How do they do it every time?

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2006)

If anybody had told me I would have tears in my eyes over a film about cartoon talking cars then I'd have called them mad - but of course, if anyone can, Pixar can - and they have. I can't fault it. As you'd expect, the animation is sensational. Not only is it technically good, it's stunningly beautiful too. The characters are great - there's a moral curve but it's not rammed down your throat and the movie never slips into saccharine. The music is great and well picked. The race scenes are genuinely exciting - better than watching the real thing. And there's even a hippy acid casualty VW camper van - who tickled me pink...
The film may be a bit complicated for very small children - but that would be the only negative thing I could say - and of course that's what makes it tolerable for adults. Tolerable - what am I saying - it's terrific for adults.
Childless folk, steal someone's children for the day if you're embarrassed about going alone.
Fantastic stuff - Pixar have done it again. This isn't simply a movie, it's a work of art.