Cars

Name: Cars
Genre: Sport, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: June 9, 2006
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson, Paul Newman

2006

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 9, 2006 | G

Starring: Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson, Paul Newman

Summary: This is a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama and amazing new technical feats, Cars is a high octane delight for moviegoers of all ages. [Disney]

Director: Joe Ranft and John Lasseter

Genre(s): Sport, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: G

Runtime: 117 min

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William Arnold

All told, Cars is a knockout. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

A work of American art as classic as it is modern. Note to tourists: Leave before the very end of the credits and you'll miss some of the best and funniest roadside sights. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Cars leaves the animated competition in the dust, even if it is a tad slower and more predictable than Pixar at full throttle. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Overall, if the film is not as funny as its predecessors, that's probably part and parcel of why it doesn't seem as enchanting. Emotionally, despite the character arc, Cars doesn't resonate in the same way "The Incredibles" or "Toy Story" did. Read full review

Anthony Lane

If Cars is something of a letdown, that is not because of the moral messages that it delivers but because of the heavy hand with which it cranks them out. Read full review

Rick Groen

Warning: Cars comes unequipped with two essential options -- charm and a good muffler. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

If Cars is indicative of the kind of movie we can expect from Pixar post-Disney merger, well, there's always Miyazaki. Read full review

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PaulF.

Jun 9, 2006

If you are looking for flaws you will have a hard time finding them in this movie. Not only was it hilarious, but also moving with a good moral underlining. This is the hardest thing to do with animated movies but Cars accomplished this feat no problem. The characters were distinctively If you are looking for flaws you will have a hard time finding them in this movie. Not only was it hilarious, but also moving with a good moral underlining. This is the hardest thing to do with animated movies but Cars accomplished this feat no problem. The characters were distinctively alive. In comparison to Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and The Incredibles, it was just as good if not better because you really feel for the Characters.… Expand

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thotslayer69

Nov 19, 2019

Ever since i was a child I loved watcging this movie and playing with the toys, also nig

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LeonidasRex

Dec 5, 2014

In this movie, the protagonist from the city is emotionally unbalanced and has lessons to learn. The supporting characters from a small town are wise and help teach him those lessons. If you feel that cities are good and small towns are bad, then you won't like this movie.

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MichaelD

Jan 9, 2011

This movie was great from start to end.

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superbat

Sep 18, 2016

Some parts of the film were dull and felt too long, and the story lacked real emotion and was executed pretty badly. It was still a pretty funny movie and it's visuals are great. Overall, Cars is a solid but not a stellar animated flick.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

CaptainS.

Jun 19, 2006

Saw it this weekend w/family. Everyone liked the movie, but either put it near "Bug's Life" status or below it. Yikes! Not good reviews IMHO. My 3 year old loved it of course, but the older kids and aduls were a little disappointed. Larry The Cable Guy pretty much salvages this one. My Saw it this weekend w/family. Everyone liked the movie, but either put it near "Bug's Life" status or below it. Yikes! Not good reviews IMHO. My 3 year old loved it of course, but the older kids and aduls were a little disappointed. Larry The Cable Guy pretty much salvages this one. My question? Where were all the other actors? Granted Newman does try and make it work, but nothing funny at all for Marin, Hunt, or Carlin? For the love of Peter...CARLIN?! Just disappointed.… Expand

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JonS.

Jun 29, 2006

American Drivel at it's worst ... I think it's one of the only movies where not only myself but my children wanted to leave the cinema. Boring to say the least and might only appeal to the americans. As others have pointed out, if this is indicitave of what pixar are going to be American Drivel at it's worst ... I think it's one of the only movies where not only myself but my children wanted to leave the cinema. Boring to say the least and might only appeal to the americans. As others have pointed out, if this is indicitave of what pixar are going to be churning out post-disney buyout then im thinking there is no hope for them.… Expand

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