Cars

Tonberry2k · 06-11-2006, 02:05 AM

As I said in the X-Men 3 topic, I work at a movie theater, so occasionally I get to see a screening of a flick. Well, I saw "Cars" last night.

When I first sw the trailer for this movie I wasn't impressed. But, it was a Pixar movie, and they have done no wrong yet, so it had to be good. And it was pretty good, but it definitely had its flaws.

Cons
-The movie tops out ar about 2 hours, but it seems much longer.
-The characters are mostly forgettable, which is unfortunate. Nothing really seemed to jump out and be memorable.
-The intro ( a race) should have been cut. A lot. This is the first Pixar movie that I've been bored of in the opening scenes.
-Many many car puns

Pros
-The character actors (like Tony Shaloub as Luigi) are quite funny at points.
-The animation, as usual, was beautiful.
-Lots of throwbacks to other Pixar movies including "Lightyear tires" (Goodyear + Buzz Lightyear) and Dinoco oil (The same name as the gas station in Toy Story). John Ratzenberger also pokes fun at himself for appearing in all the Pixar films.
-Larry the Cable Guy was tolerable. I absolutely hate any Blue Collar crap, but he did a surprisingly decent job as Mater. The only "ugh" moment was when he yelled "Git 'r done!" near the end.
-Many many car puns

Overall, I'd say that this movie is not a "Toy Story" or "Nemo" but more along the lines of a "Bug's Life", because it's not bad, but it outclassed by Pixar's better films.

In comparison to the other Pixar movies, I'd say...

1. Toy Story 2
2. The Incredibles
3. Toy Story
4. Finding Nemo
5. Monsters Inc.
6. A Bug's Life
7. Cars

Not to say that the film was bad, but it's just not as good as the others.

**Sean P Kelly** · 06-11-2006, 09:48 AM

I personally am not rushing to the theatres to see it (in fact, I want to see Over the Hedge -- which I'm also not rushing to see -- more than this).

Anyhoo....
Rotten Tomatoes Rating:

- 78% Fresh (as of this posting)

Codiekitty · 06-11-2006, 11:19 AM

I heard it was just Rocky with cars.

Where are these lemmings going? The Super Nintendo Super Shire! Hop in line and follow them there!

☎☃☢ · 06-11-2006, 02:25 PM

^You are mistakened.

Tonberry2k · 06-11-2006, 04:38 PM

More like Michael J. Fox's "Doc Hollywood."

PSYCHOKID909 · 06-12-2006, 10:56 PM

It was intresting, kinda makes me wonder about route 66 and what it was like back in it's hayday.

***ZeldaGirl*** · 06-16-2006, 12:30 AM

Eh, it was okay. Overly long and not quite as funny as I expected. Larry the Cable Guy and Tony Shaloub were the only characters I actually found funny. Not nearly as good as the other Pixar movies. The animation, however, was superb.

Tonberry2k · 06-17-2006, 12:09 AM

Guido was the best character. "Pit stop."

06-11-2006, 02:05 AM	#1
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,703.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,234.47 Donate	Cars As I said in the X-Men 3 topic, I work at a movie theater, so occasionally I get to see a screening of a flick. Well, I saw "Cars" last night. When I first sw the trailer for this movie I wasn't impressed. But, it was a Pixar movie, and they have done no wrong yet, so it had to be good. And it was pretty good, but it definitely had its flaws. Cons -The movie tops out ar about 2 hours, but it seems much longer. -The characters are mostly forgettable, which is unfortunate. Nothing really seemed to jump out and be memorable. -The intro ( a race) should have been cut. A lot. This is the first Pixar movie that I've been bored of in the opening scenes. -Many many car puns Pros -The character actors (like Tony Shaloub as Luigi) are quite funny at points. -The animation, as usual, was beautiful. -Lots of throwbacks to other Pixar movies including "Lightyear tires" (Goodyear + Buzz Lightyear) and Dinoco oil (The same name as the gas station in Toy Story). John Ratzenberger also pokes fun at himself for appearing in all the Pixar films. -Larry the Cable Guy was tolerable. I absolutely hate any Blue Collar crap, but he did a surprisingly decent job as Mater. The only "ugh" moment was when he yelled "Git 'r done!" near the end. -Many many car puns Overall, I'd say that this movie is not a "Toy Story" or "Nemo" but more along the lines of a "Bug's Life", because it's not bad, but it outclassed by Pixar's better films. In comparison to the other Pixar movies, I'd say... 1. Toy Story 2 2. The Incredibles 3. Toy Story 4. Finding Nemo 5. Monsters Inc. 6. A Bug's Life 7. Cars Not to say that the film was bad, but it's just not as good as the others.

06-11-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Points: 196,121.68 Bank: 115,491.08 Total Points: 311,612.75 Donate	I personally am not rushing to the theatres to see it (in fact, I want to see Over the Hedge -- which I'm also not rushing to see -- more than this). Anyhoo.... Rotten Tomatoes Rating: - 78% Fresh (as of this posting)

06-11-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
Codiekitty Just Another Face in Red Jumpsuit Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lemmingland Gender: Posts: 19,143 Thanks: 121 Thanked 174 Times in 120 Posts Points: 48,974.72 Bank: 3,021,450.74 Total Points: 3,070,425.46 Donate	I heard it was just Rocky with cars. Where are these lemmings going? The Super Nintendo Super Shire! Hop in line and follow them there!

06-11-2006, 02:25 PM	#4
☎☃☢ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet X Gender: Posts: 3,858 Thanks: 290 Thanked 207 Times in 137 Posts Points: 22,537.66 Bank: 44,708.17 Total Points: 67,245.83 Donate	^You are mistakened.

06-11-2006, 04:38 PM	#5
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,703.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,234.47 Donate	More like Michael J. Fox's "Doc Hollywood."

06-12-2006, 10:56 PM	#6
PSYCHOKID909 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 8,414 Thanks: 79 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts Points: 5,582.20 Bank: 4,846.40 Total Points: 10,428.60 Donate	It was intresting, kinda makes me wonder about route 66 and what it was like back in it's hayday.

06-16-2006, 12:30 AM	#7
*ZeldaGirl* Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 12,358 Thanks: 542 Thanked 907 Times in 615 Posts Points: 35,310.01 Bank: 636,710.06 Total Points: 672,020.06 Donate	Eh, it was okay. Overly long and not quite as funny as I expected. Larry the Cable Guy and Tony Shaloub were the only characters I actually found funny. Not nearly as good as the other Pixar movies. The animation, however, was superb.

06-17-2006, 12:09 AM	#8
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,703.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,234.47 Donate	Guido was the best character. "Pit stop."