The opening of the movie is narrated by the character Dok Hudson (voiced by Ivo Rogulja in Croatian), and it serves as an introduction to the world of racing and the main character, Bljesak (Lightning McQueen).
NASLOV: AUTOMOBILI (CARS) – UVODNA SEKVENCA
(Glazba: Sheryl Crow – "Real Gone" počinje svirati dok se vidi logo Disneyja i Pixara)
(Kamera prelazi preko praznih sjedala na tribinama, starih limenki piva i zastava koje vijore na vjetru. Vidimo naslov: "DINOCO 400".)
Dok Hudson (glas izvana): "U redu, ovo je to."
(Brzi kadrovi mehaničara koji podešavaju automobile, gume se zavijaju, motori riču. Atmosfera je napeta.)
Dok Hudson: "Usredotoči se. Brzina. Ja sam brzina."
(Bljesak McQueen čeka na startnom redu, oči su mu fiksirane na stazu. Žmigavci trepere kao živci.)
Bljesak McQueen (u sebi): "Jedan pobjednik, dvadeset i dva gubitnika. Ja želim samo... da budem tamo prvi kad se zastava spusti."
Dok Hudson: "Pobjeda je sve. Pobjeda znači slavu. Pobjeda znači ugovore, slikanje za naslovnice, obožavateljice, novac... i najvažnije od svega: Dinoco."
(Na zaslonu se vidi reklamni spot za Dinoco gorivo s plavim automobilom (Kralj).)
Dok Hudson: "Dinoco je najveći sponzor na svijetu. Oni su kraljevska obitelj trkaćih automobila. I ako si njihov vozač, ti si kralj."
(Kamera se vraća na start. Žuta zastava se spušta. Svi motori riču.)
Sudac (preko zvučnika): "Gospodo, upalite motore!" cars 1 sinhronizovano na hrvatski
(Zvuk motora koji se pojačava u urlanje. Svjetlo na startnom semaforu prelazi iz crvenog u zeleno.)
Komentator (Darrell Cartrip): "Zeleno! Zeleno! Idemo, idemo, idemo!"
(Trka počinje. Automobili jure naokrug. Čuju se komentari tijekom utrke dok glazba bubnja.)
Komentator: "Jebote, kakva brzina! Vidi kako taj klinac leti!"
Drugi komentator (Bob Cutlass): "Da, danas je očito dan za brzinu. Pogledajte Chicka Hicka, pokušava preći na unutarnju stranu, ali ga Kralj blokira!"
Komentator: "Oh, Kralj je stara škola! Nitko ne vozi bolje 'trkaćeg kasu' od njega! Ali čekaj, tamo dolje, br. 95, Bljesak McQueen! Ovaj dečko je nezaustavljiv!"
(Bljesak preuzima vodstvo. Posljednji krug.)
Komentator: "Posljednji krug! Bljesak vodi! Ima prednost od čitave dužine automobila! Ovo je gotovo, samo treba prijeći ciljnu crtu!"
(Odjednom, Bljesaku puknu obje stražnje gume. On počinje klizati i poskakivati po stazi.)
Komentator: "Ne! Ne! Ne! Pukle su mu gume! Bljesaku McQueenu su pukle gume! Nevjerojatno! Gubi kontrolu!"
(Bljesak se okreće, skače, ali nastavlja kliziti prema cilju. Istovremeno, Kralj i Chick Hicks jure prema cilju. Sva tri automobila prešla su crtu u isto vrijeme.)
Komentator: "Prešli su ciljnu crtu! Tko je pobijedio?! Nisam siguran! Morat ćemo pogledati snimku!"
(Na velikom zaslonu se vidi usporena snimka: Bljesak ispruži jezik dok klizi preko cilja.) The opening of the movie is narrated by
Komentator: "Pogledajte to! Isplazio je jezik! Neobično završno sredstvo, ali je li to bilo dovoljno?"
Komentator 2: "To je nevjerojatno! Utrka je završila izjednačeno! Trostruki izjednačeni rezultat!"
(Bljesak se smiješi i pozira kamerama, misleći da je slavodobitnik.)
Napomena o sinkronizaciji: U Hrvatskoj je film "Cars" sinkroniziran iznimno kvalitetno. Uloge su tumačili:
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The animated film (2006), released in Croatia as , features a celebrated Croatian synchronization that has become a staple for local audiences. The dubbing was produced by Livada Produkcija and directed by Pavlica Bajsić, with the translation provided by Ivanka Aničić. Glavni Likovi i Glasovi (Main Cast)
The Croatian version features several prominent actors who brought the inhabitants of Radiator Springs to life: Munjeviti Jurić (Lightning McQueen) : Voiced by Leon Lučev Šlep (Mater) : Voiced by Žarko Potočnjak Sanja (Sally Carrera) : Voiced by Dora Polić Doc Hudson : Voiced by Pero Kvrgić : Voiced by Dražen Bratulić : Voiced by Danilo De Girolamo
(retaining the Italian-inspired performance used in many versions). Sporedni Likovi (Supporting Cast) : Voiced by Ljubo Zečević Šerif (Sheriff) : Voiced by Aleksandar Cvjetković Kora Turbović (Kori Turbowitz) : Voiced by Jadranka Đokić Brzi (Boost) : Voiced by Luka Peroš Šmrk Brk (Snot Rod) : Voiced by Ozren Grabarić Kulturni Utjecaj i Dostupnost
The synchronization is highly regarded for its adaptation of the characters' personalities to the local language, particularly the chemistry between Lučev's Jurić and Potočnjak's Šlep. The Croatian-dubbed version is available on streaming platforms like and was widely released on DVD and Blu-ray in the region. or information on where to stream the film in Croatia?
In the Croatian synchronization of (2006), the character " " (the small forklift mechanic) is named (Guido). He was voiced by actor Dražen Bratulić.
is famous for his incredibly fast pit stops and his unwavering loyalty to Munjeviti Jurić (Lightning McQueen) and his best friend Luigi. In the Croatian version, he speaks with a distinct Italian-Istrian accent, which adds to his charm during the high-stakes Piston Cup races.
Film je u Hrvatskoj distribuiran u kinima u sinkroniziranoj inačici. Hrvatska sinkronizacija smatra se jednom od najboljih i najprepoznatljivijih u regiji.
Glasovne uloge:
The translators did not literally translate most names but rather found functional equivalents:
| English Name | Croatian Dub Name | Technique Used | |--------------|-------------------|----------------| | Lightning McQueen | Munja McQueen (Munja = Lightning) | Direct translation of the first name only | | Mater | Matorac (means “old timer” or “old guy”) | Cultural equivalent – emphasizes age & rust | | Doc Hudson | Doktor Hudson | Literal translation of “Doc” to “Doktor” | | Sally Carrera | Sally Carrera | Name kept; accent neutral | | Luigi | Luigi (same) | Italian name retained for recognizability |
Preporuka: DA (Recommendation: YES)
Cars 1 sinhroniziran na hrvatski is one of the best animated dubs to come out of Croatia. It respects the original while adding a unique, lovable local flavor. Whether you’re watching it with a toddler or just for nostalgia, this version turns Radiator Springs into a place that feels like home.
Catchphrase to listen for: When Mator says “Vridi, prijatelju!” – you’ll know you’re in good hands.
Croatian dubbing often uses re-lexicalization – replacing an English pun with a completely different Croatian pun that matches mouth movements.
English: “I’m faster than lightning”
Croatian: “Brži sam od munje” (direct translation works naturally)
English: “You’ve got a lot of junk in your trunk” (double meaning: car trunk / body)
Croatian: “Imaš dosta starudije u gepeku” (junk in the trunk – literal, loses the body joke but gains clarity)
Tow Mater’s Southern drawl → Replaced with a Slavonian country dialect (rural eastern Croatia), which signals “hick” status to Croatian viewers.
⭐ Rating: 4.5/5
When Pixar released Cars in 2006, it became an instant classic—not just for kids who loved fast vehicles, but for adults who appreciated its heartfelt story about community, humility, and slowing down. The Croatian synchronization (sinhronizacija) of this film elevates the original material brilliantly, making it feel local, warm, and genuinely funny for Croatian audiences.
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