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KCHOW - 12/8/2006 10:51:42 PM

Loxley

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Loved this film from start to finish. Another great offering from Pixar. Ten years on from Toy Story and still they deliver, word for word, scene for scene. Take your kids, your grandchildren, your third cousin twice removed and re-married, hell go with the strange yet intriging chap standing on the street corner winking at you right now. JUST GO SEE IT. Believe me, your life will be that much better for it.

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Again mr empire what have u been smokin?!?!?!!! - 16/8/2006 2:38:44 PM

Funk

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Well i went 2c this with me lady and her little girly with the thought that it was gonna b ok'ish! How wrong r u, it was great from start to finish!

The only thing i will agree with it the opinion that its the best lookin pixar film they have done yet. Incredibles still rocks compared 2all but i highly recommend it 2all young and old

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RE: Again mr empire what have u been smokin?!?!?!!! - 16/8/2006 11:29:26 PM

Paul2j

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I was expecting a good Pixar film, what I saw was a great one. Cars is visually fantastic, and is far better than many are giving it credit for. I became really involved in the story from start to finish, and the time flew by. The main characters are good, and the story isn't quite as straightforward as expected, though a very fitting ending is achieved. Pixar always come up with some cracking side-characters and this has Luigi and Guido who are both awesome.

The beginning short film 'One Man Band' is really cool too.

9 out of 10 from me, a must-see

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- 17/8/2006 9:18:34 PM

doctorolorinbats1975

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From: Harrow

I sort of agree with Empire's review, but I'd more happily give it 4 stars. Cars is a well told feel good story, funny and charming. Nowhere as brilliantly economic or simply classic as the other films, but for what it's worth on it's own terms, it's a good film. As usual from Pixar, there's a great array of laugh-out-loud and hidden gags, great voicework, especially Paul Newman and Owen Wilson, plus great racing and touching moral work. Plus, they finally gave John Ratzenberger his due.

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RE: - 21/8/2006 9:51:10 AM

Bulletproof_Monk

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Not sure why critics are picking on this, seemingly another case of nobody being allowed to be too succesful for too long.

Cars is fantastic, it's up there with the best of Pixar's stuff. It's funny, scratch that, hilarious, and it has the emotional kick required to go with it.

The animation is jawdropping. The car racing scenes knock more recent live action versions into a crocked hat and the amount of detail in the surrounding backgrounds is just staggering to behold.

Ignore the reviews, this is every bit as good as other Pixar films. See it NOW!!

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RE: Visually stunning but could have done with tighter ... - 22/8/2006 8:35:38 PM

Mooby

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From: London

Loved this one. Watch it - even if you don't like cars, you'll love the credits 'outtakes'.

Pure genius.

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- 1/9/2006 10:40:53 AM

Naweed_1

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From: Birmingham

Another great addition to the Pixar cannon.

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- 1/9/2006 10:41:45 AM

Naweed_1

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From: Birmingham

Another great addition to the Pixar cannon.

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enjoyable - 4/9/2006 5:57:33 PM

jerkyjudas

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Time flew when watching this film.
I did not know where the time went when i took my daughter to see this film. it just flew by. Great visuals.
Great film if a little lighter in content than other pixar outings. Still a sure fire winner.

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A lot of fun (STAY TO THE END OF CREDITS) - 13/9/2006 2:34:55 PM

eowyn2k

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From: Witham

I really enjoyed this 'cinema experience'. I have come to expect more from a Disney Pixar movie and this did deliver. While not as good as Toy Story Monsters or Nemo it was better than the Incredibles. You get more for your money as theres a short at the beginning and some excellent bits in the credits that is worth it even if you are not keen on the film.

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Endures repeated viewings - 30/1/2007 11:03:03 AM

MyPOV

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I've now seen this alot due to my kids loving it, and so believe that I can comment with more consideration than most. It is an absolutely terrifc looking movie (agree with Empire review) and the story is also brilliant (disagree). Theres still plenty of action and the characters are good fun. Invest in the DVD it'll make the most of your new LCD, and the sound is pretty awesom too.

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- 10/3/2007 4:22:28 PM

moviemaniac2

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Amazing bodywork, but one or two duff parts under the hood... It's still a wild ride, just not as smooth as Pixar usually demands.

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Unfair treatment - 6/4/2007 1:18:47 PM

enemysprout

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From: Plymouth

It's not Toy Story classic, but this is certainly good enough to warrant must see status for any CG toon fan. Some really funny stuff, it really is gorgeous and also works well as an almost anti road movie.

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Good stuff - 12/5/2007 3:38:10 PM

Caster

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It's not the funniest Pixar film, which is perhaps why people were disappointed, but it wasn't really supposed to be a flat out comedy. The visuals are gorgeous and it has a good message for kids about being selfish. I loved it.

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better than a 3-star - 15/10/2007 11:38:14 PM

claudemg

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From: Malta

this is a 4 star film. period. i heard many things about it - but after actually seeing it....i really must say i was impressed. it's not very funny in the first half...but it's visuals, its warm central message and the hilarious finale (cum EXCELLENT credits) make this 'another Pixar Great' - just not 'another Pixar Classic. so what? it's awesome nonetheless. if only i had more films like these in my youth......

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Ouy of Petrol - 19/9/2009 5:10:55 PM

S1lent B0b

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From: Long Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away

This deserves the judgment it gets. Pixar were just getting greedy when they made this and doesn't the sequel it's geeting.Why no Monsters Inc. 2

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Not as bad as you might think - 14/1/2011 6:02:46 PM

willster14

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Ok I can admit it hasn't got the same amount of wit than the anouther pixar greats and the opening race is a bit dispointing but still when we get 2 route 66 it starts to pick and we get to see mater who has the best shop name a tow truck can have tow-mater. But still this is still more of a movie for the kids

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- 25/6/2011 11:47:40 AM

bereski

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From: Torun

great as always

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Cars no Toy Story but a classic! - 27/6/2011 2:25:56 PM

batbhai

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Yes, my nephew still loves it...and Cars 2 getting a rotten rating? C'mon...The Original was superb and I consider it the best animated features I have ever seen.

Previously on Pixar- Ratatouille, Wall-E, Up and Toy Story 3 got ratings of 95,96,98, and 99% respectively!!! Do you expect that the next feature Cars 2 getting a 100% rating? After all, Pixar is human- our expectations are 100%!

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Pixars least likable film - 26/7/2011 7:44:53 PM

trainedasninja

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From: Kidderminster

Stylish looking but you cannot forgive the fact it isnt as interesting a universe as the other Pixar creations. With a slow paced concept that is boyish, lacks decent humour and a little strange to thing of a world with only cars. It is difficult to care about the arrogant main character either. It sure is better than some other animated films but its not special.

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RE: Pixars least likable film - 2/9/2011 1:09:01 PM

mandyj123

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I think Cars is a great movie my kids love it and its a shame that Cars 2 seems to have got a bad rating

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Cars Review - 13/12/2011 11:58:53 PM

the film man

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While the story may not reach the high standards of Toy Story and The Incredibles, viewers of all ages will marvel at the technical brilliance of the animation and come away satisfied.

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I Loved It As A Kid! - 31/8/2012 10:37:25 PM

SebMModerns

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After looking back at this film from six years ago, and after watching it about 12 times during my life, Cars was a movie which I loved as a kid, but as a teenager, I started to feel strange that one of my favorite late childhood movies was a film with no real people or animals in it, just talking cars. (One of my more recent favorite movies is Peter Jackson's Meet The Feebles which features either puppets or actors in costumes, no real animals or people.) The other strange thing about this movie is that if there are no humans in this film, then why the hell are there buses in this films?! Nonetheless, Cars is a decent film that has cool characters, a good moral and a unique charm. Pixar's real sole purpose was to help toy companies to make more merchandise. It resembles Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends quite well too! (3/5).

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Great Entertainment - 16/11/2012 1:45:59 PM

Hillsman

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From: Belfast

I was never a huge fan of Cars. It wasn't funny. The characters weren't particularly endearing, while Wilson (McQueen) and Sally (Hunt) seriously irked. It was all a bit cynical really as the movie launched endless heaps of merchandise. However, my 2 yr old son has taken a real shine to it and I have found myself watching it a lot more than I thought. And I have really learned to appreciate it. It looks phenomenal, especially on blu-ray, and there are quite a few nice moments in there with more than a few chuckles. The central messages are good for young children to take on board, while the finale is absolutely sensational. Highly recommended.

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Better than they say - 3/4/2013 4:53:15 PM

Mr Gittes

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Not one of Pixar's best; it's not very funny, the middle chunk is too flabby and for the first half McQueen is just too much of an asshole to care about. However, everything else in this movie is top notch, especially the visuals - this might be Pixar's most gorgeous movie yet. I actually really liked the stuff in Radiator Springs, despite it going on too long, and Paul Newman gave a superb vocal performance. The racetrack scenes are brilliant though, and thoroughly exhilarating.

Just like Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia with Peckinpah, I can certainly forgive Lasseter the flaws in this movie because not only are the highlights so bloody thrilling, it's clearly a very personal project to him. You can just feel his love and passion for cars in every frame.

So while it may not be a Pixar masterpiece, Cars is still a very thrilling and stunningly animated family film that is well worth your time.

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