markc7 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I saw Wall-E today and absolutely love it. It got at 96% fresh rating on Rottentomatoes, and some of the words used to describe it are "instant classic", "masterpiece", and "perfection". Here are some of the things that I found so compelling. One of the most incredible aspects of the movies is that there is no dialog for the first 40 minutes, but the main characters are established better than any other Pixar movie. The love story, despite being between two robots is the best of any animated movie I've seen. The movie has a strong message about environmentalism and anti-consumerism, which is super cool, but it never for a second feels preachy or simplistic. The movie's vision of a society where consumption has run amok isn't 100% original, but it was still surprising to me to see a mainstream movie push it so far. You'll know what I mean when you see Wall-E encounter humans for the first time. Of course, the animation is flawless. The sound (much of the dialog is in beeps and whistles) is incredible. I don't think that there's any age group that wouldn't enjoy this movie. There are some scenes that riff off of 2001: Space Odyssey, which add to the enjoyment if you've seen 2001 but don't take anything away from it if you haven't. And best of all, this is a movie that is all about hope being awoken, in both the main and supporting characters, so it's got a great, uplifting story arc. Go see this movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodhiDave85 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You've sold me, now I've gotta see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I saw previews for it and wanted to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 My friend was talking about going to see this and it sounded interesting. You have sold me now also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I saw it and must say its a scary view of the future for this country. Just look at the people and how they interact with one another... hell they all weigh over 300lbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Never heard of it but reading the posts it seems interesting and I'll ut it on my must-see list. Maybe i saw the preview when I was going to movie theatres many months ago. Now I live in a small village but I watch tons of movies on dvd. 2001 is one of the few movie that I can say it is "perfect" or almost perfect, another one is Vertigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmama Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 we just took the kids to see it and we all really liked it... yes, it is a grim view of what is going to happen to this world if people don't get wise to their evil ways and open their eyes and see the "wal-mart-ization" of this world! I thought it was great to be able to use some of the themes from the movie to start some conversations about wastefulness with my 4 year old- I would definitely recommend it.... the animation was a trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I've always loved Pixar and look forward to all there new stuff. So I will most certainly see it ^^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I saw the preview and it turned me off. Even the 2 minutes preview was a torture, so I don't think I would be able to endure 2 hours. It seems like it's childish humour from beginning to the end, eventhough it may be more intelligent than other animation movies from the past few years. I don't understand why so many "adults" go to see all those films featuring animals that dance and sing. Families, ok, but I've been working in a movie theatre and seen so many people with no kids going to see those movies. At least Japanese animation movies are more for grown ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmama Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I saw the preview and it turned me off. Even the 2 minutes preview was a torture, so I don't think I would be able to endure 2 hours. It seems like it's childish humour from beginning to the end, eventhough it may be more intelligent than other animation movies from the past few years. I don't understand why so many "adults" go to see all those films featuring animals that dance and sing. Families, ok, but I've been working in a movie theatre and seen so many people with no kids going to see those movies. At least Japanese animation movies are more for grown ups haha... you know, I didn't want to see it based on the preview... I was planning on sending my husband to see it with my daughter but it ended up as a family outing and I was pleasantly surprised. That being said, I definitely prefer 'japanimation' any day of the week especially Inuyasha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedicated01 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 It was really a memorable picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well I just got back from it. I would say 7/10. Not bad, not great. Like most animated movies out these days I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazios2002 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I saw it and must say its a scary view of the future for this country. Just look at the people and how they interact with one another... hell they all weigh over 300lbs! It may be a little too U.S. directed. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wall-e.htm I am shocked at the horrible foreign box office on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I saw it and must say its a scary view of the future for this country. Just look at the people and how they interact with one another... hell they all weigh over 300lbs! It may be a little too U.S. directed. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wall-e.htm I am shocked at the horrible foreign box office on this. I must agree! Usually it's 30% local profit and 70% foreign, but this one is 97% U.S and only 3% foreign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Centralized power (force) and a lazy/inattentive populace will be bad for all. I have not yet seen this movie. I'll likely pick it up at best buy on sale before walmart gets its price low enough to satisfy me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I just saw it and it was absolutely stunning in all the aspects that a movie can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 OK....if Offense says it's good....I'll go see it I don't have TV so I've never heard of it being advertised, but saw it mentioned here and then saw it listed in a theatre near my house. Maybe it's time to relax and watch a movie RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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