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Cars
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Cars

John Lasseter · 2006 · 117m · Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
8/10
Fun Factor
8/10
Originality
6/10
Visual Craft
9/10
Pretension Index
2/10
Rewatchability
9/10
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CastThe Players
Owen Wilson
as Lightning McQueen (voice)
Owen Wilson
Paul Newman
as Doc Hudson (voice)
Paul Newman
Bonnie Hunt
as Sally Carrera (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Larry the Cable Guy
as Mater (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy
Cheech Marin
as Ramone (voice)
Cheech Marin
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