“Wall-E” opens to critical praise
It appears Disney and Pixar have quite a good film on their hands as “Wall-E” opened to rave reviews this morning. The film, which many industry experts feared might be a little too intellectual for the average cartoon fan, has obviously hit a perfectly in tune chord with many critics.
As an example, here is part of this morning’s review in the New York Times…
The first 40 minutes or so of “Wall-E” — in which barely any dialogue is spoken, and almost no human figures appear on screen — is a cinematic poem of such wit and beauty that its darker implications may take a while to sink in.
And then there is this from the Chicago Tribune…
While I may argue with the little guy’s taste in musicals, it’s remarkable to see any film, in any genre, blend honest sentiment with genuine wit and a visual landscape unlike any other.
Good for Pixar! And good for us.
And just to add one more cherry to the top of this sundae, here is what the Boston Globe had to say…
With “WALL-E,” Pixar at last takes the great leap forward many of us knew the company had in it. A “family movie” in name and MPAA rating only, it’s a major visionary work, a sci-fi parable of astonishing scope and depth that is anchored by an adorable bucket of bolts and yoked to a sensibility that is - there’s no other word for it - furious. It’s also, by a substantial margin, the best American film of the year to date.
So it sounds like if you were on the fence about seeing this movie it is time to hop off and get to the nearest theater. I have yet to see a Pixar produced film I did not like. Last year’s “Ratatouille” blew me away and I raved about it. Can “Wall-E” actually be better than my beloved Little Chef?
I hope to see it this weekend and get you my review as soon as possible. Please feel free to post your own review in the comments section of this posting. I can’t wait to hear what my fellow Disney addicts think of this new blockbuster.