Life in the Fast Lane

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2007)

This is an amusing film about cars. That cars are the subject and main ingredient is to say that icing on a cake is mere frosting. This is Disney's tribute to racing legends, enthusiasts, pit crews and aficionados animated to instill human viewers with worthy traits about living, learning and competing in and out of the fast lane. Within the speedy story is a moral obligation about achievements, success, honor and respect in general. How one is treated and vice versa, how we treat others, even if we are made of metal. Each of the autos in the film "CARS" has a unique identity and is brought to life by a plethora of legendary voices. Consider for example names like Paul Newman as 'Doc Hudson', Michael Keaton as 'Chick Hicks', Cheech Marin as 'Ramone' and Jay Leno as 'Jay Limo' lines the star studded film with superb talent. Added to them are legendary racing names like, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Richard Petty and of course Owen Wilson as the voice of Lightening McQueen. The result is nothing short of a fabulous tale, creating an endearing worthwhile film for the entire family. ****