Just saw Wall-E. Loved it. Chris & Lish are right about the short: their best yet. But, I must say, I thought the film itself was great, and contained a full, complete story.
The subliminal (though not subtle) commentary on today's consumer-society wishing to return to the protection of the womb/infant state was provoking - but that wasn't the story. The message about being good stewards over the earth was timely - but that wasn't the story.
At heart it was a LOVE STORY explaining how one person/thing relates to someone/something s/he loves. The love story is complex, and illustrates the dangers of loving someone/something more beautiful/powerful than yourself; how media affects the way affection is shown; how a united loving unit (i.e. family) can overcome nearly insurmountable odds. Indeed, I thought it well worth my time (though a bit expensive). Everything not directly related to this main plot-line is merely the canvas upon this work was painted.
To be sure, it doesn't beat out The Incredibles for the #1 Pixar movie, in my book. Even so, it's still a great show. Any flick that can go - what was it? like 20 minutes? - without dialog (and I don't even notice it) has got to have something special going on.
So: what’s your prime directive? Do you control it, or does it control you?
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WE saw that movie on Wildman's Bday, and we really enjoyed it as well. Definately makes you think..I also enjoyed the score, by Thomas Newman.
Yes, taking the chance to marry someone more powerful and beautiful can be well worth it.
Thank goodness she said yes...
We just saw it and liked it too. I thought it was funny that you picked Incredibles as your all time favorite, that is Steve's too. He said it was the first movie he got completely lost in, and felt like he was in the movie with them.
We also saw it. We also loved it. Even little Rivulet was yelling "Wall-E! Mommy, no!" at appropriately dramatic moments. Good movie. I thought the choice of "Hello Dolly" was very interesting. . .
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