My Take - Cars - review
My Take on the Movies
A Mini-Review of
CARS
By: A. L. “Toni” Anderson
Cars (2006) is an enchanting little film that does what any children’s film should do—it entertains, it makes one think, and it touches one’s heart. The screenplay is written by Dan Fogelman, and directed by John Lasseter (Toy Story 2 - 1999). (Co-director credit is given to Joe Ranft, who died in a car crash last year.)
Cars is an animated tale of a sporty little hot rod car, Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson of Meet the Fockers - 2004), who aspires to be the winner of the Piston Cup, and to achieve all of the fame and prestige that a win would entail. Unfortunately, he must prevail against The King (voice of famed NASCAR driver Richard Petty) and the unscrupulous Chick Hicks (voice of Michael Keaton of Batman and Batman Returns - 1990/1992). When the Southern Classic race ends in a three-way photo finish, the race moves on to Los Angeles. Lightning makes an unintended detour along Old Route 66, and changes his life forever.
All of the “people” in the film are cars, including the race spectators. Even the “horse flies” are tiny little cars, and are no less annoying for that fact. Despite the film’s flights of fantasy, the reality is that the film celebrates a simpler time—pre-omnipresent interstate, and place—where individuals put the needs of their neighbors before their own. Lightning discovers the meaning of a true friend at the hands of Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), and of a true love at the hands of Sally (voice of Bonnie Hunt of Cheaper by the Dozen 2 - 2005).
A collection of additional film and television stars lend their voices to the mostly lovable characters in Cars—Paul Newman (as Doc Hudson), George Carlin (as Fillmore) Cheech Marin (as Ramone), Jenifer Lewis of Madea’s Family Reunion - 2006 (as Flo), and Katherine Helmond of Everybody Loves Raymond (as Lizzie). It only adds to interest in the film as one attempts to match the vaguely familiar voices with the names one knows so well.
Just like my favorite fairy tales, I found this movie was actually fun to watch. It was a good thing, too. I went to see it on a Friday, alone, and wouldn’t you know it, my grandson coerced me into seeing it again on Saturday. I didn’t mind a bit; some lessons it takes me twice to learn. I am confident that he learned some important things, as well.
I recommend this adorably cute film, for the child in all of us! [RT 1:56]
♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠
[© 06/17/2006]
A Mini-Review of
CARS
By: A. L. “Toni” Anderson
Cars (2006) is an enchanting little film that does what any children’s film should do—it entertains, it makes one think, and it touches one’s heart. The screenplay is written by Dan Fogelman, and directed by John Lasseter (Toy Story 2 - 1999). (Co-director credit is given to Joe Ranft, who died in a car crash last year.)
Cars is an animated tale of a sporty little hot rod car, Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson of Meet the Fockers - 2004), who aspires to be the winner of the Piston Cup, and to achieve all of the fame and prestige that a win would entail. Unfortunately, he must prevail against The King (voice of famed NASCAR driver Richard Petty) and the unscrupulous Chick Hicks (voice of Michael Keaton of Batman and Batman Returns - 1990/1992). When the Southern Classic race ends in a three-way photo finish, the race moves on to Los Angeles. Lightning makes an unintended detour along Old Route 66, and changes his life forever.
All of the “people” in the film are cars, including the race spectators. Even the “horse flies” are tiny little cars, and are no less annoying for that fact. Despite the film’s flights of fantasy, the reality is that the film celebrates a simpler time—pre-omnipresent interstate, and place—where individuals put the needs of their neighbors before their own. Lightning discovers the meaning of a true friend at the hands of Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), and of a true love at the hands of Sally (voice of Bonnie Hunt of Cheaper by the Dozen 2 - 2005).
A collection of additional film and television stars lend their voices to the mostly lovable characters in Cars—Paul Newman (as Doc Hudson), George Carlin (as Fillmore) Cheech Marin (as Ramone), Jenifer Lewis of Madea’s Family Reunion - 2006 (as Flo), and Katherine Helmond of Everybody Loves Raymond (as Lizzie). It only adds to interest in the film as one attempts to match the vaguely familiar voices with the names one knows so well.
Just like my favorite fairy tales, I found this movie was actually fun to watch. It was a good thing, too. I went to see it on a Friday, alone, and wouldn’t you know it, my grandson coerced me into seeing it again on Saturday. I didn’t mind a bit; some lessons it takes me twice to learn. I am confident that he learned some important things, as well.
I recommend this adorably cute film, for the child in all of us! [RT 1:56]
♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠
[© 06/17/2006]
posted by A. L. "Toni" Anderson @ 8:53 PM
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