The voice of Doc is Paul Newman, who had a fondness for cars and race cars which is partly why he took the role. I think this was one of his last roles before he passed hence the memorial was not just a tribute to the character, but also to the actor. 😊
It was nice but I wished they’d focus more on McQueen getting over Doc’s death. They only talked about it for like 10 seconds and it was never brought up again.
What do you expect from Disney? They had bought Pixar by then and had their paws all over Cars 2. It sucked. I never even bothered with 3.@@thewillofabeast9079
Little cool fact; the Michael Schumacher Ferrari is actually a voice cameo by Michael Schumacher who was a top level Formula 1 racing driver and one of the most successful drivers of all time. There's also some voices from the NASCAR world including Dale Earnhardt Jnr and Darrell Waltrip.
Not me tearing up when McQueen was drifting off daydreaming about Radiator Springs when he was in Mack’s trailer trying to focus on his speed. He really did miss them so much 😭
there's something about how small the location is and how personal the character interactions are that make this silly movie feel so wholesome and special. like it's own little world
I feel like the first Cars movie really captured a unique Americana atmosphere that the second one didn’t understand. It worked because the locations they were in were inherently tied to the explosion of cars in the 50s-60s. It makes Radiator Springs feel like a natural and real place, as opposed to when they’re brute forcing the same characters into established European cities
Cars 3 had it's cool moments but it's garbage not as bad as Cars 2 but the fact a Female Car was the main character instead of Lightning really pissed me off.
My favorite voice cameo in this movie is actually the Rusteeze sponsors. They're voiced by two guys who had a long running car advice radio show on NPR that was both hilarious but also gave really good car repair advice. On their radio show they were known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers. It was called Car Talk and their real names are Tom and Ray Magliozzi .
The story of Radiator Springs is sadly the true story of many towns on Route 66 once The Highway System bypassed many small towns and took their revenue away. Traffic is a trickle compared to its heyday, Route 66 today is about 95% tourist. Worth driving to take a peak into the past. Note* Route 66 is no longer contiguous, some portions are in disrepair or gone altogether. Get an Updated Tourist Map
Yes! I grew up in one of those towns and it's amazing what it used to be like. Now it's around 2000 people but back when 66 was big it had a theater, a drive in, a skate rink, etc. it was so nice. The part where they get their neons makes me cry every time 😭
I've been up and down the part of 66 still around here, and it gives me such a nostalgic feeling for something I never experienced, looking at all the abandoned buildings and the little businesses still holding on by threads
I live in Southern California, San Bernardino County to be exact. One of my bucket list items is to cruise all of RT 66, or what’s left of it. I just haven’t done enough research to figure out a route to go or a map system.
I personally prefer driving on the back/scenic roads. Get to discover stuff I’d never see taking the highway! I also just don’t like driving on the highway… some people drive so crazy and reckless 🥲
@@El_Jefe_Zamora The RUclips channel The History Underground went on a trip covering the whole length of Route 66. He has several videos of the tiny towns and abandoned areas. It includes a lot of the museums on the way.
29:46 = Not sure if anyone has commented on this, but the song the VW Van is playing is the Jimmy Hendrix version of the Star Spangled Banner, so technically, both the van and the jeep are being patriotic in their own unique ways
The Rusteez owners, the two brother cars, are based off of the hosts of a show called Car Talk. Used to listen to them all the time when I was a kid. When one of the brothers died, they stopped making the show, but every time I watch this movie, I remember them.
Couple of easter eggs I don't know if many people know. When this was made, Arnold Schwarzenegger was actually the governor of California, so the Humvee saying "Lightning McQueen must be found at all costs" was a nod to that. And at the start of the final race, they are talking about everything shutting down to watch, and show a sign that say the City of Emeryville is closed. Emeryville CA is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is where the Pixar studios are located.
Daryl Cartrip; voiced by NASCAR legend Daryl Waltrip Strip Weathers, the 43 car; voiced by NASCAR legend Richard Petty (who made the 43 car famous) and Strips Weathers' wife, was voiced by Richard Petty's real wife! the 8 car; voiced by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr), who became a legend in his own right. the Sherrif was voiced by an author who wrote the definitive book about Route 66, Pixar invited him after he took them on a tour of Route 66, and they animated his actual mustache as the grill! Mater was voiced by comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who did all his own stunts! Toni Shaloub voiced Luigi Micheal Shumaker voiced the "Micheal Shumaker" Ferrari at the end. and everyone else from the previous movies reprising their roles during the end credit scene at the drive-in theater... including John Ratzenberger, who has voiced various characters in most of Pixar's movies, who voiced Mack. (what kind of cut-rate production is this anyway?)🤣
More voices: Fillmore is voiced by George Carlin Bob Cutlass is voiced by Bob Costas (famous US sports commentator) Harv is voiced by Jeremy Piven (based on his character from Entourage)
John Ratzenberger is PIXAR's lucky charm - he'd had a voice role in every film and every film had been a success... until The Incredibles. They were finishing post-production when they realized that Ratzenberger wasn't in the film. Rather than risk jinxing their streak they wrote, recorded, animated, rendered, scored, and edited in the closing scene with The Underminer in something like 36 hours in order to include Ratzenberger while still making their release schedule.
I think one of the coolest things in this movie is that the director and artists traveled Route 66 to get ideas on how to design Radiator Springs. Most of the buildings were directly inspired by famous landmarks. I personally didn't care for Cars 2, but Cars 3 was okay. None of them compare to Cars though. Voice of Bing Bong from Inside Out green van at 18:31. Sally is the same voice actor as Dolly in Toy Story 3/4 & the spider in A Bug's Life. She was the purple-haired toy that lead at Bonnie's. I love how Pixar uses so many previously used VAs.
@@star_stark99 Yeah, that's why I didn't list him, because his voice has been used a ton. He is also the construction worker that meets Carl in UP that gets the leaf blower on his face lol
@@fightingfaerie But the made Planes,cars with wings. Disney used to be ok,but now with all the race/gender swaps....... the WHOLE world is laughing at the country that invented woke! (Stealing a German Snow WHITE story and changing her skin colour?) Not even you yanks can be that arrogant! I'm a white English male, (can I play Rosa Parks?) I've heard your education is bad (W.Bush/Biden exhibits a an b in no order!) You might need to Google her before you answer with a dumb'en!🏴
This is a sweet movie, but the second you start asking about the logistics of this world you will find yourself in a hellish landscape filled with mutants and monsters.
This film marked: Pixar's 20th anniversary, the last film Joe Ranft worked, the last movie on VHS, the last movie to use the filmreel bumper, the last THX certified Pixar movie, the first film i saw in theaters and the film that came out after Disney's complete acquisition of Pixar.
Fun fact here about Lightning. His real name is Montgomery McQueen. He got the name Lightning due to his unbelievable speed while in the racing academy. Also, Lightning is still classed as a rookie because of the yellow stripe on his rear bumper. All rookie racers in NASCAR have this to signify their status as rookies. Side note: this is still my favorite Pixar movie of all.
You’re my absolute favorite movie reviewer, Oscar! I always feel like I end up laughing and crying along with you during each film. You consistently give such insightful commentary, and this time was no exception! I love cars, so I was really excited to watch this one. Lightning’s character arc and the relationships he develops with the residents of radiator springs were truly so well done. 😌
The CARS Land (which is actually a giant recreation of Radioator Springs) at California Adventure in LA is actually one of the most genius things Disney has done. Every night at sunset they do a "lighting ceremony" where they play the song and turn on the neon as well. It's super fun, and everyone gets into it and dances.
I love these kinds of Movies. Arrogant MC gets stuck in a small town and gets their sense of priorities back. Doc Holiday with Michael J. Fox is a classic one.
If you have plans to watch the rest of the Cars franchise, I will warn you that Cars 2 is a movie you’ll either love or despise. There is no in-between.
Yeah. Just go straight from Cars to Cars 3. You’ll miss nothing, it’s the true sequel. Cars 2 is still the only Pixar movie I haven’t seen. And have no interest to
I thought the 2nd one was fine. It's just a "for fun" kind of sequel though, so don't take it too seriously. You really could skip it if you want, as it doesn't really further any plot line throughout the 3 movies. Cars 3 is definitely worth checking out, though!
Cars 2 really should be called Mater’s Tall Tales: The Movie. Which is great if you’re like me, and you grew up with Mater’s Tall Tales. But if you go in expecting another tribute to NASCAR like the first and third ones, you’ll likely be disappointed
Life is a Highway would play on the disney channel, like a music/ promo video by rascal flatts for this movie, alll the time i remember it so vividly, it definitely was my favorite song for a minute there😭
22:22 What caused Lightning to be how he was supposed n the movie was explained by a book that McQueen was originally nicer and had a friend named Carl at the racing academy he went to, but the day of the big graduation race, in which the winner would get a sponsorship and be able to race in the piston cup races, Carl told Lightning that one of his lug nuts were loose and could cause an accident. So Lightning let Carl’s pit crew tighten his lug nuts, but they instead loosened them on orders from Carl. When Carl won the race McQueen realized he had been lied to and betrayed by his friend and closed himself off from others. He stopped talking to his classmates, studied more and decided to only trust and rely on himself refusing to let anybody close to his in fear they would betray him as well.
Fun Fact: In the German dubbing, for example, Daniel Brühl voices Lightning McQueen and the King is voiced by Niki Lauda, who was one of the most successful Formula 1 racing drivers of his time. The former German Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher also lent his voice to the Ferrari in Luigi's workshop in both the German and English dubbing.
Oh man, I loved watching your reaction to this one. I feel like the other movies in the Cars series make this one get overshadowed, but this one is just so deeply wholesome and a storyline not often explored especially in "kids" media. I think especially as an adult it really hits a personal spot in the age of the "hustle" culture. Your reactions are always an enjoyable watch, and you really make it easy to forget troubles and just enjoy some media for the entertainment it's meant to be. I'm dealing with some health issues and I really appreciate the distraction. Keep up the great work and take care!
For high school graduates in some schools get to go to Disneyland and California Adventure for a night until like 1AM with all the lights and they made Flo's gas station into a dance club for the night and then the full size replicas would drive out and take pictures. It was a really cool experience
Ah, the Maturing Trilogy. Learning when 'best' course isn't always a popular one. Knowing responsibility for yourself and those around you. Accepting that growth isn't always about age.
One of the few movies where I prefer the German synchro over the original because in German, the King is spoken by Niki Lauder a former Austrian Formular 1 driver and a great, great person 🇦🇹🤍
And Mater/Hook is voiced by Reinhard Brock, who sounds really fitting too, and voiced others like Suley in Monsters inc and Pacha in the emperors new groove. I normally watch Movies in the Original language, but I can't resist the german version of cars :D
22:17 “I wonder what happened to him when he was younger that makes him so hellbent on just winning all the time” - to answer this question with my own opinion… watch Taladega Nights… unrelated but, somehow related lol
Just yesterday I checked your playlist 3 TIMES, SURE that CARS HAD to be on there, there was no way you'd seen all the others and not this yet, now here it is! Yay!
I’ve always wondered how this movie was pitched. “Okay, hear me out. Imagine Doc Hollywood, small town nostalgia, learning to appreciate life, romance… BUT instead of a hot shot plastic surgeon he’s actually a car. Like an autonomous car with a tongue and everything. In fact, everyone is a car. The whole world is cars!” So wild lmao
Hi Oscar! I’ve been watching your reaction videos for a while now and I’m a huge fan. As someone who normally doesn’t like watching people’s reactions to things, somehow your channel hits differently. You just seem like such a genuine, positive person and the amount of insight and thought you give to every thing you watch is a nice change from all the other hustle and bustle on RUclips. Since hearing you were Christian, (I am too) I thought I’d recommend the show The Chosen, which has been my favorite show for a really long time. It’s the first multi season show on the life of Christ. It really brings the bible stories to life and each episode is really well made, written and acted, and has tons of emotional moments and some jokes too. I first found your channel through the Avatar the Last Airbender reactions vids you posted, which I really enjoyed (also the Prince of Egypt and all the Toy Story ones)!! Anyway, I’d love to see your reaction to The Chosen. It would really make my day. Oof, that was a huge comment 😂😂 Thanks for all you bring to RUclips and God bless!
2:36 BOI HECK NO they aren't! I ain't an expert on NASCAR racing and rules, but intentionally side swiping a car like Chick Hicks does here would get you IMMEDIATELY disqualified if I'm not mistaken.
Based on how it’s portrayed in the movie, it looks like everything Chick does is technically legal but considered very poor sportsmanship. But the NASCAR rules in the Cars universe don’t necessarily line up with NASCAR rules in real life
Eeeeeh for a while it technically was as long as you made it look unintentional (thats what separated good drivers from bad) but post 2010 they started cracking down on what made NASCAR , well NASCAR, the wrecks ,the fights and such and ruining it , because as long as you did it and nobody got seriously hurt (i.e barely more than a bruised Ego or budget) then it was ok (and doing it so no one got hurt was also a separation between good and bad) So while some of what Chick did was barely legal ,most of it was outright illegal (all of it is illegal in todays standards )
I used to watch this movie religiously as a child when I was growing up, back when I didn’t even really know what NASCAR was. Nowadays I’m a HUGE NASCAR fan (possibly because of Cars, I suppose) and feel like I have a pretty extensive knowledge on the sport, so watching this movie back these days and noticing all the little references and odes to real NASCAR, as well as all the voice-acting cameos from actual NASCAR personalities like Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Mario Andretti etc that I was oblivious to as a child is absolutely fascinating 🤣
3:56 lil lore drop to why he doesn't do this: in a book where they talk about their pasts before radiator springs, mcqueen brings up that he went to a racing academy with his best friend, however on final test day his friend sabotaged him, causing him to repeat the year in the academy all over while his friend moved on to racing. this is why he doesnt trust anyone to change his tires.
Cars has been a huge part of my childhood. 5 of my birthdays as a kid were cars theme. Had all the collections of the cars characters. Last month I finally got to go Disney adventure park, ride the ride, met lightning McQueen and Mator. I started acting a like a literal child. I burst out crying, tears of joy. Best time of my life! 🥲⚡️
Fun Fact: The King and his wife are voiced by Richard Petty and his wife Linda. Richard is considered the King of NASCAR given his 200 wins and 7 championships in his 35 year career and the character of Strip Weathers was based on him even down to the color, number, and model of the car.
41:55 - Best for *EVERYONE!* Doc calling the press did Lightning a favor. Lightning's entire life and purpose was focused on racing, and for him to miss out on that opportunity would have left him always wondering what could have been. And he would have also missed the learning experience to realize there are other more important things than racing.
He did the wrong thing; that happened to produce a positive result in the end. Everything worked out well but it was still wrong. Also just to add to it, he didn’t make that choice to help Lightning, he was motivated to get rid of him and spare himself the pain of having a reminder of what happened to him rolling around. I’m just saying this because sometimes people confuse the choices they make with results and then repeat poor choices they’ve made because of a positive but lucky outcome. Obviously Doc though learnt what he did was wrong and made up for it.
@@thecocoacouch - I don't disagree with anything you said, and as it is left rather ambiguous, I choose to believe Doc (with regrets of what he missed out on) wanted to make sure Lightning didn't miss his chance.
Doc Hudson was voiced by the legendary Paul Newman. He was an incredible actor, director, producer, philanthropist, race car driver, and yes, the person that started "Newman's Own" brand of foods. Newman's Own still donates all of its after tax profits to charity supporting child focused programs. If you want to see him in his prime, check out "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting".
I don't watch every Cocoa Couch video, discovered the channel watching the Friends reactions, but he's one of the few people I actually like on RUclips, he seems fun to be around.
Thanks to this movie, interest in Historical Route 66 was finally returned to the mainstream. Restoration of major sections of Route 66 has begun through crowdsourcing and fundraising. Today, 80% of the original route can be driven, with the remaining 20% being looked at. Communities once declared ghost towns are coming back to life. It is amazing what one movie can do
1:40 I missed this the first time watching. The car that "The King" is modeled off of is the same car the the IRL Richard Petty aka The King. The 1970's Plymouth superbird with it's very iconic super big spoiler.
As a girl who grew up in the country next to her grandparents' farm, yes, combines do have the potential to do damage to a car if they drive over it. However, that would only really happen if the other vehicle is standing still as combines have a max speed of around 30 kilometers per hour. As for the song "Life is a Highway," fun fact: Rascal Flatts are not the original artist; the original was done by Tom Cochrane in 1991. It was one of my favourite songs on the radio when I was growing up. Great reaction as always, and I look forward to whatever else is coming up. :)
I love in Cars 3 when they pay tribute to the North Wilkesboro Speedway. I grew up about 30 minutes from there. That was back when stock car racing was especially dangerous. Made for a super fun time when I was a kid.
This movie is pretty much a childhood classic for me. I loved this film so much that along with Tarzan I could watch this movie over and over and over again when I was younger. I watched it like 5 times a day. Hell, a core memory of mine is when me and my family moved into our new place, all our furniture was still wrapped in bubble wrap, my cousins were helping us out and so we all sat down on the floor in front of our TV, ordered pizza and watched Cars 1. This movie along with Tarzan will forever stay in my heart.
22:17 I think McQueen was like this, bc when he was in some school or training (I really don’t remember) and his friend betrayed him but I don’t remember how or why. Btw I don’t know if this is a fanfic or theory or fact I just heard this somewhere. Anyway have a good day❤
9:10 A good way to see lots of different landscapes by driving through America is to throw a dart at the map and fly out to the closest airport where your dart hit, rent a car and drive home. Stay away from the interstates as much as possible stopping at the attractions along the way.
Awww!! I am so insanely happy you liked this one! Cars gets kind of disregarded by some Pixar fans, but genuinely, it’s one of my absolute favorites. And I even liked the 2nd one, so I hope you enjoy it too when you get around to it.
Btw fun fact doc Hudson is based Of the real life racer Marshall teague Aka the 1951 to 1954 Fabulous Hudson hornet The car topped out at 108 mph Having a good reliable 6 cylinder or inline 6 engine About 215 horsepower stock which was high in the 50s
Should you ever get the chance to travel the southwest in the U.S. you can see many of the areas along the real Route 66 that the animators used for influences in the movie. While there are large portions of 66 that have fallen into disrepair, and you'll have to hop on I-40 to bypass them, you'll still be able to see the skeletal remains of many of the small towns that once flourished and thrived during Route 66's heyday. It's a poignantly bittersweet drive from L.A. to Chicago on 66 and the relic of a long bygone era of how life once used to be slow and easy here in the U.S. On a lighter note my grandparents used to do Poker Runs along Route 66 back in the 40's and 50's from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. They'd start out with an opening hand of playing cards and there were stops along the route where they'd exchange cards, increase or decrease their bets, get water for the radiators in their cars, and rest for a while. When everyone arrived in Vegas the person with the best hand of Poker won the entire pot! Then they'd all go out, get drunk off their asses, and gamble every penny they had. LOL
The was considered a bit of a flip when it first came out. For me seeing it the first time- I actually liked it. The sacrifice of the piston cup was such a great moment. Superb character arc. Glad you enjoyed it
I still tear up when Lightning goes back for The King. I’m glad you enjoyed this movie. It’s such a love letter to Americana, US road trip culture, and obviously Route 66. There’s something special about taking a state road instead of the interstate and driving through countryside and small towns. You miss a lot of the beauty of this country if you only take the interstate.
The joke in the epilouge about Mack commenting about using the same actor over and over is an in-joke of how Pixar used John Ratzenberger in all movies up until Onward.
What a joy to watch you discover the magic of Pixar. Even from the very start of the movie, you're always looking for the message and the deeper meaning that Disney/Pixar always sprinkles throughout their movies. I would LOVE to see you react to some of the OG live action Disney movies. Parent Trap, Swiss Family Robinson, Muppet Treasure Island. They're all remarkable!
The reason why they call Chick Hicks the Runner Up is because he's always tailgating The King and cna never pass him. McQueen is just there getting in his way. The King always holds the lead.
Hearing you talk about how nice it is being out their(like in a rural town) i used to live in Tennessee, in a very rural town. The hills and driving through the trees just makes me fall in love with the place over and over again i miss it honestly, me and my mom moved back to iowa but my grandparents still live in Tennessee. Im actually visiting them rn
Cars is a movie with a childish concept that is fleshed out and sometimes tackles serious concepts. For me personally, I adore seeing Doc show up to support Lightning, all dressed up in his livery. And then seeing The King's crash soon after makes me emotional in ways that make it easy to forget I'm watching a kid's movie.
This has been my older brother’s favorite movie since he was a toddler. He’s now in his twenties and still watches it every so often. It’s a classic for a reason.
The actor who voiced Doc passed between one and two. So instead of replacing him, they gave him a memorial in the sequel. It was really nice
The voice of Doc is Paul Newman, who had a fondness for cars and race cars which is partly why he took the role. I think this was one of his last roles before he passed hence the memorial was not just a tribute to the character, but also to the actor. 😊
It was nice but I wished they’d focus more on McQueen getting over Doc’s death. They only talked about it for like 10 seconds and it was never brought up again.
@@morrisoniiceI’m pretty sure he actually raced in Le Mans too
"Float Like a Cadillac, Sting like a Beemer"
What do you expect from Disney? They had bought Pixar by then and had their paws all over Cars 2. It sucked. I never even bothered with 3.@@thewillofabeast9079
Little cool fact; the Michael Schumacher Ferrari is actually a voice cameo by Michael Schumacher who was a top level Formula 1 racing driver and one of the most successful drivers of all time. There's also some voices from the NASCAR world including Dale Earnhardt Jnr and Darrell Waltrip.
And 'the King' was literally Richard Petty!
Also, in UK version the voice of Harv(McQueen's agent) is dubbed by Jeremy Clarkson from TopGear
The 2 commentators at the first race are voiced by the real Nascar commentators
@InterestedinEverythingHistoric I knew about Schumacher cameo but NIKI LAUDA?!
If I recall correctly in the German dub Michael Schuhmacher voiced McQueen.
Not me tearing up when McQueen stopped before the finish line. lol, what the hell is in this water.😭
Same lol
Same man!!!
He went from cocky in the beginning of the film to A good heartfelt person that’s true character development.
Not me tearing up when McQueen was drifting off daydreaming about Radiator Springs when he was in Mack’s trailer trying to focus on his speed. He really did miss them so much 😭
there's something about how small the location is and how personal the character interactions are that make this silly movie feel so wholesome and special. like it's own little world
I feel like the first Cars movie really captured a unique Americana atmosphere that the second one didn’t understand. It worked because the locations they were in were inherently tied to the explosion of cars in the 50s-60s. It makes Radiator Springs feel like a natural and real place, as opposed to when they’re brute forcing the same characters into established European cities
Goddamit this is a wholesome movie with a LITTLE too much merchendance but goddamit it has some genuine moments
@@mistertwister2000I feel cars 3 was the true sequel to cars and from what I know cars 3 removes cars 2 from canon
Cars 3 had it's cool moments but it's garbage not as bad as Cars 2 but the fact a Female Car was the main character instead of Lightning really pissed me off.
Why do I always tear up when Doc races? Chefs kiss, Pixar.
Right? feels weirdly close to heart
My favorite voice cameo in this movie is actually the Rusteeze sponsors. They're voiced by two guys who had a long running car advice radio show on NPR that was both hilarious but also gave really good car repair advice. On their radio show they were known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers. It was called Car Talk and their real names are Tom and Ray Magliozzi .
I didn't own a car but I loved listening to Car Talk with my dad. They were so entertaining!
I loved them!
@@springmontes it’s wild, driving around on a Sunday and I’m listening to people talk about carburetors and I have no interest in cars.
Searched for this comment. I grew up listening to them on road trips with my dad. They deserve that amazing role being immortalized in this movie.
I used to listen to that radio show and learned a lot about cars that way.
The story of Radiator Springs is sadly the true story of many towns on Route 66 once The Highway System bypassed many small towns and took their revenue away. Traffic is a trickle compared to its heyday, Route 66 today is about 95% tourist. Worth driving to take a peak into the past. Note* Route 66 is no longer contiguous, some portions are in disrepair or gone altogether. Get an Updated Tourist Map
Yes! I grew up in one of those towns and it's amazing what it used to be like. Now it's around 2000 people but back when 66 was big it had a theater, a drive in, a skate rink, etc. it was so nice. The part where they get their neons makes me cry every time 😭
I've been up and down the part of 66 still around here, and it gives me such a nostalgic feeling for something I never experienced, looking at all the abandoned buildings and the little businesses still holding on by threads
I live in Southern California, San Bernardino County to be exact. One of my bucket list items is to cruise all of RT 66, or what’s left of it. I just haven’t done enough research to figure out a route to go or a map system.
I personally prefer driving on the back/scenic roads. Get to discover stuff I’d never see taking the highway!
I also just don’t like driving on the highway… some people drive so crazy and reckless 🥲
@@El_Jefe_Zamora The RUclips channel The History Underground went on a trip covering the whole length of Route 66. He has several videos of the tiny towns and abandoned areas. It includes a lot of the museums on the way.
I love how no reactors ever question how a car has a tongue.
Edit: Damn people don't take light hearted joke comments so seriously.
With that line of thinking,you could question any Disney (🤑🤮) film. I'm going to annoy you now. Just relax and enjoy or watch something else.
it's a movie for kids. you're not supposed to. just have fun instead of overanalyzing things.
Every one I’ve watched… has?
I’ve seen this movie a 10 times and I’ve never questioned that… that’s crazy lol
It’s a Michale Jordan reference in the beginning
29:46 = Not sure if anyone has commented on this, but the song the VW Van is playing is the Jimmy Hendrix version of the Star Spangled Banner, so technically, both the van and the jeep are being patriotic in their own unique ways
The Rusteez owners, the two brother cars, are based off of the hosts of a show called Car Talk. Used to listen to them all the time when I was a kid. When one of the brothers died, they stopped making the show, but every time I watch this movie, I remember them.
Something about that show just worked. I’m not a gear head but I found myself listening to it every now and then and had no idea why
Click and Clack were the stage names of Tom and Ray Magliozz
"CAR FLYS!" TOO CUTE! (THEY'RE VW BUGS). ❤
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Still remains one of the best animated moments ever.
I could not agree more!!!
Well, to each his own
47:23 That's what caused Chick Hicks to get fired and permanently banned from Piston Cup Racing Series.
I wonder what he did between that and cars 3
no one knows what happened to chick after the movies.
i dont think that would get you permanently banned.
I never getting tired of seeing that pitstop 46:19
I love the "blooper" scenes at the end. Theyre honestly the best thing pixar does
One of the cool hidden bonuses in this movie is the name of Chick's sponsor: HTB, which stands for Hostile Takeover Bank. Now that's a fitting one
Couple of easter eggs I don't know if many people know. When this was made, Arnold Schwarzenegger was actually the governor of California, so the Humvee saying "Lightning McQueen must be found at all costs" was a nod to that. And at the start of the final race, they are talking about everything shutting down to watch, and show a sign that say the City of Emeryville is closed. Emeryville CA is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is where the Pixar studios are located.
Daryl Cartrip; voiced by NASCAR legend Daryl Waltrip
Strip Weathers, the 43 car; voiced by NASCAR legend Richard Petty (who made the 43 car famous) and Strips Weathers' wife, was voiced by Richard Petty's real wife!
the 8 car; voiced by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr), who became a legend in his own right.
the Sherrif was voiced by an author who wrote the definitive book about Route 66, Pixar invited him after he took them on a tour of Route 66, and they animated his actual mustache as the grill!
Mater was voiced by comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who did all his own stunts!
Toni Shaloub voiced Luigi
Micheal Shumaker voiced the "Micheal Shumaker" Ferrari at the end.
and everyone else from the previous movies reprising their roles during the end credit scene at the drive-in theater... including John Ratzenberger, who has voiced various characters in most of Pixar's movies, who voiced Mack. (what kind of cut-rate production is this anyway?)🤣
More voices:
Fillmore is voiced by George Carlin
Bob Cutlass is voiced by Bob Costas (famous US sports commentator)
Harv is voiced by Jeremy Piven (based on his character from Entourage)
John Ratzenberger is PIXAR's lucky charm - he'd had a voice role in every film and every film had been a success... until The Incredibles.
They were finishing post-production when they realized that Ratzenberger wasn't in the film. Rather than risk jinxing their streak they wrote, recorded, animated, rendered, scored, and edited in the closing scene with The Underminer in something like 36 hours in order to include Ratzenberger while still making their release schedule.
Also, in UK version the voice of Harv(McQueen's agent) is dubbed by Jeremy Clarkson from TopGear
@@twylanaythias yep, they almost messed that one up😄
My favorite cameo is Tom and Ray Magliozzi.
I think one of the coolest things in this movie is that the director and artists traveled Route 66 to get ideas on how to design Radiator Springs. Most of the buildings were directly inspired by famous landmarks. I personally didn't care for Cars 2, but Cars 3 was okay. None of them compare to Cars though. Voice of Bing Bong from Inside Out green van at 18:31. Sally is the same voice actor as Dolly in Toy Story 3/4 & the spider in A Bug's Life. She was the purple-haired toy that lead at Bonnie's. I love how Pixar uses so many previously used VAs.
Chick is Michael Keaton, who also voiced Ken in Toy Story 3.
They even make a joke about the same thing in this movies end credits, with Mac
Sally kinda sounds like Joy from inside out aswell, though i dont think its the same VA
@@star_stark99 Yeah, that's why I didn't list him, because his voice has been used a ton. He is also the construction worker that meets Carl in UP that gets the leaf blower on his face lol
@@TheDaringPastry1313 I didn’t realize he was in Up as well. I noticed him in the older movies cause of nostalgia.
I still think Cars is my favorite one out of all the 3 Cars movies.
Definitely.😊
I watched the third first and i can confirm its the best than the first cause im yet to see the second
Cars 3 was one film too many,this was brilliant though!
@@PUNKinDRUBLIC72Cars 3 is what Cars 2 should’ve been. Either never make Cars 2 or called it something else, like Mater’s Big Adventure or something.
@@fightingfaerie But the made Planes,cars with wings. Disney used to be ok,but now with all the race/gender swaps....... the WHOLE world is laughing at the country that invented woke! (Stealing a German Snow WHITE story and changing her skin colour?) Not even you yanks can be that arrogant! I'm a white English male, (can I play Rosa Parks?) I've heard your education is bad (W.Bush/Biden exhibits a an b in no order!) You might need to Google her before you answer with a dumb'en!🏴
This is a sweet movie, but the second you start asking about the logistics of this world you will find yourself in a hellish landscape filled with mutants and monsters.
Like car Hitler canonically exists 😂
This film marked: Pixar's 20th anniversary, the last film Joe Ranft worked, the last movie on VHS, the last movie to use the filmreel bumper, the last THX certified Pixar movie, the first film i saw in theaters and the film that came out after Disney's complete acquisition of Pixar.
Fun fact here about Lightning. His real name is Montgomery McQueen. He got the name Lightning due to his unbelievable speed while in the racing academy. Also, Lightning is still classed as a rookie because of the yellow stripe on his rear bumper. All rookie racers in NASCAR have this to signify their status as rookies. Side note: this is still my favorite Pixar movie of all.
You’re my absolute favorite movie reviewer, Oscar! I always feel like I end up laughing and crying along with you during each film. You consistently give such insightful commentary, and this time was no exception! I love cars, so I was really excited to watch this one. Lightning’s character arc and the relationships he develops with the residents of radiator springs were truly so well done. 😌
This really means a lot Thankyou ☺️
@@thecocoacouch got a question for you. Could you do the movie reaction of a movie called AXL
The CARS Land (which is actually a giant recreation of Radioator Springs) at California Adventure in LA is actually one of the most genius things Disney has done. Every night at sunset they do a "lighting ceremony" where they play the song and turn on the neon as well. It's super fun, and everyone gets into it and dances.
100%!! It's the best land they've added in decades.
I love these kinds of Movies. Arrogant MC gets stuck in a small town and gets their sense of priorities back. Doc Holiday with Michael J. Fox is a classic one.
If you have plans to watch the rest of the Cars franchise, I will warn you that Cars 2 is a movie you’ll either love or despise. There is no in-between.
You can literally don't watch Cars 2 and you miss absolutely nothing. That's how hard it deviates from the main plot that is racing.
Yeah. Just go straight from Cars to Cars 3. You’ll miss nothing, it’s the true sequel.
Cars 2 is still the only Pixar movie I haven’t seen. And have no interest to
@@fightingfaerie is just amusing. Seriously, you don't miss much.
I thought the 2nd one was fine. It's just a "for fun" kind of sequel though, so don't take it too seriously. You really could skip it if you want, as it doesn't really further any plot line throughout the 3 movies. Cars 3 is definitely worth checking out, though!
Cars 2 really should be called Mater’s Tall Tales: The Movie. Which is great if you’re like me, and you grew up with Mater’s Tall Tales. But if you go in expecting another tribute to NASCAR like the first and third ones, you’ll likely be disappointed
Life is a Highway would play on the disney channel, like a music/ promo video by rascal flatts for this movie, alll the time i remember it so vividly, it definitely was my favorite song for a minute there😭
Watch "ICE AGE" franchise my man, it's from an animation studio called "BLUE SKY"
It's sad that it got token down😢
22:22 What caused Lightning to be how he was supposed n the movie was explained by a book that McQueen was originally nicer and had a friend named Carl at the racing academy he went to, but the day of the big graduation race, in which the winner would get a sponsorship and be able to race in the piston cup races, Carl told Lightning that one of his lug nuts were loose and could cause an accident. So Lightning let Carl’s pit crew tighten his lug nuts, but they instead loosened them on orders from Carl. When Carl won the race McQueen realized he had been lied to and betrayed by his friend and closed himself off from others. He stopped talking to his classmates, studied more and decided to only trust and rely on himself refusing to let anybody close to his in fear they would betray him as well.
this is such a feel good movie, Lightning going full stop to back up and help the king finish his last race, one of my fav cinematic moments
Fun Fact: In the German dubbing, for example, Daniel Brühl voices Lightning McQueen and the King is voiced by Niki Lauda, who was one of the most successful Formula 1 racing drivers of his time. The former German Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher also lent his voice to the Ferrari in Luigi's workshop in both the German and English dubbing.
Which is ironic considering Brühl then went on to become Niki in Rush
Oh man, I loved watching your reaction to this one. I feel like the other movies in the Cars series make this one get overshadowed, but this one is just so deeply wholesome and a storyline not often explored especially in "kids" media. I think especially as an adult it really hits a personal spot in the age of the "hustle" culture.
Your reactions are always an enjoyable watch, and you really make it easy to forget troubles and just enjoy some media for the entertainment it's meant to be. I'm dealing with some health issues and I really appreciate the distraction. Keep up the great work and take care!
"I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park." Best quote ever lmao
In the dubbed version into my language, he says ''I'm happier than a tornado at Manhattan'', which I find even more funny
For high school graduates in some schools get to go to Disneyland and California Adventure for a night until like 1AM with all the lights and they made Flo's gas station into a dance club for the night and then the full size replicas would drive out and take pictures. It was a really cool experience
Film that deserves more appreciation
After all these years, one thing is for certain. The Frank scene is still terrifying.
I’ve never ever noticed the flashing joke, I can’t stop thinking about it now
Strip Weathers, AKA The King (the Blue race car) is based on a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, and is based on Richard Petty's car specifically
Ah, the Maturing Trilogy.
Learning when 'best' course isn't always a popular one.
Knowing responsibility for yourself and those around you.
Accepting that growth isn't always about age.
18:11 the way their expressions immediately drop always kills me 😭
31:11 My FAVORITE Mater moment!!! 🤣🤣🤣
This man's pixar reactions are the best part of my day
“They’re gonna make a bunch of jokes about how to cars live!”
Just wait until you see the sequel XD
You're my first Aussie to like country music. "Let's go!"
49:19 FUN FACT: This is really Michael Schumacher who voiced this car :) (he’s a F1 racing legend if you don’t know who that is)
One of the few movies where I prefer the German synchro over the original because in German, the King is spoken by Niki Lauder a former Austrian Formular 1 driver and a great, great person 🇦🇹🤍
And Mater/Hook is voiced by Reinhard Brock, who sounds really fitting too, and voiced others like Suley in Monsters inc and Pacha in the emperors new groove. I normally watch Movies in the Original language, but I can't resist the german version of cars :D
22:17 “I wonder what happened to him when he was younger that makes him so hellbent on just winning all the time” - to answer this question with my own opinion… watch Taladega Nights… unrelated but, somehow related lol
Glad you giving a watch to this movie, definitely a good one.
Also, that "Oh, they're flashing him" lol
I didn’t get that joke. Then I saw Tallegada Nights. Then I understood the innuendo lol
Just yesterday I checked your playlist 3 TIMES, SURE that CARS HAD to be on there, there was no way you'd seen all the others and not this yet, now here it is! Yay!
Fun fact - in the UK, Lightning's agent Harv is voiced by Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear.
I’ve always wondered how this movie was pitched. “Okay, hear me out. Imagine Doc Hollywood, small town nostalgia, learning to appreciate life, romance… BUT instead of a hot shot plastic surgeon he’s actually a car. Like an autonomous car with a tongue and everything. In fact, everyone is a car. The whole world is cars!” So wild lmao
Saved by the upload !!!
My nephew used to love this movie and recited it frequently lmao
Hi Oscar! I’ve been watching your reaction videos for a while now and I’m a huge fan. As someone who normally doesn’t like watching people’s reactions to things, somehow your channel hits differently. You just seem like such a genuine, positive person and the amount of insight and thought you give to every thing you watch is a nice change from all the other hustle and bustle on RUclips. Since hearing you were Christian, (I am too) I thought I’d recommend the show The Chosen, which has been my favorite show for a really long time. It’s the first multi season show on the life of Christ. It really brings the bible stories to life and each episode is really well made, written and acted, and has tons of emotional moments and some jokes too. I first found your channel through the Avatar the Last Airbender reactions vids you posted, which I really enjoyed (also the Prince of Egypt and all the Toy Story ones)!! Anyway, I’d love to see your reaction to The Chosen. It would really make my day. Oof, that was a huge comment 😂😂 Thanks for all you bring to RUclips and God bless!
This was such a pinnacle of my childhood, as was most older Disney movies. Love this so much 😂✊🏻
2:36 BOI HECK NO they aren't! I ain't an expert on NASCAR racing and rules, but intentionally side swiping a car like Chick Hicks does here would get you IMMEDIATELY disqualified if I'm not mistaken.
Based on how it’s portrayed in the movie, it looks like everything Chick does is technically legal but considered very poor sportsmanship. But the NASCAR rules in the Cars universe don’t necessarily line up with NASCAR rules in real life
Eeeeeh for a while it technically was as long as you made it look unintentional (thats what separated good drivers from bad) but post 2010 they started cracking down on what made NASCAR , well NASCAR, the wrecks ,the fights and such and ruining it , because as long as you did it and nobody got seriously hurt (i.e barely more than a bruised Ego or budget) then it was ok (and doing it so no one got hurt was also a separation between good and bad)
So while some of what Chick did was barely legal ,most of it was outright illegal (all of it is illegal in todays standards )
I heard from somewhere else that what Chick is doing is an actual strategy that some NASCAR drivers do, just not a lot.
I used to watch this movie religiously as a child when I was growing up, back when I didn’t even really know what NASCAR was. Nowadays I’m a HUGE NASCAR fan (possibly because of Cars, I suppose) and feel like I have a pretty extensive knowledge on the sport, so watching this movie back these days and noticing all the little references and odes to real NASCAR, as well as all the voice-acting cameos from actual NASCAR personalities like Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Mario Andretti etc that I was oblivious to as a child is absolutely fascinating 🤣
3:56 lil lore drop to why he doesn't do this: in a book where they talk about their pasts before radiator springs, mcqueen brings up that he went to a racing academy with his best friend, however on final test day his friend sabotaged him, causing him to repeat the year in the academy all over while his friend moved on to racing. this is why he doesnt trust anyone to change his tires.
31:56 You Aussies get it. I talk about driving culture to my Dutch friend and he calls me brainwashed.
Cars has been a huge part of my childhood. 5 of my birthdays as a kid were cars theme. Had all the collections of the cars characters. Last month I finally got to go Disney adventure park, ride the ride, met lightning McQueen and Mator. I started acting a like a literal child. I burst out crying, tears of joy. Best time of my life! 🥲⚡️
Fun Fact: The King and his wife are voiced by Richard Petty and his wife Linda. Richard is considered the King of NASCAR given his 200 wins and 7 championships in his 35 year career and the character of Strip Weathers was based on him even down to the color, number, and model of the car.
41:55 - Best for *EVERYONE!*
Doc calling the press did Lightning a favor.
Lightning's entire life and purpose was focused on racing, and for him to miss out on that opportunity would have left him always wondering what could have been.
And he would have also missed the learning experience to realize there are other more important things than racing.
He did the wrong thing; that happened to produce a positive result in the end. Everything worked out well but it was still wrong. Also just to add to it, he didn’t make that choice to help Lightning, he was motivated to get rid of him and spare himself the pain of having a reminder of what happened to him rolling around. I’m just saying this because sometimes people confuse the choices they make with results and then repeat poor choices they’ve made because of a positive but lucky outcome. Obviously Doc though learnt what he did was wrong and made up for it.
@@thecocoacouch - I don't disagree with anything you said, and as it is left rather ambiguous, I choose to believe Doc (with regrets of what he missed out on) wanted to make sure Lightning didn't miss his chance.
The thing is, this story is so multilayered that there are a number of reasons why this part takes place…
Doc Hudson was voiced by the legendary Paul Newman. He was an incredible actor, director, producer, philanthropist, race car driver, and yes, the person that started "Newman's Own" brand of foods. Newman's Own still donates all of its after tax profits to charity supporting child focused programs. If you want to see him in his prime, check out "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting".
I don't watch every Cocoa Couch video, discovered the channel watching the Friends reactions, but he's one of the few people I actually like on RUclips, he seems fun to be around.
Thanks to this movie, interest in Historical Route 66 was finally returned to the mainstream. Restoration of major sections of Route 66 has begun through crowdsourcing and fundraising. Today, 80% of the original route can be driven, with the remaining 20% being looked at. Communities once declared ghost towns are coming back to life. It is amazing what one movie can do
1:40 I missed this the first time watching. The car that "The King" is modeled off of is the same car the the IRL Richard Petty aka The King. The 1970's Plymouth superbird with it's very iconic super big spoiler.
IM HERE. he’s aware that he’s late omg
As a girl who grew up in the country next to her grandparents' farm, yes, combines do have the potential to do damage to a car if they drive over it. However, that would only really happen if the other vehicle is standing still as combines have a max speed of around 30 kilometers per hour.
As for the song "Life is a Highway," fun fact: Rascal Flatts are not the original artist; the original was done by Tom Cochrane in 1991. It was one of my favourite songs on the radio when I was growing up.
Great reaction as always, and I look forward to whatever else is coming up. :)
If you ever get the chance to do a road trip across the US, do it! 1000% worth it. (But make sure your car has working A/C.)
I love in Cars 3 when they pay tribute to the North Wilkesboro Speedway. I grew up about 30 minutes from there. That was back when stock car racing was especially dangerous. Made for a super fun time when I was a kid.
I know this isn't one of the more emotional Pixars, but I always tear up when Doc races, then when Lightning helps the crashed car.
This movie is pretty much a childhood classic for me. I loved this film so much that along with Tarzan I could watch this movie over and over and over again when I was younger. I watched it like 5 times a day. Hell, a core memory of mine is when me and my family moved into our new place, all our furniture was still wrapped in bubble wrap, my cousins were helping us out and so we all sat down on the floor in front of our TV, ordered pizza and watched Cars 1. This movie along with Tarzan will forever stay in my heart.
22:17 I think McQueen was like this, bc when he was in some school or training (I really don’t remember) and his friend betrayed him but I don’t remember how or why. Btw I don’t know if this is a fanfic or theory or fact I just heard this somewhere. Anyway have a good day❤
9:10 A good way to see lots of different landscapes by driving through America is to throw a dart at the map and fly out to the closest airport where your dart hit, rent a car and drive home. Stay away from the interstates as much as possible stopping at the attractions along the way.
Awww!! I am so insanely happy you liked this one! Cars gets kind of disregarded by some Pixar fans, but genuinely, it’s one of my absolute favorites. And I even liked the 2nd one, so I hope you enjoy it too when you get around to it.
Btw fun fact doc Hudson is based
Of the real life racer
Marshall teague
Aka the 1951 to 1954
Fabulous Hudson hornet
The car topped out at 108 mph
Having a good reliable 6 cylinder or inline 6 engine
About 215 horsepower stock which was high in the 50s
In the german version Mater is called Hook and i really love that, i was so confused when i watched it in english for the first time
The sheriff wasn't shooting at him. He hadn't drove that fast in years and messed something up. That's why doc was fixing him up.
No reactors ever do the end credits scenes for this movie, I completely forgot about Mac at the theater with his VA callout haha
Should you ever get the chance to travel the southwest in the U.S. you can see many of the areas along the real Route 66 that the animators used for influences in the movie. While there are large portions of 66 that have fallen into disrepair, and you'll have to hop on I-40 to bypass them, you'll still be able to see the skeletal remains of many of the small towns that once flourished and thrived during Route 66's heyday. It's a poignantly bittersweet drive from L.A. to Chicago on 66 and the relic of a long bygone era of how life once used to be slow and easy here in the U.S.
On a lighter note my grandparents used to do Poker Runs along Route 66 back in the 40's and 50's from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. They'd start out with an opening hand of playing cards and there were stops along the route where they'd exchange cards, increase or decrease their bets, get water for the radiators in their cars, and rest for a while. When everyone arrived in Vegas the person with the best hand of Poker won the entire pot! Then they'd all go out, get drunk off their asses, and gamble every penny they had. LOL
LOVED Cars 1 and 3, so I'm super happy to see this! Can't wait to see your reaction to Cars 3 as well
6:04 I don't think I ever registered that joke, I haven't seen this movie that much but still woow
The was considered a bit of a flip when it first came out. For me seeing it the first time- I actually liked it. The sacrifice of the piston cup was such a great moment. Superb character arc. Glad you enjoyed it
I'm glad to see you enjoying my most favorite childhood movie! My favorite character was Strip Weathers "The King" 💙
If you look carefully during the scene Lightning did install mirrors on the top of his "head"
You really should take a drive from Chicago to Santa Monica on Route 66, “The Mother Road”. It is really incredible.
I waited so long for this one! As an italian Luigi and Guido were so fun to watch :)
This movie was released on my 13th birthday and I still love it to this day.
I still tear up when Lightning goes back for The King. I’m glad you enjoyed this movie. It’s such a love letter to Americana, US road trip culture, and obviously Route 66. There’s something special about taking a state road instead of the interstate and driving through countryside and small towns. You miss a lot of the beauty of this country if you only take the interstate.
This was my absolute favorite for *years*
The amount of dopamine I got from this video was insane
The joke in the epilouge about Mack commenting about using the same actor over and over is an in-joke of how Pixar used John Ratzenberger in all movies up until Onward.
46:35 that scene is one of scenes i remember so well , that tire changing was awesome badass
I used to love this movie. I watched it every day when I was a wee lad.
Also, I totally recommend megamind
What a joy to watch you discover the magic of Pixar. Even from the very start of the movie, you're always looking for the message and the deeper meaning that Disney/Pixar always sprinkles throughout their movies. I would LOVE to see you react to some of the OG live action Disney movies. Parent Trap, Swiss Family Robinson, Muppet Treasure Island. They're all remarkable!
The reason why they call Chick Hicks the Runner Up is because he's always tailgating The King and cna never pass him. McQueen is just there getting in his way. The King always holds the lead.
I didn’t even know chick hicks was voiced by Michael Keaton lol
Hearing you talk about how nice it is being out their(like in a rural town) i used to live in Tennessee, in a very rural town. The hills and driving through the trees just makes me fall in love with the place over and over again i miss it honestly, me and my mom moved back to iowa but my grandparents still live in Tennessee. Im actually visiting them rn
Cars is a movie with a childish concept that is fleshed out and sometimes tackles serious concepts. For me personally, I adore seeing Doc show up to support Lightning, all dressed up in his livery. And then seeing The King's crash soon after makes me emotional in ways that make it easy to forget I'm watching a kid's movie.
This has been my older brother’s favorite movie since he was a toddler. He’s now in his twenties and still watches it every so often. It’s a classic for a reason.
it's funny how everytime i felt down and open youtube, your video is the first thing i saw on the thumbnail and it instantly made my day❤❤