Cars Critic Reviews

Periodic bursts of cleverness brighten the festivities, but they're too few and far between, and the trademark humor that appeals to adults and kids often misfires.Read the full review

Cars is a classic American tale firing on all cylinders and fueled by organic emotion and a lively sense of adventure.Read the full review

Overall, if the film is not as funny as its predecessors, that's probably part and parcel of why it doesn't seem as enchanting. Emotionally, despite the character arc, Cars doesn't resonate in the same way "The Incredibles" or "Toy Story" did.Read the full review

It doesn't make Cars a bad picture -- the visual inventions are worth the price of admission -- but it constitutes conduct unbecoming to a maker of magic.Read the full review

What's surprising about this supremely engaging film is the source of its curb appeal: It has heart.Read the full review

A work of American art as classic as it is modern. Note to tourists: Leave before the very end of the credits and you'll miss some of the best and funniest roadside sights.Read the full review

Both in its ingratiating vibe and bland execution, Cars is nothing if not totally, disappointingly new-age Disney.Read the full review

Who's this movie for, again? No matter: It's impossible to find more joy in the dark at the moment.Read the full review

It might not be way up there in "The Incredibles"/"Finding Nemo"/"Toy Story" stratosphere, but the charming Cars is nevertheless a thoroughly pleasant way to mark Pixar Animation Studios' 20th anniversary.Read the full review