Review of The Iron Giant (1999) by Neil D — 10 Mar 2013
"You are who you choose to be.".
When the Iron Giant gets angry, hell breaks loose. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!But seriously, Brad Bird's directorial debut is a clever and heartwarming movie about being human, while taking place in a 1950s Cold War era, subtly implementing the paranoia of nuclear attacks. This allows a wider target audience range to enjoy the multiple mature themes that this movie offers. There's also plenty of humor to go about, which Brad Bird would carry over throughout his future work.
While the cast may seem average, their voice acting was solid and worked well thanks to great scriptwriting.
Even up to today's standards, the animation is phenomenal, allowing for plenty of attention to detail; there really isn't a drop of laziness to be seen.
The musical score is pitch-perfect, matching the editing and pacing of the movie.
Brad Bird deserves more praise for this movie. Few people are able to blend such mature topics within a movie for kids. Watch The Iron Giant A.S.A.P.
This review of The Iron Giant (1999) was written by Neil D on 10 Mar 2013.
The Iron Giant has generally received very positive reviews.
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