The Iron Giant
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Metascore
85 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 99 Ratings

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  • Starring: Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr.
  • Summary: A giant metal machine falls to Earth in 1950s Maine, frightening townspeople. However, the robot befriends a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth who must save it from the predjudices of the townspeople and from a government agent intent on destroying the robot.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    100
    It's an antidote to complacency. The question is, whom is it trying to wake up?
  2. Film.com
    Reviewed by: John Hartl
    80
    A terrific feature-length cartoon.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    80
    A rare adaptation that actually improves upon the original material: It's everything a good children's adventure tale should be, and a powerful fable for adults.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    80
    Remarkably unassuming, genuinely playful, and superbly executed, The Iron Giant towers over the cartoon landscape.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. ryancarroll88
    10
    "The Iron Giant" is a soft-hearted and whimsical take on period movies (I've rarely seen a better take on Communist-era America) that is an absolute joy to behold. The combination of great animation and satirical dialogue makes every character memorable and fun and the finale is as gripping as animated films come.… Expand
  2. CannonBlaster
    10
    The Iron Giant is one of those animations that don't feel like a cartoon. Its characters felt so real it never feels like an animation. The story and animation is pure solid, and the feeling you get from watching this is just heartwarming. This is by far, my favorite animation, and favorite movie in general. You will definitely learn a lot from watching this movie. The Iron Giant shows that perfection can be achieved.… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    8
    Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" makes its mark as a classic animation. It dumps in love and pure honesty into the colorful screen as well as telling a good morale of unity. A definite must watch.… Expand
  4. iAMsoBEAST1
    5
    This movie is way too similar to E.T. to warrant a 10/10. Alien comes to planet. Kid finds alien. Government tries to get the alien. Only difference is the alien get sacrifices himself at the end of the Iron Giant and is "killed." Animation was pretty damn good though and it was a very cute movie… Expand

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