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Is ‘Wall-E’ the best picture of the year?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Half of 2008 is done and we have just seen what could turn out to be the best movie of the year.
Pixar’s “Wall-E” is good. Real good. I actually saw the movie about a month ago (there are benefits to being a movie journalist) and it’s stuck with me. I love the film’s take on the human destruction of the environment and the innocent charm of its beeping robots.
You know there is genius at work when a smart guy like director Andrew Stanton can make you feel good about seeing clips from “Hello Dolly!,” one of the most pathetic, overblown movie musicals ever made.
A few years ago, Stanton was talked into not pushing “Finding Nemo” for Oscar’s best picture. He settled for the animation trophy.
This time, he ought to consider trying with “Wall-E” to go … all … the … way.
Did you like “Wall-E”? If so, what was your favorite part?
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By JJ
July 1, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
Loved Wall E. So did my kids. The best part was the chase scene on the ship with the rogue robots. A very well executed chase scene for any movie.
By Jenn
July 1, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
We watched it last night and loved it. What a terrific story. Although, apparently we were among the few people in the theater who “got it,” as more than half left all their trash in their cupholders when leaving - human destruction of the environment starts with you, not somebody else.
By Buzz Brockway
July 1, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
We saw Wall-E and loved it. The great thing about Pixar is that they didn’t forget that animated movies still need to have great stories. Kudos to Andrew Stanton and Pixar for making another great movie.
By Buzz Brockway
July 1, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
We saw Wall-E and loved it. The great thing about Pixar is that they didn’t forget that animated movies still need to have great stories. Kudos to Andrew Stanton and Pixar for making another great movie.
By SteveO
July 1, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
Saw it on Saturday. It was a very engaging and well-crafted film. The best I’ve seen this year. I’m amazed I’m saying this about a cartoon.
By NickD
July 1, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Never posted on ajc.com before, but I am inspired to do so for the first time to agree that Wall-E is a really excellent film and talk of Best Picture awards is not far-fetched. If you haven’t seen it, you should.
I have to admire the Pixar people: they don’t just throw out some animated dreck to capitalize on the kiddos needing something to do in the summer. They really work to make their films excellent in all facets, including (probably most importantly for me) the story and writing.
By okwithme
July 1, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
I tried not to get sucke dinto the hype with WALL-E but ended up really liking the robot as well as lovingthe film. Was it just me or did anyone else fell weird throwing away your cup as you walked out of the theatre ? saw the trash piling up and could not help but thing of the film. Great story. Great work.
By Erin
July 1, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Going to see it tonight. Am so excited I can’t stand it. Did I mention that I’m 29? Haha. Oncea Disney girl, always a Disney girl…
By Joe
July 1, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
I saw WALL-E on Saturday along with a friend and her two children. I thought that it was a fantastic movie and I agree that it should not be limited to the animation categories when it is time to start handing out awards. As far as Best Picture is concerned I’m not so sure. In Bruges is the best picture that I’ve seen so far this year.
By Joshua Barlowe
July 1, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
It’s sad that a movie has to be filled with violence and/or sex to be considered for best picture.
Shows the state of our society.
By kat
July 1, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
loved it! but it would have been nice if Pixar believed the human race would have progressed after 700 years to having women in positions of power - all the captains in the pictures on the ship were men!
By kat
July 1, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
loved it! but it would have been nice if Pixar believed the human race would have progressed after 700 years to having women in positions of power - all the captains in the pictures on the ship were men!
By Jennifer
July 1, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
I saw the movie and was very disappointed and didn’t like the movie at all. My husband, daughter and her friend didn’t like it either. I thought it was slow and even boring in parts and everything in it was one big cliche. I loved previous pixar movies but didn’t like this one at all. Don’t waste your money on this movie — wait until it comes out on tape if you want to see it.
By Jennifer
July 1, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this
I saw the movie and was very disappointed and didn’t like the movie at all. My husband, daughter and her friend didn’t like it either. I thought it was slow and even boring in parts and everything in it was one big cliche. I loved previous pixar movies but didn’t like this one at all. Don’t waste your money on this movie — wait until it comes out on tape if you want to see it.
By kat
July 1, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
and come to think of it, pretty much everyone was white, too, weren’t they?
By VHS or Beta
July 1, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
“…wait until it comes out on tape…”
ON TAPE? VHS or BETA? LOL!
By Maz
July 1, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
I haven’t seen the movie and already I like it… Kat, maybe they were white on screen but cultural in heart?? : P
By Bill
July 1, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
There was one captain who was a black woman. There were black couples, and black babies. Asians men, women and babies as well. In the imortal words of Eddie Murphy, if you go looking for it, you’ll find racism any where…”May I take your bag sir?” “WHAT, A BLACK MAN CAN’T HAVE A BAG?”
By bobby
July 1, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
I laughed at its hypocricy, the Disney Corporation(Bn’L) promotes Consumerism like no other…but apparently is now preaching the opposite.
By jackb
July 1, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
haven’t seen it and i also already like it! pixar really knows what they are doing.
By pat
July 2, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
That was the worst movie Pixar has ever made. The story was thin and boring, really boring. My biggest regret is not sleeping through it. However, if you do have trouble sleeping, I do recommend renting it when it comes out on DVD. If you liked the other Pixar films, you’ll hate this one…It’s like one of their shorts, but dragged out for 90 minutes.
By Hunter
July 11, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
I love wall-e. I agree that it should be up for consideration for Best Picture. In all catagories. It was brilliant, moving, sweet, and visually stunning. Everything I have come to expect from a Pixar film. It has no other competition this year in the Animation catagory. So that’s a given, but I consider it to be the Best Picture overall.
By Hunter
July 11, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
I love wall-e. I agree that it should be up for consideration for Best Picture. In all catagories. It was brilliant, moving, sweet, and visually stunning. Everything I have come to expect from a Pixar film. It has no other competition this year in the Animation catagory. So that’s a given, but I consider it to be the Best Picture overall.
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