I envy you. Never gotten to see a movie there. My wife always tells me that we shouldn't waste our Disney time seeing movies since we only go once or twice a year. She has a point.
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I've seen WALL-E!!!! (No spoilers)
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I envy you. Never gotten to see a movie there. My wife always tells me that we shouldn't waste our Disney time seeing movies since we only go once or twice a year. She has a point.
dandaman
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Regarding the live-action (and animated figure) incorporation into WALL-E: I read an interview somewhere with Andrew Stanton that said it was more of a stylistic choice. There was a quote along the lines of, "Well, I figured that people 700 years from now would be so dependent on machines that they'd all be pudgier and look less like the humans of today." :lol:
You know, I thought about this also. I'm pretty sensitive to this sort of thing and don't like too many messages in my movies (kid movies in particular). I agree that it was a bold move to put out a movie that appeals to children, but has an underlying message. My take was that they were just trying to set up a semi-plausible scenario for all of this to take place. It didn't come off as a environmental movie to me. There were some warnings there, but I think it was downplayed a bit. The fact that they stayed away from too much detail around what had happened before the movie and focused only on the pieces necessary to move the story forward, made sense to me.
imagineer boy
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Well, if it takes place in a post-apocalyptic future, then its bound that have some sort of message in it.:lol:
So far its getting raving critic reviews. This is definately going to be a good one!
So far its getting raving critic reviews. This is definately going to be a good one!
catinthehat
New Member
I know I have been excited to see it for AGES so of course all the positive reviews are no surprise to me. But I read this review about Oscar buzz and apparently people think Wall-E could be up for best picture! Pixar just keeps racking up the hits : )
Best Picture is a tall order for an animated film, but I will say that this film deserves that honor. I don't think it can win, but a nomination is a huge accomplishment. Either way, this should go home with a statue or two.
EPCOT Explorer
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imagineer boy
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Wow, that's incredible! I think this movie has best animated movie down easily, but a best picture nomination would be amazing. I hope it happens!
darthjohnny
Active Member
I don't think it could win Best Picture. A lot of academy voters have a lot of hostility towards animated films nowadays.
In fact, I think it was because a lot of people were upset that Beauty and the Beast was up for Best Movie that they ended up making the Best Animated Film category so they wouldn't have to deal with that problem again.
Although, I've heard that the Oscars will start to nominate more blockbusters so they can actually get people to watch their shows, so I guess anything could happen. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Though I would say that Wall-E will have an excellent chance on becoming best animated film
In fact, I think it was because a lot of people were upset that Beauty and the Beast was up for Best Movie that they ended up making the Best Animated Film category so they wouldn't have to deal with that problem again.
Although, I've heard that the Oscars will start to nominate more blockbusters so they can actually get people to watch their shows, so I guess anything could happen. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Though I would say that Wall-E will have an excellent chance on becoming best animated film
Tiggerfanatic
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I am really excited about this movie, as well, and have been counting the days until its release. That being said, I see from all the theatre advertisements that they're giving away Wall-E watches to the kids while supplies last. Methinks I'm going to wait a couple days so I can enjoy the movie without all the crying babies. Don't get me wrong - I know it's animation and supposed to be a kid's movie, but I didn't take my daughter until she was old enough to appreciate and sit still long enough to not bother everyone around her.
CrashNet
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Saw the 12:01 showing last night. Its the first movie I've ever walked out of where I actually couldn't think of anything to say. It was that good, and easily my new favorite Pixar film (was originally Finding Nemo). Wall-E is just about (exit guy mode) the most adorable character I've ever seen (return to guy mode). The love story: I don't think there was a person in our theater that didn't get at least lump in their throat, ESPECIALLY towards the end of the film. The message was fantastic as well, blatant, but never preachy.
Wall-E was by far the funniest film they've done to date as well. I won't say anything to ruin the surprises, but if you have to have a reason to see the film, all I can say is spork. I can honestly say I have no idea how they could ever possibly top this film. There is not a single thing I can nitpick, and its one of those films I will have to see in the theater more than once.
One last thing: Presto, the short before the movie? Laughed myself to tears. Just about the funniest thing (not including Wall-E) using smart humor I've ever seen.
Go see it, this weekend, today, NOW!
Wall-E was by far the funniest film they've done to date as well. I won't say anything to ruin the surprises, but if you have to have a reason to see the film, all I can say is spork. I can honestly say I have no idea how they could ever possibly top this film. There is not a single thing I can nitpick, and its one of those films I will have to see in the theater more than once.
One last thing: Presto, the short before the movie? Laughed myself to tears. Just about the funniest thing (not including Wall-E) using smart humor I've ever seen.
Go see it, this weekend, today, NOW!
Piebald
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Now that it's been a few days since I've seen it, and upon viewing it a second time last night, I have concluded it is Pixar's best and 10 x's better than last year's Ratatouille. Like CrashNet said, last night everyone walked out of the film silent. I think it was that good. Either that or the message sunk in and they realized that today's world of fat people on EVCs could potentially become the norm. 
I see just about every movie that comes out since my friend's brother is a manager at a theater. I've seen just about every good movie and every piece of crap that has come out; Wall-E is the best film of the year so far.
I see just about every movie that comes out since my friend's brother is a manager at a theater. I've seen just about every good movie and every piece of crap that has come out; Wall-E is the best film of the year so far.
potatoheadman
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My wife also thought it was a little heavy on the political message.