The Love Bug is back! Herbie (AKA #53), the sweet little '63 Volkswagen bug with a mind of his own and a serious love for speed, pairs with Lindsay Lohan in HERBIE: FULLY LOADED for a sunny comedy. Maggie Peyton (Lohan) is a third generation member of a NASCAR racing family and dreams of winning from behind the wheel, but her protective dad Ray Peyton, Sr. nixes the idea, while her brother Ray, Jr. (Breckin Meyer) carries on the family legacy (even though he's not a very good driver). After graduating from college and securing a job at ESPN, Maggie has one month at home before leaving for New York City. When Ray Sr. offers her a car as a graduation gift, they visit a junk yard to pick out a used stock car and end up coming home with a thrilled Herbie. Maggie quickly discovers Herbie is more than just a regular car, and soon they're on their way to realizing her dreams of racing glory while battling ego-inflated champ Trip Murphy (Matt Dillon) with the help of her cute mechanic friend Kevin (Justin Long).
As Maggie, Lohan is spunky, determined, and adorable; young girls will love this inspirational character. Herbie himself is as winning as ever. The movie cleverly opens with highlights of Herbie's past exploits, going all the way back to his debut in 1969 in HERBIE THE LOVE BUG. Older fans of the series will delight in seeing Herbie back in action, while the newly initiated will easily see what makes this car so special. NASCAR devotees should look for cameos from drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Casey Mears, Kevin Harvick, and Rusty Wallace. Fun, exhilarating, and touching, HERBIE: FULLY LOADED is the perfect family comedy.
Theatrical Release: June 22, 2005
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33/Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Dolby Digital - French
Dolby Digital - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Alternate Opening
Deleted Scenes
Bloopers
Audio Commentary - 1. Director's Commentary
Featurette - 1. A DAY AT THE RACES
2. BREAKING THE RULES: Stunts From HERBIE: FULLY LOADED
3. BRINGING HERBIE TO LIFE
Music Video - Lindsey Lohan Music Video
Distributor Notes: Herbie: Fully Loaded
Start your engines! Lindsay Lohan (MEAN GIRLS, FREAKY FRIDAY) does the driving when Herbie -- the fun-lovin', free-wheelin', '63 VW Beetle with a mind of its own -- returns better than ever in Disney's all-new, revved-up comedy adventure! Though a third-generation member of a NASCAR family, Maggie Peyton (Lohan) has always been forbidden from following her racing dreams by her overprotective father (Michael Keaton ¿ FIRST DAUGHTER). But she has no idea her life is about to take a huge u-turn! After discovering the irresistible Herbie in a junkyard, they form a magical team that will save her family and rewrite the racing record books! With Breckin Meyer (ROAD TRIP), Matt Dillon (THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY), and an all-star cast along for the ride, you better believe ol¿ Number 53 has some new tricks under his hood!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Stars
Lindsay Lohan: Actress, THE PARENT TRAP (1998), MEAN GIRLS
Michael Keaton: Actor/Producer, BATMAN (1989)
Matt Dillon: American actor, DRUGSTORE COWBOY (1989)
Justin Long: Actor, JEEPERS CREEPERS (2001)
Breckin Meyer: American Actor, CLUELESS
Cheryl Hines: Actress
Director
Angela Robinson: Short-Film Director
Producer
Robert Simonds: Producer/Upm
Associate Producer
Lisa Stewart: ALMOST FAMOUS
Screenwriter
Thomas Lennon: American comedic actor, THE STATE
Robert Ben Garant: Screenwriter, PACIFIER (2005)
Alfred Gough: Creator, SMALLVILLE (2001)
Miles Millar: Creator, SMALLVILLE (2001)
Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh: Film and TV Composer, RUSHMORE (1998)
Executive Producer
Michael Fottrell: Executive Producer, SORORITY BOYS (2002)
Executive Producer
Tracey Trench: Co-producer - Ever After
Story
Thomas Lennon: American comedic actor, THE STATE
Director of Photography
Greg Gardiner:
Review 1:
"This G-rated movie comfortably blends the cutesy mannerisms and well-scrubbed wholesomeness of that late-60's Disney hit with the vroom of today."
Source: New York Times
p.E1 06/22/2005
Review 2:
"[T]hat modern rarity, a genial, sweet-natured family film, G-rated and proud of it, an old-fashioned Disney movie to the core."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.E1 06/22/2005
Review 3:
"Lohan's redemption, rescuing Herbie from a demolition derby, is quite exciting, and she gives a fair impression of growing into a conquering heroine."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.64 09/01/2005
Review 4:
"[A] well-paced update starring peppery Disney re-do queen Lindsay Lohan..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.48 07/08/2005