I’ve seen all the Pixar movies but usually on video. Finding Nemo was funny and surpassed all my expectations but I’m not sure it was a great film. Kenneth Turan’s review of Wall-E (coupled with the fact that I’m on vacation and have hours of grad school homework) led me to see Wall-E in the theater and it was fantastic.
Without much dialogue, Pixar managed to create a post-apocalyptic film that’s as powerful as An Inconvenient Truth but for children. The environmental message and the importance of taking care of our planet are obvious and yet not painted with a saccharin brush by any means.
It’s also a truly moving love story that includes cinematic references to 2001 and Hello Dolly. Maybe I missed the deeper message of Finding Nemo but I think Wall-E is one of the best films I’ve seen awhile. I look forward to the Dark Knight.
Wall-E totally looks like the robot from “Short Circuit”… minus the cheesy 80’s style of course
Patrick,
That’s what I kept saying when I saw the movie posters but if you can get past that, the movie is great.
I have heard that the lack of dialogue is troublesome for some. You mention as a good thing and, although I have not seen it, would tend to agree with you when considering the film’s themes. However, I wonder if you could comment on the kids’ reaction during the film. Could they handle the long periods of silence?
@Steven,
The lack of dialogue is not a problem. I think some of the themes might be too scary for small children, however.
I’ve just returned from watching Dark Knight. It’s…dark. Like the last Bond movie, it seems more real, like real people and plots that could actually exist rather than cartoon fantasies. I predict you’ll enjoy it. Wall-Eis next on my list.
lhuff,
I did see the Dark Knight and it was great.