Cars (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Cars (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Contests are fun, but they are not Life
Summary: 5 Stars
"Cars" is the first Pixar movie I did not buy immediately. But finally I got tired of waiting for the rental copy, and I bought it.
The delay was due to the trailer not really doing much for me. Also, I felt that cars is a dubious choice for animated characters. Unlike bugs or toys, they don't have arms or faces, so it's a little forced, methinks.
That said, I'd have to say they pulled it off. Actually, looking at real cars after having seen this movie, I half expect them to move and open their eyes.
"Cars" is not the best or funniest Pixar movie. My faves are Monsters Inc, Toy Story 2, and The Incredibles. But "Cars" was still very worthwhile, I enjoyed it. And it is visually gorgeous. The scenery especially is amazing.
If you get the DVD, be sure not to miss the extras. The two shorts included, for one thing, are falling-over funny.
I also appreciate the basic message of the movie: winning is not everything. The western world is still a bit fixated on Being Number One. And contests can be fun and they can be inspiring, but ultimately they are just games, they are not life.
Movie Review: Movie of the Year to me an old guy. Great for kids, too
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I watched the DVD three weeks ago at home and immediately regarded it as "Movie of the Year". The CG is stunning as expected, but it's success is primarily attributed to the great story/script and the outstanding details which captivate its audience all the way. I had the impulse to write a review immediately then but had been stopped by the many negative reviews that complained it's too targeted at adults and not so good for kids as other Pixar movies. I thought, "May be I am really too old (40) and so I have rated too high an animaion that tributed to the aged or the veterans." However, last night, when we were in a mall watching an AV shop showing it in a 42" 1080P True HD Sony LCDTV, together with many little kids and their parents, we were attracted not only by the fantastic video effect (We only have a 29" CRT at home and were astonished by how much visual details we missed), but how parents got to drag/pull/tow their kids away. In one case, a father simply put his 3-4 yr old son on his shoulder like a bag of flour and walked away. The cute beautiful angel, with his smiling face, waived "Bye! Bye! Car, Car."Movie Review: "The relentless quest for perfection" pays off again
Summary: 5 Stars
Had not Lexus thought of it first, Pixar could've adopted the motto "the relentless quest for perfection" -- especially on this movie. From the story line to the voiceovers to the exquisitely fine details (including the in-jokes) of the animation, CARS is a flat-out winner, and only NASCAR fanatics (of which I am not one) could possibly care that some racing rules are conveniently ignored here and there.
I am SO glad that the animators didn't stop at the stiffer, more photo-realistic level of animation we saw in an early trailer; "humanizing" the cars by giving them the facial and body expressions required comprise just the touch that was needed. Most stunning to me was the near-photo-realistic animation of the mountains, trees and waterfalls in a high pass (which actually made Pixar's rendering farm crash at first) -- it's so breathtaking that it really needs widescreen formatting to do it justice.
After I saw it in the theater, I exclaimed, "I may never look at a car in the same way again!" I'm betting that your whole family will feel the same way.
Movie Review: Best of 2006
Summary: 5 Stars
"Cars" is the inventive, creative, and entertaining animated film of the year. Plugging into America's love with the automobile the producers offer a timeless tale that is destined to become a cult classic. This action packed show speaks volumes through the roar, rumble, romance and racing of hotrods, race cars, and sweet rides.
The characters' witty names reflect their personalities and help with screen play motion: "Lightening McQueen" (Bullitt and the Cooler King would've driven this racer), "The King" (Petty's Superbird always grabs my attention!), "Tow Mater", etc. This movie is brilliant and funny. Your entire family will enjoy this DVD. Your little ones will, especially, like it.
I always prefer the wide screen version, but have also watched a friend's full screen "Cars". Both are great. If you want good clean fun, with a poignant moral at the end (honor, loyalty, and friendship are more important than winning, fame, and money!) then "Cars" is the fun-flick for you. Race down your DVD soon!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Movie Review: Well Worth It!
Summary: 5 Stars
A WONDERFUL animated film, Cars, brings to the screen the story of a race-car with its eye on the Piston Cup trophy "getting stuck" in as small town just a few days before the big event. As it turns out though, all is not as bad as it seems...
Owen Wilson (!!!), Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton, John Goodman, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Billy Crystal, Cheech Marin and the rest of this AMAZING cast, have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are exceptional to say the least! All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the animation does come ALIVE)! Very well written and very well presented, the movie is without a doubt guaranteed to provide more than just a few laughs.
The setting, the plot, the dialogues, the humor, and the music are all EXCELLENT!
In short, Cars is a movie definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection! Strongly recommended along with the Shrek and Ice Age movies, Madagascar, Hoodwinked, Antz and Monsters Inc.