Cars

I love reading reviews that claim cars has a weak storyline. It's just hysterical to me.

"Visually appealing, but weak story line," read one.
"Stunning Pixar animation, short on plot," read another.

Give me a break. It's a cartoon about talking cars for crying out loud. The animation is terrific and the movie has some genuinely funny moments, what more did you expect?

Cars is the story of Lightning McQueen, a hot shot young race car competing for the Piston Cup championship. He feels that he has nothing to learn from his elders, fails to appreciate those around him and proudly proclaims that he can do everything on his own. He ridicules his pit crew and laughs at the older race cars resulting in his being friendless and cocky.

McQueen gets lost enroute to the race and finds himself in Radiator Springs, a small town that's experiencing a depression of sorts. McQueen, played by Owen Wilson, embarks on a journey that teaches him the meaning of friendship and that some things in life are more important than trophies. Is it a complicated plot? No, it's inteded for children.Is it amusing? Yes. Visually interesting? Yes.

We're treated to Paul Newman, playing an old retired race care named Doc Hudson, Tony Shalhoub playing Luigi, and more.

There's not a terrific amount to say about the movie other than that it was fun, the actors were terrific and sounded as though they had a good time doing it, and the animation was spectacular.

Pixar studios spoiled us with Toy Story, sure, but this movie was no dud. Kids are going to love this movie and adults will find enough in it to keep them interested. Don't listen to some pompous critic tell you the story was under developed. That would be like opening a jar of baby food and complaining it was bland. If it's available in your area, go see it at the drive-in. That's what I did and it was a blast, this movie is just made for that unique outdoor viewing. If there's a drive-in where you live, take advantage.