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Wall-e: A Slightly Bias Review
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Written by Ardith Saturday, 05 July 2008 13:08
I finally had a bit of time to catch Wall-e yesterday. I have to say that I feared that I over-hyped the movie. To be honest, I didn't really care all that much for Cars, though I have watched it again on DVD.
I however totally loved Finding Nemo. I started crying in the theater in the first opening minutes and had a great time with the rest of the film. I think Finding Nemo and The Incredibles are tied as my favorite PIXAR film.... Well, until this.
I love many things about PIXAR, Their storytelling is really solid. They don't stuntcast for voices. Their animation is... amazing.
With Wall-e, you get all of that and more. Wall-e is one of thousands and thousands of robots left to clean up a decimated Earth. Humans have totally trashed the home undefinedworld. B&L, a gigantic conglomerate, seems to own/run everything, and Earth is a junkyard.
So humans leave on a 5 year cruise in space and let the robots clean up. (As an aside, after finally taking a cruise, I was greatly amused by the AXIOM. It's the ultimate space fun ship.)
700 years later, the humans are still away and all of the other WALL-E robots have ceased to function. The last remaining one has is malfunctioning in the best way ever. Like a kind of robot madness, he's broken through and develops a personality.
Wall-e is kind. He's romantic. He's lonely. He's funny. And he's amazing.
The story revolves around the last robot on Earth and EVE, a robot sent from above. The development between these characters is utterly heartwarming. Eve giggles and glows. She can laser blast things to bits. It's her interaction with Wall-e that really shines, though.
Wall-e actually combines a handful of live action scenes of humans, including clips from musicals, with the computer animation. PIXAR's depiction of space doesn't give one that cold, airless feeling, but takes your breath away with how beautiful it is. I would not be surprised if a few children in the audience are imprinted by the visuals and decide they're going to grow up to 1. be a robot like Wall-e or 2. get to space to hang out with robots like Wall-e.
I also have one recommendation for moivegoers. I strongly suggest you also stay for the closing credits when you watch this movie. Pay attention to how the art-style changes. PIXAR uses it to give us viewers a bit of an epilogue to the story and it's every bit as beautiful as the rest of the film.
Needless to say, I will definitely pick this up on Bluray when it comes out. If you haven't watched this movie yet, do it. Now!
Happy 4th of July
Written by Ardith Friday, 04 July 2008 09:23
It's the 4th! In the US that means we celebrate our independence day. From the alien invaders known as the British empire.And now, Muppets!
Oh, and since the UK run of Doctor Who Series 4 is drawing to close on Saturday, here's a bonus video:
Have a safe holiday everyone!
Donna Noble - Best Companion EVA!
Written by Ardith Thursday, 26 June 2008 18:44
Doctor Who series 4 is drawing to a close soon. My reactions to this series? Donna Noble is one of my favorite companions. I still love Rose. And how hot is David Tennant? Freaking. Hot.I enjoyed all of the stories this year so far. I cannot wait until Rose comes back because it seems like it's going to be uber exciting. Everyone is coming back for the last few episodes.
But back to Donna.... Catherine Tate has a great range and her Donna is a great foil to the Doctor. They are really having fun AND she also is able to reach the Doctor on levels that even Rose and Martha weren't able to. Probably cuz she's older and isn't out to found out how many other body parts the Doctor has more than one of. (ew!)
Recovery
Written by Ardith Thursday, 26 June 2008 18:38
Happy days, y'all. My mother came home from the hospital earlier this week. She's still doesn't have her appetite back yet, but she's much better. It will be some time till she's fully recovered, but she'll get there!We're all super glad. My brother and sisters are coming over this Sunday for a celebratory bbq.
Family Emergency
Written by Ardith Saturday, 21 June 2008 21:55
This blog is dedicated to mostly my random thoughts and obsessions. I don't go on and on about my private thoughts and feelings. I don't talk about God, my spirituality, or anything like that. Hanabatake isn't here to preach. If you are so inclined to explore that part of yourself, you should. I won't tell you to.That being said, on Thursday night, I had a major family emergency and one of my loved ones has been in the hospital for the past few days. Times like these, I realize how glad I am that I have such a great family.
I feel like the events that unfolded on Thursday night were meant to be. And God guided me to make the right decisions. I'm lucky. I'm blessed. And my family is still whole. Death was so near, but my mother has more to do here on earth, so He had her stay on.
I'm sitting in Sharp Memorial Hospital now. It's 11 pm. They moved my mother from Rancho Springs Medical Center down here since because of insurance. Though it's farther for my father, brother, middle sister, and me, the core of my mother's family are centered here and this is a great hospital. My youngest sister still lives down here, too. We all lobbied hard to move her here. (Plus, hey! internet access!!)
Anyway, the adrenaline and junk food is fading in my system as my mother is getting stronger. I'm just happy to hear her breathe. The hospital murmurs in the evening. The nurse staff doesn't rest.
I spent the last couple of days trying to just stay calm and keep everything together, but now that we're on the other side, I can't seem to stop crying. It's just a reaction, I know. The heightened emotions and the stress have taken their toll. But I'm trying to cry as silently as I can so she doesn't wake up. She needs the rest. I don't want to worry her.
She's going to get better. Thank God.
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