This movie absolutely exceeded every expectation I had for it. It is a wonderful and beautiful expression of all the parts transcending the art form. A truly touching and moving story, likeable and believable characters, and GREAT animation - from the seamlessly intergrated CG Giant to the expressive and dynamic pen & ink characters. I've created a website for the movie with lots of articles, interviews & pictures. This is a great movie to share with children and adults, and can be used to open a dialogue about violence, friendship, souls, death, identity, and most importantly... "you are who you choose to be." Your fate is not decided by what you are. Get a copy for yourself and several for gifts this holiday season. The Iron Giant managed to scrape a meager amount at the box office despite WB's inept marketing (I heard about this movie on the internet through movie sites, but didn't see a thing in the so-called "advertising") and Director Brad Bird feels like it will find it's true home on video. You won't be able to watch it just once. You won't be able to rent it and not buy it. It's thrilling, funny and pulls on just the right heartstrings without being manipulative and condescending. Kudos to the creators on the 9 Annie (animation) awards and 15 nominations. Much deserved. And thank you.
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Advantages: Great characters, funny, touching, very entertaining Disadvantages: Though the FX are good, they're not up to the fantastico stuff we've seen more recently, also not many extra features
jess0910 12.11.2001 (12.11.2001)
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