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intereact!Director: John Lasseter
Actors: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Rodger Bumpass, and George Carlin
Rated: G (General Audience)
Retail Price (not our price): $29.99
Release Date: 2006-11-07
Theatrical Release Date: 2006-06-09
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Run Time: 116 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) 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 Thomas2) 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.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) This is a wonder... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is a heartwarming story that kids and parents will both adore...I have three boys ages 1 1/2, 4 and 6...This movie has been a favorite for two years now! Great soundtrack, and a great storyline...This deserved the Oscar!2) Great movie! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I just saw this tonite. Great movie! Especially for kids. Like the message that winning isn't everything. Love the CG animation and sound.3) OUR #1 [Rating: 5 out of 5]
We are going to end up buying another one because our son has wacthed this one so much it is getting abused!4) Great images!!!! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I thought this looked good on DVD, but on Blu ray disc it will bloww you away!!! Images look as if they will jump out of your TV!!!! My kids are totally hooked!!!!!!!5) THE WORST OF PIXAR, BEST OF ANYTHING ELSE [Rating: 4 out of 5]
As much as I try to like this movie, I find very hard making any kind of connection with the car characters. I doubt too many people have ever looked at their vehicle as something with a life of its own, unlike with their toys (or even bugs for that matter). I also can't avoid noticing the similarity to another movie, Doc Hollywood, which by the way, was truly mediocre.That said, the Pixar excelence is present here and there's is no denying they got the most out of this story. I just don't think it was that good a premise to begin with.