It wasn't funny, I usually like adult humor. Bug's Life was funny though.

That's normal. ALL kids are picky, particularly with what they watch. I remember loving a Bug's Life and growing a little crush on Flick. Colorful, cheery, and vivid; yep. Antz, however, just disturbed me.

Great adult humor that isn't crude and great for the kiddies: The Incredibles.

My favorite Pixar film would be, hands down, The Incredibles. No other 3D film has ever had such a strong visual sense and personality - in fact, no other 3D film has ever had visual sense and personality at all. Plus, the script is uh-mazing, the action scenes never tire me (and I usually can't stand action) and the 60's retro noir feel is greatness. Brad Bird's just a freaking genius.
Second would be Monsters Inc., mainly because it's the only crazy comedy Pixar's ever done. But I dig them all anyway.
Oh, and DreamWorks has yet to make a movie I enjoy - which is a darn shame, since they usually have interesting concepts.

I do too. It's one of my favorite movies. I'm watching it right now, in fact.

You can quote me on that, too. Action isn't a movie genre I fancy in particular. The Incredibles was entirely new to me though. I can't even remember what motivated me to go see it; I remember thinking how bad this movie was probably gonna be based on the trailer I had seen before it came out. :3 That's what I love about Pixar. I go in expecting something mundane and leave surprised and absolutely in love with the movie. Cars was the only one that didn't have that surprise or 'wow' factor, story-wise.

I can accept that Cars wasn't as excellent as the previous films because I think it's unreasonable to expect Pixar to be 100% flawless ALL THE TIME.

I thought the beginning REALLY dragged at times, and that it didn't feel as fresh or outstanding. But it's still a great film to me.

Cars had Mario Andretti, though...

I happened to have loved Cars, since I love a good "redemtion" story in which a not-so-nice character learns how to be a friend, NOT by getting the crap beat out of him/her by the "hero", but from examples set by others. I also live in a part of the world which is more or less NASCAR-saturated, so it's an inescapable part of the whole Southern culture. That NASCAR element is probably who so many people find that the beginning of this movie "drags" a bit, but for someone who has lived their entire life in the South, it's as natural as breathing!

AND, Cars has Dale Jr.!

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I liked Cars okay when I saw it in theatres, but I saw something last night which makes me want to see it again (I'll probably go ahead and buy it): Doc Hollywood. I'd heard that the storylines were similar, so when I saw it was going to be on TV I watched it. Good movie, but kind of weak in its execution and character portrayal. I think it is completely without a doubt that Cars borrowed from Doc Hollwood; however, I believe they did a far superior job with the concept.

I'm a racing nut, so I thought the first part of the film was fantastic. Pixar did a phenomenal job capturing the sense of raw speed from the angles they displayed the racing at. Little things like the rubber marbles collecting next to the outer wall of the track and the Los Angeles Speedway resembling the Rose Bowl always impress me. Cars had more little fun things to notice than any other Pixar film.

Plus, it made stabs at the Ferrari-nut fanbase, and had the voices of Richard Petty, Humpy Wheeler, and Michael Shumacher!
And the Hudson Hornet! What a beautiful car.

When I meant "the beginning", I was talking about the introductory exposition-filled twenty/thirty-something minutes that followed AFTER the opening race. I thought the race itself was great, and definitely a highlight of the film. Sorry if I caused any misunderstanding.

No it's not. :3 They've earned that God-like reputation of movie making and now they're gonna work their little ends off to keep it! Actually, after the eternally long wait for another Pixar treat after The Incredibles (and who the heck can top that?) I expected them to shell out something that was even better. I didn't have unrealistically high expectations set for this next one, but after so much wait and anticipation, it did leave me wanting more.

*Sigh* Yes, the Fabulous Hudson Hornet was indeed a pinnacle of automotive perfection, the first real NASCAR champion, a sleek and powerful vehicle that was decades ahead of its time. Did you know that those things got like 50 miles per gallon, thanks to that unique "Twin H" engine, which was similar to the V-Twin engines of Harley Davidson, and that was in the Forties and early Fifties? That their unique "Step-Down" interior was safer for passengers and driver than modern airbag-equipped SUV's in the event of a crash? That they had factory AC as early as 1937, as well as a Model(the Hudson Terraplane)that could convert from a luxury sedan into a pickup truck just by opening the rear hatch? I tried to get financing on a '55 Wasp Custom(the passenger version, as opposed to "muscle car" version, of the Hornet) that is out in CA, but I can't get it because I just don't make enough money as a teacher in relation to my current depts. I'm still gonna get one, someday, though I'll have to wait until my grandmother's estate clears probate sometimes next year. It was wonderful seeing those old cars, like "Flo"(1959 Cadillac) and "Ramone"(1968 Chevy Impala), in the movie, since I'm a total Classic Car buff, through and through. They just don't make 'em like that anymore. Cars they make now all look basically the same to me; you can't tell from any distance if you're looking at a Toyota or a Ford or a Saturn or what. That's one of the reason I got that '66 T-Bird-you KNOW that it's something unique, even by just seeing the taillights at a distance!

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"Toy Story" 1 is my all time favorite.

I enjoyed "Cars" but found it to be a tad lengthly.

"Toy Story" (both of them), and "The Incredibles":frankiesmile: