Cars.

Review #729: Cars.

Cast
Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson), Bonnie Hunt (Sally Carrera), Larry the Cable Guy (Mater), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Michael Wallis (Sheriff), George Carlin (Fillmore), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Richard Petty (Strip "The King" Weathers), Michael Keaton (Chick Hicks), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie), John Ratzenberger (Mack), and Joe Ranft (Red) Directed by John Lasseter (#440 - Toy Story, #441 - Toy Story 2 and #539 - A Bug's Life) and Joe Ranft.

Review
Yep, this one. I remember getting this a birthday gift when I was 10 or 11. This was back when I was just a kid, without much to worry about, as opposed to now. I remember that the movie was fine, and yeah, I probably liked it back then. Anyway...how is the movie for me after a few years passed me by? I suppose the movie's okay. But when held up to the standards that Pixar films had, it isn't as good, though I'd say the movie is at least passable enough. I am aware of the plot resemblance to the movie Doc Hollywood, but I was more focused on the anthropomorphic cars. Apparently, there are no humans, but the cars are fueled by other cars. Did the cars suddenly take over the Earth? And if so, did they...get rid of the humans? But regardless, the movie is well crafted in terms of animation and style. The cars are wonderful to look at, and it's obvious that the movie has a good deal of passion for Route 66, and it is at least entertaining enough. The plot has its cliches (the hotshot, the country bumpkin, the one with a secret, the hippie, etc.) and it is admittedly slightly predictable, but at least the movie doesn't drag on too much. It showcases what it wants and doesn't let itself linger too much. The voice cast is fine, and it seems the cars in Radiator Springs have a decent accord with each other, which helps make the movie feel more friendly. It's hard to say if the movie is more interesting with the racing or the town, but at least it never bored me too much. It's a movie that for all of its flaws manages to squeak out a passable experience, heightened for younger kids. And...then there was a sequel. I will deal with that shortly.

Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: With Six You Get Eggroll.

Review #412: With Six You Get Eggroll.

Cast
Doris Day (Abby McClure), Brian Keith (Jake Iverson), Pat Carroll (Maxine), Barbara Hershey (Stacey Iverson), John Findlater (Flip McClure), George Carlin (Herbie Fleck), Alice Ghostley (Molly), and Jamie Farr (Jo Jo) Directed by Howard Morris.

Review
This is a irony in away, my first review of a film with Doris Day, and this film happens to be the last film she ever did. And with that, if Day wanted to go out with a bang, she goes out with a courteous taking of a bow, with a smile. This is a decent with decent length and fine characters that do at least develop with some comedy that does works, this being a family comedy that does have some warmth to it. The actors are alright, not too bad, with Day being the best of them all, having a certain warmth along with a bit of depth. It's a fairly decent family flick that works alright and could feasibly be watched by families any time, any day, without much trouble.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.

Review #022: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.

Cast
Alex Winter (William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq./Evil Bill/Granny S. Preston, Esq.), Keanu Reeves (Ted "Theodore" Logan/Evil Ted), William Sadler (Death (The Grim Reaper)/Englishman), Joss Ackland (Chuck De Nomolos), George Carlin (Rufus), Pam Grier (Ms. Wardroe), Annette Azcuy (Elizabeth), Sarah Trigger (Joanna), Hal Landon Jr. (Captain Logan), and Amy Stock-Poynton (Missy) Directed by Peter Hewitt.

Review
Well, this film is a radical one. The reasons: It's slightly more funnier and insane then the first one, with as terrorizing parents, go to Hell, get in a duel with Death, fights Evil robotic versions of themselves, and have babies all in one movie. It has some alright slapstick, and overall this is a useful sequel. Will there be a third film? Who knows?

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Review #021: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Cast
Keanu Reeves (Ted Logan), Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston Esq.), George Carlin (Rufus), Terry Camilleri (Napoleon Bonaparte), Dan Shor (Billy the Kid), Tony Steedman (Socrates), Rod Loomis (Sigmund Freud), Al Leong (Genghis Khan), Jane Wiedlin (Joan of Arc), Robert V. Barron (Abraham Lincoln), Clifford David (Ludwig van Beethoven), Hal Landon Jr. (Captain Jonathan "John" Logan), and Bernie Casey (Mr. Ryan) Directed by Stephen Herek.

Review
Although the film may seems like a cheap Back to the Future ripoff, it tries to have an orignal idea that makes it a little funny. The characters are decent, Now, the film has funny moments, and a plot that is decent and for anyone that like seeing weird things going on, and I'm glad I got this as a gift, and I'm sure you will too.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.