Writing this review pains me

Rating: 7/10 (6 April 2020)

So I have been working my way through all the Pixar movies and ranking them, removing the nostalgia as best as I can. Look if it were about nostalgia, Cars would be the landslide victor. I got to see the movie while in the USA on holiday and it is my earliest memory of the cinema.
For anyone who hasn't worked it out, Cars works on the premise that Cars are animated and sentient beings, that compete in races and have millions of fans. Enter Lightening McQueen, who is a cocky prick that everyone loves because he impresses everyone by being a rookie who competes and ties with two other cars. The have to travel across the USA to race again and break the tie.
The actual story of Cars is stellar. We see a real character arc develop for Lightening McQueen. It is the exact stuff a children's movie should be made out from. The message is wholesome and as the story develops, we see interesting side characters, tragic backstories and perfectly-timed comedy.
However, here's the catch. Pixar movies are great because of all the details that are thrown in. But in this movie, the added details do not make sense. I have a massive list of these that I'm not going to write out for your own sanity. It is frustrating because so much of the story is great. And the soundtrack is next level top notch.
Overall, I love this movie. But the small details that created plot holes, or loose ends made me deduct a couple stars from my rating. Don't avoid watching it.