
Cars
2006, Kids and family/Comedy, 1h 57m
203 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Cars offers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers. Read critic reviews
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Lightning McQueen
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Doc Hudson
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Sally
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Mater
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Lizzie
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Ramone
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Critic Reviews for Cars
All Critics (203) | Top Critics (55) | Fresh (151) | Rotten (52)
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Cars is Pixar's most improbable success to date, a film that could easily have misfired, but somehow does not.
October 29, 2008 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
Rips off Doc Hollywood, almost note for note.
December 14, 2006 | Rating: C+ -
Smooth, but bland and forgettable.
July 29, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Judged against previous form, this is not Pixar firing on all cylinders, lacking the sophisticated comedy we've come to expect. Judged against fare from other studios, however, it's a triumph.
July 28, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It had to end sometime. After a run of standard-setting CGI movies, Pixar has finally delivered a dud.
July 18, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
I'm wondering if the Piston Cup conceit of huge crowds of cars watching fellow cars race around a track crashing is perverse in a "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" sort of way.
June 12, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4
Audience Reviews for Cars
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Oct 28, 2020As the black sheep of the Pixar family, Cars is seen as something of a punching bag. So looking back is it really that bad? Well…yeah? But I've said it before and I'll say it again, a bad Pixar movie is still a good movie. It's not good per se, but it's still surprisingly watchable and charming in its own way. If it's on, I will stick around and watch it. It's cute, it's characters are distinct, and while it's message of slowing down to smell the roses is ancient it's still a solid message. It's a dumb movie, but it's harmless and kind of fun and honestly I find it charming in it's own way. It's not good, but I like it fine.Michael M Super Reviewer
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Jun 19, 2016It's story may be somewhat half-assed, and it's world overly strange and ill-defined, but Cars is still a fun and exceptionally well animated ride that should please watchers of all ages.Matthew M Super Reviewer
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Dec 16, 2015Not that much of a great movie anyways, but it's the only movie that kept me thinking when Owen Wilson was in a movie. Better than the sequel.EpicLadySponge t Super Reviewer
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Dec 12, 2015A fun fresh film that has some funny moments but tends to drag in the middle and lose its momentum, Like all animations these days it's predictable but fun, Nothing more nothing less.Jamie C Super Reviewer
Cars Quotes
Mater: | My name is Mater. |
Lightning McQueen: | Mater? |
Mater: | Yeah, like "Tuh-Mater", but without the "Tuh"! What's your name? |
Lightning McQueen: | You...You don't know MY name? |
Lightning McQueen: | You, you don't know my name? |
Mater: | Oh, I know your name. Is your name Mater too? |
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