Great Fun with Lovable Characters,

Rating: 9/10 (3 August 2011)

Cars is a terrific movie with a well developed plot and a fantastic voice cast. Pixar took a huge risk with this movie, setting it in a universe with no humans, every character being a talking car, and also having the majority of it set in one location. It did not seem like an easy project to pull off, but they did so using great character development as well as great casting choices that perfectly convey the personalities of these characters.
Admittedly, it can get a bit boring at times. Running for nearly two hours, the majority of the movie takes place in Radiator Springs, a very small town, and we almost start to feel the same isolation that the main character feels, wanting to be taken out of this area and see something that's a lot more visually exciting.
Like any Pixar film, Cars never forgets its heart. There are many heartwarming moments, and particularly the last twenty minutes brought a smile to my face. The overall message of the film is basically stating that all that glitters is not gold, joy does not come from fame and fortune, the real happiness is being around people that you love, who also love you. It's a true message and it is very surprising that a film about talking cars manages to convey this so well.
Sweet and entertaining. Funny, beautifully animated and heartwarming, Cars is great entertainment for all ages and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good family film.
Lightning McQuenn is on his way to winning The Piston Cup, however, after accidentally ending up in a town called Radiator Springs, he must stay there and fix their road. While there, he begins to form an attachment to the residents.