Cars

2006 Comedy

A pedal-to-the-metal race car determined to prove his worth on the tracks discovers that life isn't always about crossing the finish line first in Toy Story director John Lasseter's mechanically minded tale of friendship and loyalty. Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) may be just a rookie, but he's convinced that he can realize his dream of zooming by the checkered flag if he can only make it to California in time to compete in the upcoming Piston Cup Championship. When Lightning takes a detour into the slow-moving, Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, however, it begins to appear as if his shot at the big time has effectively stalled out. Of course, Lightning's exciting cross-country trek wasn't all for naught, and after befriending such quirky Radiator Springs residents as Sally the Porsche (voice of Bonnie Hunt), Doc Hudson (voice of Paul Newman), and Mater the Tow Truck (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), the eager young racer learns that sometimes life is more about the voyage than the outcome of the race. more..

Director: John Lasseter

Starring: Owen Wilson,Paul Newman,Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy,Cheech Marin

Reviews

  • A work of American art as classic as it is modern. Note to tourists: Leave before the very end of the credits and you'll miss some of the best and funniest roadside sights.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    26 April 2013

  • What's surprising about this supremely engaging film is the source of its curb appeal: It has heart.

    Kenneth Turan - Los Angeles Times

    26 April 2013

  • What Cars teaches is how to blend brash comedy with technical astonishments so that each enhances the other. I can't imagine who wouldn't want to test-drive this one. Like the promos say, "It's got that new-movie smell."

    Peter Travers - Rolling Stone

    26 April 2013

  • Cars leaves the animated competition in the dust, even if it is a tad slower and more predictable than Pixar at full throttle.

    Lou Lumenick - New York Post

    26 April 2013

  • It might not be way up there in "The Incredibles"/"Finding Nemo"/"Toy Story" stratosphere, but the charming Cars is nevertheless a thoroughly pleasant way to mark Pixar Animation Studios' 20th anniversary.

    Michael Rechtshaffen - The Hollywood Reporter

    26 April 2013

Awards

  • Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song

    Academy Awards (2007)

     
  • Best Animated Film

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2007)

  • Best Animated Feature

    Annie Awards (2007)

  • Best Animated Film

    Austin Film Critics Association (2007)

  • Best Animated Feature Film

    BAFTA Awards (2007)