marcuaharon - Yeah, the "if you didn't cry during [insert film title] then you have no soul/heart/whatever" thing does get old.
On the other hand, the best "kids' movies" offer just as much for adults as they do kids - which is to say, I'll fiercely defend any film as warm and humane, as artistic, and as beautiful, imaginative, and intelligent as this or "Spirited Away," regardless of whether it has been placed in the category of a "kids' movie" and regardless of whether some insecure, immature people think that such films can't be truly great. (That's not to suggest that you're insecure or immature if you don't like this or "Spirited Away" or any other specific film - those descriptors only apply if you think there's something wrong with an adult defending or feeling passionately about a children's film, or get upset when they place a "kids' film" on a list of favorite films.)
In reality, some "kids' movies" are among the greatest films ever made.
Brad Bird's first and perhaps still best feature film, about a boy who befriends a giant robot from space during the month Sputnik orbited the Earth. Wonderful traditional animation, and a story with real heart and real stakes that'll you smile and will make you cry. I once read someone call it "the best Superman film ever made", and in many ways, it is. Bird's premise was "What if a gun had a soul?", which definitely ties into the idea of Superman as a metaphor for the value of self-restraint. It also evokes the 1950s beautifully, subtly and overtly, has some incredible action scenes all the way through, and never ever talks down to its audience.
Thank you, icheckmovies, for letting this movie appear on so many lists. I became curious because I had never heard of it - and I was not dissapointed. Neither were my kids. Tears were involved, and laughter, and the occasional blanket over the head. But this is a very entertaining movie, no lengths at all.
Very heartefelt and touching film. Reminds me of a simpler time as a young boy. Lovely to see some animation again, and not a 3d-pixar thing. Weirds me out that I didn't watch this as a kid. Kind of serious and dark, even though it all ends well. wonder what happened to the guy who launched the missile. Fuck that guy.
Pretty much the only thing I don't like about this movie is the character of Mansley, he feels like every other government agent character in every other sci-fi movie ever. Also, he just doesn't listen to reason at the end because he's the bad guy and that's what the bad guy does.
But yeah great movie, shame it failed at the box office and there was no sequel.
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marcuaharon - Yeah, the "if you didn't cry during [insert film title] then you have no soul/heart/whatever" thing does get old.On the other hand, the best "kids' movies" offer just as much for adults as they do kids - which is to say, I'll fiercely defend any film as warm and humane, as artistic, and as beautiful, imaginative, and intelligent as this or "Spirited Away," regardless of whether it has been placed in the category of a "kids' movie" and regardless of whether some insecure, immature people think that such films can't be truly great. (That's not to suggest that you're insecure or immature if you don't like this or "Spirited Away" or any other specific film - those descriptors only apply if you think there's something wrong with an adult defending or feeling passionately about a children's film, or get upset when they place a "kids' film" on a list of favorite films.)
In reality, some "kids' movies" are among the greatest films ever made.
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Brad Bird's first and perhaps still best feature film, about a boy who befriends a giant robot from space during the month Sputnik orbited the Earth. Wonderful traditional animation, and a story with real heart and real stakes that'll you smile and will make you cry. I once read someone call it "the best Superman film ever made", and in many ways, it is. Bird's premise was "What if a gun had a soul?", which definitely ties into the idea of Superman as a metaphor for the value of self-restraint. It also evokes the 1950s beautifully, subtly and overtly, has some incredible action scenes all the way through, and never ever talks down to its audience.Scratch47
Wonderful underrated classic.HeikoScharnberg
Thank you, icheckmovies, for letting this movie appear on so many lists. I became curious because I had never heard of it - and I was not dissapointed. Neither were my kids. Tears were involved, and laughter, and the occasional blanket over the head. But this is a very entertaining movie, no lengths at all.tangerun
Great and very emotional. Love it.Chikamaharry
Very heartefelt and touching film. Reminds me of a simpler time as a young boy. Lovely to see some animation again, and not a 3d-pixar thing. Weirds me out that I didn't watch this as a kid. Kind of serious and dark, even though it all ends well. wonder what happened to the guy who launched the missile. Fuck that guy.Camille Deadpan
Reminded me of Transformers, only it's much much better.SalumoN
Just watched it, and I must say I was impressed :).buc86
Man the animation in this movie is just gorgeous!Pretty much the only thing I don't like about this movie is the character of Mansley, he feels like every other government agent character in every other sci-fi movie ever. Also, he just doesn't listen to reason at the end because he's the bad guy and that's what the bad guy does.
But yeah great movie, shame it failed at the box office and there was no sequel.
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Freaking love it. Real fun film.thijmensietsma
Great animation! One of the better ones.LuckeWent
didnt realize this one was in the lists :) that makes my cry a single happy tearMultatula
I loved it! Had to cry :PMudskipper
you dig giant robots! i dig giant robots! we dig giant robots! chicks dig giant robots! heh this movie is grate~DynatiaCydonia
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