John Lasseter; Joe Ranft

The Profile

American filmmakers associated with Pixar; co-directed Cars (2006). The film was dedicated to Joe Ranft, who died in 2005.

Lasseter is an animator and director, and a former chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Ranft was a screenwriter, storyboard artist, and voice actor. Together they are best known for co-directing Cars (2006).

A thoughtful review argues Cars is a technically flawless, reference-rich film aimed more at adults and cinephiles than kids. It praises the character work and the Americana/Western mood, while noting common critiques of the screenplay. The piece highlights the film’s dedication to co-director Joe Ranft and comments on the Italian dubbing.