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Summary: call me whatever you may call , but actuly i did cry !!
Review: I am not a big fan of Animation movie's but I saw the trailer for this one and I was bored of all the typical movie's I see every day so I said to my self (hey whats wrong with cartoon's , why don't I see this one) well the story is old actually it's the same as E.T but I liked it at the end of the movie I found my self crying I totally forget that this is a cartoon and I felt it's so real and it felt strange I don't cry at sad story's movie's but I did cry on the end of this one , I felt stupid but I also felt that the story is so true , I don't know what's wrong with me , maybe I should go check a doctor or something but after "the iron gaint" is by far one the best Animation movie's I ever saw , see it for your self , still that doesn't change the fact that I felt stupid for crying in such a movie after all it's kinda goofy story
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Summary: "I am not a gun..."
Review: I loved this film. And what's better is that it has a whole lot of heart. It's characters are honest portrayals of people in the 1950s..A single parent family trying to make ends meet, A beatik who likes to express himself through art, and townspeople who are afraid of nuclear war. Try finding that in Disney drivel. What I like is how one kids simplicity can change a symbol of war into a beacon of peace (that being the Iron Giant). The film is full of humor. The scene where Dean has to unzip his pants to let out Hogarth's new pet is hilarious. Another funny scene is where Hogarth is wired up on Expresso. There are also heartfelt scenes where the Iron Giant goes through the emotions of being emotional. I feel for the Giant because I know what it is like to be lonely and on the outside. Another quality that I applaud is the Giant decides to do the right thing rather than what he was programmed for. The animation was superb and the soundtrack was full of 50s gems. I am one of the many on this list that think it deserved more attention in advertising (instead WB throws the spotlight on ho-hum films like Space Jam). It also teaches lessons to kids such as friendship, war, death, and doing what is right. A great film with a great story.
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Summary: Very violent and confusing to small children
Review: I purchased this video because the cover was marketed to young children: it speaks of a little boy who looks to be about 6-7 years old, and his giant robot. I watched the movie from beginning to end. It is violent and deals with death, war, personal sacrifice, and other issues that are similarly complicated for a young child's mind. All of these mature concepts are presented in an explosive visual experience, with shooting, aggression, and military action in the major, high-tension, scenes. If the viewer is too young to grasp the complicated issues of the movie, then the violence in the movie appears to be wanton and meaningless. In watching the video to completion, I felt that it was not appropriate for children under 6 years at all and that it would probably even take some explaining the intricacies of the plot and its ramifications to children who are 7 to 9 years. There is shooting and/or knee-jerk threat of that action that goes on throughout the film. The main character of the show (the robot) automatically arms himself with a huge arsenal and transforms into a war machine whenever he feels threatened. The story line includes a few scenes with redeeming principals. The robot eventually realizes, with advice from the young boy, that he doesn't have to follow that knee-jerk programming; that he doesn't have to react to other peoples' violence, and that he can be peaceful. And, the story line includes the robot's sacrificing himself in the end, to protect the young boy he has befriended. This latter scene is very emotionally difficult to handle because of the circumstances; one is extremely sad that the robot, who had 'learned his lesson about violence' and refused to fight, ended up being blown up in the end. At the same time, the viewer is very angry at the guy who pulled the trigger. The film's story and the magnitude of its concepts would be very difficult to explain to small children. This could be a movie for parents to watch with older children and then discussed.
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Summary: Iron Giant
Review: This is by far the most entertaining animated film ever made. The story was very touching with out being chessy or stupid like other crappy animated movies. Even though there is some mild profanity parents should still let their kids view it. (If they are 8+) I was some what suprised that I had a tear or two run down my face at the end of the movie since I'm 16 and wasn't really interested in watching it in the first place. One of very few animated films I actually like. The action around the end absolutely rocked and the characters were believeable and just simply great. I truly hope for a sequel. Buy The Iron Giant.
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Summary: Mom is disappointed in movie
Review: We bought this movie for our sons with high hopes of it being a good movie. Our boys are ages 7 and 3 and it wasn't your typical animated movie, this was really boy stuff. We hooked it up on the TV in our car for a long road trip and were very upset to hear mild profanity during the movie. We think that many parents do not allow profanity of any type and will not want their children to watch this movie. We wish we would have known and now do not watch the movie.
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Summary: Kids like it, parents love it.
Review: The Iron Giant elicited waves of emotions ranging from sadness to fear with excitement throughout. The animation is exceptional and the story line could satisfy ages from 3 to 103. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Deserves your attention
Review: This movie had the kiss of death: an animation feature film *not* made by Disney. It deserved far more attention than it got. Part a magical children's story, part glimpse of 1950s anti-communist hysteria, this movie is wonderfully rendered, especially in terms of animation, characterization and dialogue. This movie is funny and far more meaningful than the usual tripe Disney dishes out these days.
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Summary: This Giant Stands Taller Than Most Animated Films.
Review: I saw this movie almost by accident. My brother and I had nothing to do, and we had both heard about this movie. We hopped in my car and went and saw this movie. We both walked out of there choked up with smiles on our faces. I can honestly say that the movie rekindled that sense of wonder we all have as children. This isn't some saccharine-Hollywood-hype quote, but a genuine description of my emotions. When the Giant picks up Hogarth in his hand, you get that rush of childhood that you thought dies when you get older. This movie doesn't pander to little kids, but entertains them even more than the lesser Disney films. Is it just me, or are the older Disney films better than new ones? The film is deep and involving and will have you glued to the screen. The film comments on the time period (1950's) with a wink to the older, wiser adults. The voices are perfect. Harry Connick, Jr. steals the show as the beatnik artist Dean and Eli Marenthal (Hogarth Hughes) is great because his emotions are genuine and well voiced. Kudos to Brad Bird for not making Hogarth some smart alec punk with "attitude". The kid is an outsider with a huge heart. It's because of these attributes everyone feels for him at the end. The other character so richly drawn is the Giant. He is more three-dimensional than most characters in live films. It's scary folks, but it's true. I don't want to give away the plot so I won't write much more about it. The plotline is beautiful and flows from one scene to the next. It's too much fun to reveal it here. Now for some info about the disc. The picture is superb and the audio is excellent. It has a few features including the "Making of..." and a music video, but they are secondary to the beautiful artwork so abundantly present in this wonderful piece of work. This is a movie that will be enjoyed on many levels. I'm just greatly disappointed it didn't reach more people. I hope this isn't one movie that will fade as time goes on. I have my copy of this classic. I hope everyone else will pick one up. This movie is guaranteed to warm your heart. You will not be sorry you bought it.
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Summary: giggle
Review: I only saw this movie once but by far this is the most touching movie Ihave ever seen hogarth was not expecting what was going to happin in his life. Especily when the giant took his life to save hogarth. rent or buy this movie today.
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Summary: OWN THIS MOVIE!
Review: Okay, chances are that unless you eat, breath, and sleep animation and movies, you didn't see Iron Giant in the theater. In fact, there's a good possibility that you've never even heard of it before now. I am here to tell you that it is a crying shame if you have not had the privelage of watching this wonderful, imaginative work of cinema. It's a warm, well-presented tale of a boy and his robot, and the power of friendship. Easily one of the five best animated films in the last 20 years. Iron Giant is a modern fairy tale that will delight and entrance everyone from age 10 to 100! Don't fear buyer's regret... This is a surefire hit!
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