Tar-nation!

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2006)

Pixar has done it again and Cars is simply amazing. Loved the animation, the scenery, the voices, the sound effects, the jokes, and all the "aha!" moments when you put 2 + 2 together (Paul Newman, "Hud" does the voice of the "Hudson" Hornet, etc.) The story is really well done ... not too corny, too sugary, too condescending, too toilet-y, or too over the top ... it's excellent.
Like the Incredibles, the action, intensity and visual imagery of this movie is breathtaking and will leave you wanting to see it again and again. There is so much wonderful detail to soak in. Unlike the Incredibles, however, in my opinion the only place where this movie lagged behind was in its soundtrack. The music was fun and they chose some really good 'pop' tunes to tie it together, but Randy Newman's original soundtrack was too reminiscent of his score to Toy Story. I think there was plenty of material to inspire a fresh soundtrack that could have made the ride even more memorable.
Stay around during the credits. The fun continues right to the end!