Thanks to Collin Trent for this excellent review of Wall-E.
“First, I didn’t fall asleep in the theater. You all know this is an accomplishment for me. The movie started at 9:00 PM, so it wasn’t exactly an early showing.
Second, the animation is great. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Pixar , though. A few of the shots in the opening scene look very realistic. There’s also quite a few nods to Apple. I’m not exactly sure of his title or position, but Steve Jobs has his hands in Pixar; he may be an exec or on their board, not sure.
Third, the comedy used and script are pretty catchy. Though there’s not a terrible amount of dialogue, because the two main characters are essentially robots, it’s pretty funny.
Lastly, the plot is amazing. The social and political underlying themes are awesome. I don’t want to give anything away, and though it may be a little extreme, it’s a great representation of today’s society, the dangers of conformity, etc.
The reviews I read prior to last night were all very positive. I wasn’t expecting to be impressed like I was, though. Rotten Tomatoes give it a rating of 96, which from what I understand is pretty high. Disney & Pixar have done a great job at creating an adult (oriented) movie and marketing it towards children.
If you see the movie in the theater, make sure you’re there on time for the previews. There’s a great short-film before the feature.”