CARS? Anyone seen it? How is it?

[emma'smom]

Anyone seen this movie? Would my 4 year old like it?

 

[tmt martins]

WE saw it at the DRive -in and loved it

But here is a mix opinion thread about others that went

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1135658

 

[java]

There is a thread on the budget board and I would say most gave it 2 thumbs up. We went(12,8,3 year olds) and my 2 oldest loved it. My 3 year old loved the beginning....then the middle not so much- started losing interest about 45 minutes in- and then loved the end. I think the story line was a little over his head(saving the town.....ect.)But that being said, as soon as we got out he wanted to go buy a Mater.

 

[brat5063]

We went yesterday. My DH and I loved it. It was good. My son is 2 and it was his first movie experience. We made it through the movie, but I can't say he truely enjoyed it. He watched the beginning and the end. The rest of the time he was looking around. He seemed to be more impressed with the projection in the back of the theater.

 

[mouse4ever]

We took our kids to see it yesterday. They got a little bored in the middle also, but DH and I enjoyed it! Make sure you stay for the credits!

 

[beattyfamily]

We saw it Saturday and loved it! But I must admit that it didn't always keep the attention of my 6 year old. My 10 year old who didn't even want to go LOVED it!

Parents loved it.

 

[ribbot]

Saw it yesterday---my 46 year old LOVED it, my 6 year old lost interest about an hour and a half into the movie (it's TWO hours long!) wheras most childrens movies seem to be 1 1/2 hours. It's a cute movie, but I think it's a little "fast moving" for small children. Even after all these years, I still can't find a movie I like as much as the Toy Storys----Nemo is close though. Enjoy if you do go see it!!

 

[720L]

Our 4 and 7 yr old loved it, but said it was a bit long. (the grownups liked it also) Very cute movie. I'll definitely buy it when it comes out on DVD.

 

[3littleHalls]

We went on Sat. Took our 4 and 6 1/2 yr old and we all loved it! Thought is was great(funny, good story and cgi). After reading other's reviews I realized that I knew it felt longer than other kid movies. While we were watching for the very ending of the movie(after the credits) my 6 yr old was asking to see it again.

 

[Laurajean1014]

We loved it. My 10 yo said it was fantastic. We liked it so much that we went the next day to see it again. I like the fact that they didn't have a 100 songs in the movie and make the characters into a music video (Shrek series movies). I did like the fact that they gave us a good story line with strong characters and great voices (Owen, Paul, Bonnie, John, Larry, Cheech, George) - they brought the characters depth and realism.

The animation was amazing. I also liked the humor in it and the plot.

Lots of little ones in the theatre on our second night and all the kids were clapping during the exciting scenes. One person in front of me had many belly laughs.

Stay for the credits!

 

[CarnotaurDad]

We went with our DD, 6, and to be honest, neither my wife or I were expecting much. Our DD actually had no interest in it until a little while ago and the trailers for it didn't make it seem worth watching.

What a great movie! My DW and I were both surprised and what a fantastic movie it is and our DD is now trying to collect everything Cars related. The movie moves quickly for a two hour show and has great plot development with lots of "IMPORTANT LESSONS" that are presented to the kids without too much preachiness.

And, definitely stay for the credits. Actually, not just the credits but stay all the way to the very end. There's a treat waiting at the extreme end of the movie, too.

 

[UGAFan0829]

We took our niece(2), nephews(3 and 9), Goddaughter (3) and Godson (7) to see it yesterday. They all pretty much watched it the whole way through except for the little ones. The adults, especially my dad, me and my husband all LOVED it! Of course the DH has wanted to see it since the first time he saw the previews! We will definitely be getting it on DVD as SOON as it comes out. Went to Wal-Mart after the movie, and had to buy DH and toy Mater!

 

[Laurajean1014]

Ka-Chow!

 

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

We went yesterday with the the kids and grandparents.

I liked it, the kids have decided it was the best Pixar movie they've seen yet. We tried something new, Amélie will be two in a week and we let her sit in a big girl seat instead of the stroller to watch the movie. She did great! She loved it! She got up and wiggled a bit for the last ten minutes or so, but she was happy as heck the rest of the time. I thought it was far better than the Incredibles! There was some really funny stuff in it - we were all giggling like crazy!

 

[A-me]

We went Saturday. Loved it! DH and myself the most. I did notice lots of " little" kid noise. DS10 and DS9 enjoyed it the most. DD7 enjoyed it but lot went over her head. definitely will buy when comes out on DVD.

 

[Phalene]

I took my 4.5 year old this weekend, and he enjoyed it. It did get a little long, but it was so well done that it was worth it.

 

[Lisa_Belle]

I asked my 4-year-old. She said it was too long, the story was good, and she really liked Mater the best (if you don't already know, that's Larry the Cable Guy). She did think it was funny, but some of the jokes, while funny, also were a little above her head. Example: "I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park."

Also, I don't know if the deal is still on, but last week you could get a free movie pass from Toys R Us if you spent $20 in Cars toys.

 

[newman7501]

I agree with everyone else. DH, DS5 and I went on Saturday and while we enjoyed it very much, it was a little long and DS lost some interest. I will buy it when it comes out on DVD and have recommended it to other families with older kids.

 

[Kahana-ri]

We took our two-year old son to see it. It was his first movie, a true one for the baby book moment. He loved it! Even at two he sat through the whole movie. We the adults liked the movie too. Its a positive messaging type of movie. DS loves cars so he was in heaven I only saw maybe a total of two meltdowns from other kids. It was an awesome first experience for our family.

 

[bluedoggy]

Most fun movie we've seen in years! We are grandparents, and 6/9 was our 33rd wedding anniversary. DH asked me what I wanted to do - and I said just take me to see Cars It has enough adult references to keep us entertained - but the characters are so endearing that the little ones are intrigued. There were little ones - 1-2 yrs old who didn't make a peep the whole movie. Our DD & DSiL took DGrD who is 4 yrs old to see it yesterday- they said she was mesmerized during the entire movie. She didn't want to leave even after watching the credits at the end. Woke up this morning asking if they could go see Cars again. Don't miss this one