Cars – The Best Computer-Animated Feature Film of 2007
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‘Cars’ is a 2006 computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by John Lasseter and co-written by Lasseter and Dan Fogelman. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in late 2007. It is the fourth Pixar film to be released, following A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story 2. Cars also broke Disney*Pixar retail records for merchandise sales. The merchandise has sold more than $10 billion since the film’s release. In addition, Cars merchandise was the first Pixar film to break the billion-dollar mark.
The film follows the story of the racing career of a fictional car named Lightning McQueen. McQueen wants to win the Piston Cup, a prestigious racing championship. He faces three key contenders in a showdown. The showdown occurs during the annual Piston Cup Race in Radiator Springs, California.
The film also explores the history of cars, from the earliest automobiles to the modern day. The film was inspired by John Lasseter’s own cross-country road trip. He often exchanged thoughts about racing between takes.
The film has a powerful message. Cars shows how government policies can harm communities, and how small-town life can be revitalized by the bottom-up process. It also shows how social capital is affected by the erosion of identity.
Lightning McQueen is a hotshot red stock car. He is also arrogant and a jerk. However, he is close to winning the Piston Cup. In order to win, McQueen faces three key competitors. He is also forced to make a decision.
The film features mild language and a story that is slightly long. However, Cars has a very powerful message and is worth the time to watch. The movie uses state-of-the-art technology to bring a mythic past to life. It also uses state-of-the-art marketing to ensure movie tie-in products continue to be available in the market.
The film also has a soundtrack featuring songs from Sheryl Crow, Rash Flats, and Brad Paisley. In addition to this, Cars also features a music score by composer Randy Newman.
The Cars franchise will continue with the release of Cars On The Road, which will take place on Disney+. This animated series will follow Lightning McQueen’s road trip across the country. It also features the return of Mater and Smokey.
Cars is the last independently-produced Pixar film before Disney bought the company. The film was dedicated to Joe Ranft, who was killed in a car accident while filming. He was a key character in the movie, and he was also a favorite of Lasseter’s.
The original Cars was released on June 9, 2006. In the two Cars sequels, Lightning McQueen has been re-voiced by Owen Wilson. He is also re-tasked as the lead character in Cars 3. Despite the success of the film, the film has received a lot of negative reviews.