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“I bought this DVD for my eight-year-old son thinking...”

written by Helen of Troy on 11/12/2006

Good Points
Excellent storyline
Suitable for all the family, not just the kids!

General Comments
I bought this DVD for my eight-year-old son thinking it was a film for kids. He put it into the DVD player and we all sat, rivetted to this film!

How Disney have come on since Snow White! I should say Disney Pixar. It is like you are watching real cars, with a personality of their own, with real and very beautiful scenery! These cars have expressions, emotions and feelings, each hase its own unique character. The film has an excellent storyline, one the whole family will love, even little girls. And as it involves car racing, dad will love it too! I enjoyed every bit of it, it is very funny, moving, a little sad in places, exciting and thought-provoking.

Also included in this DVD are a couple of extra short films, and an explanation of how the film came about, where the ideas came from. All this you must watch afterwards, it is very interesting, and you will see how well put together and researched this film was.



I will not spoil the film for you now by describing it in detail, you need to see it with open mind and you will be very pleasantly surprised what a great film this is. The title 'Cars', and the fact it is Disney Pixar, may give the impression this is just for little boys, you will soon realise it is suitable for all.



The story begins with a race, the rookie car, Lightening McQueen has only one goal in life, and that is to win! A tie between three cars means they have to race again, they have to get to California for this very important race. A series of events leaves McQueen forced to slow down and not live life in the fast lane for a while. He learns a lot from these gentle Hillbilly cars even though he was very reluctant to stay! Mater, a tow truck, befriends him, he falls in love with a Porsche named Sally and discovers Doc's secret past. You will be falling off your seat laughing then moved almost to tears towards the end, there is a very happy ending!



Well worth buying. Now my older sons are watching and they are in their twenties! Put this CARS DVD in your child's stocking for Christmas. I guarantee YOU will be watching with them! If you don't have a child, put it on your own Christmas list! You won't be disappointed!