I mean, it was good...but hardly best of the year material. It was decent and all, don't get me wrong, but it could have been soooooooo much better.
The social commentary was hardly subtle, and while I'm not taking points off for that, I do take points off for the plot taking a turn towards the generic and just riding it out for the last half. It actually sort of dragged for a while.
I do applaud the near absence of dialogue and infact found it unneccesary for the 'bots to start speaking nearly-dicipherable English at all. But whatever. The film did have some really nice touches in the first half or so...it's not a waste of time. The short that opens the film is by far the best part of Wall*E (which is a painful thing to say to someone sitting down to watch the whole thing for the first time).
Ok, seriously, people. JULY 18. I am not afraid to get my hopes up, I am not afraid of high expectations. Because it is going to FUCKING ROCK.
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You are on target about Wall E.
The movie dig drag for a spell, and was a bit formulaic. Needed a plotline twist of some sort.
And I'm always disappointed when the previews for a film basically include all its best, clever, unique and funny parts.
Still waiting for your thoughts about American Beauty!
Happy 4th!
I thought it was cute!
Sophia didn't like it. Fiona loved it.
Oh, and I do have very high expectations for July 18th as well. I'm so with you. I'm shivering with glee.
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