By far my favorite Pixar film was Ratatouille, WALL-E may have won over that very special place in my heart. This wonderful piece of work has quality like no other Disney Pixar film. It hit every one of my emotions and warmed my heart. Everyone should see this excellent movie at least once. Sweet Wall-E and his cute companion [a roach] are by them selves on polluted earth. Each day cleaning up the mess that earthlings have left behind. WALL-E later falls in love with a robot named EVE. All on his mind seemed to be love but WALL-E has a bigger part in changing the world than he could ever imagine. Anything more is giving too much away. A true gem the whole family needs to see. This may bring some intense emotions especially the beginning, so maybe not for sensitive children. All I can say is that I highly recommend you to watch WALL-E! Deserves nothing less than 5 stars
Shame on me for ignoring my own rule of thumb and slurping up so many of the gushing reviews for Wall-E. My expectation was somewhere around Pluto, but this only managed to take me to Saturn. Normally, Saturn would warrant a rave review, but not when a film falls somewhat short of that ever-so-high bar you've set for it! Don't get me wrong. Pixar has hit a home run with Wall-E. They just did not hit one out of the park, as so many others would have you believe. The movie really does work on just about every imaginable level. The Pixar animation team most certainly outdid themselves, taking CGI to an impressive and breathtakingly realistic new level for 2008. Wall-E is, at times thought-provoking, ironic, laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, entertaining, and perhaps, somewhat romantic. Yes, all of this with a highly original story line and offbeat musical accompaniment. Those elements which are borrowed from other movies are at least incorporated with a fresh twist. Wall-E does have its shortcomings: A little over the top at times in the "Gee, aren't we just the cutest on screen Bots you've ever seen?" Department. There are also a couple occasions where the substitution of dialogue for assorted sound effects becomes a bit tedious. Fortunately, the movie is very low key as regards the results of long term ravaging of the environment, not at all in-your-face as so often is the case with movies made in the past few years. Taken as a whole, though, Wall-E deserves 4 to 4.25*. In any case, please, simply put aside the reviews and just watch Wall-E, hopefully, leaving your expectations at the door. You'll probably have a very enjoyable and entertaining 90 minutes.
Wow! Glowing reviews by everyone! Hmmmm. I felt I needed to see this one because so much has been written about it, and it did receive the 2009 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Well, maybe it's just me, but an animated film full of robots, dust, garbage, rust, and roaches is not my idea of fun - even though the cockroach was kind of cute. And although an adorable little trash cmpactor, WALL-E himself seemed sad and lonesomeble. I felt sorry for him. The spoiled blobs (people) were somewhat clever, and I got the message, but it didn't interest me. I also missed dialogue in the first part - for me it limited the experience. I saw this story as a scolding - "change your ways or the landfills will take over". I understand that message and agree, but didn't need to see 98 minutes of a dark and cynical animated film to reinforce it. I also wonder if children will enjoy this story as much as some parents. The pace is slower with some long and drawn out scenes. Furthermore, I don't see how a young child could grasp the social commentary without further explanation. However, the subject matter is important and if it encourages discussion, then fine. 06-12-09
This film deserves every accolade that it has received. It is indeed one of the most creative, funniest and heartwarming films that I've seen in some time. Easily one of the best films of last year, Wall-E tells the story of the last little robot on earth. The earth has seen better times... in the film, it's a wasteland filled to the brim with trash. Mankind has long since fled aboard spaceships to live out their days in the hover comfort of what is basically a galactic cruise ship. This has led to further exemplify their wasteful behavior and opulent lifestyles... but all of this doesn't matter much to Wall E who just wants to be loved and is trying to get another robot named EVE to feel the same way. I know it has been said before, but this film really does have its roots in Chaplin and Keaton. There's very little dialogue and the story unfolds through what is essentially a b-character which is Wall-E. The film is funny and relevant... and I really haven't had such a good time at a movie in awhile. Even the kids loved it. This was a big hit all around and if you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it to you.
WALL-E is Charlie Chaplin meets Short Circuit. Our star, the compact robot WALL-E (for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class), is a grimy but perky R2D2 and the sole inhabitant of Earth, long abandoned as a vast global garbage dump. After 800 years, WALL-E is the last functioning trashbot because he's developed a personality plus the foresight for spare-parts storage and self-repair. By gritty determination and hitching a ride with his eventually requited love interest, the sleek and overpoweringly defensive EVE (for Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator), WALL-E traverses space to personally witness -- and help resolve -- humanity's failed utopia, painted in the circus colors of Meet the Robinsons but also daubed in the lies of the HAL-like AUTO pilot computer. Consumerism falls straight in the movie's message crosshairs as the megacorporation BNL (for Buy iN Large, like the b-st-rd grandspawn of BFI and Wal-Mart) is revealed as purveyor of the doom of humanity. (Fred Willard is entertaining as the avuncular CEO, speaking on tape to the present generation. Sigourney Weaver also voices the ship's computer in a nosegay to the Alien movies as well as GalaxyQuest.) WALL-E is a fresh, cloying classic of animation that primarily appeals to children and technogeeks but carries a basic human appeal that will make it a family favorite for, let us hope, generations to come. The disc's bonus shorts, Presto (also seen in the theater) and BURN-E, present ingeniously hilarious slapstick. 5 stars. (7-5-08 updated 12-26-08)
Wall-e (2008): Pixar strikes back! It is ET as a robot! At least he really reminds me of ET. In this case, ET is stranded on an uninhabited planet, that turns out to be Earth. The first part of the film is reminiscent of Castaway (little dialog and only a roach as a companion). Weird, only the roaches survived the Apocalypse, after all. It is a visually stunning film. However, the first act of the movie began to drag. The second act introduces a 50's B-movie plot that I hope is tongue in cheek. There is some action in the third act and it is a sweet film in the end. I liked finally seeing a Sci-fi film in this genre. I hope that it opens the door for more big-budget animated Sci-fi movies. 4 stars. (7/3/08)
WALL-E is a cute little A.I. garbage disposal on caterpillar treads left behind on earth to try to clean up the mess from the Global Warming Climate Change. The story is really well done and should be a treat and a delight for both young and old and most likely the young will not notice the obvious tree hugger propaganda here. The story is really romantic and gets your heart strings a twangin when the EVA and WALL-E work together to save mankind and return them to the planet they decimated with their woeful neglect of the Global Warming Climate Change issue and, as the movie points out, to restore the earth to its former glory is to get mankind off the planet and about 6 billion people to die to replenish the planet. Your little ones probably will not catch the propaganda, and by the time they are our age maybe they will come to the knowledge of the truth that Global Warming Climate Change is as old as the earth and a natural occurring cycle on the planet, not, as the arrogance of man suggests, that it is the result of too many cow farts from too many people eating beef and decimating the Planet while driving their SUV's to Big Mac for a Kid's Meal after seeing the Global Warming Climate Change movie and not getting the point of it all. O' lame us!.Sun. 01-22-09
I'm not gonna gush as much as everybody else does, but this movie is quite good. It's superlative on bluray (best picture quality ever for any movie), but I just didn't dig the story that much. I don't feel like pixar had enough plot to fill 98 minutes so they added a bunch of neat looking animation (which was very neat looking, for what it's worth). Plants can't survive in space for any length of time, and robots sure don't have emotions. Why is wall-e the last of his kind, anyway? Why was he able to evolve from trash compactor to loving friend? Sure, it's a cutesy kids movie and, for all you regulars out there, you know I'm as cynical as they come, but wall-e is one android who should not have been dreaming of electric sheep. But, I can't buck the trend too much because the movie is a good use of 90 mins of your time and queue worthy.
A great movie about friendship as well as a cautionary tale about destroying the environment and becoming stationary creatures, dependent on machines. Wall-E was witty, had some with great dialogue, and was filled with masterful and creative animation. Great childrens flick, but good fun for the young at heart too. 5/28
This movie was alright, but I think kids will overlook most of its subtleties. I was quite disappointed after the hype, but I did watch it a couple of times and noticed a few things I missed the first time around--irony abounds...
Im not going to go into plot details as I believe this is a film you should simply allow to take you on a adventure.
All I will say is many years from now, this will still stand at the top film. Right there with 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Godfather. Wall-E is film at finest and most artful.
I didn't really like this. I thought the idea was good, but the movies itself was boring. For most of the movie there was no talking. This is about a robot named Wall-E that is suposed to clean up trash that humans left behind on planet Earth. When Wall-E meets a girl he does anyhting to protect her. The two are out to save Earth. Ok just slow for me.
I love this movie but i think it's pretty violent for a Disney-Pixar film, the way EVE uses her laser.
With barely any dialog they still manage to get it right. The statements of how humans would rather relocate after they have pillaged the planet and let something else clean up after them is spot on. Not to mention the demonstration of how technology makes us dependent and lazy. The only flaw I found in this was, if there isn't any plant life, how is there oxygen for them to breathe? A minor oversight in what was a splendid film. This would be my favorite Disney film thus far, and I hope to see more like this. 8-10-09
The main complaint I heard about this movie was that it's message was heavy handed. Yes, there is a morale to WallE but I personally thought the conveying of the morale was well done. The animation is great and like most Pixar movies it does a good job of blending humor with heart.
It's very hard to watch a Disney movie any more without performing a ritualistic political deconstruction of the plot, and this one certainly puts this viewer on full "agenda alert". The first thing you have to do is identify what things are depicted as good and what are bad. I doubt anyone will challenge me when I say this film depicts environmentalism, waste clean-up, farming, working-class labor and dancing to Barbra Streisand as good. Also we are subtly encouraged to see plants as a substitute for babies: note how the all-important plant fits inside robot Eve's mid-section. Conversely the bogeymen are pollution, industrialism, consumerism, corporations, obesity, labor-saving technology, artificial intelligence, modern gadgets, ignorance and any kind of antiseptic existence disconnected from the soil. All this would be charming and innocent fun if it weren't for the fact that this is a family picture and impressionable minds can be conditioned in just this way to accept the environmentalist agenda later in their lives, which is not necessarily something you want for your own kids when you get right down to it, is it? Here's the bottom line: you don't want your kids to watch dystopia movies with candy-coated political ramifications, especially ones with a repetitive Barbra Streisand song-and-dance tune! Best thing I can say about WALL-E: "rogue robots!"
Another sweet, smart instant classic from Pixar. With very-little spoken words, the story is as emotional and clear as any epic. With amazing visuals and subtle humor this movie exceeds expectations
This is a love story featuring animated robots that has more to do with the human spirit than most movies about humans. State of the art animation and top notch production values make this shine. The space shots are breathtaking. The humans waking from their virtual existence exemplifies that humans can and will find a way to overcome the obstacles placed in their way, even if they are responsible for those obstacles. Another wonderful Pixar/Disney family film.
As I will give Pixar all the money in my wallet to see any of their new releases at the theater, I went to see Wall-E as soon as I was able. Despite a terrible print of the film that had scratches through every frame and reel, I still managed to enjoy the product. Perhaps because the film was damaged or perhaps because it simply wasn't up to par, it does not rate at the top of my Pixar favorite list. Instead, it's somewhere in the middle. The "voices" of the main characters were excellently utilized for maximum emotional effect and the story was crisp, easy to follow, and had a very simple moral. The film also attempted to make some political statements, but I think they overemphasized their environmental message and underemphasized the more critical overpopulation message - but that's an argument for another venue. The movie's lack of dialogue unfortunately robbed it of spoken humor, and the slapstick simply was not strong enough to make up for it. Ratatouille felt the same way, even though it had dialogue - they've been going downhill in that category since The Incredibles. It's an accomplished and beautiful piece of family programming everyone should see, even if it's nearly outshone by the vastly more hilarious animated short, "Presto," which preceeds it.
Absolutely one of the most entertaining animated features I've watched with my family in a very long time. Not since Toy Story have I been moved enough to shed some tears in an animated feature. The story of a little forgotten robot (WALL-E) on a deserted, abandoned Earth and finding love with another robot (EVE) sent to find life was absolutely amazing. There isn't much dialogue but so much is said in actions and animation. The animation itself was crisp, clear and did not feel cartoonish in the least. When WALL-E stows away trying to follow EVE to her mother ship and finds the human population lazy and totally dependent on robots I thought that the storytelling was brilliant. This is one beautiful movie and will be one of my favorites and I don't normally enjoy animation of this type. I can highly recommend this for family viewing--even the most jaded of my older kids sat and watched this with us and really enjoyed it too. This is the type of movie I really hope that Pixar keeps making, it's breathtaking!
Wall-E's first 40 minutes are the most incredible thing I've ever seen in a film aimed at kids. I wasn't expecting such a bleak, heartbreaking and uncompromising depiction of the end of man's reign on planet earth. And I also enjoyed the sharp critique of American consumer culture that has us devolving into fat, lazy babies incapable of standing on our own two feet without the aid of machines. So the loud, ridiculous and routine last 20 minutes or so came as a HUGE letdown. Like a pitcher blowing a no-hitter in the 9th inning, they had a real masterpiece going and let it slip away.
Cute and fun movie with a message that surprisingly carries an adult theme. Younger kids will like the action and adults will enjoy the story.
I am not a fan of animated movies in any form. The only one I recall that was worth watch was Fritz the Cat back in the 70s. That one was X-Rated (NC-17 today).
Of course, I had to watch this, not because it won Best Animated Feature Film at the Academy Awards, but because there was a push to get it nominated for Best Picture period. It did win a couple of Best Picture awards from film critics, but the Academy wasn't buying it.
I feel that it did meet the requirements for consideration as Best Picture, as it presented a story that was interesting and credible, and just had animated robots instead of humans. Of course, nominating it for Best Picture means someone would be left out, and I can't see that as there were other films that had a better claim to be included.
It was charming, tender, funny, and exciting. A film that is worth watching over and over.
Wall-E is great, and everything you expect from a Disney/Pixar film. Funny, cute, great story... it's all there.
It's amazing the characterizations that the animators can get out of these robots that would normally be devoid of emotion.
This one's a keeper.
Writer/director Andrew Stanton has created a near perfect movie that works in spite of its lack of dialogue. Faced with the challenge of telling a story using only body language and facial gestures, the animators succeed in a big way, even if expressions come from tread feet and clanky metal claws. The characters say far more than even those in the wordiest of dialogue-fests and the film is busting at the seams with heart and compassion. Wall-E is funny, it's sad, it's even scary and a bit bleak at times, but as a love letter to science fiction films of old and as a cautionary tale with an environmental message that doesn't hit you over the head with what it wants to say, Pixar has left us with not only its best work to date but also the best film so far this year? by any studio.
The Pixar streak continues with another visually-stunning well-told story. The only nit is it feels like two movies: the first half is silent comedy set in a post-apocalyptic world and the second half is a broader satire of where our bloated, materialistic culture seems to be heading. Both good but different.
After reading all the reviews and hearing what other people said, I had really high hopes for this movie but was also preparing myself for disappointment. But this movie doesn't disappoint. The filmmakers really take emotions and interactions to another level with the lack of speaking robots. Their antics and adventures were fresh and fun, and it was nice to see this movie teach a lesson for kids and adults alike, which earlier Pixar films don't really touch on. The additional Burn*E short was a great addition that added depth to the movie. And watching deleted, alternative scenes, I think that the filmmakers chose the better storyline, allowing both the old (Wall*E) and new machines (Eve) to show strengths and weaknesses.
Definitely a little more sophisticated than some of the other PIXAR films. A feel-good movie that enables adults to step back from the world we have created and where we are headed. Of course it is just plain fun for children. I never met a PIXAR film I didn't love.
WALL-E has stunning animation and some great messages about ecology and consumerism, but not enough story to fill out a 90-minute film. The continuous chase scenes got to be mentally tiresome even as they were visually impressive. You have to really like physical comedy to get the most out of this film. Still, not a bad one. Be sure to check out the bonus features for some cute shorts.
PIXAR has yet to disappoint and WALL-E is exception. This has to be one of the best ?silent movies? in decades. WALL-E is a sure fire hit to please most everyone in your family.
Disney and Pixar attempt to go above and beyond what their previous movies achieved with WALL-E. Its very ambitious in its ideas and gets very close to the feeling of an "adult" movie but after about half an hour the movie goes back into a regular Disney/Pixar style movie, which is still very good.
I have little doubt that "Wall-E" will win an Oscar much as it did a Golden Globe but, really, it should be included in the category of overall Best Picture and not demoted to the Best Animated slot.
Having said that, the computer-generated animation from Pixar is simply stunning. "Wall-E" reminds me somewhat of Disney's "Fantasia" in its scope and artistry. What sets it apart from "Fanatsia" is its heart and emotion, not an easy task when dealing with robots and technology, but "Wall-E" succeeds.
The movie's overall themes (consumption, waste and their effects on the enviornment) are heavy and I doubt young kids will get it but will enjoy the film nonetheless. Wall-E's right up there with E.T. as a lovable, heart-tugging character.
In fact, I'd go so far as to say that "Wall-E" is this generation's "E.T."
Wall-E, for the lack of a better word, is a masterpiece. A love story between two robots that cannot say much more than each others name, in a world deserted by humans. Yeah, I didn't think I'd like it either, but that's where the genius comes in. The movie just does amazing stuff with the premise, never feeling constrained or struggling with its lack of characters. It manages to be very very funny, without seeking mainstream popular culture references as a comedic crutch, and also, very romantic. You're rooting for this small animated robot, and every time the sparks fly when they "kiss", you feel like cheering. This movie captured for me the romance that countless others have failed too. There are no over the top good heroes, no over the top evil villains. Finally, I loved the pretty tight (and scary!) sci-fi story, and the references to loads of geeky stuff (look out for "asteroids") and old scifi movies. To do this day, I sometimes say "Eeeva" in an imploring tone when I want something bad :)
This is, without a doubt, the best movie Pixar has ever made. Every aspect of the movie is incredible. The animation is fantastic, a new high for Pixar and every other animation studio. The story is riveting, dark, funny and touching. It even has a environmental and cultural message for the older crowd that likes it when a movie deals with a real problem. Pixar has outdid themselves with this one. I laughed at the jokes, was awe-inspired by the incredible animation that can rival any anime studio and had a tear in my eye by the end. If you liked Pixar's other movies, this is a must-see.
Watching this spectacle of a movie in the theater will obviously skew my opinion slightly greater than perhaps it might deserve otherwise. This is especially true of excellent CGI productions that are able to achieve an uncommon technical appreciation. Wall-E definately deserves special consideration for achieving such spectacular humanity in its most inhuman characters. This, of course, is in parcel with its grandious theme of bringing humanity first to the machines of mankind which later become the saving grace for an automated, pervasive Wal-Mart culture. This unique twist in its theme, I think, is utterly unique and was a thorough joy to watch. Wall-E's conventions are relatively pat and expected but you'll need a cold heart not to get twisted up in this unconventional romance.
Everything I like in an animated feature (eye-popping animation, cutesy or clever cultural references, actually funny jokes and situations), with a minimum of what I don't like (a-singin' and a-dancin'). They did an amazing job telling a story with minimal dialog. I usually don't like (or agree with) most films political "message," but here it seemed depressingly probable (humans are -- literally-- messing things up). But, hey, there's hope! All we have to do is create sentient robots like WALL-E and EVE to put us back on track! (As long as we avoid the whole Terminator Sky-Net thing!)
Wonderful. Pixar never ceases to amaze. Can be enjoyed by children as well as adults?no small feat for an animated film. Creative, funny, warm, and thought-provoking.
Rating: A
Yet another quality gem from the great minds at Pixar, great stuff for the kids, and a ton of pop references and morality tales for the adults.
Pixar continues to redefine animation, filmmaking, and storytelling. Wall-E is a fantastic, warm, sweet, and charming movie that's great for everyone of all ages. The animation is breathtaking and is another step closer to looking real enough to interact with live actors. The characters are special, funny, and sweet. The two main robots, WALL-E and EVE, are as expressive as Chaplin and Keaton were. Every subtlety, every emotion, every quirk comes through beautifully. The story is less complicated and more straightforward due to the lack of dialogue but shows all heart and warmth and charm. There are tons of jokes, both raucous and subtle. It's a magical 97 minutes. The animated short at the beginning is one of their best: a rabbit and magician fight over a carrot using magical hats. Pixar animators must love the game Portal, because that's what I was thinking of the whole way through.
Pixar continues to bat 1.000. You've fallen for toys, fish, monsters, and cars, and this year some of the most endearing characters you'll find in any movie are robots. This movie makes some black humor predictions about the direction humanity is heading, but at its heart is a lonely robot searching and fighting for companionship. The visuals are stunning, and as with all Pixar movies, there is great humor in the details and the personality of the (inanimate) action on-screen. If a heart beats in your chest, you won't want to miss this one.
This is up there with The Incredibles as my favorite Pixar movie. It deffinatly has a dark tone, but, even without saying much, Wall-E is as lovible as any character I can think of. Think the robot from Short Circut, but much better. To me the movie kind of comes out like a cross between 2001: A Space Odyssey and Idiocracy, but more kid friendly. I was very pleasently suprised, and would highly recommend it. The short "Presto" was also fantastic.
If E.T. and R2D2 had offspring it would be Wall-E. Then give the robots emotions and you have the Jetsons. Clever story and excellent animation, but when you get right down to the nitty gritty, we're talking about a cartoon here. Someday maybe I'll understand the awe of the technology, but not today. If you are into Pixar it's a must-see but if you are looking for a cartoon to watch with your kids, this is a little slow. 12/08
A beautifully done film that at first glance seems like a kiddie film, but upon closer inspection it's so much more. How extraordinary that the folks at Pixar were once more able to work their magic and make the audience fall in love with robots. Even more shocking was the fact that this movie had very little actual dialogue. But guess what? I didn't mind it at all. I admired the tenacity of Wall-e, how he managed to find beauty and purpose in everything that he did. In the end, he was able to win over the rest of the crowd, with his personality and persistence. You've got to love an underdog--and that's the adult message in all of this. Side stepping the whole "does artificial intelligence eventually erase the borders between that of sentient beings" it does this ironic juxtapositioning showing robots being more human than human themselves--not to mention the whole enviornmental aspect. In the end, I can't give this film enough praise. While it isn't as obviously exciting as say Pixar's Nemo or Monster's Inc, this movie has a bit more depth to it. Pixar took a real gamble with this movie. I appreciate that, because at least with this audience member, it paid off.
"Wall-E" is a cute movie the kids will love. It has a grungy, lovable, personable male robot who picks up trash who falls in love with a sleek, blue-eyed, female robot and they gradually learn to hold hands and seem to like each other. Of course, they also save the world in the end.
There is also satire or social commentary embedded. The big and large stores (e.g. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc.) have taken over the earth and we have trashed the earth and become lethargic slugs who let robots do the work while we consume huge amounts of sugar and food and whiz around in mobile couches.
The kids will enjoy the movie. The animation is excellent. There is no sex or profanity. And, as an extra added benefit, we get to see animated consumers get fat and lazy while destroying the earth with our focus on consumption and self-absorbed cultural mores. No doubt, this means Al Gore ("An Inconvenient Truth") and Michael Moore ("The Big One") will also enjoy the movie as much the kids.
3.0 to 3.5 stars for a gorgeously executed film. My problem with it was that I have had it up to here with the current "green" fad and big-retail-is-evil (read: Wal-Mart) preaching that permeates so much of popular media. I'd have to describe this as a propaganda film, albeit an extremely entertaining and well-done one.
I'm a fan of most of the Pixar movies, and most computer animated movies in general. I had high hopes for WALL-E, but found it to be completely average. The animation was amazing, but there is a severe lack of dialog in the first 1/2 of the movie, and even once humans are introduced, it's mostly just John Goodman with a little Fred Willard (not a bad thing, just not much else). I also had a really hard time caring about the robots. And it seemed a little odd that Disney/Pixar was making a political statement about the way humans treated the Earth (filling it with trash). Again I stress, it wasn't BAD, it just wasn't some of Pixar's better work. Wait for the DVD release.
Easily the best Pixar film to date. There are so many things to chew on this movie that you'll have to see it more than once. Love and Hope are beautifully sewn into every fabric of this instant classic.
Satire anyone? I do not know if Pixar did this on purpose but, it was not too pervasive. I loved this movie though. The love story is just romantic enough for everyone to fall in love with EVE and WALL-E. I am sad to say it will not be a smash hit like Ratatouille, Nemo, etc. Throughout the movie little kids repeatedly asked their parents what was going on. The movie will do a lot better with the pre-teen/teen crowd. Pixar does use live actors in this movie. I truly detest Fred Williams as an actor and it was depressing to see that Pixar employed him. Luckily he has an almost cameo like roll.
This was a good pixar film but the concepts in the film are way above the heads of the littlest audience members. The two main characters don't say anything other than each others names so it might not hold the interest of little kids. I enjoyed it and thought it was a well put together movie.