Cars (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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Actor: Bonnie Hunt, George Carlin, Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Rodger BumpassBrand: Disney
Cinematographer: Jean-Claude J. Kalache
Cinematographer: Jeremy Lasky
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: French (Unknown); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 116 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-07
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Movie Reviews of Cars (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Ka Chow! Cars is a Hit!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pixar has struck gold one again with this teriffic movie that's sure to become a classic.
Lightning McQueen(Owen Wilson) is the hottest rookie car on the Piston Cup Circuit, but he's facing a challenge from two other cars: The King (Richard Petty) and Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton). All three cars are tied going into the final race of the season. By the end of the race, McQueen has a huge lead over Hicks and The King, but he made a decision not to change tires earlier in the race. Now, he suffers a blowout, allowing Hicks and The King to catch up. The race ends in a three-way tie. It is decided that there will be one winner-take-all race at the Los Angeles International Speedway the following week. The three cars set off on their cross-country journey.
Lightning is riding happily along in the back of his trailer when suddenly, something goes wrong. Lightning finds himself out of his trailer and in the middle of a crowded interstate. Meanwhile, his tractor/trailer keeps driving, not realizing Lightning is missing. Lightning ends up in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs, on Route 66.
Lightning's problems begin as soon as he enters town. He ends up destroying the town's main road, is arrested by the sheriff, and impounded and booted in the town's impound lot. In the lot, he meets Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), an old tow truck. Then, he's taken to the courthouse, where Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) sentences lightning to fix the road before he'll be allowed to go on to his race in California. There are other interesting cars in Radiator Springs, including Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt), a hot-looking Porsche who runs the town hotel, Sarge the army jeep, and Flo, owner of Flo's V8 Cafe. Radiator Falls used to be a bustling town, but since the interstate was built, very few travellers drive through.
Lightning begins his job of re-paving the road and he finishes rather quickly, but Doc is unsatisfied with his work, so he tells Lightning to start over. Frustrated, Lightning begins again. However, something unexpected has been happening. Lightning finds himself developing friendships with each car in Radiator Springs, especially Sally. Mater has taken a special liking to Lightning, even taking him tractor tipping. Mater calls Lightning his best friend. He also finds out that Doc is hiding a secret of his own from everyone in town. Soon, the road is finished, and Lightning is free to go to his race in California. But he's having second thoughts. Sally took him for a drive, and Lightning was impressed with the beautiful scenery. Sally also tells him about how Radiator Springs used to be a hub of activity and how she wishes it would be that way again. Lightning even gets some new tires and a new paint job. He doesn't look like the race car he was before.
Just as it looks like Lightning has made up his mind to stay in Radiator Springs, the town is besieged by other cars and helicopters, along with Lightning's own truck. They scoop him up and wisk him off to the race in California, leaving his friends in Radiator Springs surprised and Lightning sad. Once at the track, Lightning, Hicks, and The King start their race. The only member in Lightning's pit is his faithful truck, until he hears the voice of Doc Hudson. All of his friends from Radiator Springs have come to help him.
As for the race, Lightning has been trailing The King and Hicks the entire way. As the race enters its final laps, Hicks slams into The King, causing him to crash on the infield. Lightning, only inches from the finish line and the Piston Cup Championship, makes a decision that changes his life.
This is an excellent movie. Pixar Studios has turned out some fine animated movies in recent years, but this is one of the best. The story is both exciting and heartwarming, and its fun to watch Lightning learn that there's more to life than winning races and getting big sponsorships. Friendship and trust are just as important. Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Keaton, and Richard Petty bring the animated cars to life in a style that is funny, and you'll find yourself cheering for each one. Jay Leno, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Dale Waltrip, Mario Andretti, and Bob Costas lend their talents to the collection of cars, too.
I give this movie my highest recommendation. Children and adults will enjoy this revved-up and exciting movie. Ka Chow!
Summary of Cars (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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.
- Product Measures: 0.61" x 5.34" x 7.5"
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