Ahhh… it’s got that new movie smell.|Jun. 08, 2006|USA|117 Min.|G
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Comedy;Family
Description: In a world filled with anthropomorphic talking vehicles, the final race of the Piston Cup season ignites a fierce rivalry between retiring veteran Strip “The King” Weathers, frequent runner-up Chick Hicks, and ambitious rookie Lightning McQueen. Starting at the back of the pack, McQueen avoids a multi-car crash caused by Chick. While other racers pit for new tires, McQueen stays out, resulting in both his rear tires blowing on the final lap. Chick and the King catch up, leading to a three-way tie. A tiebreaker race is set for one week later at the Los Angeles International Speedway. McQueen is determined to win, not only to become the first rookie to claim the Piston Cup but also to leave his unglamorous sponsorship with Rust-Eze and take The King’s spot on the prestigious Dinoco team. However, his selfishness and inability to work with others have cost him three crew chiefs and led to his pit crew quitting after the race.
Eager to reach California quickly, McQueen pushes his big rig, Mack, to drive through the night. While McQueen sleeps, Mack dozes off and is startled awake by a group of tuner cars, causing McQueen to fall out of the trailer and onto the road. Waking up in traffic, McQueen speeds off the highway in search of Mack but instead finds himself in the rundown desert town of Radiator Springs, where he is chased by the Sheriff and accidentally damages the main road.
The next day, McQueen is ordered by the town judge and doctor, Doc Hudson, to leave immediately. However, local lawyer Sally intervenes, suggesting McQueen should instead perform community service by repaving the road using a machine named Bessie. Doc reluctantly agrees to this arrangement.
Cast director: John Lasseter
Cast actor: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Michael Wallis, George Carlin, Paul Dooley, Jenifer Lewis
Original name: Cars