SummaryA 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.
SummaryA 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.
"We want The Iron Giant part two. It's a highly underrated animated film; it accompanied my childhood, and today, at 28 years old, I'm still here watching it. Many thanks to the director for the work."
Surprising as it sounds, as far as examinations of trust, loyalty and identity go, the big metal dude's story winds up far more satisfying than the plodding Kubrick opus any day of the week.
Director Brad Bird (TV's King of the Hill, The Simpsons), adapting the original children's book by the late British poet laureate Ted Hughes, has created a wonderful character in the huge childlike visitor from space.
In most respects, The Iron Giant is one of the better animated children's films in recent memory, which makes its strident political correctness all the more frustrating.
"The Iron Giant" is a timeless masterpiece that seamlessly blends heartwarming storytelling with breathtaking animation. Director Brad Bird's attention to detail and imaginative vision bring the titular character to life in stunning detail, making it impossible not to fall in love with this charming and mysterious robot.
The film's central message about the power of friendship and the importance of compassion is both timely and poignant, reminding us of the need to look beyond our differences and embrace our shared humanity. The voice acting, particularly that of Vin Diesel as the Iron Giant, is spot-on, adding depth and nuance to the characters and their relationships.
But what truly sets "The Iron Giant" apart is its ability to appeal to both children and adults alike. The film's themes and emotions are universal, making it a must-see for anyone who values great storytelling and exceptional animation. Overall, "The Iron Giant" is a true masterpiece that stands the test of time and deserves every bit of praise it has received. A perfect 10/10 rating is well deserved.
The movie has one problem: the story is so classic (ET for example), that I couldnt get into the movie. There are so many movies about a boy who is dreaming of a special friend and get it. Also some characters were very superficial, especially the villain was awful.
The graphics are not bad, it mixes classic drawings with computer animations.
While the film has its merits, I found the familiar tropes to be somewhat bothersome. The setting, the time period provide a nice backdrop for the story of a metal ET crash landing on earth. We have the Americana version of Maine during the Cold War and a young boy, Hogarth who is basically your everyman as a child. He is precocious and adventerous. He owns a BB gun, he loves his comic books and wants to have a wild animal for a pet. His mother is your typical single mom... or rather a widow (it was not well-established how she lost her husband and I only discovered this after referring to the Wikipedia site) and works at a diner. She is patient, long-suffering with her child's antics and his many other quirks which altogether come out of the stereotypical screenplay bag of basic ideas here. Into Hogarth's life comes this Iron Giant and from there, it plays out like ET. I know this is a kid's movie yet after hearing and reading the great reviews, I found myself wondering how this film could belong to numerous top ten film lists. I kept forcing myself to keep watching, expecting some depth or revelation. Yet Hogarth, his mom, and Dean, an artist who owns a scrapyard were all poorly written characters. The bad guy was boring and idiotic. The climax was overblown and ludicrous. The whole plot offered nothing new. The dialogue felt clumsy and trite. A pleasant film and I suppose great for children. Weapons are bad. Killing is bad. Yes, wonderful moral messages here along with the idea that we choose to be what we want to be. The film just felt bland and boring, more a chore to watch. There are far better animated films out there. I urge people not to believe the hype. Brad Bird directed this work and it is definitely a first film for him. I recommend The Incredibles which is much more mature and a far better film. It was more well-thought out than this piece of juvenelia. This felt like a sketch that needed more attention to detail. I truly don't understand the rave reviews. Sometimes I think the herd mentality is at work in movie criticism.