Good, but that isn't the usual reaction to Pixar/Disney

Rating: 6/10 (12 June 2006)

While this film gets a decent enough score from me, a 6, this film suffers from two things; a lack of distinct style and believability. In all the previous Disney/Pixar creations, each had its own animation style that set it apart. Here, this looks like a hodge podge of Toy Story and Monsters Inc. The believability of the characters is a huge hurdle here. I think the choice of cars as characters hinders the believability of the characters and we the viewer being able to relate to them.
There is very little in the way of adult entertainment in the film and with a run time of right at 2hrs, it feels that long, especially for kids. My daughter was bored with the film after an hour, something she hasn't ever been with the previous Disney/Pixar films. I have to say I agree with her. The ending is nice enough and the film does have its moments. But overall, this is a pedestrian effort from all involved.