This is a very good movie, but as I watched it I was surprised at the violence in it. I mean, it wasn't anything bad - but a lot of explosions and demolition. But it's still a great movie for kids and adults alike. I love the movie too!
WALL-E
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Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.
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This review of WALL-E was written by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Parents need to know that although this winning Pixar adventure is thoroughly charming and, yes, romantic, the youngest viewers may get a little restless during the atmospheric, virtually dialogue-free first half-hour. They'll still enjoy it, but -- unlike older kids and grown-ups -- they won't be that impressed by how much is said with so few words. But the action (which includes some robot fights, weapons being fired, explosions, and chase scenes) picks up soon enough. Underlying the whole thing are strong environmental messages: Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about what you're doing to the planet (and yourself).
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What’s the Story?
WALL-E begins on an Earth centuries in the future. It's a bleak, garbage-strewn place whose only citizen seems to be WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class), a sanitation robot who's improbably enamored of the musical Hello, Dolly! Then, one day, a spaceship drops in for a pit stop and leaves behind an egg-shaped robot. Her name is EVE, and she's sleek, speedy, and stunning -- WALL-E is immediately smitten. But before the two can make beautiful musicals together, an unexpected discovery hurtles her back to mankind's current home: a giant spaceship called Axiom, where humans float on personal hover crafts, interact with others via screen phones, and have grown so obese and sedentary that they've forgotten how to walk. Determined not to lose his new companion, WALL-E follows EVE to the ship -- and sets in motion a chain of events that just might put people back on a healthier path.
Is It Any Good?
Who would've expected an animated feature with stretches of near-silence, a deeply intellectual and ecological bent, and a robot with relatively few bells and whistles to be profoundly moving and thought-provoking, yet still entertaining? WALL-E hits those marks, and how. Much of the credit is due to Andrew Stanton, who directed and co-wrote (with Jim Reardon) the movie, which takes Pixar's success in turning out animated hits to the next level. Gorgeously detailed and, more important, ambitiously challenging, WALL-E is cinematic art -- especially early on, when WALL-E, alone on Earth, plays with his trusty cockroach sidekick, or, later, courts a reluctant EVE. They interact as if in an intricately choreographed silent movie, or, yes, a musical: She's aloof, he's smitten; she's distant, he's bowled over. (Kudos to Ben Burtt for adding such emotion to WALL-E's squeaks and bleeps.)
Early scenes in which WALL-E wonders at the detritus of human life -- a velvet box holding a diamond, a rubber duckie, a spork -- are especially poignant, particularly when juxtaposed against the massive pile of waste he's meant to tame. The movie's pro-planet message is hardly subtle, but it feels refreshing to see an animated film take a stand about a political and social issue. The virtually dialogue-free first act may stretch a bit too long for younger audiences -- even though they'll benefit from being given a green lesson in such a lively, fun package -- but they'll get the animated action-adventure they crave soon enough. By the end, WALL-E feels less artsy and more like the typical Pixar film -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Director: Andrew Stanton
Run time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release: 6/27/2008, DVD release: 11/17/2008
MPAA Rating: G
Run time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release: 6/27/2008, DVD release: 11/17/2008
MPAA Rating: G
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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Some violence, but possibly the best Pixar movie!
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I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it
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No issues
Pretty good movie. I have no issues with this movie at all
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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INCREDIBL-E! :-)
Much like "Up", this is another fantastic animated film which appeals to all ages and gives the audience good important messages as well as good rolemodels. Set 700 years in the future, all humans have left Earth to live a paradise life on a spaceship, and have left lonely robot Wall-e to clean up all the mess they've left behind. I don't want to give too much away, but this is a FABULOUS movie. The love story between Wall-e and other robot EVE is beautiful, and so is the messages about conserving the environment and trying to make a difference. I think it should be 6+ because there is some mild peril and scary scenes which might distress the littlies, including electrocution and stuff, but most of it is played for slapstick laughs. There is one use of heck, so pretty much no swearing at all, and no other problems. This environmentally friendly family movie should appeal to ALL ages, from the young ones to the grandparents, and I highly reccomend it. It's a delightful wake-up call telling us to do something about global warming and the environment, and a reminder that family friendly entertainment still exists in a world corrupted by South Park and American Pie. 5/5 for me!! :-)
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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This movie is one of the best Pixar movies I've ever seen. Its mix of action, romance, and drama is incredible. Its a very heartwarming story that is told not just by dialogue, but nonverbal communication. The way this movie uses gestures and sounds to communicate a wide range of emotions is unbelievable. However, you have to be willing to watch a movie that mainly uses nonverbal communication to express ideas, not dialogue. Overall it a fantastic movie for all ages, that will leave you in awe of Pixar's creative ability.
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Kids ages: 5, 7
I rate this title on for age 5 and give itCharming, audacious, and timely. Lighthearted magic and stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity.
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