re: in retrospect, Cars is not the shitshow the MTV Board argues

For what it worth, I like Planes better than Cars. Cars is a great movie, hits you right in the feels several times. But I think Planes is much more rewatchable. My 4 year old has this preference too.

I think it's because they don't make Dusty turn into a douche at any point. He's just a genuine nice guy, and the movie is a direct contrast to the whole "nice guys finish last" meme.

Fun fact you probably already know: the two fighter jets that help Dusty are Anthony Edwards and Val Kilmer. If you look at their helmets, it's clearly those of Ice Man and Goose.