Wall-E Options

[Just_Dream]

What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Wall-E, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream.

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This movie was amazingly cute! I got plenty of laughs and heartwarming "aww"'s out of this. He's really lovable If you're into cute animation and a somewhat-random storyline, you should definitely watch this. Plus, it's cool that he has emotions. Those eyes... So cute!

I almost teared up at the end. But yea, I saw it at the midnight showing last night. ;x

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[Gigi]

Yeah, it kind of bugged me...I mean I agree with it and everything, but pushing a not so subtle political message in a kids movie isn't cool.

Why isn't it "cool"? Because children's minds are too delicate to learn of consequences for their actions? I think what you said was a little unfair, because the issues that the movie put out aren't harmful to children at all. I hate how children must be patronized just because they're young - they deserve to know what could happen if we continue our lifestyles the way they are now. And they get too little credit - children are inexperienced, but not stupid.

If I was a child, this movie about robots falling in love and saving the world would have a much larger impact on me than a 16-year-old mermaid falling in love and getting married, or a snoozing princess that marries a dude she met one day for a few hours.

What Wall-E was trying to tell us was two things: 1) We must respect the environment, and not be lazy or selfish, and 2) If you persevere against people (or robots) who oppose you, you can start anew (and save humankind!) The movie started off pretty glum, but in the end, things were saved. I mean, what's so wrong about that? I learned about taking care of the environment when I was in the first grade, and my mind isn't corrupted by Disney-Pixar's movies that carried a message and caused me to think.

[only-tuesdays]

Why isn't it "cool"? Because children's minds are too delicate to learn of consequences for their actions? I think what you said was a little unfair, because the issues that the movie put out aren't harmful to children at all. I hate how children must be patronized just because they're young - they deserve to know what could happen if we continue our lifestyles the way they are now. And they get too little credit - children are inexperienced, but not stupid.

If I was a child, this movie about robots falling in love and saving the world would have a much larger impact on me than a 16-year-old mermaid falling in love and getting married, or a snoozing princess that marries a dude she met one day for a few hours.

What Wall-E was trying to tell us was two things: 1) We must respect the environment, and not be lazy or selfish, and 2) If you persevere against people (or robots) who oppose you, you can start anew (and save humankind!) The movie started off pretty glum, but in the end, things were saved. I mean, what's so wrong about that? I learned about taking care of the environment when I was in the first grade, and my mind isn't corrupted by Disney-Pixar's movies that carried a message and caused me to think.

Like I said, I agree with the message they are pushing. I understand it, and I absolutely believe it is true. I don't doubt that children are intelligent. Or that they understand many many things.

To me it felt more like the movie was trying to preach about a materialistic lifestyle and where it will get you. It wasn't so much respecting the environment and being lazy, but more about corporate america. Remember when they were on the Axiom and the people saw the advertisement saying blue is the new red? They pushed a button and were wearing blue. The planet was trashed because BNL pushed all their products, and consumption became more than anyone could handle. So they left on a 5 year cruise while it got cleaned up. (Which was also sponsored by BNL) The babies in the nursery were being taught their ABC's. A is for Axiom, B is for Buy N Large....everyone was brainwashed.
Remember the movie Josie and the Pussycats? Same concept.

What is the world like today? It is constant advertisements for the newest thing in fashion, technology, cars, food, etc. It is all about what you can own, and the status that comes with it. Even becoming green has become somewhat a status.

Edit: And in The Little Mermaid's defense, at least she didn't need to be rescued and then married prince charming. She was pretty independant.