marvelous

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2008)

This movie had it all-terrific animation, a first-rate voice cast, humor, action, and a great story. (The last one was too reminiscent of Doc Hollywood, but who's counting?) The story concerns a hot-shot rookie race car who desperately wants to win the Piston cup. After finishing in a three-way tie for it, he has to travel to California for the tie-breaker. Unfortunately, on his way there, his truck (voiced by John Ratzenberger:have you ever noticed that he has done voices for every Pixar movie?) falls asleep, and accidentally spills out Lightning McQueen (the car). McQueen then gets stranded in a run-down,one horse town which is populated by equally rundown cars. He is convicted of speeding and sentenced to repaving the roads. During his time there, he of course learns life lessons.
I think this movie is great for kids and adults alike. I loved it.
*** out of ****