CARS? Anyone seen it? How is it?

[Tam1067]

My DD4 didn't like it, and she and I left the movie about 90 minutes into it. It's really long for a kids' film and sort of slow moving. Plus, I know she had no clue about the town dying and all that.

My two DS liked it, but they still prefer Toy Story and Incredibles. It's mediocre in my opinion, certainly not one of Pixar's best.

 

[NJBlackBerry]

Love Cars. Great storyline, wonderful animation (duh, Pixar) and a superb screenplay. Hard to believe Pixar made a movie with that many stereotypes in it, but we thought it was hysterical.

My wife and I will go back (without the kids) since there was so much witty banter and fast paced humor that I know we'll pick up more. Way over the kids heads.

Loads of excellent behind the scenes stuff - The King voiced by "The King". Mrs. The King voiced by "The King's" wife. Brilliant. Loved Darryl Cartrip. He just played hisself <sic>.

If you do go see it again, check out the gesture Guido (the forklift from the tire shop) gives to Chick Hicks' crew. Priceless.

And the scenes during the credits was some of the best comedy in years.

 

[MinMouse]

We actually got to see the movie "at sea" aboard the Wonder on it's release date. VERY COOL! They showed the movie at 12:01 a.m. the day it released but we opted for an afternoon viewing on PremEAR day! Really cool movie . . . everyone loved it especially my nephew (age 7). He was so stoked to be able to see it while we were on a big family cruise vacation. Even the grandparents enjoyed it!

 

[CharityLynn]

can anyone let me in on what happened after the credits (PM if you have to) I took my 6 yr old son and he liked it, I loved it. But we both had to pee so bad at the end that we got up and left rather than sit through the credits

 

[BLAZEY]

My 30year old kid (DH) took me to see it on our date night. The trailers don't do it justice. Both of us were laughing so hard throughout the whole thing. I agree it is a little longer than most of the previous Disney/ Pixar films. We will definately be puting this on our 'must buy' list when it comes out on DVD.

 

[Denine]

Went to see it last night at the drive-in with our 3-1/2 DD. Keep in mind the actual movie didn't start until 10 PM. DD watched the whole thing and loved it! She was doing everything in her power to stay awake. She can't wait to see it again. Neither can we. We will definitely buy it and probably go see it again.

I do agree with another poster about some of the language in a G rated film.

 

[TBuss]

I took my son to see it on 6/12. His kindergarten graduation was in the morning so it was his "special day" to chose what he wanted to do. Unfortunately, my allergies were acting up so I didn't have the energy to take him to the playground and play like he originally wanted. So, I suggested going to the movies and getting popcorn, candy and a drink - of course, he thought that would be great!!

As other posters stated, the movie was a little long and had some slow parts. But, we have both been quoting the movie ever since. Every time he sees a red car he yells "Ka-Pow". Every time we see a tow truck he yells "Hi Mater!" His favorite parts were when they showed the pit crews for the race cars. We both loved Luigi and his blue "assistant" (Guido??).

We also missed the credits due to the call of nature .... which, I believe gives me the justification to see it again?!?!

 

[ENSOCK]

We went to see it while at Disney. (Had to do something during Alberto) We loved it! Even my DH who hates cartoons loved the movie. I can not wait for it to come out on DVD to purchase.

 

[fan_of_small_world]

I haven't read all of the previous posts yet, but I took my 4 and 7 year olds yesterday as a last-day-of-school treat. We all loved it! There are so many little things that they included for the adults (that the kids just don't even notice) but are so funny. I told my children that we'll have to bring DH back, but partly because I'd like to see it again too! I'll definitely get it when it comes out on DVD.

DD had to use the ladies room when it was over, so I missed the very end (although we did see most of what was shown during the credits). We'll have to stay for the whole ending next time!

Just a quick piece of advice for parents of little ones...I always bring my son's booster seat from the car for my daughter to use. DS is tall enough in the movies to see just fine, but DD needs a little boost. I like using our own because it's cleaner and more comfy for her.