Cars 2 Review ~ Fandango Movie Tickets Giveaway

Today I did something I always said I would do, but never had the guts to. Out of necessity. I went to see a movie. All. Alone. I couldn’t figure out how to work around naps, trying to find a babysitter, and other scheduled events, so I went alone during my son’s nap while hubby was home. Since it’s been a long time since I went to the theatre, it was actually kind of relaxing to have alone time.

I had the opportunity to check out Fandango’s super easy online movie tickets service, and go see the new Cars 2. (Don’t forget you can win an awesome Cars 2 T-shirt and Prizes until 6/30). Getting tickets was super easy with Fandango. You’ve probably heard about them? You can:

  • Check out movie showtimes and watch trailers
  • Buy tickets in advance
  • Avoid long lines (and sold out shows)
  • Pay with PayPal (my personal favorite!)
  • Gift tickets to friends and family

I always check out synopses, ratings, showtimes online before going to the movies. Might as well buy tickets while I’m browsing Fandango and avoid the rush at the theatre. Read more about my experieces with Fandango here. Ooh! And, if you purchase with Fandango, you can get a free iTunes download! I wasn’t able to take advantage of this because my iTunes is messed up right now due to computer problems, but it’s a fun perk!

One drawback I experienced is that in my area, only ONE theatre uses Fandango’s online ticketing service. So my choices of showtimes were extremely limited (hence why I ended up having to go alone), and there are at least 5 other theatres closer to me than this particular one, so the drive was much further than I’d like. I hope more theatres in my area get on board.

>>What did I think about Cars 2, the movie?<<

Well, let me break it down: Entertaining with a spy theme! Fast-paced - with several races and chases, viewers get a lot of car action! Clever car one-liners. A moral - be true to yourself (and your friends) – but the message got a bit lost in the action. And much less potty humor and innuendo than the first Cars movie, which I was happy to see.

What parents might want to know beforehand: If you’re like me and strict cautious about what you let your kids watch, here’s what you should know: I thought the movie was extremely LOUD! So if you have a child sensitive to noise, perhaps wait for the DVD. There was a little bit of violence, as one car gets tortured and then blown up. Also, some crass humor relating to bathrooms and passing gas. Finally, a bit of an anti-Big Oil agenda in spots, that my conservative soul could’ve done without!

Definitely past fans of Cars will enjoy this flick! If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know what you think!

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WIN IT: If you enjoy movies, you’re in luck: Fandango is offering one of my readers two free tickets! Use it to see Cars 2, Transformers, or any of the latest summer movies!

How to Enter: 1 entry per task / 1 comment per entry (3 total)

  • Make a topic-related comment: Do you enjoy going to the theater or prefer watching at home? What do you think about online ticketing services like Fandango? What movie would see if you won? (All generic comments like “enter me,” or “I want to win,” etc. will be deleted).
  • Follow my blog via GFC, Facebook, or Email (pick one!)
  • Share this giveaway one time via a Facebook status or Tweet (easy share buttons below).

GIVEAWAY RULES: Giveaway ends Saturday July 9, 2011 at 10:00pm EST. Winner will be drawn via And The Winner Is… WP plug-in. I will email winner directly, and they have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is drawn. Giveaway is open  in US only. You must be 18 years or older to enter/win. Fulfillment handled by Fandango.

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and all opinions are my own.

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