Cruz says her parents told her "dream small, or not at all". Which is heartbreaking even without the rest of the context. But just -
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- the fact that the film takes the time to contrast Cruz's self-doubt, the way *others* doubt her, with Lightning's confidence & belonging -
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- is, I think, really fucking important. As the introduction of an older female racer, who talks about having to fight to race b/c gender.
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Which, look. It's one of those points that has my inner worldbuilder yelling BUT THEY'RE CARS, but the whole fucking premise is an analogue.
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And when you get to the end, to Lightning's big race - spoilers here, obvs - & he sees Cruz dismissed, he *gives her his place in the race*.
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Cruz beats the douchebro rookie who's been making Lightning feel shit, and gets accepted as an awesome racer by her new peers.
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The whole film is about legacy; about what it means to be valued for who you are, how you matter beyond appearances & the superficial.
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Lightning is dismissed for being too old & hurt; Cruz is dismissed for the thinly veiled Cars-verse version of being Latina in a SWM sport.
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It's not a comeback-kid narrative about Lightning getting Extra Awesome; it's about valuing the next generation, helping new people succeed.
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In the 1st Cars, Lightning learns that sportsmanship is more important than winning. In Cars 3, he learns that legacy isn't a solo act.
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Both films end with Lightning giving up a shot at temporary greatness to do something far better & more memorable: helping someone else.
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Also, there is some epic snark in the construction of Chick Hicks as the embittered TV sportscaster droning about his one Piston Cup win.
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In a nutshell; Cars 3 ends up being about a young female racer getting her shot (with more female cars introduced!). It's well worth seeing.
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