If you haven't already seen Wall-E, see it. It should be on your to-do list, not your wish list. Not only is the animation phenomenal, but it is truly an "instant classic" from the Disney/Pixar team.
Have you ever been in a movie where the end credits begin to roll and nobody gets out of their seats? I'm not talking about one of those that has an extra clip at the end that you've heard about. I'm talking about a movie that is so real to your emotions that they overtake your person and keep you hypnotized in the seat. At least the chairs are comfortable...
That is the kind of movie that Wall-E is. It brings to the surface some sort of child-like curiosity and innocence that we once experienced long ago. We laugh at the emotions and mannerisms of this lovable garbage disposal.
The characters were mastered. Wall-E became a real thing that captivated the audience because of the impressive detail they gave him. So many things were largely unrelated to the plot itself, but it gave each audience member a different way to connect, to feel.
Unfortunately, the films that have heart and the films that come from Hollywood fall under two completely separate categories...for the most part. Those Hollywood films with heart seem to be few and far between, but this was an absolute gem.
I think it is interesting how an animated film about a lonely, curious, strange little robot and his crazy adventures is much more real to our emotions and to our minds than any film with 'hot guys, fast cars, and faster women.' Those films just stimulate the senses for a brief moment. Emotion and heart is not involved for the most part.
I think ratings are funny, but I will use one. I give Wall-E 5/5 stars, which means it's a movie that I will buy when it comes out on DVD. Awesome fetching possum. The end.
