The story is missing...

Rating: 6/10 (10 September 2006)

A good, solid production from Pixar, as usual. Great design, computer animation, special f/x, soundtrack, etc. But, having said that, I have to say I expected much more from this film and was slightly disappointed in the end. This mostly due to an overly simplistic script and a story that fails to engage the viewer and 'capture' him at any point.
If it wasn't for the great animation, especially the landscapes, this film could even be described as boring at times. We can always foresee the next scene from the beginning to the end, there are no real relationships developed, no real characters (cars) we can come to care for, hardly any real emotions involved, all of which is very strange for a Disney motion picture which usually thrives on emotions. The only 'real' character in the film and therefore in my opinion it's best part is Mater, whose human actor, 'Larry the Cable Guy' gives an impressive performance. If only more of the characters in this film where like that...