For me,its mostly aimed for kids

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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018

It's, for sure, not disappointing, because the animation and the racing scenes are great, and it does have its moments, but because Pixar has set the standards so high up, we expect more.

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Donnie1Nov 6, 2018

Acceptable movie, gets really dumb at times, tho... Disney Pixar atleast back at it again with the animation beautifully gazing! Instead of the "About to pass gas to the vatican"

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brendanmcc02Sep 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Originally gave this a 6/10, but upped it to a 7. Mainly because I found McQueen's journey to be quite endearing, starting as a self-centered hotshot who's only focus in life is to gawk at golden piston cups, changing to a racing car that actually understands there's more to life than just crossing a finish line.

As well as that, Radiator Springs is amazing. I heard somewhere from some interview that at Pixar they always try to make their stories' settings feel like they've been "lived in". This rings true with Radiator Springs. The town has an indescribable humble quality to it - the breathtaking scenery also contributes to the spellbinding nature of the town. Also loved the music choice of "Sh-Boom by The Chords" during the neon-lighting scene!… Expand

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WiholkeJan 13, 2021

This is the first PIXAR movie in its chronology that I don't necessarily love. Cars is an enjoyable film for sure but has been destroyed by its sequels. This movie probably would be looked back on in a more positive light had it been theThis is the first PIXAR movie in its chronology that I don't necessarily love. Cars is an enjoyable film for sure but has been destroyed by its sequels. This movie probably would be looked back on in a more positive light had it been the only one in its series. All the characters are fun and work well enough but aren't anything super special. The beginning of this movie takes a while to get you fully invested in what's happening. It wasn't until about halfway through that I really felt any emotion at all. The jokes are ok but most of them are meant for kids. The entire premise of "Cars" and the "Cars" world is also a little strange. The previous PIXAR movies had insanely good world-building which this movie lacks. I will say though that this movie's animation is much better than the films that came previously. PIXAR has always improved their animation with each film, and in the case of Cars, it really shows. They have perfected specifically metal and landscapes in this movie. Going from Incredibles (the PIXAR film previous) to Cars is surprisingly a big jump in terms of animation, so I have to applaud them for that. Overall, Cars is a perfectly fine movie that I honestly think would be looked at better if its sequels did not exist.… Expand

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mikesgold2KApr 4, 2022

Ciekawy koncept, animacja ładna (choć czuć jej wiek trochę), ale podoba mi się ten hołd dla motoryzacji. Fabularnie niestety to trochę rozczarowuje

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DolphinReviewsJul 20, 2022

It's a fun movie with some very memorable moments, one of the best Pixar films.

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DariusTowersDec 30, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coches que hablan, viven en un mundo sin humanos y que además tienen problemas existenciales, emocionales y sentimentales?. No, esta película no es para mí o al menos eso pensaba, por eso tarde como casi 16 años en verla.
Es muy básica en la trama y a la larga te ves venir que cosas van a pasar, pero por eso no deja de estar bien. El final es inmejorable y cada uno de los personajes aporta su propia chispa. Más que obvio que es una película para niños, pero se disfruta mucho en familia.
Parte de una premisa clásica, un personaje ególatra, egoísta y sin amigos, que por razones de la vida se ve envuelto en un problema que lo lleva a conocer personas nuevas que lo obligan a cambiar drásticamente. Una vez establecido en el nuevo entorno, la vieja vida vuelve y tiene que hacerse cargo de la situación, no sin antes habernos demostrado como su nuevo grupo de amigos lo cambio. En el desenlace el protagonista se ve debilitado debido a la falta de sus compañeros, los cuales llegan en el momento justo para poder darle su apoyo. En medio del problema, el protagonista reacciona y antes del final del mismo nos muestra como cambio a mejor debido a todo lo que aprendió gracias a sus nuevos camaradas. ¡Fin Cars!… Expand

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KsaweryZSep 28, 2022

It’s the most overrated Pixar movie of all time. The story has so much pointless filler in it that not only is the movie almost 2 hours long as a result, but also that means that you can remove more than 1/6 of the screentime and it wouldIt’s the most overrated Pixar movie of all time. The story has so much pointless filler in it that not only is the movie almost 2 hours long as a result, but also that means that you can remove more than 1/6 of the screentime and it would still make sense in some way. They even have a prologue that takes up another more than 1/8 of the movie which is also screwed up. At least it’s watchable on an absolute basis unlike Cars 2 and none of the characters are too annoying, if at all. It has no emotional feel to it whatsoever and it never made me laugh. At least the climax is good and the ending is wholesome. Still a B tier movie.… Expand

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jjthegamer124Nov 22, 2022

this movie was my childhood has fun chracters an alright story great jokes and I liked doc hudson's backstory overall a great watch

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MattS.Apr 7, 2007

I was very sad after this movie ended, not because of the movie's plot, but rather the fact that this movie represents the first movie Pixar has made that has been truly average. Up to this point, PIxar's movies have been comedic I was very sad after this movie ended, not because of the movie's plot, but rather the fact that this movie represents the first movie Pixar has made that has been truly average. Up to this point, PIxar's movies have been comedic adventures, keeping the film rolling from place to place and never trapping us in one local. Cars is entirely different - the first fifteen minutes promise a cross-country romp, but instead we soon find our favorite red racecar trapped in a small desert town. He tries to escape, again and again, and who can blame him? As is usually the case with small towns, it is incredibly boring - but as if also often the case with small towns, it is a great place to moralize. As a result, Cars quickly runs out of gas, and becomes a good-looking but so-so entry into a field of computer animated films that is already becoming oversaturated.… Expand

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ZackSOct 27, 2006

I thought this movie was good... But not the best. I would not recommend anyone to buy this for a gift. Even though I am an adult I do not want my kids to really watch this movie. Also, that

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AndrewJun 20, 2006

On the bright side of boring. Hardly stunning, but thankfully the tickets did not cost us anything.

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MaseJun 25, 2006

Sorely missing one thing all pixar movies have had up untill this point. A sense of andventure, a sense of fantasy in a human world. Really this is just a plain old fish out of water story with surprisingly underdeveloped stereotyped Sorely missing one thing all pixar movies have had up untill this point. A sense of andventure, a sense of fantasy in a human world. Really this is just a plain old fish out of water story with surprisingly underdeveloped stereotyped supporting characters which is normally a strength for pixar pictures. The suporting characters. But oh well it wasn't that bad really, just not up to the very high expectations.… Expand

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KenG.Jun 26, 2006

Harmless but hardly ihspired. It was very wholesome (almost painfully so) and at times a certain warmth threatens to break through, but filmmalkers felt no inclination to develop this. Movie is also sappy, and completely unorginal. Still, Harmless but hardly ihspired. It was very wholesome (almost painfully so) and at times a certain warmth threatens to break through, but filmmalkers felt no inclination to develop this. Movie is also sappy, and completely unorginal. Still, preteens will likly be more enchanted then adults. The kids might no even notice how much this movie rips-off Michael J. Fox's "Doc Hollywood". (Since "Cars" wants very much to send the right messages to kids, how's this for a message to the kiddies "thou shall not steal")… Expand

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KadeemluvmusicJun 30, 2012

Cars is an okay movie, but the sequel is a mess. I'm not a fan of the merchandise they have so far and quite possibly the most overrated movie in Pixar's 17-year run. Although it can't match the success of the Toy Story series, Finding Nemo,Cars is an okay movie, but the sequel is a mess. I'm not a fan of the merchandise they have so far and quite possibly the most overrated movie in Pixar's 17-year run. Although it can't match the success of the Toy Story series, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, or Monsters, Inc., but it has a lot of great racing action and a slew of characters like Lightning McQueen and Mater. Well, probably I'll rent the movie, but I hope Pixar could make a better Cars movie or else I'll stay home watching Toy Story 3.… Expand

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anshimanDec 23, 2012

Although Cars is packed with visual stunners, it features a formulaic, bored plot that defines the slow death and decline of Pixar from films like 'Toy Story' and 'The Incredibles' to 'Brave' and 'Cars 2'.

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SeriosityNov 9, 2012

A Pixar first in that the story is nowhere near as good as the animation. It certainly is not bad, but it is the first Pixar film that is not outstanding.

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YoursTrulyNov 9, 2012

The black sheep of Pixar films. Still...a quality movie.

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

Pixar rides in another victory.
Cars is entertaining and fun with less story as its creators previous work. Lightning McQueen and the bunch find moments of emotion, but mainly just a fun flick.

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DanBurritoSep 10, 2015

NOTE: OK, for some reason the site currently publishes all of my reviews as 0/10. I actually rated it a six, so please ignore the rating.This is by no means a bad movie but it's Pixar's weakest. I liked the character of Mater and the ideas inNOTE: OK, for some reason the site currently publishes all of my reviews as 0/10. I actually rated it a six, so please ignore the rating.This is by no means a bad movie but it's Pixar's weakest. I liked the character of Mater and the ideas in the movie are really clever but it goes on for too long and eventually you start wishing it was a bit shorter. Nevertheless, it's a visually dazzling and inventive film with fun characters though very young children may be a bit bored.… Expand

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tdickensheetsFeb 19, 2016

Cars was good movie.

Cars is better then Cars 2.

I have the DVD.

Same people who made Toy Story.

I like Toy Story too.

You need speed.

Do you want race or lay back?

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reviewfrom19842Oct 5, 2016

A okay movie but a week Pixar movie.

Pros: the ending is amazing and some of the charters are likeable

Cons: the main charter is a douche and the story is really chicle

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buzzsparkApr 16, 2018

Kind of boring. 90% dull characters in a dull looking town with a weak as hell plot. While some parts of it are iconic and well known, the rest is very mediocre or plain sub-par.

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FnafGamer123Apr 30, 2019

Well Cars is a good movie, it was the only Pixar movie to have everything to young children, but nothing for older teens and adults, it grabs kids' passion over toys, books, and games, I mean couldn't Pixar make a wierd object film thatWell Cars is a good movie, it was the only Pixar movie to have everything to young children, but nothing for older teens and adults, it grabs kids' passion over toys, books, and games, I mean couldn't Pixar make a wierd object film that everyone would be interested? But I'm just saying.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Mar 22, 2020

I don't think Cars is as bad as people think it is. Sure, it's a letdown compared to the Pixar movies prior to this one, but it doesn't do anything offensively bad but I know that it also doesn't do anything outstanding. The story is theI don't think Cars is as bad as people think it is. Sure, it's a letdown compared to the Pixar movies prior to this one, but it doesn't do anything offensively bad but I know that it also doesn't do anything outstanding. The story is the typical movie about an unlikeable protagonist who goes through a journey outside his luxuries to learn humility. It doesn't try anything new storytelling wise. It has clichés and tons of filler scenes (That's probably why the movie feels slow) and it doesn't communicate to the audience a powerful or deep message or anything, it just lacks that "Pixar magic". Probably my biggest problem with the movie is the world building. Why are they cars? This is probably the dumbest concept and the dumbest world Pixar has ever had. It just makes the wolrd building so confusing, like, how are they able to hang pictures or posters in walls if they don't have hands or thumbs? How are they living? How the hell do they AGE ?(because Doc Hudson is supposed to be an old guy) How do they have children? Why is everything feeling like the human world but it isn't supposed to be a human world but instead, a world of cars? HOW??? WHY??? WHAT??? This story could literally work with humans driving cars, at least if it was that way I wouldn't be complaining about how stupid this idea was.

The movie does have some positives, of course. Like I said, it's not as BAD as people say it is. Sometimes the score is pretty good, I like the "Our Town" song, specially the scene it is being played, like, that is probably my favorite scene of the movie because that is the only semblance of "Pixar magic" this movie has...And I think that's it. The rest of the aspects were pretty...Meh.

Overall, this movie was pretty meh. It's still much better than most of Illumination's catalog and this is probably the "best" out of the Cars trilogy. If you don't want to watch it, just watch the "Our Town" scene or just listen to the song, you're welcome.… Expand

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Sarcastic_DevisDec 6, 2021

Probabilmente il 6 più generoso che abbia mai dato per un film Pixar finora.

Ha forse uno dei worldbuilding peggiori che abbia visto per un film animato. Poi i personaggi non lasciano chissà che impressione (ad eccezione di Saetta McQueen,Probabilmente il 6 più generoso che abbia mai dato per un film Pixar finora.

Ha forse uno dei worldbuilding peggiori che abbia visto per un film animato. Poi i personaggi non lasciano chissà che impressione (ad eccezione di Saetta McQueen, Doc Hudson e Cricchetto, ma quest'ultimo negativamente). L'unico motivo per cui di il voto è il messaggio di fondo che, per i giovini, non è male, e anche il piccolo sguardo sulla salvaguardia dei cimeli storici americani non mi è dispiaciuto. Per il resto, di per sé la storia funziona, tranne che per i motivi già citati.

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LeeS.Sep 5, 2006

Pixar finally delivers a mediocre product. The story was slow and 100% predictable. If cars and racing aren't your thing, there's not much for you in this movie. My daughters were bored. The visuals were great.

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RobH.Jun 9, 2006

Lame, predictable plot and flat characters, but awesome animation and action. As pretty as Incredibles and Finding Nemo, but not nearly as emotionally engaging. You just don't care about the main character.

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TetsuoJul 25, 2011

I know why it's considered Pixar's weakest flick. The animation is beautiful as always and like the design of the vehicles, the big drawback is that the plot is unoriginal as it takes plot threads from Doc Hollywood and Days of Thunder.I know why it's considered Pixar's weakest flick. The animation is beautiful as always and like the design of the vehicles, the big drawback is that the plot is unoriginal as it takes plot threads from Doc Hollywood and Days of Thunder. Another thing is that the characters are underdeveloped not even the voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, George Carlin and the stereotypical redneck Larry the Cable Guy can save this from being a snooze fest. What really killed it from winning an Oscar for Best Animated Feature was the soundtrack (which includes Rascal Flatt's butchering rendition of Tom Cochrane's Life Is A Highway) and the merchandise including video games, toys books and those Mater shorts including the one where he battles against Japanese drifters which was shown before Bolt. It's almost as though Pixar thought made so many good films and need a weak one to even it out.
Those who loved Pixar from the beginning may have to skip it or give it a rental. It may entertain kids, but anybody over 12 might feel alienated.… Expand

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davenbettridgeNov 7, 2011

The animation is flashy but the story is as dull as any other animated movie. There was nothing that was special about this movie, the characters were forgettable, the scenes uninspired and the inner message falls flat. Cars is not bad but IThe animation is flashy but the story is as dull as any other animated movie. There was nothing that was special about this movie, the characters were forgettable, the scenes uninspired and the inner message falls flat. Cars is not bad but I rank it the lowest of all Pixar animations. Pass on this one.… Expand

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

The premise is just dead on arrival. Really? Cars? That isn't an idea for a Pixar movie that's an idea for a second rate PC game to teach kids about the importance of sharing. In fact, everything about Cars feels second-rate. The story isThe premise is just dead on arrival. Really? Cars? That isn't an idea for a Pixar movie that's an idea for a second rate PC game to teach kids about the importance of sharing. In fact, everything about Cars feels second-rate. The story is surprisingly unimaginative and cliched, which I wouldn't mind so much if Pixar had done it well. But they didn't. Cars doesn't have the same touch that other Pixar movies did. It isn't as original as Toy Story. It isn't as well animated as The Incredibles. It isn't as touching as Finding Nemo. It isn't as inventive as Monsters, Inc. Cars feels like a lazy effort to ride on the coattails of The Incredibles and other Pixar movies. The drama is recycled, and surprisingly shallow, the animation is average by standards, and the comedy... don't even get me started.… Expand

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TTWRApr 25, 2013

This movie is just a ripoff of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, and even then Thomas was realistic and was way better this piece of crap. The fact that a superstar gets stuck in a lone, western city is very cliche. This not a good movie,This movie is just a ripoff of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, and even then Thomas was realistic and was way better this piece of crap. The fact that a superstar gets stuck in a lone, western city is very cliche. This not a good movie, no matter what the audience is. 5/10… Expand

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AmongstYouAug 26, 2013

Cars is formulaic and boring. Hardly clever and stumbles in parts you'd think it succeed in.
Though, it's not terrible. It plays it safe just enough to only be mediocre, rather than awful. Besides... Cars 2 showed us that things could get far worse.

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joao1198pedroOct 31, 2013

after greatest films finnaly the pixar animation studios got wrong with this medium film,i was expecting a lot this film,but it didn't made anything good for the company.

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f3l1p3Sep 11, 2014

"Carros" nunca me atraiu tanto. Ele é um filme mediano que tem uma história também mediana. É um filme assistível,mas que pode ser passado direto por outros filmes da Pixar.

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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016

With “Cars,” Pixar’s enviable streak of creative triumphs comes to a skidding stop. Despite representing another impressive technical achievement, it’s the least visually interesting of the computer-animation boutique’s movies, and — in anWith “Cars,” Pixar’s enviable streak of creative triumphs comes to a skidding stop. Despite representing another impressive technical achievement, it’s the least visually interesting of the computer-animation boutique’s movies, and — in an ironic twist for a story about auto racing — drifts slowly through its semi-arid midsection. Periodic bursts of cleverness brighten the festivities, but they’re too few and far between, and the trademark humor that appeals to adults and kids often misfires. Pic should still possess plenty of G-rated horsepower commercially, but falls short of being the coming-out party Disney doubtless hoped for to showcase its Pixar acquisition.

John Lasseter, Pixar’s leading creative force, is a self-proclaimed car enthusiast, and this marks his first directing effort since 1999’s “Toy Story 2” — preceded by “A Bug’s Life” and the original Buzz-Woody team-up. (Joe Ranft, his co-director, died last year after completing work on the film.)

Yet passion for the project notwithstanding, Lasseter discovers there are only so many car puns he and five other credited writers can exhaust. And while adults might chuckle over pop-culture references to, say, funny-car “Jay Limo,” both they and many kids will grow antsy after an introductory racing sequence.

That race introduces Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), a brash racecar with a lone-wolf attitude. Lightning eschews hiring a crew chief, and his competition against the surly Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton) and veteran legend the King (racer Richard Petty) sets up a showdown in California a week hence. As a sign of his go-it-alone mentality, Lightning balks at trying to drum up enough friends to fill the 20 tickets allotted him.

Heading cross-country, Lightning inadvertently winds up marooned in the moribund Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, where his daredevil antics run afoul of the local judge, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman). As punishment, Lightning is forced to repave the town’s decrepit road — a task he pursues with reluctance, given his goal of reaching California to win the Piston Cup.

Bypassed by Interstate 40, Radiator Springs features the usual assortment of colorful characters, in an all-car cast that includes an attractive Porsche, Sally (Bonnie Hunt); the slightly addled tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy); and a half-baked van that runs on “organic fuels,” appropriately voiced by George Carlin. The question is how long it will take for Lightning to revive the town, while simultaneously learning the meaning of friendship.

Alas, “too long” is the answer, and barring the boisterous antics of blue-collar comic Larry, there’s not much to make the time speed by. Granted, there are amusing sight gags involving the local bugs (in keeping with the automotive theme, Volkswagens with wings) and “tractor tipping,” but like Lightning himself, the action simply keeps running out of gas.

Even Randy Newman’s score isn’t particularly distinguished, or too frequently gets drowned out by the sound of roaring tires. Nor will the racing sequences galvanize those who aren’t NASCAR fans, despite an astounding display of computer-generated wizardry and detail — from the car-filled stadiums down to the little grooves on the track.

Still, nothing here approaches the undersea wonder of “Finding Nemo,” the childlike inspiration behind “Monsters Inc.” or the excitement and sly wit of “The Incredibles” — a high standard, admittedly, but the expectation bar against which all Pixar ventures inevitably will be judged.

Where “Cars” works best, frankly, might be in oiling the synergistic wheels of the Disney-Pixar marriage — offering the enticing prospect of theme park tie-ins, battery-powered toys and other assorted merchandising.

Ultimately, however, those benefits are only maximized if the movie delivers, and while the inventive closing-credit animation should send patrons out smiling, that breezy detour arrives at the end of a dusty, near-two-hour ride.

Pixar’s run of hits has been nothing short of amazing, rivaling Disney’s early animated classics. Yet after assembling its version of the magnificent six, the company has settled for at best a so-so seventh.… Expand

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MovieManiac1994Jan 4, 2016

The day will eventually come when the golden run will stall. Six hit movies out of six is a record just gagging to fall victim to the law of averages. But with Pixar chief Lasseter at the wheel of Cars, what could possibly go wrong?

Well,The day will eventually come when the golden run will stall. Six hit movies out of six is a record just gagging to fall victim to the law of averages. But with Pixar chief Lasseter at the wheel of Cars, what could possibly go wrong?

Well, it's not a classic. But neither is it the flop being gloated over in surlier circles. With Pixar so far ahead of the other players in the animation game, its movies can only really be judged in comparison to the rest of its output. As a technical achievement, Cars is peerless. But in terms of story and character, it falls short of the breath-catching emotional starburst of Finding Nemo or the knockabout poignancy of Toy Story 2. Nor does it quite ping with that instant-classic vibe of The Incredibles or Monsters, Inc. Instead, it hovers somewhere just above A Bug's Life: fun but flawed; slick but sappy.

As ever, it's a world full of typical Pixar ingenuity: the cars, from the sleekest speed demon to crappiest old truck, are alive and the team has faithfully crafted an environment for the characters. Witness Radiator Springs, a chunk of smalltown Ameri-car-na stuck in the middle of a desert backwater. Back when Route 66 was the main thoroughfare across the States, it was a bustling town. Now, while its locals have tried to keep the place going, it's dying from a lack of trade.

When racer Lightning McQueen (Wilson) literally crashes into town, they initially see him as an annoying and painful symbol of the world that has bypassed them. It's a fertile touchstone for character design, and the Radiator residents add to Pixar's ever-growing roster. Lightning is your regulation Hero With A Journey, but the town's citizens are a loveable - if a little stereotypical - mix, crackling with soul and personality. Even throwaway elements such as the tiny Volkswagen bugs are crafted with style and heart to spare.

But it's the visuals that really sing - with eye-zapping flair and groundbreaking detail close up and lurking in every seemingly irrelevant corner. There are more ideas and mini-ideas on screen in one frame here than in the whole of lesser animated efforts (repeat viewing of Madagascar, anyone?). Chrome sparkles, hoods dazzle, light and speed-sensitive reflections bounce off each other. The environments are so finely crafted, there are times when they feel almost photo-realistic, with character motion seeming strangely overlaid, Bedknobs And Broomsticks-style.

That trickiest of animation touches - melding emotion to the imagery - is mostly bang-on. The racetrack introduction to Lightning and his rivals perfectly nails the primal thrill of the race and pumps a thrusting, seat-shaking pace into the early minutes. In a completely different way, our first look at Radiator Springs is a measured lesson in how to present a multitude of quietly desperate but good-humoured characters. Everything feels organic and unforced.

But the problem starts when Lasseter and his writers slam on the brakes to divert Cars down a reflective and dewy-eyed elegy to Route 66, America of the past and the '50s/'60s golden age of motoring. Unusually for a Pixar movie, the pace slows to a crawl, and while indulging a passion for the rickety-wheeled wonders and worthy ideals of yesteryear is one thing, force-feeding it to an audience who expects a kooky movie with talking motors is another. It's here where Cars slips over into culturally specific nostalgia and jarring melancholy.

For once, it feels like a team whose mantra famously insists that story is king has settled for one or two pedestrian plot beats. Whereas the likes of Finding Nemo and Monsters, Inc took well-used tropes and gave them an elegant, intelligent, uniquely Pixar twist, a burgeoning romance between McQueen and motel-owning convertible Sally (Hunt) feels a little factory-preset, and the buddy banter between Mater and McQueen is nowhere near as fresh or feisty as Dory/Marlin, Sulley/Mike, Buzz/Woody???

And while, say, Monsters' finale is based around a mould-breaking, visually spectacular chase, Cars closes on an inevitable face-off which, for all of its onscreen heat, makes for an ending that's as frustrating as it is satisfying.

Still, while not everything here is as envelope-shoving as the standards set by previous efforts, when Cars hits top gear, it's still universal, unstoppable entertainment for all ages. Business as usual, then...

Amazing bodywork, but one or two duff parts under the hood... It's still a wild ride, just not as smooth as Pixar usually demands.… Expand

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

It’s a testament to the ludicrously high standards Pixar has set itself that Cars can be considered in any way a disappointment. It leaves the CG output of every other studio choking in its spectacularly rendered dust, yet somehow, somewhereIt’s a testament to the ludicrously high standards Pixar has set itself that Cars can be considered in any way a disappointment. It leaves the CG output of every other studio choking in its spectacularly rendered dust, yet somehow, somewhere in this well-oiled, staggeringly beautiful machine somebody has omitted a small but crucial cog. It just doesn’t quite run with the smooth hum of fun we’ve come to expect of history’s greatest animation house.

There is no question that Cars is Pixar’s greatest visual achievement. Those geniuses chez Lightyear have long recognised that the best computer animation is not obsessed with realism but detail (just look at the sinister Polar Express to see how off-putting it can be when that balance is out of whack). Everything in Cars is clearly of a bulbous, shiny cartoon world, but is so exquisitely crafted that the reflection off the hood of a speeding racer or the neon miasma bathing a midnight town is almost enough to make you openly weep in the cinema. There is not a single flaw on the face of this film; it’s like Angelina Jolie with hubcaps.

Pretty visuals are only part of what we’ve come to expect of the Pixar experience, though. As a piece of storytelling, Cars sometimes has a sluggishness that is all the more surprising considering it’s directed by animation god John Lasseter, back behind the wheel for the first time since Toy Story 2. With a core message about getting out of the fast lane and enjoying the slow scenic route, it’s a story designed for a middle-aged man, not a sugar-fuelled pre-teen for whom the fast lane is never fast enough — and like any middle-aged man, it’s carrying a little excess flab.

It starts lean and energetic. The opening, featuring cocksure racer Lightning McQueen whizzing around the track, is a breakneck action sequence that could sit happily in any live-action film. In animation, editing and pacing it is near flawless, and one of the most exciting scenes of the summer. So when a later motorway mishap lands McQueen in the derelict town of Radiator Springs, where the most spectacular auto is an emotionally unstable fire engine and a day when holidaying people-carriers pop through is considered eventful, it’s hard not to yearn for the heady roar of the race track.

It’s not that McQueen’s cohorts in the town are dull; it’s just that they’re not especially funny. With the possible exception of rustbucket tow-truck Mater, it’s unlikely you’ll remember any of them after the closing credits in the same way you do such incidental characters as Toy Story’s Rex, mini-Incredible Jack-Jack or that stoned surfer turtle from Finding Nemo. Pixar without funny is like Disney without animal sidekicks or Miyazaki without that bit you didn’t really understand but still kinda liked — it’s recognisable, but it just feels off.

In contrast with the film’s message, Radiator Springs is a nice place to hang out for a while, but you wouldn’t want to live there. Which makes it a great relief when the movie’s ending turns out to be such a humdinger. Bringing the slow and fast lanes together in glorious fashion, it makes sense of the movie’s duller sections and uses them to invest the action with emotion. It’s a finale so full of joy, imagination and technical brilliance that you forgive Lasseter the previous storytelling flaws and, teamed with what might be the greatest Pixar credits gag to date, means you’ll leave the movie on a petrol-induced high.

Judged against previous form, this is not Pixar firing on all cylinders, lacking the sophisticated comedy weve come to expect.… Expand

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geewahJan 27, 2021

Pixar's worst movie.
Same plot we have seen so many times before, it's just that this one lacks the wit to keep anyone above 6 or 7 interested.

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FLInfiniteJul 7, 2021

Lightning McQueen? More like Lightning McMean. Talk about a cocky character. YOU NEED TIRES, YOU IDIOT!
Anyway, Chick Hicks is cool. Enough said.

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billyb.Dec 6, 2006

I feel that pixar is just trying to make movie after movie that has no originality from the last boring, petty joke film that they have made. And this film is a good example of that. come one pixar!

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RonS.Jun 10, 2006

Good graphics as expected from Pixar but no plot and quite boring story line.

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GrantS.Jun 10, 2006

Pixar's first real lemon. Undeniably astounding visuals, but a very tired and ultimately unentertaining ride. Please let this not be a harbinger of things to come under new ownership.

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ToshJun 15, 2006

Ireally don't understand what's the big deal with this movie. yes, the graphics are really impressive, but other than that I don't see anything that stands out from the rest of the animated movies. The story line is absoultely Ireally don't understand what's the big deal with this movie. yes, the graphics are really impressive, but other than that I don't see anything that stands out from the rest of the animated movies. The story line is absoultely predictable which is the biggest 'minus' for the movie. Over The Hedge was much more fun... at least for me.… Expand

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AnAnimatorJun 22, 2006

Very disappointing for a Pixar film. The lighting and environments were the best they've done yet, and the animation was terrific as always, despite the absurdly limiting character design. But the story--usually Pixar's strong Very disappointing for a Pixar film. The lighting and environments were the best they've done yet, and the animation was terrific as always, despite the absurdly limiting character design. But the story--usually Pixar's strong point--just didn't hold my interest. Hopefully this is just a glitch, and the next one will be better!… Expand

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WalkenM.Jul 25, 2006

For the first time in my life, I have to agree completely with the SF Chronicle's Mick LaSalle. A huge dissappointment following a string of gems from Pixar, but to be expected given the tremendously flawed concept. The film asks us to For the first time in my life, I have to agree completely with the SF Chronicle's Mick LaSalle. A huge dissappointment following a string of gems from Pixar, but to be expected given the tremendously flawed concept. The film asks us to identify with the personalities of mechanical monstrosities; mistakes of nature with heart, but no real way of reaching out to eachother. How do cars have sex? That may seem like a ridiculous question, but the filmmakers spend so much time establishing the details of this world (and even a romance), that it's a question that begs to be asked. And I'm left cold by the lack of response. Unless the film is some sort of metaphor for how Americans have become increasingly socially isolated, I have to see it as a massive failure. Not to mention that it's socially irresponsible to release a movie glamorizing American car culture with this country and planet rapidly deteriorating due to our reliance on oil. And that's not a leftist rant, that's plain fact.… Expand

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NF123Aug 25, 2010

Pixar are known for intelligence and among the best in there field so it's mystifying why they made this. It's not awful but it doesn't even come close to the standard which they've set and normally achieve. Fart jokes don't belong in a PixarPixar are known for intelligence and among the best in there field so it's mystifying why they made this. It's not awful but it doesn't even come close to the standard which they've set and normally achieve. Fart jokes don't belong in a Pixar film and that alone should deter you from this quite depressing film, also the charachters are far below standard as is the story. Pixar have completely redeemed themselves and have created some of the best films ever made but while I've forgiven them, I will never forget this slip up… Expand

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csw12Mar 30, 2012

Pixar has finally screwed up. The near perfection at making movie for children and adults falls flat. Cars seems to be appealing to only kids with massive stupidity everywhere. Lets just hope Pixar can find its magic again next year.

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