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Cars 3
Pixar Pixar
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Cars 3

It's not over until lightning strikes.

2017 102 min ★ 6.9 (6,571) Released
Adventure Animation Drama Family

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

Original title
Cars 3
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$175,000,000
Revenue
$383,925,276
Reviews & Ratings 6
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Dec 6, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Hmmm! This outing for the now well past his best "Lightning McQueen" reverts back more to the first film, only by now we are all maybe just a bit tired with the formula? The shiny red champion is having to face the reality that technology and engineering have evolved since 2006 and he is simply no longer the best. Of course, he's not going to give up and with the "Piston Cup" looming, he determines to recover from what looked like a career ending crash. To that end, he coaxes up-and-coming engineer "Cruz" and his own motivator "Smokey" - who worked with the legendary "Hudson Hornet". He needs discipline, he needs to re-learn all he knew, he needs to listen - if he is to seriously challenge the all-conquering "Jackson Storm". There are a few nice touches to this, but essentially it's a rehash with a little too much cheesy sentiment and I found the musical numbers just a bit more intrusive, too. There's also a little more pontificating here. The script exudes loads of virtues but rather more in your face than by using the humour and personalities to illustrate loyalty, affection and dedication. There's still plenty of lively action animation and it doesn't hang about, but for me this franchise has matured now, and needs to get to a motor museum near you.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

May 4, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

I like this one just as much as the 1st. Playing it off like he's an old washed up race car. It's pretty funny.

Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Neto

Feb 3, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

**The end of a franchise that was never really worth our interest.** I never really wanted to see the “Cars” movies. As I said before, I was already an adult when they appeared, and I particularly felt the almost invasive force of the propaganda machine that, by all means, tried to foist the film on us, almost in the same way that Jehovah's Witnesses go to people's homes to sell their perspective of religion. “Cars” was everywhere, and the merchandising involved was a billion-dollar business in itself. Therefore, I preferred not to see them. I don't like to feel that things are being forced on me. I saw this film, the last of the trilogy, right now. Comparing this film to the first in the franchise could be considered an honest effort. The two films are quite similar, although the first has an ascendant, due to its novelty. As for the script and the story itself, both are complete clichés: if one talks about the success of a novice “outsider”, full of nobility and desire to win, the third film already shows us that everything has an end, and that there is to know how to leave the scene and give way to others in an honorable and dignified way. It is the eternal question of the passage of generations and their conflicts. In the middle of these two films, “Cars 2” is completely out of place, just having a character as the protagonist who only appeared a few minutes in the first film. “Cars 3”, as cliché as it may be, rediscovered some of the merits and values of the first film. Even so, and despite the commercial and critical success, I don't think it's honest to compare any film in the “Cars” franchise with the films “Toy Story”, “Up” or “Inside Out”. In these films, Pixar bet on creativity, that is, on the creation of an original story and very original characters. That never happened in "Cars". Just think of the huge amount of cartoons that include, albeit in an accessory way, talking cars. It's an old idea, one that Pixar has merely retreaded and brightened up, with CGI animation techniques it masters like few others. Quite simply, it was a way to earn lots of money with little effort. In this film, we once again have the technical brilliance, attention to visual detail and the sharpness and quality of digital animation that Pixar has accustomed us to. It would be too bad for the studio not to be able to honor its credits and fail even at this! In addition to the magnificent animations, the mixing, sound and editing work was really taken very seriously and done by good professionals. The work of the voice actors also deserves no notice, with the return of Owen Wilson and other outstanding voices, joined by Cristela Alonso. All were well, in an impeccable work. If we have already spoken about the script, we can only talk about the comic: the film makes several attempts at humor, and if the jokes seem to be well-placed in the plot, the truth is that they have almost no strength or impact, and simply do not make people laugh. They're not funny. Attempts to thrill or move the audience also failed utterly, largely due to the Franciscan poverty of the characters, merely sketchy and barely able to capture our sympathy.

r96sk

r96sk

Aug 11, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

I agree <em>'Cars 3'</em> improves upon <em>'Cars 2'</em>, not by much though. The story for this does feel more rounded than the preceding film, even if it ends rather lamely. The whole production builds up around Lightning McQueen, rightly, before strangely having a conclusion that focuses on newbie Cruz Ramirez. I like the idea of what they were going for, but the way the do it is actually quite poor - it feels too forced, as well as chucking most of the development for McQueen across acts one and two out the window. With that said, it isn't a massive hindrance. I still had a fun time with this. Owen Wilson remains good as McQueen, while Cristela Alonzo gives an accomplished performance as Ramirez. One thing I do rate about Alonzo is that Disney didn't go down the obvious, lovey-dovey route with her. None of the rest of the cast standout all that much, though it's cool to hear Kerry Washington as Natalie Certain. Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) is arguably underused, which is weird as he is overused in the 2011 sequel - they don't seem to know how to fit him in ideally. The overall premise itself is interesting, while the animation remains in top gear. The ending doesn't fit perfectly for me, but I can still recommend that you give this a viewing.

furious_iz

furious_iz

May 11, 2018 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

A worthy follow up to the original film, miles better than Cars 2. They wisely focus the action back on Lightnin' McQueen and keep Mater to a bare minimum. It's not going to change lives, but a solid animated feature nonetheless. Even when Pixar is coasting they still deliver a very pretty looking film, albeit a little shallow. One thing bugs me though, why in a world of anthropomorphic vehicles, with no signs of humans, do they have door handles...?

Reno

Reno

Feb 4, 2018 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

**The new age begins!** Having seen enough animated feature that possible eligible for the 2018 Oscars, I'm really disappointed with the result of some of the big titles. Yes, including this one, not big films, except 'Coco' are up to any impressive. The bright side is, after a long time, 2D animation might win. This was an okay film. Though I liked the story outline, but did not like how it all was narrated. I have seen the evolution of 'Harry Potter'. I meant the cast, particularly the main three. For a decade, the little kids grew into older teenagers. But for an animation character, there's no concept of ageing. They always remain same. This film just gave a new perspective. I mean it talked about being or growing old and how it impacts our lives. That we can't hold forever our safe position. Sooner or later, the youngsters will take over it. McQueen is enjoying his racing, competing with his friendly opponents. But it all changes when a young rookie rewrites the history. Without able to cope with the new generation and their aggression, how McQueen and Co like to counter the latest threat is the film's story. Liked such inspiring storyline. I mean it would inspire more the middle aged people than anybody else. But it is a fun film for all ages, particularly the kids. It is just like turning 'Rambo' into 'Creed', I just want a new beginning in the next sequel. _7/10_

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Cast 66
Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Lightning McQueen (voice)

Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo

Cruz Ramirez (voice)

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Smokey (voice)

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

Sterling (voice)

Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy

Mater (voice)

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer

Jackson Storm (voice)

Ray Magliozzi

Ray Magliozzi

Dusty (voice)

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Luigi (voice)

Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Sally Carrera (voice)

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Miss Fritter (voice)

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Natalie Certain (voice)

Bob Costas

Bob Costas

Bob Cutlass (voice)

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Louise Nash (voice)

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Cartrip (voice)

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

River Scott (voice)

Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Chick Hicks (voice)

Guido Quaroni

Guido Quaroni

Guido (voice)

Tom Magliozzi

Tom Magliozzi

Rusty (voice)

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Mack (voice)

Kyle Petty

Kyle Petty

Cal Weathers (voice)

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton (voice)

Lloyd Sherr

Lloyd Sherr

Fillmore (voice)

Junior Johnson

Junior Johnson

Junior Moon (voice)

Ray Evernham

Ray Evernham

Ray Reverham (voice)

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Doc Hudson (voice) (archive sound)

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Ramone (voice)

Humpy Wheeler

Humpy Wheeler

Tex (voice)

Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond

Lizzie (voice)

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Sarge (voice)

Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis

Flo (voice)

Shannon Spake

Shannon Spake

Shannon Spokes (voice)

Madeleine McGraw

Madeleine McGraw

Maddy McGear (voice)

Michael Wallis

Michael Wallis

Sheriff (voice)

Mike Joy

Mike Joy

Mike Joyride (voice)

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gorvette (voice)

Daniel Suárez

Daniel Suárez

Danny Swervez (voice)

Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney

Ryan 'Inside' Laney (voice)

Bubba Wallace

Bubba Wallace

Bubba Wheelhouse (voice)

Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott

Chase Racelott (voice)

Richard Petty

Richard Petty

The King (voice)

Andra Day

Andra Day

Sweet Tea (voice)

Andrea Baker

Andrea Baker

Additional Voices (voice)

Doug Burch

Doug Burch

Additional Voices (voice)

Cathy Cavadini

Cathy Cavadini

Additional Voices (voice)

Lanei Chapman

Lanei Chapman

Additional Voices (voice)

Will Collyer

Will Collyer

Additional Voices (voice)

Abby Craden

Abby Craden

Additional Voices (voice)

Eduardo Ambriz DeColosio

Eduardo Ambriz DeColosio

Additional Voices (voice)

John DeMita

John DeMita

Additional Voices (voice)

Willow Geer

Willow Geer

Additional Voices (voice)

Isa Hall

Isa Hall

Additional Voices (voice)

Aaron Hendry

Aaron Hendry

Additional Voices (voice)

Mikey Kelley

Mikey Kelley

Additional Voices (voice)

Daamen J. Krall

Daamen J. Krall

Additional Voices (voice)

David H. Lawrence XVII

David H. Lawrence XVII

Additional Voices (voice)

Malana Lea

Malana Lea

Additional Voices (voice)

Jeremy Maxwell

Jeremy Maxwell

Additional Voices (voice)

Angel Oquendo

Angel Oquendo

Additional Voices (voice)

Jason Pace

Jason Pace

Additional Voices (voice)

Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Additional Voices (voice)

Alex Puccinelli

Alex Puccinelli

Additional Voices (voice)

Noreen Reardon

Noreen Reardon

Additional Voices (voice)

Peter Sohn

Peter Sohn

Additional Voices (voice)

Galyn Susman

Galyn Susman

Additional Voices (voice)

Regina Taufen

Regina Taufen

Additional Voices (voice)

Nancy Truman

Nancy Truman

Additional Voices (voice)

Crew 46
Jay Shuster

Jay Shuster

Production Design

Paul Abadilla

Paul Abadilla

Set Designer

Louis Gonzales

Louis Gonzales

Storyboard Artist

Michael Yates

Michael Yates

Storyboard Artist

Jeremy Lasky

Jeremy Lasky

Director of Photography

Tom MacDougall

Tom MacDougall

Executive Music Producer

Dana Murray

Dana Murray

Post Production Supervisor

Darla K. Anderson

Darla K. Anderson

Thanks

Denise Ream

Denise Ream

Thanks

Galyn Susman

Galyn Susman

Thanks

Humpy Wheeler

Humpy Wheeler

Thanks

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

Thanks

John Walker

John Walker

Thanks

Kori Rae

Kori Rae

Thanks

Ray Evernham

Ray Evernham

Thanks

Rick Hendrick

Rick Hendrick

Thanks

Rob Gibbs

Rob Gibbs

Thanks

Brian Fee

Brian Fee

Director

Charlie Ramos

Charlie Ramos

Layout

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

ADR Voice Casting

Kevin Reher

Kevin Reher

Casting

Andrea Warren

Andrea Warren

Co-Producer

John Lasseter

John Lasseter

Executive Producer

Kevin Reher

Kevin Reher

Producer

Michael Silvers

Michael Silvers

ADR Editor

Randy Newman

Randy Newman

Conductor

Eric Bradley

Eric Bradley

Musician

George Doering

George Doering

Musician

Don Davis

Don Davis

Orchestrator

Randy Newman

Randy Newman

Original Music Composer

Tom Myers

Tom Myers

Sound Designer

Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett

Sound Editor

Benjamin A. Burtt

Benjamin A. Burtt

Sound Effects Editor

Michael Semanick

Michael Semanick

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Nathan Nance

Nathan Nance

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Tom Myers

Tom Myers

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Brian Chumney

Brian Chumney

Supervising Sound Editor

Tom Myers

Tom Myers

Supervising Sound Editor

Dave Mullins

Dave Mullins

Animation

Shawn Krause

Shawn Krause

Animation

Ben Queen

Ben Queen

Original Story

Brian Fee

Brian Fee

Original Story

Eyal Podell

Eyal Podell

Original Story

Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Screenplay

Mike Rich

Mike Rich

Screenplay

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

Story Consultant

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US Release Dates 4

May 23, 2017

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G Premiere

Jun 10, 2017

Anaheim

G Premiere

Jun 16, 2017

G Theatrical

Nov 7, 2017

G Physical

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