WALL-E
This is going to be a terribly, terribly biased review, but what can I say? Pixar just knows how to make things work.
This time around, Pixar brings a love story to the big screen, beautifully bringing to life the adventure of a robot named WALL-E who travels into space to pursue EVE, a robot sent to earth with a top secret "Directive." What ensues is a simply glorious tale of love, perseverance, and the idea that perhaps the finest things in life are those that are right in front of us.
Indeed, compared to their other works, this film certainly contains heavier content. Beginning the story on what resembles a somewhat post-apocalyptic earth, the story continues to incorporate humorous but actually rather horrific possibilities for mankind's fate while toying with several end-of-the-world, pop culture references (note the pet cockroach in the teasers).
That aside, however, there's still plenty of humor delightfully sprinkled throughout the movie. In fact, while rather ironic, WALL-E's personality is human enough that the movie can mirror the ups and downs of human emotions themselves, causing us to frown at WALL-E's letdowns, smile at his curiosity, boo at his adversaries, and cheer for his determination. What makes this movie so beautiful though is WALL-E's pure simplicity as a robot, which somehow manages to expose the most basic nature of the human heart. Really, I would say the average audience member should be able to empathize with WALL-E's loneliness and then heartfelt fascination with EVE.
As for the other characters, EVE herself has a determined and fiery personality, and she and WALL-E are later accompanied by a team of "rogue robots," each with its own crazy character that just keeps the laughs rolling. (My personal favorite is M-O, the little cleaning robot.) The horribly obese Captain of the Axiom is also rather entertaining, and evokes plenty of chuckles as long as the viewer chooses to ignore just how bad his obesity really is.
Furthermore, apart from the aforementioned, the computer animation is outstanding, smooth, and flawless. I know I say that every time, but Pixar pioneers this state-of-the-art technology (always experimented with in their short films) in order to incorporate it into their feature films. And in this movie, the audience sees just how accomplished Pixar is as the studio takes its creations for the first time into space. Spaceships, stars, and galaxies galore, the detail and imagery is stunning, and as a Pixar fan, I love seeing how far the studio has come from its Toy Story days to today.
Overall though, WALL-E is a truly fantastic film that I really think only a person without a heart could not enjoy (sorry to that person). While the story delves into several humorous but actually very real issues, it still manages to present itself as a simple but unique love story that truly is like no other. While this movie is already unique due to its ability to tell a story with little dialogue and by relying on mostly music and character movements, it is outstanding because of its ability to show us what is beautiful in life. And it is that which makes it such a completely memorable and worthwhile film to watch.
In fact, I really don't even think I can rate this film. It's just too meaningful to be given a number. But if I must...
Rating: 5/5
Though if it made sense to, out of 5 I'd give it a 10.
Oh, and by the way, the short film in the beginning was absolutely hilarious too.
Picture copyright (C) Disney Pixar.
This time around, Pixar brings a love story to the big screen, beautifully bringing to life the adventure of a robot named WALL-E who travels into space to pursue EVE, a robot sent to earth with a top secret "Directive." What ensues is a simply glorious tale of love, perseverance, and the idea that perhaps the finest things in life are those that are right in front of us.
Indeed, compared to their other works, this film certainly contains heavier content. Beginning the story on what resembles a somewhat post-apocalyptic earth, the story continues to incorporate humorous but actually rather horrific possibilities for mankind's fate while toying with several end-of-the-world, pop culture references (note the pet cockroach in the teasers).
That aside, however, there's still plenty of humor delightfully sprinkled throughout the movie. In fact, while rather ironic, WALL-E's personality is human enough that the movie can mirror the ups and downs of human emotions themselves, causing us to frown at WALL-E's letdowns, smile at his curiosity, boo at his adversaries, and cheer for his determination. What makes this movie so beautiful though is WALL-E's pure simplicity as a robot, which somehow manages to expose the most basic nature of the human heart. Really, I would say the average audience member should be able to empathize with WALL-E's loneliness and then heartfelt fascination with EVE.
As for the other characters, EVE herself has a determined and fiery personality, and she and WALL-E are later accompanied by a team of "rogue robots," each with its own crazy character that just keeps the laughs rolling. (My personal favorite is M-O, the little cleaning robot.) The horribly obese Captain of the Axiom is also rather entertaining, and evokes plenty of chuckles as long as the viewer chooses to ignore just how bad his obesity really is.
Furthermore, apart from the aforementioned, the computer animation is outstanding, smooth, and flawless. I know I say that every time, but Pixar pioneers this state-of-the-art technology (always experimented with in their short films) in order to incorporate it into their feature films. And in this movie, the audience sees just how accomplished Pixar is as the studio takes its creations for the first time into space. Spaceships, stars, and galaxies galore, the detail and imagery is stunning, and as a Pixar fan, I love seeing how far the studio has come from its Toy Story days to today.
Overall though, WALL-E is a truly fantastic film that I really think only a person without a heart could not enjoy (sorry to that person). While the story delves into several humorous but actually very real issues, it still manages to present itself as a simple but unique love story that truly is like no other. While this movie is already unique due to its ability to tell a story with little dialogue and by relying on mostly music and character movements, it is outstanding because of its ability to show us what is beautiful in life. And it is that which makes it such a completely memorable and worthwhile film to watch.
In fact, I really don't even think I can rate this film. It's just too meaningful to be given a number. But if I must...
Rating: 5/5
Though if it made sense to, out of 5 I'd give it a 10.
Oh, and by the way, the short film in the beginning was absolutely hilarious too.
Picture copyright (C) Disney Pixar.
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