2006-08-20 15:36:53 · 20 answers · asked by Frank O 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
i loved the movie myself as did my kids!!! they want to see it again!!!!!
2006-08-20 15:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw this film on May 31st, 2006 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival's Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture "…explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life." Heartland gave that award to this film.
The most famous streak in sports is probably Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak. The most famous hit streak in film entertainment is probably Pixar's feature film animation streak. With "Cars", it's seven in row for outstanding storytelling that is well executed and is (or will be) rewarded with blockbuster box office grosses. "Toy Story", "Toy Story 2", "Monsters, Inc.", "Finding Nemo", "The Incredibles", and "A Bug's Life" are the other six gems.
The story is about Lightning McQueen a rookie NASCAR-type racer. Of course, he is a car and not a human; or, he is a human in the form of the car. Take your pick. Either way, he is not an attractive persona. He is selfish, unappreciative, greedy, two-faced and has no real friends. But, he is a great driver and is tied for The Piston (read Winston) Cup annual championship with two other drivers. On the way to the runoff race in California, he accidentally gets off in a sleepy and forgotten town on Route 66 named Radiator Springs.
In this hillbilly hell of a town, he is punished for speeding and tearing up the road by the sheriff. As he serves his sentence with community work, he discovers the town is inhabited by rejects and misfits, who all have hearts of gold. Can they change Lightning and make him over to have positive traits like honesty, integrity, respect, honor, sacrifice, humility, and compassion? That's the drama that unfolds. Lightning is a hard case, and the outcome is always in doubt.
The cars/people are incredible. Shortly into the movie you forget that the people are cars or the cars are people, you suspend disbelief, and you just begin to watch an engaging story about real people. The windshields are their eyes, and the grilles are their mouths, and they display emotions as well as any human actor. The story is serious and light-hearted at the same time. The puns are too numerous to catch. And this is a must-see-twice-to-get-it-all movie.
FYI – There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past Truly Moving Picture Award winners that are now either at the theater or available on video.
2006-08-20 15:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by JoYbOy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not had a chance to see it yet, but I live in the town in Oklahoma where the gal who was the inspiration for "Sally" lives. Her name is Dawn Welch and she owns a diner called the Rock Cafe and it is a HUGE landmark for Route 66. My husband and I eat there all the time, and my mom just recently made some aprons for the waitresses out of the Cars material selling at Wal Mart and other fabric retailers.
2006-08-20 15:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by pixiechic_77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 10 year old son was given a copy of the movie two days after it hit the theatres. My 2 year old son demands that it be the only thing on the telly. After seeing the movie over 100 times you'd think that one of would get bored with it. But we all love it. (I only recently got the telly back just to have Gone in 60 Seconds play over and over again. - Boys and their cars.)
2006-08-20 15:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was cute. I took my 8 yr old daughter, 12 yr old son, and 14 yr old daughter. All enjoyed it! Better than I expected, worth taking the grandson to.
But it is no Toy Story.
2006-08-20 15:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by blackmojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars is a pretty good movie. It's definitely not a "Toy Story" in my opinion, but it is fun and great for 6-9 year olds.
2006-08-20 15:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by 78TransAm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a great family feature film that was cute and sort of enthralling like u said. in other words i thought it was awesome and any body who saw it im sure lovd it
2006-08-20 15:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a great movie. Wont mind when it comes on dvd having to watch it a 1000 times!
2006-08-20 15:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by megiebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved it, from bumper to bumper, better than Finding Nemo, which was my fave Pixar movie for ages,,,
2006-08-20 15:41:24 · answer #9 · answered by Dark Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything pixar does is fantastic. while i enjoyed cars very much, nothing they produce will ever compare to toy story though.
2006-08-20 15:42:45 · answer #10 · answered by all8upchamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fab... you have both got a good interest. Aww bless your 4 yr old.. what a thrill to have a great grandad
2006-08-20 15:43:53 · answer #11 · answered by Chrisey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋