Set in a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, it follows an overconfident, conceited rookie race car named Lightning McQueen (Wilson) who, on his way to the biggest race of his life, discovers in the rundown town of Radiator Springs when he gets stranded, where he learns humility ...

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The message in "Cars" is simplicity itself: Life was better in the old days, when it revolved around small towns where everybody knew each other, and around small highways like Route 66, where you made new friends, sometimes even between Flagstaff and Winona.

It's about the special experiences we give up for the sake of convenience. In the film, Sally Carrera describes how the small town of Radiator Springs thrived in the era of Route 66, prior to the construction of Intertstate 40, which bypassed the town entirely to save ten minutes of travel.

Cars is a 2006 computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures and the last film for the Buena Vista Pictures Distribution company, directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft.

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Expect a bit of mild language, including insults like "idiot" and "fool," as well as tame flirting between smitten cars. The movie's overall message of being true to yourself and loyal to your friends is coupled with an overt call for alternative fuel and environmentalism.

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Radiator Springs The fictional movie town of Radiator Springs, faithfully replicated at Disney's Anaheim theme park, draws inspiration from a number of locations along a 1,000-mile stretch of Route 66 between Kingman, Ariz., and Tulsa, Okla.

The set includes fan-favorites Lightning McQueen, Billy Oilchanger, Chick Hicks, Charlie Checker, Race Official Tom, Dirkson D'Agostino, Strip Weathers aka 'The King,' Dud Throttleman, Dinoco Pitty, Brad Winmiler and Darla Vanderson. Kids will have a blast recreating their favorite scenes and inventing their own!

In Cars (2006), the main character Lightning McQueen learns an important lesson about humility and slowing down and enjoying life accompanied by great music, characters and story.

Lightning, just about to win the race, sees what's happened and realizes helping The King is more important than winning the race. In a lovely Climactic Moment, he slams on the brakes, just before the finish line, allowing Chick to win.