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Who would have thought that cars would make a very good film subject. No dear, I am not talking about a documentary on the different kinds of cars. I am talking about "Cars", that movie by Disney Pixar which became a hit not only among kids but adults as well.

But wait. Don't get me wrong. I am a thirty something person who loves movies that are well-appreciated by three-year olds but that doesn't make me a weirdo. It's just that I am young at heart and I intend to remain one.

Expect Disney Pixar to come up with very good cartoon movies that is a sell-out to people of all ages. The same production was responsible for hits like Toy Story and Finding Nemo.

I actually saw this movie four times already, one in the theater and three times (and counting heaven forbid!) in DVD. Well, I have no say what's playing on our home movie because when it comes to entertainment, kids reign!

What I like about this movie is the endearing quality of the characters. Each one has its own quirks and intricacies but they are all very lovable. But what will make your hearts bleed is the inside story on the life of Doc Hudson, a former racing champion who ended up as the magistrate of this little town called Radiator Spring.

Doc Hudson was a former racing champion who had to bow out of the racing scene after he met an accident in the tracks. He was so frustrated about how his fans could easily abandon him that he became a recluse in Radiator Spring. Like most of us who have been abandoned by people who should have been there when it matters most.

But wait! You should also hear the story of Lighting McQueen, a Piston Cup aspirant who is so full of himself he thinks he is the mightiest among them all. Lightning is so selfish he caused his own trouble when he forced his hauling truck named Mac to proceed to the Interstate, knowing that Mac was so sleepy already.

Call it a twist of fate but Lightning ended up in Radiator Springs, captive to a former city lawyer named Sally, who is also a car by the way. You can feel Lightning's frustration when he was judged guilty of destroying Radiator Spring's road and was sentenced to captivity until he is able to repair the road.

Can you imagine an expensive and well-groomed racing car to be working with tar and enjoying the company of a tow truck named Mater? Duh! That would be the day.

One character which also earned a few laughs from me was Luigi, the tire shop owner and a self-declared lover of Ferraris. Oh I could still see the look on his face when Michael Schumacher went to his tire shop just after Radiator Spring became famous again due to Lightning. And wait! There's also that Italian named Pitstop who can change tires in seconds!

Like I said, this movie is not only fun but is very poignant as well. I could not forget how Sally the lawyer brought Lightning to a spot overlooking the whole radiator Springs and the Interstate. I felt pity for the town and its car resident as Sally narrated how Radiator Springs was transformed from a bustling city to a forgotten one when the government decided to reroute the cars just to save 10 minutes of driving time.

But to tell you frankly, nothing could be as heartwarming as seeing Lightning sacrifice his ambition to become a Piston Cup champion. Instead of winning the race, Lightning chose to come back and help the old champion, who was by then a wreck of a car, reach the finish line.

Lightning wanted to win the race because he wants to become the next face of Dinaco. But fate is good. He may have lost the race but DInaco still offered him a contract. Sad to say, Lightning said no, thanks to the offer but asked Dinaco if they can airlift Mater using a helicopter as his friend is looking forward to riding that flying thing!

Unbelievable, you may say. How can a success-driven person, nay car, suddenly make a 360 degree turn? Well, you can't blame Lightning because he has apparently fallen in love with Ms. Sally. And believe me, when you're in love, anything goes.

Each one of us can learn from Lightning and Doc Hudson's story. It is important to be on top of the game but in the end, what matters most should be our friends and the people we love.

Incidentally, I have also watched Toy Story 1 and 2 and I also fell in love with both movies. Well, what can I do? I told you I am a kid living in a grown up's body. Well, I sure am eagerly waiting for the next movie from Disney Pixar.