Cars - Page 6

Gemini Cricket · 06-12-2006, 09:00 AM

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Who doesn't want to fly in a helicopter?

Me. Heard about one too many crashes on the Big Island growing up (sightseeing tours). You don't wanna crash into lava.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-12-2006, 09:59 AM

I want to say a quick something about Mater.

In the previews Mater got

from me. Great, Larry the Cable Guy doing his blue-collar shtick that I don't care for. Lame.

In the movie he was super likable, in fact, lovable. The "he's dumb" jokes were surprisingly funny and fresh every time. I loved when he came across as smart - driving backwards, doing his towing jobs - it shows that there's always something people are good at. His confidence shone through in those parts and I think that was key to the character.

I did not cry at all during the film but I did feel my hearstrings pulled at several moments. One of these was the Radiator Springs heyday flashback, where you see a younger Mater with his light blue paint job and hood intact. Yeah, that got me for a minute.

Gemini Cricket · 06-12-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

In the previews Mater got

from me. Great, Larry the Cable Guy doing his blue-collar shtick that I don't care for. Lame.

I totally felt the same way. He turned out to be my favorite character by far.

Another thing I just thought of. Cars have tongues?

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

Is it just me, or would Main Street at Disneyland work really well themed to look like Radiator Springs (well, not a direct tie-in replica, but of that era)? That era is to today's families what the current Main Street era was to 1955 families.

Gemini Cricket · 06-12-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Is it just me, or would Main Street at Disneyland work really well themed to look like Radiator Springs...

I just have pictures of real cars portraying the characters and little kids running up to them for a hug and blamm-o. Then the kids will do it in real life on the I-5... Oh the horror!

But seriously, I agree. Or they could convert the street leading to IASW to Radiator Springs and theme it like they did for the Disney Afternoon shenanigans...

tracilicious · 06-12-2006, 10:13 AM

Am I the only one that loves Owen Wilson?

Gemini Cricket · 06-12-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

Am I the only one that loves Owen Wilson?

No, I like Owen Wilson. I just didn't like his character early on in the film.

I've loved Owen Wilson since 'Bottle Rocket'.

tracilicious · 06-12-2006, 10:22 AM

I LOVE Bottle Rocket! I really loved him in Royal Tenenbaums. "Everyone knows Colonel Mustard died at the Alamo. What this book presupposes is, maybe he didn't?"

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-12-2006, 10:26 AM

Owen Wilson I can take or leave, but I enjoyed his voice in this film.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-12-2006, 10:33 AM

While at DL yesterday we noticed a Cars section in the shop by Carnation (used to be books, now usually baby/preschooler stuff). They had toy cars, some clothes, and other fun stuff. I was particularly tickled by the tractors that make all the noises and tip over backwards when you hit the button!

The Lightning McQueen cars said "Ka-Chow" and it cracked me up.

Seeing Munchykin zip around this morning I called him "Munchkin McQueen". KA-CHOW!

06-12-2006, 09:59 AM	#52
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I want to say a quick something about Mater. In the previews Mater got from me. Great, Larry the Cable Guy doing his blue-collar shtick that I don't care for. Lame. In the movie he was super likable, in fact, lovable. The "he's dumb" jokes were surprisingly funny and fresh every time. I loved when he came across as smart - driving backwards, doing his towing jobs - it shows that there's always something people are good at. His confidence shone through in those parts and I think that was key to the character. I did not cry at all during the film but I did feel my hearstrings pulled at several moments. One of these was the Radiator Springs heyday flashback, where you see a younger Mater with his light blue paint job and hood intact. Yeah, that got me for a minute. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Is it just me, or would Main Street at Disneyland work really well themed to look like Radiator Springs (well, not a direct tie-in replica, but of that era)? That era is to today's families what the current Main Street era was to 1955 families. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Am I the only one that loves Owen Wilson? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I LOVE Bottle Rocket! I really loved him in Royal Tenenbaums. "Everyone knows Colonel Mustard died at the Alamo. What this book presupposes is, maybe he didn't?" __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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06-12-2006, 10:26 AM	#59
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Owen Wilson I can take or leave, but I enjoyed his voice in this film. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-12-2006, 10:33 AM	#60
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	While at DL yesterday we noticed a Cars section in the shop by Carnation (used to be books, now usually baby/preschooler stuff). They had toy cars, some clothes, and other fun stuff. I was particularly tickled by the tractors that make all the noises and tip over backwards when you hit the button! The Lightning McQueen cars said "Ka-Chow" and it cracked me up. Seeing Munchykin zip around this morning I called him "Munchkin McQueen". KA-CHOW! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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