The Love Bug

A struggling mechanic named Hank Cooper acquires a worn-out Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie. Although the car was previously failing in competitions and facing the scrap heap, it begins winning races again under Hank's care. This success draws the anger of Herbie's former owner, Simon Moore III, who creates a menacing black vehicle to challenge the small car in a final race.

This adventure comedy was directed by Peyton Reed, marking the first film in a career that later included titles such as Bring It On and the Ant-Man series. The movie features Bruce Campbell as Hank Cooper and John Hannah as Simon Moore III, with Ali Wentworth, Kevin J. O'Connor, Dana Gould, and Harold Gould in the supporting cast. The production was a collaboration between Disney Branded Television, ZM Productions, and Zaloom Mayfield Productions.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers, earning a rating of 5.3 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a 5.7 on TMDB from 159 votes.