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Summary: What a BEAUTIFUL sci-fi movie with a very profound message!
Review: The Bunny Works has REALLY came a LONG way ever since the last animated film and a very medicore one, "King and I". Now this dazzling new movie finally comes up with wonderful, well-developed characters, very professional animation, lots of fast-paced action that no eye can ever follow, simply GORGEOUS art graphics, and a very stern message regarding xenophobia and the need to respect life. It takes place in late 1950s, when America was still gripped in its fears of a cold war, a young boy stays alone at home watching cheesy sci-fi movies while his pretty young mother worked late into night at the local diner. Then he hears some funny noises, so he goes investigating and thus runs smack into the most unlikely friend he would ever make: a towering robot who could gobble up cars and flatten entire forest areas. Yet this mechanical monster turns to be a very gentle creature who is quite full of innocence and love. And along comes a sharp-nosed detective who is sniffing suspiciously for any clues to the strange happenings in the small Maine town. Poor Hogarth (what a name!) has to fight feverishly to protect the great stranger who doubtlessly feels quite unwelcome here on this planet. A great work of art that will win the respect of the collective audience who had been unfortunately conditioned to consider animation as sugar-coated fare for tiny tots. But - this medium can be a very powerful storyteller as a truly sweeping proof like "The Iron Giant" will definitely prove!
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Summary: A Very touching movie
Review: My husband and I loved this movie. It was such a touching story with excellent animation. I recommend this to anyone with or without kids. It is a must-have for any children's movie collection.
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Summary: Greatest animation movie of the CENTURY!
Review: When i first thought this was a bored movie. I rented this video when i saw the review of this animation movie in here and many of the reviewers said that this movie was great! When i am watching this video, this video is greater than i thought! It was a funny movie and even sad too at the last part. This movie is better to watch with family! So, what are you waiting for? Go get this movie and watch it!!!
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Summary: Surprisingly poignant film
Review: Animated films often get a bum rap from conventional filmgoers because they are so frequently tailored towards children. The Iron Giant, however, definitely runs counter to this trend. I'm not even sure young kids will enjoy this as much as their parents will. The film is centered around Hogarth's discovery of a giant robot in his small Northeastern town. Very quickly, people find out, and all hell breaks loose, but in the meantime, Hogarth teaches the robot about life, in his own wonderfully childlike way. The anthropomorphism of the Giant is remarkable--he is very humanlike, and easy to feel for. The animation is top-notch, with a nice retro feel. The computer animated Iron Giant merits mention as well. It's a wonderful film, albeit a tad predictable, and sometimes the message is pretty blatant. Definitely worth watching, for the child AND the parent.
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Summary: Probably the MOST UNDERATED Animated Film of the Century!
Review: Of all the great animation films to ever grace the movie screen, the Iron Giant is possibly one of THE best kept secret ever. Although the animation is not as technically stunning as some Disney films, the story is simply moving, bravely written, and imaginative... simply a top-notch film! Young or old, its a definite must-see!
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Summary: A must see!
Review: This is one of those movies that did not do well at the box office, but everyone must see it. It is moving and fun both with something for both parents and children alike. The key point this movie makes is that a person chooses their own path and their own destiny. One can not say "I was born blah blah" and then go on to what they feel they are fated to do. The Iron Giant was born a "gun" yet he chooses to be so much more. I can not watch the ending of this film without getting a tear in my eye. If all of us would only learn this one lesson, the world would be a more pleasant place to live. It took two viewings to really get all the subtle meanings of some of the scenes. I urge parents to discuss with their children the message of this movie with their kids. Let them know it is their choice whether to be "a gun" or "Superman." Maybe in some small way this movie can help them to make the right choice. Don't get me wrong, this is not a preachy movie. I hate that. Instead this film shows the pressures and feelings the robot has in a comical and sometimes moving way without ever feeling like it has "a message." I recommend this movie wholeheartedly and it is in a prime place in my movie collection! Jim
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Summary: not just for kids
Review: this film is for everyone and i think everyone should see it. i was a bit sceptical on watching it at first but i am glad i finally submitted to the pressures of peers. i highly recommend this cartoon that has laughs and a great message.
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Summary: Creativity is NOT Dead: A Delightful Surprise
Review: A heart warming movie which tastefully incorporates modern animation techiques with a fast-paced, not to mention ORIGINAL plot. If there was ever a cartoon for all ages, THIS IS IT. This could very well bring Warner Brothers to the forefront of animated storytelling.
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Summary: Clang of the Titan.
Review: The sentiment behind Hughes short story, The Iron Man, isn't new in cinematic terms. You need to only look at Frankenstein, King Kong and ET to see that. But as the basis for a full-length children's cartoon it feels as fresh as a daisy. While a number of stock visual cliches are adhered to, it is the combination of the films subject matter, dialogue and dramatis personae that makes it so intermediate and winning. Yet director Brad Bird has chosen to move Hughes story back in time - to the paranoiac October of 1957 when the Russians launched the first chunk of man-made metal into space. This manoveuvre serves the story very well, particularly the mis en scene, as the background detail builds the atmosphere of awe, distrust and fear as mankind enters a new era - the Space Age. Like every normal kid, Hogarth Hughes is obsessed by the opportunites offered by science fiction, the possibility of an alien takeover or, at the very least, an attack from outer-space. The original story, which the late Poet Laureate had set in England, saw the innocent Titan of the title emerge from the sea, here he is a visitor from another galaxy. But the theme is the same: a formidable-looking giant is befriended by a fearless little boy. Here, though, the 50-foot, metal-devouring robot appears almost in answer to the Sputniks launch, being an extraterrestrial 'weapon' programmed to kill. But, if this sound like a dilution of Robot Cop, let's set the record straight. The giant is an innocent, a machine that, through the wonders of the imagination, has been bestowed with a soul. And it is through the intrepid friendship of little Hogarth that the creature turns its lethal potential to the greater good. Its feel-good message apart, The Iron Giant works so well because its not afraid to to talk to kids on their own terms. The dialogue is free from the anodunne naffness of Disney-speak and the characters, particuarly a Beat-nik voiced by Harry Conick Jr, are both credible and down-to-earth. A modern classic, The Iron Giant is one cartoon that will enthral children without making adults gag. Makes up for the terrible book.
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Summary: Irresistible.
Review: The Iron Giant is a magic story of redemption, friendship and courage. I guarantee you will enjoy it. The film has welldone direction, cute characters, awesome voice-overs and excellent cinematography. It is impossible to dislike. Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marenthal - a brilliant little actor) is a adventuorus 9 year old child who one night, goes out looking for trouble and sure enough it finds him. He meets an iron giant and kindly befriends him. But the friendship isn't all uphill for the 2 creatures.... Excellent, amazing, beautiful and irresistible, The Iron Giant is the best animted feature of 1999.
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