Originally Posted By cstephens Kar2oonMan wrote: > Really? Yep, really. Not sure why you'd think I was lying when I wrote that. And I get that I had a very different reaction to the movie than most people did - I had the same thing with "The Incredibles". Most people raved about it. I thought it was just ok. But then, I loved "Monsters, Inc." and really liked "Finding Nemo", and I get people who tell me they can't figure out what I like about them. I figured that I'd probably be alone in my feeling but decided to post it anyway. /cs
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan (And I did believe you when you said it. Sorry if my 'Really' comment came off wrong or sounded combative. It wasn't meant that way. Really!)
Originally Posted By cstephens I can't be accused of being a "Goonies" fan since I don't even own the thing, unlike other people... Now, if you wanna talk "Fame", I'm there! (trying to imagine the street scene song in "Fame" with cars dancing and singing, not just getting stuck in New York traffic) /cs
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I can't be accused of being a "Goonies" fan since I don't even own the thing, unlike other people...<< : O *To let everyone in on the joke -- after reading one of my many rants about how much I hated The Goonies, cstephens sent me my very own copy. Of course, to spite me, both my kids watched it and loved it. Someday I will have my revenge. Oh, yes, I will.... Now back to your regularly scheduled topic.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I love the Goonies as well!! But I also loved Cars and was surprised when it was over that it had been 2 hours already.
Originally Posted By planodisney Everyon in my group, from my wife to the 9 and 14 year old were bored at times. We all thought it was the least of all Pixar films.
Originally Posted By cstephens I finally had a chance to read Daily Variety's review of "Cars" (by Brian Lowry) today, and it's pretty much exactly how I feel. You have to be a subscriber to read the review (I don't think it's reproduced elsewhere), but here are a few excerpts: With "Cars," Pixar's enviable streak of creative triumphs comes to a skidding stop. Despite representing another impressive technical achievement, it's the least visually interesting of the computer-animation boutique's movies, and -- in an ironic twist for a story about auto racing -- drifts slowly through its semi-arid midsection. Periodic bursts of cleverness brighten the festivities, but they're too few and far between, and the trademark humor that appeals to adults and kids often misfires. ... The question is how long it will take for Lightning to revive the town, while simultaneously learning the meaning of friendship. Alas, "too long" is the answer, and barring the boisterous antics of blue-collar comic Larry, there's not much to make the time speed by. Granted, there are amusing sight gags... but like Lightning himself, the action simply keeps running out of gas. ... Still, nothing here approaches the undersea wonder of "Finding Nemo," the childlike inspiration behind "Monsters Inc." ... -- a high standard, admittedly, but the expectation bar against which all Pixar ventures inevitably will be judged. ... Ultimately, however, those benefits are only maximized if the movie delivers, and while the inventive closing-credit animation should send patrons out smiling, that breezy detour arrives at the end of a dusty, near-two-hour ride. /cs
Originally Posted By leemac <<Pixar's enviable streak of creative triumphs comes to a skidding stop.>> <----- waiting for Doug to bluster in and try to say this isn't a negative review.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<it's the least visually interesting of the computer-animation boutique's movies>> While I can agree with parts of the review, this statement is way off-the-mark, IMO. If anything, many people seem to comment the visuals are the best part about the movie.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>...waiting for Doug to bluster in and try to say this isn't a negative review.<< Obviously, the review ("Pixar's enviable streak of creative triumphs comes to a skidding stop.") is negative, and is part of the small chorus providing counterpoint to the rather large group that is loudly singing the praises of Cars. By no stretch of the imagination could the critical reaction to this film be considered negative. That said, if Variety's negative review resonates with this poster, that's fine with me. While I disagree, of course, I do bear in mind that what we are dealing with here are opinions over creativity. And in that realm, most opinions are valid.
Originally Posted By cstephens leemac wrote: > waiting for Doug to bluster in and try to say this isn't a negative review Not sure I understand the tone of this post nor really even the reason for it. I am decidedly in the minority as far as my reaction to the film, and I completely recognize that. I didn't post the excerpts to prove that I was right - the reviewer happened to be able to express my feelings better than I could, so I decided to post it. /cs
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ It wasn't intended to be malicious. DlandDug has just been defending Cars against all counter-arguments recently.
Originally Posted By Dlmusic I think what Doug was trying to do in this and other threads was calm down the whole "sky is falling" attitude that seems to have circulated around Cars. While it may not be the runaway hit that some were expecting, it is not a flop and not an artistic failure.
Originally Posted By leemac <<"sky is falling" attitude >> Wasn't that Chicken Little? ((Couldn't resist))
Originally Posted By alphabetmom I saw the movie last night, and it was better than anticipated. I have two complaints. The first is when MacQueen races the train. Not a good thing. I live in the Pacific Northwest and we have lots of trains, and just last weekend we had a truck try to beat a train and the train won. The other is just the racing on the windy roads.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Just saw it this afternoon. My reaction? eh. My wife's reaction? eh. My 11 year old daughter's reaction? eh. The rest of the people in the theater's reaction? They absolutely LOVED it. People were HOWLING at the Mater jokes, and the cow tipping and so many other elements of this movie. We just didn't get into it all. I'm left feeling empty and cheated because everyone said it was so good. The Land of Cars concept never really captured me during the previews for 'Cars' so I'm not really surprised that I didn't like it. The movie looks beautiful, the backgrounds are lush, the reflections are reflecting, the water is waterful -- the story and characters did nothing for me. Signed, Jim 'The Party Pooper' in Merced, CA
Originally Posted By cstephens Jim in Merced CA wrote: > I'm left feeling empty and cheated because everyone said it was so good. Ummm, not *everyone*... /cs
