Short film

Tokyo Mater

2008 · 6 min

A quick, silly, high-energy cartoon romp with bright visuals and playful racing action that never takes itself seriously.

Overview: A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, campy and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, ambition, friendship, rebellion
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
ambition
friendship
rebellion
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: kids
Form: animated
single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: animation, comedy, family, action, adventure
Directed by: John Lasseter
Starring: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Elissa Knight, Guido Quaroni, Lori Alan, Mickie McGowan, Danny Mann, Bob Scott
Runtime: 6 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish