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Plot: In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
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MCT:September 29, 2008
"Directive?"
To the untrained eye, Disney-Pixar's WALL-E probably appears to be just another ordinary animated family film or just another commonplace Pixar escapade. But WALL-E should not be carelessly dismissed with these misleading labels. Director Andrew Stanton (who was behind 2003's Finding Nemo) has created a masterpiece on the same level as recent films like There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men, Pan's Labyrinth and even The Departed. Put very frankly, this is a marvellous film with infinite appeal.
Over the past few years, Pixar's annual line-up usually receives its fair share of acclaim (from critics and audiences alike). In 2007, it was Ratatouille that had the Oscar committee talking. Other memorable titles include 2004's The Incredibles and 2006's Cars. Further animated films (courtesy of Dreamworks) include Madagascar, Shrek and several others. But 2008's WALL-E is an unprecedented event in both animated feature films and contemporary filmmaking in general. Through my eyes, this masterpiece deserves an Oscar nomination for Best Picture at the very least. No, not Best Animated Picture...I'm talking about the daddy Oscar statuette of Best Picture. I'm not the only person discussing this possibility, so that must tell you something.
This is a movie that the critics are raving about, and audiences are warmly receiving. The box office numbers are enough to convince you of that fact. As of late 2008, the film still holds a resounding rank on IMDb's Top 250. As much as it pains me to admit, I thought the hype and acclaim was ridiculous, and I misleadingly labelled the film as childish rubbish. However I'm extremely glad that I took a chance and gave this film a shot.
In the future, humans have abandoned Earth. WALL-E (voiced by Burtt) is the last of his kind: a small robot manufactured by the Buy-N-Large Corporation, created with the objective of cleaning up the rubbish left by humans. WALL-E (an acronym for Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth class) lives a lonely life as he carries out the same routine everyday. He's a robot whose vocabulary never stretches past three words, and his sole friend is a mute cockroach. WALL-E spends his entire day rummaging through the rubbish. He compresses mounds of garbage into cubes (he also collects rubbish he finds fascinating - one man's garbage is another robot's treasure) by day, then spends his evenings watching Hello, Dolly! and longing for romance. Things drastically change for WALL-E when a robot known as EVE (Extra-terrestrial Vegetation Evaluator, voiced by Knight) lands on his planet. It's love at first mechanised heart-beep. WALL-E and EVE are soon entangled in an outlandish space adventure with a host of fascinating robot characters.
So what makes WALL-E the masterpiece that has everyone talking? There are a number of reasons.
For starters, the animated is top drawer. All landscapes and locations are gorgeously rendered, to the extent that an audience will be stunned at the technological capabilities of modern computers.
Secondly, the kids will have an absolute ball. Even the adults will sit in awe. WALL-E will commendably keep both the kiddies and adults entertained for its entire running time. Thirdly, the film has great relevance to a modern society that's becoming increasingly reliant on technology. The film essentially acts as a social commentary. While the kids are greatly entertained, an adult will be able to comfortably absorb the film's underlying themes. It's a "green" theme that imbues the proceedings. Humans are depicted as obese, obsolete couch potatoes who rely on technology for their every whim. They no longer walk, and a transparent screen allows them to communicate with each other (even if they're sitting in arm's length). The human race aren't human anymore...in fact the robot characters are more humane. The implication is that this future isn't far off.
WALL-E is also a total blast: it's creative, clever, charming and comedic. You'll be laughing at the Chaplin-esque slapstick on offer, and you'll be sighing at the beautifully tender nature of the little robot. The film always conveys a poignant and moving love story. It's an odd-couple love story that will strike a tone with its audience depending on generational reference points. There are traces of Charlie Chaplin and Virginia Cherrill in City Lights, Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Annie Hall, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic, with traces of Star Wars and E.T. thrown in for good measure (there's also a slight dash of Shrek and Princess Fiona). This may be a love story between mechanical robots, but it's incredibly heart-warming and appealing.
The final factor that ensures this film is an absolute masterpiece is that it will never grow outdated. Dreamworks animated movies are filled with pop culture references, whereas WALL-E is devoid of them. The character of WALL-E enjoys watching the musical Hello, Dolly! and at one stage we see him indulging in a game of Pong on an old monitor. Had this been a Dreamworks picture, WALL-E would be watching High School Musical and playing Halo 3 on an X-Box 360. This denotes the difference between the two animation studios: in fifty years WALL-E will play flawlessly to a new audience who will laugh at the timeless slapstick, whereas a Dreamworks film (after the pop culture references lose their potency) will play to almost complete silence. Yes, I do enjoy Dreamworks films such as Shrek (the first one...and the first one only!) and Over the Hedge, but it's doubtful that they'll hold up in later years.
Like Pixar's previous films, the meaning of WALL-E is deeper and more profound than the merchandising prospects found therein. The film is undoubtedly a love story, but it's also a story about staying true to your own heart in the insipidly malevolent face of authority. The film is a moving tale about saving the small things and treasuring the world you exist in, regardless of how imperfect its surface may seem.
Andrew Stanton won an Oscar in 2004 for his previous animation film Finding Nemo. Now the director has unquestionably earned his place in the pantheon of animation pioneers. With WALL-E, Stanton has taken not only the art of animation, but the art of storytelling to new and unimaginable heights. Previous landmark science fiction masterpieces include Star Wars and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. To me, WALL-E is the next landmark sci-fi masterpiece in the form of a simple animated family feature.
Perhaps the only drawback would be a script that turns formulaic in its final quarter. The concluding few scenes had me riveted in my seat, but in the long run most of it wasn't overly necessary. And the customary happy ending is quite predictable. However 80% of the film cleverly circumvents the clichés.
For an animated movie aimed at an ordinary family audience, WALL-E is unbeatable. The visuals are masterful, the animation is absolutely beautiful, the storytelling is fairly original and there are laughs aplenty. This film has a right to take its place alongside Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille and the countless other additions to the Pixar canon. To this day, WALL-E is definitely the best animated family movie in existence! -
MCT:September 29, 2008i dont like animation movies its ralely when i like one like monster ink and i can say i like this one wall-e
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MCT:September 29, 2008The animation and sound is good, the story is okay. It could win an Oscar. It was cute. The kids liked the animation. But it was way over their heads.
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MCT:September 29, 2008This little masterpiece is the only movie to make it into my top ten in a very long time. Best film I've seen in years, and definately a highligt of 2008.
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MCT:September 29, 2008
An interesting film from Pixar. It has all of the usual brilliance from a Pixar film, but is a different film from previous ones. Instead of the in-your-face rollercoaster ride, this film is thoughtful and poignant with little dialogue in the first 30 mins. But Wall-E is a lovable and cute character who falls in love with another robot, Eve. Their love is innocent and pure and although there is a strong ecological message throughout the film, the love story shines through.
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MCT:September 29, 2008
this film isn't targeted for younger children as i orignally thought. It actually has a clever, deeper plot to it. The animation is very well done and the final credits was also cleverly designed and portrayed. It was overall interesting to watch if you appreciate smaller things in life, don't expect an animation based around slapstick comedy.
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MCT:September 28, 2008
Pixar once again surpass even their own high expectations to create a film more touching and original than most this year.
I love Wall-e. -
MCT:September 28, 2008
Very funny and charming,it's the most kindest movie to come out so far in the big screens.It's a must see for all ages.
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MCT:September 28, 2008
I believe this is director Andrew Stanton's third Pixar film. His first was Monster's Inc. (which I couldn't connect with) his second was 'Finding Nemo' (which is at the very top of my list as a Pixar favorite) and now his new film is 'Wall-E'.
I thoroughly enjoyed Wall-E. At the beginning of the movie as we see the robot on Earth, I was completely taken in by the imagery and the cinematography. The lighting of the outdoor scenes looked fabulous! It didn't look like CGI and yet it wasn't completely real. I don't really quite understand why, but It just looked perfect.
The two robots Wall-E and Eve, their personalities through sound effects and animated pantomime, both seemed the most fully realized and remarkable creations yet by the Pixar people.
The overall story was excellent but the movie feels longer than 97 minutes. It seemed like the film lost its focus somewhat when too much time was spent with the humans and their problems aboard that ship. It's almost as if there were a number of ideas left over and for some reason they decided to used them all -- it seems to have diminished the focus on the two main characters as well as over-padded the story, making the film drag somewhat towards the end.
Thomas Newman's arresting musical score really elevated the quality of the film and enhanced the drawing power of the film's romance between the two robots. The sequence of the rocket ballet between the two robots in space is sheer poetry.
Finding Nemo, the Incredibles, and Wall-E are now my number's one, two, and three animated films on the top of my Pixar favorites list.
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MCT:September 28, 2008
And sometimes dialogs aren't needed.Adorable sci-fi romantic comedy,one of the best animated movie ever made
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MCT:September 28, 2008
Pixar have really outdone themselves this time. This is the most touching animated movie I have ever seen. Upon first glance, it looks like a typical kids movie but the movie's themes are very deep and full of meaning, which is why it definitely appeals to adults as well. Wall-E is definitely the most adorable character Pixar have created to this date, even surpassing Boo from Monsters, Inc. The love story between Wall-E and Eve is amazing and so sweet, I actually cried. The animation is of course, top notch.
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MCT:September 27, 2008
Dreamworks is driven by witty dialogue and action sequences, Disney is driven by the sheer wondrous nature of its magical stories.
And WALL-E is no exception. In fact, it is an EXCEPTIONAL portrayal of this ideal.
To sum it up, it displays the essence which defines the resilience of the human (and robot) spirit, that of undiluted, pure LOVE and joy of LIVING, not just surviving.
A story of mind-blowing proportions, it subtly addresses themes not aimed at children (families being the assumed audience). So, in short,
GO SEE IT.
And yes, Mr. WALL-E is one of the most memorable (not to say impossibly adorable) characters ever conceived by PIXAR (and that's saying something)
Oh, and enjoy the presto short, worth the ticket alone.
You'll be touched, amazed and inspired, so much that when the credits (in true witty PIXAR style) roll, you wish you can stay forever.
Oh, and did you know that it's absolutely hilarious? -
MCT:September 27, 2008
What's to say about this? It's perfect, that's all. And the fact that I was lucky enough to see this in theaters...without any screaming or crying children the entire time. Between that and The Dark Knight, today, I consider myself the luckiest man alive.
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MCT:September 27, 2008
WALL-E (2008)
directed by Andrew Stanton
featuring the voices of Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff GarlinWall-E is predictable but its one of the most daring film of the year. Its charming, funny and touching at the same time. It carries a very valuable message and tells one of the sweetest love story to be seen on screen in recent years. Wall-E might be a robot but he's definately the most human character of the film, which should make people think. An amazing film, which might be more for adults than for kids. -
MCT:September 27, 2008
Absolutely gorgeous fun. The touching storyline tugs at the heartstrings, and the look and feel of the movie is just perfect. A mix of ET, and Short Circuit, dollops of romantic comedy thrown in!!
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MCT:September 26, 2008
I thought it's gonna be a mute movie..but it turns up to be a wonderful one, very touching although no human flesh were shown..the feeling's there..Wanna buy the DVD for my son to watch.
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MCT:September 25, 2008
more mindblowing work from pixar. for me this is definitel their best work to date. the cinematography is absolutely fantastic, but it is the story and characters that really get you. amazingly well done.
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MCT:September 25, 2008
Way better than what I was expecting!!!!! Of course I was already expecting great animation, PIXAR is the best but I sure wasn't expecting such a cute and beautiful story.
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MCT:September 25, 2008
This movie make me smile, make me laugh and make me feel beautiful. Congratulations to PIXAR ones more!
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MCT:September 25, 2008
Eco-friendly, pro-exercise and featuring a glorious use of a fire extinguisher, Wall-E sparks with genuine creativity. There is an amazing amount of life and humanity throughout and a quality message to boot. The wit, invention and sheer charm of WALL-E will win over anyone with a heart. And maybe, given long enough, even those without.
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MCT:September 25, 2008
As expected Pixar triumphs yet again with a wonderful addition to their perfect library. There is alot being said underneath this film about how we live and things we must do if we have any hope for a future. Some have taken offense to this in-your-face scolding of the "American Lifestyle", but I think the message is strong and sound and needs a little bit of telling. Andrew Stanton again shows that he, Brad Bird and John Lassiter and the 3 Musketeers of animation. Beautiful thomas Newman score, as usual. Very nice, sweet and vital film.
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MCT:September 24, 2008
Great animation, awesome story line.
Pixar was not trying to send an environmental message. Andrew Stanton says he came up with this idea in 1994 and had no idea how we would become obsessed with "going green". He says he needed a story line for the last robot on Earth still doing his job, and he came up with the idea that "there was too much garbage, everyone left." -
MCT:September 24, 2008
Cute movie...great animation and interesting story....but it was nothing new for me....nice time passer though.
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MCT:September 24, 2008
One of the best films I've ever seen. Wall-E looks wonderful, but not just in the "oh my goodness how awesome is that CGI stuff" way, but because Pixar was able to put things in and out of focus as if this was a live action film. The story is wonderful and Wall-E is a great character. So much of the story is communicated without words and it is done in a brilliant manner. Pixar have outdone themselves with Wall-E.
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LadyHeatherBeckettposted 40 days ago -
I have seen a bunch of films and I think this is one of the best movies ever made. I am so in love with WALL-E. The first 30 minutes are some of the best ever put on screen. The animation is beautiful, but the love story is truly timeless.
posted 54 days ago -
Brilliant plot a cautionary tale about the ultimate effect of unbridled comsumerism. Addresses the complex issues of conservation and the ecology with out becoming preachy(M Night Shahmaylan take note) sorry for the spolier but in the end our hero does get the girl!!!! Great movie.
posted 55 days ago -
This movie is O.K.. There is nothing special about it and is very targeted at 5 and 6 year old. The love story is a bit cliche. Overall a decent movie. Nothing special here.
posted 62 days ago -
I loved this movie!! It was so great!! It is wonderful for all ages!!! Anyone will love it!!
posted 64 days ago -
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omg i love t he movie! when it comes out at dvd i so gonna buy it! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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merge ET, johnny 5 (short circuit) and then let the guys who gave us luxo jnr go with it and you've possibly got pixar's best movie yet (2nd only to finding nemo)
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