Uh, what do you mean?
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That’s weird. What Pixar film aside from TS, Incredibles and Cars do you think can have a sequel? ABL, FN, MI, Ratatouille, WALL-E and I’m sure Up also, they have very definite ending, even the end of Monsters, Inc. Just leave it at that “Boo” is perfect. A sequel to each of those 6 film is pointless IMO.
I think if they want to do a sequel, Cars would be a perfect choice. It’s a whole world of vehicles, you can always have new story with old characters, new characters and spin-off (Guido 
) it’s merchandising gold mine and along with TS and Incredibles, a set of characters to push into any circumstance.
I don’t hate Cars, btw. I hate Cars 2 and the Cars trilogy, if ever.
The reason I personally dislike the film is because it caters to a very specific audience and culture, one that I am not a part of nor get enthused by. Additionally some of the jokes are pretty lame and trashy. Lightning jumping up into the air and sticking his tongue out in slow motion, the porches tramp stamp, the “for the Birds” brids are birds but the miquito’s are beatles. Couple that with the endless throwaway guest voice actors, licensed unoriginal music, a add up to making it feel like a Dreamworks film. The extra long running time did not help matters for me.
I like this flim, and glad for the sequel.
I think it delivers on the heartwarmingness that is expected of a Pixar film, but it totally misses the mark when it comes to catering for both kinds AND parents, meaning it caters only to parents, IMHO. Lines like “Are you still planning to pose for Cargirl?” and “I’d give my left two lugnuts to work with her” do not belong in a Pixar film, especially one directed by John Lassiter (I’d expect those lines in a Brad Bird film, but that’s another thread…).
Um, here’s something you probably didn’t realize. When you were a kid, did you know what a nut was? No! Kids don’t (or at least shouldn’t) know that stuff. I was 11 when it came out and I didn’t notice that until I was older. So kids don’t know that, and adults still get their kicks.
when I was little I knew what a “nut” was
They’re referring to Up. It comes out this month.
This was actually how it went for me as well. I left the theater without that wholesome feeling Pixar films usually deliver, but upon watching it again, I realized it’s a decent movie. I wouldn’t call it a favorite, but it is a Pixar, so it holds a place in my heart on some level.
I liked the idea of having a total jerk as the center of focus. His development was believable instead of rushed like most “jerk turned nice” films, and I found myself bonding to him as a character by the end. It was a nice deviation from the standard Pixar hero and I think it worked nicely.
I think the only thing I could say I hate about it is the excessive merchandising. I’d like to see more WALL-E products…instead I get Cars…
I need to watch Cars soon! 
Yeah I felt that same way too. I also felt it with Finding Nemo a little bit…
I hear you, but I disagree. I believe it was marketed to a specific audience (NASCAR fans), but the film wasn’t really ‘about’ racing.
I remember the summer CARS debuted and when I would ask friends if they were going to go see it with their families (after reminding them of previous Pixar masterpieces), many were puzzled by my question. They would often respond, “What? The NASCAR movie?”
It was only after the DVD release did people ‘discover’ it, truly. I don’t know if we chalk that one up to Disney’s marketing team or what. Wasn’t that pre-Iger? Yeah. It was.
I do agree with a previous poster about the lack of ‘magic.’
For the first time, a Pixar film FELT formulaic…even though they all pretty much adhere to the same formula. It felt tired…recycled. I don’t know. Maybe it was the runtime.
Even if you find CARS to be the worst of Pixar’s lot, I believe we are in agreement that it is far superior to most of the dreck that is out there these days. 
to Ratzenberger: Deffinately. Most of the time today most movie’s are full of dirty jokes and farting. Pixar actually makes animated movie’s with depth and more meaning, as well as good morals!
Your not on Pixar Planet that much! You joined in 2007, and only 19 posts! Your also still and Ant! Wow.
Paul McCartney is voicing the villain in Shrek 4, so I’m looking forward to that.
First of all, I have to say Cars was not as predictable as people may say it is. It was not a bad storyline, in fact I think it was thumping good for a story about cars. Sometimes critics are too wrapped up in their own little high and mighty world, whe I believe some of them have barely began to make a movie for themselves.
It wasn’t totally unpredictable, but it had enough twists in it to keep me guessing. Either that or I’m just dumb (I don’t watch that many movies), and I hate to believe the latter.
It was not tired and recycled. It was magic, to me anyway. I flippin love cars themselves. The merchandising was annoying, especially the lack of Luigi and Guido related stuff. They were my favourite characters.
There’s rumors he might be doing some of the music too although I cant confirm that…
Being a Cars’ fanatic, I think Cars is Pixar’s third best movie behind TS1 and TS2. I’ve collected about 40 of the diecast cars. I know, I’m crazy.
I totally agree with PurpleAmharicCoffee on everything! I think critics are too full of themselves to appreciate a good movie, whether it’s Cars or not.
Cars wasn’t as predictable as some movies. Now, I hate to say this, but Walle.E was pretty predictable. I like to guess what’s gonna happen next in movies, and most everything I predicted happened. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the movie and I love the music to it! But, among other things, there’s not enough talking by the characters and the movie seemed to drag on. I’m afraid Pixar didn’t do too well with Wall.E. I was a little disappointed by it. But with Cars, they do reveal a glance of the plot in the previews, but that’s to get your attention. I must say, when I saw it at the theater, I was constantly surprised but enchanted by the twists and turns the movie gave.
Now I’m not trying to just bash Wall.E and side with Cars. I like Wall.E a lot. But Cars left me with more than Wall.E did and, believe it or not, I tend to see the world of Cars more realistic than Wall.E’s was! <img src=“{SMILIES_PATH}/grinandwink.gif” alt=“;-D” title="Grin and
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As LightningAndDoc had said here “No true Pixar fan could hate any of their films” and that’s true for me as well. I’m not a Cars hater (in fact I honestly am a fan) cause I appreciate everything Pixar does. I respect the inspiration of the film and how much of it came out of John Lasseter’s life and his passion for cars, but there’s still something about the film that just feels a bit weak, at least in comparison to their other films. And while it’s not a bad film it is a bit overrated and overexposed cause of how much merchandise I’ve seen and all the attention it’s been given. I still found talking cars to be more appealing than Ratatouille back when it was coming out, but that’s another story.