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A young stock car named Lightning on his way to a big race is kept in town to repair damage he caused and he begins to see the townsfolk, various motor vehicles, as family and friends.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: DISNEY
Title: CARS
Street Release Date: 11/07/2006
Domestic
Genre: CHILDREN'S VIDEO

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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

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Rating:
Date: 2008-06-27
great movie
The only think I would have liked to see on the Blu ray was the Ghost Light movie that is on the non HD disc.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-25
If Pixar had anything to do with, you already know its good!
Call me biased, but I can't help it. Any move that Pixar is behind is a good movie. It may be the same basic stuff, but every movie is unique in its own special way. Keep up the good work!

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-23
"Doc Hollywood" for Cars
It's funny. I am late coming to this movie because I was afraid it would be too intense for my child, who just turned 3. I have yet to let him watch Nemo. Also, I am doing everything I can to discourage NASCAR viewer ship in my household. (Being a Southerner, you choose between two classes - Thoroughbreds or stock cars.)

At last, I gave in. My son loves the cars and although he had not asked for the movie, my partner and I needed a break from Thomas, so I bought the widescreen version of this movie.

The first thing I realized was that this is the same story as Doc Hollywood. Now, I happen to be a sap and I loved Doc Hollywood, but I was afraid it might be a too-familiar theme to keep my interest. Suffice it to say, I did not pause the movie one time from start to end.

Some say it does not have enough drama, but I am so glad no one has to die in this one, especially the Mom - and in a very loud and violent way - such as with Nemo. (I am still wondering whether Walt Disney ever got therapy for his Mother issues. Between the Mothers dying and the rest of the older women being witches - well...)

The characters are amazingly well-developed, remarkably loveable and incredibly designed. The casting was perfect and the tons of little jokes and spoofs will keep us watching this for a long time - if for nothing else than to watch for the jokes we missed.

We may have enjoyed it more than he did, but I know he will watch it many times in the months to come.

Oh - and for those who didn't have at least one little tear - cut back on your Prozac.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-20
Great Blu-Ray title!
What a fun movie that everyone can enjoy! Our two year old toddler son gets up in the morning and asks for "Wawadee!" (his pronunciation of Lightening McQueen - how cute is that!!!)

Very entertaining story, characters, and the animation is just incredible! Plus the Blu-Ray format really shines for this title; because the whole movie is computer generated, you can REALLY see all the details at 1080p!

Highly recommended!!

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-19
Cars
No kids in the house. Bought this for ourselves both over 55's. a great story and appreciation of animation for any age. Great surround sound effects.

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