After saying all of this, I have to come clean. From frame one I was captivated. I was ensnared in the profound combination of childlike curiosity and wonder with an underlying sadness. The title character is more than just a cleaning robot, but a being that longs for companionship, has a thirst for knowledge and a curiosity that knows no limits. Wall*E is a character unspoiled by anything; he has hopes and dreams and it is impossible not to get caught up in them. This movie is near perfection.
The man behind this slice of brilliance? Andrew Stanton, writing and directing for the first time since 2003's Finding Nemo, and blowing that success clear out of the water. His work here steps beyond that heartwarming adventure and takes emotion to the next level. He has created a character in whom we become invested. He brings characters with clearly defined arcs, where you cannot quite predict where they are going to end up, or what will happen in the next few minutes. What else is left?
Bottom line. Pixar strikes again. This film is destined to be remembered for a long time to come. If you have not yet seen this, make sure you do so and drag along as many family members and friends as you can. Wall*E is not to be missed.
Highly Recommended.
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