Cars - Movie Review

Rating: 6/10 (2 May 2020)

After an incredibly strong first line-up of films for Pixar, some of which are amongst the best animated films of all time, it was only a matter of time before they stumbled.
I don't think Cars is a bad film, but it definitely doesn't have any of the Pixar magic which is featured in a lot of their other films. It also feels like it has been specifically made just to appeal to children. That's fine for a lot of animated films, but Pixar had an impressive track record of introducing relatable subject matter for adults and wrapping them up in a family-friendly package.
That being said, the narrative is definitely something which will appeal to the target audience. In fact, I do remember liking it more when I first saw it back in 2006. It's a fun adventure, but it just didn't quite work all the way for me. There were a few nice elements though, especially regarding the history of Doc and the town of Radiator Springs.
Unfortunately, I didn't find any of the characters to be all that interesting, which might sound like a no-brainier considering that they're cars, but Pixar are the same studio that made me care deeply about toys and fish.
I sound like I'm hating on this film more than I intended to. Cars is definitely decent, but it's one of Pixar's weakest entries and it didn't do anything to keep me particularly invested in the story.
SCORE: 62%