12.13.2008

Wall-E

Epic. How else can you describe Wall-E? As an animated movie, it is perfect. Now, most expect nothing short of great with Pixar films, but Wall-E exceeds all that proceeded it. Actually, I have it tied with The Incredibles, but that is neither here nor there. As a film apart from animated, it's just as perfect.

The best part about Pixar's lovable robot flick: Wall-E is just so damn cute. That's right, cute. You can't define him as anything but. The key to success here is the ability to connect with adults and kids. In fact, I think adults will enjoy Wall-E more than children. I've yet to meet the little snot with more enthusiasm for titular garbage collector. The script, by director Andrew Stanton, is most brilliant in the first act. As Wall-E tries to court Eve, the i-Pod looking female robot, the film turns suddenly romantic. It was before, in watching Wall-E innocently interact with the world humans so long ago took for granted, but nothing matches the love he shows for Eve. Sure, lots of praise for Wall-E, but it is hard to find anything wrong with the film, so I wont bother looking. If you don't enjoy this film, I question whether you have a beating heart.

It also goes without saying, the animation is stunning. Pixar, duh.

Genre - Animation/Sci-Fi (4)

Screenplay (4)
Acting (4)
Production (4)
Directing (4)

1 comment:

  1. Be the third monkey Sam! You know my thoughts...

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