Cars

tracilicious · 06-09-2006, 07:47 PM

Just got back from seeing Cars. I liked it. It wasn't Nemo good, but it definitely holds a rightful place in the Pixar library. I would have liked it much more had I not seen already seen Doc Hollywood. Very strong beginning, strong end, but the middle got a bit boring for me. I liked it at least as much as Bug's Life though.

Here is my new order of Pixar favorites:

Finding Nemo
Incredibles
Cars
Toy Story 2
Monsters Inc.
Toy Story
Bugs Life

The bottom five are fairly even on the liking scale. If I like Nemo a 10 then I like Cars and Bug's Life an 8, kwim? The short at the front was funny, but nowhere near the genius that Boundin' was. The preview for Ratatouille looks promising.

Another job well done from Pixar.

Babette · 06-09-2006, 10:05 PM

I totally enjoyed every minute of this movie. Very cute, clever and entertaining in true Pixar form. Being the daughter and sister of race fans, and girlfriend to a total car guy, I had fun identifying the real-life racers and car parts. I can't wait to see it again.

I don't think I can rank it. I love all Pixar movies each in their own way.

NirvanaMan · 06-09-2006, 10:21 PM

From the moment I heard there was going to be a Pixar movie about cars, I knew I would have to love it...and I DID! Totally loved the flick. Lots of extra stuff details that were unnecesary for most but that really pay off for car buffs. Great movie all around. A lot of heart, funny, and CARS CARS CARS CARS!

Fave pixar order? Hmmm. From top to bottom:

Toy Story 2
Cars
Toy Story
Monsters Inc.
Finding Nemo
Incredibles
Bugs Life

Ghoulish Delight · 06-10-2006, 12:34 AM

Saw it, digital projection. Liked it a lot, I'd say I liked it more than Incredibles, but still less than Nemo, and Monster's.

I liked this short far better than Boundin'. Not a fan of Boundin'

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

The preview for Ratatouille looks promising.

Yes...which has me worried.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-10-2006, 12:39 AM

I really liked this one. Great time at the theater. Everyone laughed together, lots of fun. The fact that it was filled with nods to classic car nostalgia was a real kick for me.

I liked Incredibles better I think (ranking is hard) but this was really really good.

tracilicious · 06-10-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I liked Incredibles better I think (ranking is hard) but this was really really good.

Ranking Pixar movies is hard. Even though Bug's Life is at the bottom of my list, it's a movie that I love and has high repeatability for me. It's a difference between really good and super for the top and bottom of my list. I keep flipping back and forth whether I liked it better than Incredibles. I'll need to see both movies again.

GD- I had that same thought when watching the Ratatouille preview. But, perhaps, Pixar has just finally learned to make better previews.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 06-10-2006, 02:10 AM

I really enjoyed it. Was a great experiance at the movies. The graphics were incredible. Makes Chicken Little look like a Pre-School drawing. Was very impressed.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-10-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

I really enjoyed it. Was a great experiance at the movies. The graphics were incredible. Makes Chicken Little look like a Pre-School drawing. Was very impressed.

It also made the preview for the next Disney computer animated movie look like a pre-school drawing. It's called Meet the Robinsons, and the only reason I know that is because I just looked it up.

innerSpaceman · 06-10-2006, 11:40 AM

I found it to be a totally sweet movie. Charming and enjoyable. The end credits, though, were a rollicking reminder that this film was far shorter on laugh-out-loud comedy than just about any of the Pixar predecessors. The audience laughed more in that 2 minutes than they had in the entire rest of the film.

Maybe that's one of the reasons why, despite the title, I thought this film was lacking in Vvvvrooooom. It was very laid back, story absolutely trite, characters by the well-worn book ... and beautiful to look at, enjoyable to experience, heartfelt and sweet as can be.

Not one of the big Pixar greats in my book, but I liked it.

Oh, Nirvanaman, what were some of the car-buff insider jokes that us dweebs may have missed? I caught a couple of the race-driver cameos, but what else was there??

Also, I think Disney is - as usual - missing the synergy boat by pushing all that craptical pirate junk in the stores ... when it's frelling obvious that toys of these adorable cars would be all the rage.

Not Afraid · 06-10-2006, 11:44 AM

There WERE Cars toys at Target. The selection seems to be pretty picked clean by Friday at 7 pm. Lots of empty displays.

06-09-2006, 07:47 PM	#1
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Cars Just got back from seeing Cars. I liked it. It wasn't Nemo good, but it definitely holds a rightful place in the Pixar library. I would have liked it much more had I not seen already seen Doc Hollywood. Very strong beginning, strong end, but the middle got a bit boring for me. I liked it at least as much as Bug's Life though. Here is my new order of Pixar favorites: Finding Nemo Incredibles Cars Toy Story 2 Monsters Inc. Toy Story Bugs Life The bottom five are fairly even on the liking scale. If I like Nemo a 10 then I like Cars and Bug's Life an 8, kwim? The short at the front was funny, but nowhere near the genius that Boundin' was. The preview for Ratatouille looks promising. Another job well done from Pixar. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Babette Snubbed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cupcake heaven Posts: 433	I totally enjoyed every minute of this movie. Very cute, clever and entertaining in true Pixar form. Being the daughter and sister of race fans, and girlfriend to a total car guy, I had fun identifying the real-life racers and car parts. I can't wait to see it again. I don't think I can rank it. I love all Pixar movies each in their own way.
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	From the moment I heard there was going to be a Pixar movie about cars, I knew I would have to love it...and I DID! Totally loved the flick. Lots of extra stuff details that were unnecesary for most but that really pay off for car buffs. Great movie all around. A lot of heart, funny, and CARS CARS CARS CARS! Fave pixar order? Hmmm. From top to bottom: Toy Story 2 Cars Toy Story Monsters Inc. Finding Nemo Incredibles Bugs Life
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I really liked this one. Great time at the theater. Everyone laughed together, lots of fun. The fact that it was filled with nods to classic car nostalgia was a real kick for me. I liked Incredibles better I think (ranking is hard) but this was really really good. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I really enjoyed it. Was a great experiance at the movies. The graphics were incredible. Makes Chicken Little look like a Pre-School drawing. Was very impressed.
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06-10-2006, 11:40 AM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I found it to be a totally sweet movie. Charming and enjoyable. The end credits, though, were a rollicking reminder that this film was far shorter on laugh-out-loud comedy than just about any of the Pixar predecessors. The audience laughed more in that 2 minutes than they had in the entire rest of the film. Maybe that's one of the reasons why, despite the title, I thought this film was lacking in Vvvvrooooom. It was very laid back, story absolutely trite, characters by the well-worn book ... and beautiful to look at, enjoyable to experience, heartfelt and sweet as can be. Not one of the big Pixar greats in my book, but I liked it. Oh, Nirvanaman, what were some of the car-buff insider jokes that us dweebs may have missed? I caught a couple of the race-driver cameos, but what else was there?? Also, I think Disney is - as usual - missing the synergy boat by pushing all that craptical pirate junk in the stores ... when it's frelling obvious that toys of these adorable cars would be all the rage.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	There WERE Cars toys at Target. The selection seems to be pretty picked clean by Friday at 7 pm. Lots of empty displays.
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