Cars - Page 2

innerSpaceman · 06-10-2006, 11:46 AM

Oh, my ranking, just for fun:

The Incredibles - not only one of the best animated films, simply one of the best movies ever made

Finding Nemo - comedy gold, and gorgeous to behold.

Toy Story - best buddy movie ever (and, hahahaha, "You Are a Toy Car!")

Monsters, Inc. - adorable and funny

Cars - sweet and warm

Toy Story 2 - sequel to the core, ugh. I don't know why people like this film

A Bugs Life - strictly for the kidlets, but cute in its own way

Mousey Girl · 06-10-2006, 12:29 PM

I am still iffy on going to the theater to see it. The boys have been talking about it, David is already chomping at the bit to take Nickolas. I just can't get past Owen Wilson's voice.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-10-2006, 12:37 PM

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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.

"He did what with his cup?" Couldn't even hear the next few lines as the theater was laughing so hard. But yeah, not exactly a laugh a minute. But a good movie none the less.

Gemini Cricket · 06-10-2006, 01:39 PM

I just came back from 'Cars' as well. Boston Pride was one big soggy mess. So I took in a bit of the parade and the festival. Too many soggy fags and leaky dykes for me, so I left.

I thought 'Cars' was okay. I thought it was beautiful. Did anyone notice the ultra-cool shadows during the race? Tens of different light sources making car shadows all over the place. Loved it. The scenery was one of my favorite parts of the film, the car parts in the hills etc. And I think they did trees better than they did trees in 'The Incredibles'. The animation was stellar. Beautiful stuff.

But, I was bored in places. I found myself getting shifty midway through the 2nd Act. I wasn't the only one, there were a ton of kids and wet queens that were restless as well... Just an observation.

I wished I liked Lightning McQueen more. I just didn't find enough of a reason to care about him. I don't know. I love Owen Wilson, though. And I can't stop saying 'Ka-Chow!'

I wished there was more of a villain throughout. That might have pushed the story along.

Loved Paul Newman.

I shed a small tear at the end.

I think we ranked Pixar flicks before, but can't remember where...

My ratings:

Finding Nemo
The Incredibles
Toy Story 2
Cars
Monsters Inc.
A Bug's Life
Toy Story

Kind of underwhelmed by 'One Man Band'. The girl was cute.

For me, TS2 was just a lot funnier than TS1. :shrug:

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-10-2006, 02:46 PM

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I shed a small tear at the end.

You know how I know you're gay?

The animation was breathtaking. Sometimes it's hard to remember that none of it exists. Loved the landscapes, the light reflections on shiny cars (ka-chow!), everything. The characters were awesome - the whole gamut of makes and models with just a bit of exaggerated flair, and personalities to match.

Voice talent was great, including the unrecognizable ones. The whole time I was listening to Chuck and thinking who is that, he's great. Checked, and it's Michael Keaton.

I'm with iSm on Toy Story - the sequel was very sequel-ish, even if it was great. The video game tie-in was even more blatant than the video game tie-in in the live action 101 Dalmations.

innerSpaceman · 06-10-2006, 02:56 PM

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For me, TS2 was just a lot funnier than TS1.

^ Funnier? Perhaps. Story construction and heart? Pure poor sequeldom (in my apparently lone opinion).

I don't know why, though, the original Toy Story seems to be in so low regard in the circle of people I know. It was a phenomenally successful film that put Pixar on the map. I'm certainly far from the only human being who thinks the movie is tops.

As for Cars ... hmm, yeah the Lightning McQueen main character was kind of weak. It was definitely the supporting roles that shone. Paul Newman could, of course, read the phone book and be compelling. Who played the tow truck character? He was great (and yes, had the big laugh line in the film). As for design, I loved the tailfin flow of Flo. I want a toy of her NOW.

Babette · 06-10-2006, 03:36 PM

Speaking of Toy Story sequels, I am sure you all already know this, but the premise for #3 is Buzz is under factory recall and Andy's gang has to rescue him from Taiwan. Hmmmm...sounds a lot like rescuing Woody from a collector's museum.

I too loved all of the details in this movie with color, shadow and light effects. We saw it on the big screen and it was so beautiful. Some of my favorites: Lizzie the Model T's classic black & white cartoon coloring. The red dust cloud when they turn right to go left. Route 66 and desert scenery. Lightning's little dimple and facial expressions (really on all cars). Car skid marks in the grass. Ramone's sparkle paint. The assfault texture - everything so realistic.

Characterwise, my favorite is the Luigi & Guido duo. (At least today! hee hee)

Ghoulish Delight · 06-10-2006, 03:43 PM

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^ Funnier? Perhaps. Story construction and heart? Pure poor sequeldom (in my apparently lone opinion).

Not alone, I'm in agreement. Among other things, the joy of Pixar films is meeting new characters. Sure there's Jesse and gang...but I wasn't particularly fond of them as characters.

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Who played the tow truck character?

One of those "Blue Collar Comedy" guys. Don't know his name. "Git 'er done!" is kinda their catch-phrase, and they snuck one into the film.

cirquelover · 06-10-2006, 04:04 PM

My son says the Tow Truck was Larry the Cable Guy.
We saw it in our little town, we actually have a little one screen theater now! They gave the kids a Cars card game and afterwards they post winning tickets for the kids and my boy was the grand prize winner. He won a Mater(tow truck) toy car. He's been on cloud nine ever since!

Our theater erupted in laughter many times. When they did the tipping tractors gag the laughter was rolling for 3-4 minutes. I told you we live in a tiny backwoods kind of town

I loved the backgrounds, the colors were so rich and deep I almost believed they were real. I liked the variety of cars in Radiator Springs. I loved how the town came to life at the end of the movie. The credits were hilarious but it was hard to see through people leaving the theater and many people were too busy talking to pay attention, which made it hard to hear.
We are going to go see it again when my husband gets back in town and I'm sure I will enjoy it a second time too.

As far as rating Pixar movies:
Finding Nemo
Incredibles
Monster Inc
Cars
Toy Story
Bugs Life
Toy Story II

Personally I love all the Pixar shorts. We bought Tiny Toy Stories, a collection of shorts, before I had ever heard of Pixar.

scaeagles · 06-10-2006, 05:38 PM

We found it enjoyabloe...for the most part. My four year daughter was bored throughout. My 6 year old son loved every moment of it because he is really into cars. My 12 year old daughter....she thought it beneath her to even be in the theatre viewing it.

I was a bit bored during the middle of the film.

The animation was simply stunning throughout. So much of the scenery seemed to be real images rather than animated.

To rank....hmmm.....

The Incredibles
Toy Story I
Toy Story II
Nemo
Monsters Inc
Cars
Bugs Life

There isn't a big gap between the top six anywhere, but the is a huge drop off to Bugs Life.

I disagree about the sentiment of Toy Story II. I found the emotional relevance to be at least equal to Toy Story I.

06-10-2006, 11:46 AM	#11
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, my ranking, just for fun: The Incredibles - not only one of the best animated films, simply one of the best movies ever made Finding Nemo - comedy gold, and gorgeous to behold. Toy Story - best buddy movie ever (and, hahahaha, "You Are a Toy Car!") Monsters, Inc. - adorable and funny Cars - sweet and warm Toy Story 2 - sequel to the core, ugh. I don't know why people like this film A Bugs Life - strictly for the kidlets, but cute in its own way
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06-10-2006, 12:29 PM	#12
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I am still iffy on going to the theater to see it. The boys have been talking about it, David is already chomping at the bit to take Nickolas. I just can't get past Owen Wilson's voice.
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06-10-2006, 01:39 PM	#14
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just came back from 'Cars' as well. Boston Pride was one big soggy mess. So I took in a bit of the parade and the festival. Too many soggy fags and leaky dykes for me, so I left. I thought 'Cars' was okay. I thought it was beautiful. Did anyone notice the ultra-cool shadows during the race? Tens of different light sources making car shadows all over the place. Loved it. The scenery was one of my favorite parts of the film, the car parts in the hills etc. And I think they did trees better than they did trees in 'The Incredibles'. The animation was stellar. Beautiful stuff. But, I was bored in places. I found myself getting shifty midway through the 2nd Act. I wasn't the only one, there were a ton of kids and wet queens that were restless as well... Just an observation. I wished I liked Lightning McQueen more. I just didn't find enough of a reason to care about him. I don't know. I love Owen Wilson, though. And I can't stop saying 'Ka-Chow!' I wished there was more of a villain throughout. That might have pushed the story along. Loved Paul Newman. I shed a small tear at the end. I think we ranked Pixar flicks before, but can't remember where... My ratings: Finding Nemo The Incredibles Toy Story 2 Cars Monsters Inc. A Bug's Life Toy Story Kind of underwhelmed by 'One Man Band'. The girl was cute. For me, TS2 was just a lot funnier than TS1. :shrug:
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06-10-2006, 03:36 PM	#17
Babette Snubbed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cupcake heaven Posts: 433	Speaking of Toy Story sequels, I am sure you all already know this, but the premise for #3 is Buzz is under factory recall and Andy's gang has to rescue him from Taiwan. Hmmmm...sounds a lot like rescuing Woody from a collector's museum. I too loved all of the details in this movie with color, shadow and light effects. We saw it on the big screen and it was so beautiful. Some of my favorites: Lizzie the Model T's classic black & white cartoon coloring. The red dust cloud when they turn right to go left. Route 66 and desert scenery. Lightning's little dimple and facial expressions (really on all cars). Car skid marks in the grass. Ramone's sparkle paint. The assfault texture - everything so realistic. Characterwise, my favorite is the Luigi & Guido duo. (At least today! hee hee)
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06-10-2006, 04:04 PM	#19
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	My son says the Tow Truck was Larry the Cable Guy. We saw it in our little town, we actually have a little one screen theater now! They gave the kids a Cars card game and afterwards they post winning tickets for the kids and my boy was the grand prize winner. He won a Mater(tow truck) toy car. He's been on cloud nine ever since! Our theater erupted in laughter many times. When they did the tipping tractors gag the laughter was rolling for 3-4 minutes. I told you we live in a tiny backwoods kind of town I loved the backgrounds, the colors were so rich and deep I almost believed they were real. I liked the variety of cars in Radiator Springs. I loved how the town came to life at the end of the movie. The credits were hilarious but it was hard to see through people leaving the theater and many people were too busy talking to pay attention, which made it hard to hear. We are going to go see it again when my husband gets back in town and I'm sure I will enjoy it a second time too. As far as rating Pixar movies: Finding Nemo Incredibles Monster Inc Cars Toy Story Bugs Life Toy Story II Personally I love all the Pixar shorts. We bought Tiny Toy Stories, a collection of shorts, before I had ever heard of Pixar.
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06-10-2006, 05:38 PM	#20
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	We found it enjoyabloe...for the most part. My four year daughter was bored throughout. My 6 year old son loved every moment of it because he is really into cars. My 12 year old daughter....she thought it beneath her to even be in the theatre viewing it. I was a bit bored during the middle of the film. The animation was simply stunning throughout. So much of the scenery seemed to be real images rather than animated. To rank....hmmm..... The Incredibles Toy Story I Toy Story II Nemo Monsters Inc Cars Bugs Life There isn't a big gap between the top six anywhere, but the is a huge drop off to Bugs Life. I disagree about the sentiment of Toy Story II. I found the emotional relevance to be at least equal to Toy Story I.
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