Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I loved Cars. Of course a grew up around racing. I also got a huge kick out of Radiator Springs and the whole Route 66 homage. My dad, who rarely goes to the movies and only goes to Disney movies if it's a family affair with the grandkids, said he would be seeing it. This is after telling me he wouldn't be able to see it with my sister and her kids this weekend. So the franchise does appeal to more than just kids.
Originally Posted By JenniBarra While I can appreciate the technical envelope being pushed in the original film (the focus on trying to capture the look of metallic paint), it didn't do much for me. I know that it is a *huge* franchise for Disney, though.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Cars wasn't my favorite but that being said it was still very enjoyable and better than most of the films Hollywood put out in 2006. But let's face it after the murder's row of Ratatouille, Wall-E, Up and Toy Story 3, it was going to be hard for them to top themselves. And I'll wait until I see the film
Originally Posted By irishfan Cars was my least favourite Pixar movie, and Cars 2 will probably be the first Pixar movie I wait to see on DVD.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 And another things to consider, Cars makes it possible for Pixar to make a Wall-E or an UP. And Cars 2 will make it possible from them to give us Brave or the untitled film that was just announced for 2013.
Originally Posted By Manfried I was privileged to see both the short and Cars 2. The short is excellent and the film is excellent too. I think what is happening is the anti-John backlash from a lot of the fans who want him to fail. All that said, Cars 2 is not as good as Toy Story 3. But it is really fun and worth the price of admission, two or three times.
Originally Posted By ecdc It's funny. It's now so commonplace to call "Cars" the weakest Pixar film and "not up to snuff" that when it was on ABC Family the other day, I paused just for a moment. Then the moment dragged on. Then I finished the film (even though the DVD was sitting a few feet away). It's no WALL-E, or Up, or Ratatouille. Or Toy Story 1-3. But danged if it wasn't a pretty good time. At this point I think the expectation of disliking Cars is so strong around a lot of Pixar fans that it'll color their perception. Shame. And yeah, it's not a perfect film, but compared to 99% of movies released every year...it's a good time. I'll see Cars 2. I may or may not like it, but I'm happy to give it a shot.
Originally Posted By oodelally my sister is a coupon fiend, and she has taught me some of the ropes. so when movies come out around the same time, i know ways to get both movies for cheaper than i would pay for just one movie. i did it when cars was re-released alongside The Incredibles, which is what i wanted. so now i have the 2 free tickets as well. i have said it before but ill say it again, the free tickets are the only reason i will see Cars 2 in theaters
Originally Posted By Manfried I agree with you ecdc. Many of my friends are the same orientation as me and do not like the high testosterone films very well.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Give it a shot, maybe you will like it! I didn't care for Cars. I will watch it if my kids put it on and I have nothing else to do, but it's def my least favorite. I have seen Cars 2 twice, and I liked it better the second time. I really liked Hawaiian Vacation. It is super cute, and I laughed out loud at the same part both times I saw it!
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne 'This might be the first time in Pixar history where the majority of critics praise the short film over the feature. Has anyone seen Hawaiian Vacation? EmmaJayne? leemac?' Last night I was actually going to write about it and fell asleep before I remembered to come back to it.. 'Hawaiian Vacation' was very well done. Lots of giggles from the audience and smiles on the faces of everyone I was viewing with. I really enjoyed it however I also sort of wish they had saved a Toy Story short for a different film, one that wasn't a sequel. I love the Toy Story films and it was fantastic to see them all again but I somehow felt a little ripped off.. I don't Pixar to just milk their existing characters to death - an original short before a sequel would have been nice.. 'You don't have to like it...kids do' True, but our whole night out was a special treat for Master Four, who is about to become a big brother.. his parents are currently on one wage, struggling to pay a mortgage and bills plus the costs of a newborn ( due last weekend!) If they hadn't enjoyed the first one, I don't they'd have forked out the $18 a ticket each, plus $14 for him to see it.. He absolutely loved it, enough that he will keep asking for toys and clothes etc associated with the franchise but he certainly wont be taken to the film a second time and his Mum will definitely be telling some of her friends with similar aged children to wait for the DVD..
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I love Mater. Other than that, regarding the whole Cars franchise, I can take it or leave it.<< If you love Mater, you'll love Cars 2.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I think everyone here knows I am a big fan of all the Pixar films... this far. I also liked Cars... a lot. So-- stop the presses-- I did not like Cars 2. I saw it last Monday night, and have been reserving comment until it actually opened. For me, it was... noisy. I am pretty sure it will be a big hit, but this one just didn't speak to me.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Oh! But I loved Hawaiian Vacation. And did anyone notice the amazing lineup of voice talent? For a short?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I liked "Cars." I'm no car buff, but I liked the message of the film, and I am intensely interested in the Route 66 era. The premise of the sequel didn't interest me. A spy caper feels like a very sequelish choice. But Pixar up to now hasn't ever let me down,and they never seem to be phoning it in. Now seeing how critics have mostly pounced on it, I'm actually more interested to see it for myself. I kind of wonder if some haven't been hoping for a chance to knock Pixar from its perch. And Roger Ebert liked it, someone who tends to like the same films I do, so now I'm more curious than ever.
Originally Posted By Manfried The Orlando Sentinel liked the film: <a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2011/06/movie-review-cars-2.html" target="_blank">http://blogs.orlandosentinel.c...s-2.html</a> And on the west coast, so did the LA Times: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-cars-2-20110624,0,2420195.story" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/enterta...95.story</a>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan If the reviews get a lot lower, they may change the site to Rotten Tow Maters.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Speaking of which... RT is at 35% with 114 reviews. Anyone care to predict the final number? Will it be under 30%?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>...and I am intensely interested in the Route 66 era.<<< This is my biggest concern about the sequel. Route 66 was so integral to the first movie and one of the reasons I loved it.
