Wall-E

[samir]

Loved it.
Jeff Garlin deserves a reprieve from the Hate Pit for being involved.
2001 meets Modern Times. With the visual flair of Monsters Inc. (but slightly more so)
Loved it.

[A.M. Thomas]

I give it ten popcorn buckets out of ten popcorn buckets.

[A.M. Thomas]

So, is it hypocritical for Pixar/Disney, a brand-heavy corporation, to make an anti-consumerism, pro-environmental art film?

I say no.  I say it's the best thing they've done for a well while.

"Let's just stay the course."

[Martin]

2001 meets Modern Times. With the visual flair of Monsters Inc. (but slightly more so)

Hey, I like one of those movies!

[todd]

2001 meets Modern Times. With the visual flair of Monsters Inc. (but slightly more so)

Hey, I like one of those movies!

You better be talkin' about Monsters Inc.

[Martin]

2001 meets Modern Times. With the visual flair of Monsters Inc. (but slightly more so)

Hey, I like one of those movies!

You better be talkin' about Monsters Inc.

Obviously.

[Satchmo Mask]

So, is it hypocritical for Pixar/Disney, a brand-heavy corporation, to make an anti-consumerism, pro-environmental art film?

Yeah, I agree, definitely not. I got really annoyed reading some review that was saying that. I'm just curious, should they have never even approached the subject!? Would that be better? Also, Pixar is fully aware of the irony, I'm sure. I don't think they're trying to trick people and have them think, "Huh, I guess Disney isn't so bad!" or whatever. I think Pixar is trying to make a good movie, for kids, that incorporates some thoughtful messages. I'm positive their main goal is to make an impression on kids.

Also, it's a Sci-Fi film, and generally, very often, Sci-Fi incorporates some poignant, meaningful messages behind the futuristic backdrop. So I think they were staying true to the genre.


Anyway. I loved the film, it was really great. And I thought the second half was just as great as the first, to the chagrin of everyone I've read from on the subject. And I thought the live-action was interpolated perfectly, and kind of bumped up the atmosphere of the movie a lot. Blah blahlsjfsl.

[jamesp]

I too loved it. Both Ratatouille and Wall-E are 10/10. Between Monsters, Inc and Ratatouille, I became disappointed with Pixar's other movies but they seem to be on track with a lot of interesting projects.

Up (2009)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up%20(2009%20film)

Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) has spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But one day, Carl finds himself to be 78 years old and his life has seemingly passed him by, until he befriends a chubby 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. The two opposites match up for thrilling adventures as they encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains, and all the terrifying creatures that wait in the jungle.

newt (2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newt%20(film)

Newt and Brooke live in a community college science lab and don't care for each other, yet as the last remaining blue-footed newts on the planet they are forced to mate to save the species.

Neither sounds off the bat as interesting as Ratatouille or Wall-E but they sure beat Cars 2 (which is also being made  )

[jamesp]

So, is it hypocritical for Pixar/Disney, a brand-heavy corporation, to make an anti-consumerism, pro-environmental art film?

I say no.  I say it's the best thing they've done for a well while.

"Let's just stay the course."

I've also heard people saying this and they said it about Over the Hedge a year ago because the messages were anti-consumerism and pro-conservation. People can complain about the hypocrisy but it's much better than if kids' movies (or movies in general) had no real themes or messages.

[Satchmo Mask]

Up (2009)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up%20(2009%20film)

Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) has spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But one day, Carl finds himself to be 78 years old and his life has seemingly passed him by, until he befriends a chubby 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. The two opposites match up for thrilling adventures as they encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains, and all the terrifying creatures that wait in the jungle.

I'm incredibly excited for this movie. Ugh, so awesome sounding. Also, "John Carter of Mars". YES.


Has anyone read these articles analyzing Pixar films?

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1374/is_2_60/ai_60100167

http://cartoonoveranalyzations.com/2008/05/11/ratatouille-as-a-metaphorical-history-of-disney-and-pixar/

I can't help but think both of these ideas were intentional from the start.

[Satchmo Mask]

Oh MovieBoy!

"Such is the case with "WALL•E," a truly romantic post-apocalyptic love story that nonetheless has the misfortune of being released six months after a somewhat similar sci-fi film, 2007's "I Am Legend.""

Hahahahahhahahahahahahhaha. Yes.

[jbissell]

Oh MovieBoy!

"Such is the case with "WALL•E," a truly romantic post-apocalyptic love story that nonetheless has the misfortune of being released six months after a somewhat similar sci-fi film, 2007's "I Am Legend.""

Hahahahahhahahahahahahhaha. Yes.

You beat me to it. I can't wait to see WALL-E fight crappy CGI vampire zombie monster things.

[Beth]

Apparently, the guy who did the sound design for Star Wars did the sound design for Wall-E (which was fantastic). I thought I noticed some R2-D2ness going on.

I also heard fat people were getting offended by it, or something.

Loved it loved it loved it!!! The best picture made by Pixar, hands down. Everyone should see it.

[erika]

I saw this last night and thought it was DELIGHTFUL!!!

[samir]

to counteract the limitless joy of wall-e, i went to see wanted yesterday.
it was not so great.