A huge fan of Pixar movies, I went to the cinema expecting a good film, but this really exceeded my expectations. The animation could almost be described as perfect. At certain moments, I sometimes found myself forgetting I was actually watching an animation and it certainly showed that when it comes to animation, Pixar does it best. Though it must be said, the animation of the humans is so cartoony compared to the robots and landscapes that it seems odd and stands out. I guess it’s Pixar’s signature style, and if you’re a fan of ‘The Incredibles’, it will be fine for you. But one day I would like to see Pixar animate their humans with the realism they give everything else. So we all know Pixar make good-looking films, but they’re also known for good scripts too. So how does Wall-e fare up?

Despite the fact that for a large chunk of the film the only dialogue is ‘Wall-e’ ‘Eve’ and a few beeps, the film to me could not be any more engrossing and personally, the quietest moments were the most entertaining. It amazed me how just through the movement of their eyes, and the simplest of body language, that Wall-e and Eve could convey such emotion. Both are such warm, likeable characters that you cannot help but root for them throughout the film and really care what happens to them. Deep down, this is a classic love story and the relationship between Wall-e and Eve is so pure and real, you’d be forgiven for forgetting they’re just heaps of metal. I’m not a massive crybaby generally during films, but there were so many moments, happy and sad, that plucked my heartstrings and had the tears rolling down my cheeks. ‘Wall-e’ isn’t hugely depressing, though, and there are plenty of slapstick moments to lighten the mood. And don’t worry, all you action junkie’s out there, as especially in the second half, there is lots of edge of your seat action. Basically, Wall-e has all those essential components to make an amazing film. Some may say that I’m over hyping the film a bit, but I truly believe this is a beautiful piece of cinema, and must not be missed. Don’t mistake this as just a silly film for the kids and prepare to be completely absorbed in this magical adventure.

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