*Lightning McQueen: After a while, why didn't you go back?

Sally: I fell in love.

Lightning McQueen: [disappointed] Oh...

Sally: Yep.

Lightning McQueen: Corvette?








Cars
Starring Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt
Written by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, Jorgen Klubien
Directed by John Lasseter & Joe Ranft


THE CASE: In this animated adventure from Pixar, a cocky race car named Lightning McQueen learns the real definition of happiness and success when he gets lost traveling down Route 66 and ends up in a small-town filled with colorful characters.


THE GOOD: If Cameron Crowe were to ever do an animated film, it would look a lot like Cars. Considering how close the tone of the film is to Crowe’s latest, Elizabethtown -- I am almost definite that it would look like Cars. Unfortunately for Crowe fans, John Lasseter was in charge of this gem of a film. It is a wonderful film filled with colorful and complex characters that teach us lessons in a non-preachy and totally entertaining way. The film looks great and the script is tighter than most of the live-action films that came out with Cars in the summer of 06. Oh, and the soundtrack is pumping with tunes from the likes of Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, James Taylor, and Rascal Flatts.


THE BAD: As with all animations with the name Disney attached, expect your fair share of kid friendly humour and sweetness. Sit through it and you will be rewarded with a surprisingly mature story.


THE LAW: Cars is a must-see and must-own. The DVD has some great behind-the-scenes features and is a great addition to any DVD library. Cars is a true classic.