Release Date: 18th July 2008 (UK)
Running Length: 98 minutes
Age: U
Director: Andrew Stanton
'Wall-E' is Pixar's greatest achievement and the very definition of 'Art'. 'Wall-E' is a masterpiece in every element possible, its animation, cinematography, story, writing; the list can go on. A film that earns the right to be in conversation for the greatest animated film of all time.
The film is something audiences can come to expect from Pixar, but elevated on a whole 'nother level. Everything is crafted masterfully throughout. The characters are engaging and lovable, making you feel every emotion that they feel, even with the distinct lack of dialogue within the film. This feature is used exceptionally well and makes every scene stand out, while also further promoting the clear environmental message that this film wants to portray.
The film follows the last waste collecting robot called Wall-E in a dystopian but not so unrealistic future where the human race have evacuated Earth due to alarming pollution causing it to be inhabitable by the multi-national monopoly Buy-N-Large Corporation. BNL created the "WALL-Es" (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class) to clear the trash, ready for humans to undergo a quick return to Earth within 5 years, in which has turned 700. In the meantime, the human race has lived upon a ship called the Axiom where humans are obese and therefore have to move via hover chairs. However when Wall-E finds a living plant, he finds himself on an adventure into space while budding an unlikely romance.
'Wall-E' combines several genres and links them together seamlessly. They created a heart-warming, adorable romance story between two inarticulate robots and put them on a dramatic space adventure to save the human race, while also bringing forward an important message about mega-corporations, the uncomfortable topic of pollution as well as the joys of being human. Many will think that this will overwhelm the film, but instead handles the social commentary flawlessly by making the robots have a better connection to Earth than the Humans on the ship.
Yet again, the animation and cinematography is beautiful, especially within mine and many others' favourite scene, "Define Dancing". The warm and cold colours are used brilliantly to reflect the mood of the scenes and help create the emotional attachment you have to these characters and their journeys. It has been made in the idea that every shot looks and feels like a painting come to life. This paired with the gorgeous musical score composed by Thomas Newman produces a charming and elegant feeling within audiences.
Overall, 'Wall-E' is a stunning film and one of the most important animated films to ever been created. Pixar's best and will be for years to come.
10/10