One of my friends saw this with his kids and didn't like it. "It's just somebody's dumb political message," he said. He had seen it before I did, so this thought echoed in my head when I watched the movie fore the first time. I felt bad for my friend by the end; he had let misplaced political bias overshadow a great, funny movie.
I loved the biting satire when Wall-E gets to the cruise ship. Is this where humanity is headed, to be fat, lazy, semi-boneless beings dependent on technology? I don't know, but it makes for some funny situations and an entertaining kids' movie. And there's nothing wrong with a message about taking care of the environment. Believing in or denying global warming isn't the point of the film. It's about doing the right thing. That's a message I'm okay with, personally.
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I agree with you on this one. I also like how this movie deals with non-verbal communication between the robots. It's done in a very effective way, and I always like when a story can handle that so well.
I love this film, and I completely agree, taking care of our home should not be a partisan issue.
Much better choice, Rick. There are some adults who forget what it's like to be a kid. They lose that sense of wonder.
By incorporating environment issues into our entertainment, we learn bit by bit.
I'd love a cynical robot. Robots always lure me in. I blame it on Asimov and his robot series.
Will have to see this one now.
That is a good message. And it was amazing how much emotion was conveyed just with Wall-E's eyes.
I just love this movie. It's got a message but it's also a cute love story.
Wall-E is one of my favorites as well. I loved that little guy.
Wonderful points - we loved this movie! New follower here. I’m enjoying reading my fellow “A to Z”ers. I look forward to visiting again.
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