Review of The Iron Giant (1999) by Mohamed A — 01 Dec 2012
"The Iron Giant" is refreshingly non-Disney in no end of ways. Characters seem real and chosen to fit the story, instead of being a superficial reshuffling of an old formula. The animation definitely has its eye-popping moments, but there are also scenes of great wonderment, pathos, and humour that only top-drawer animation can convey.
The Giant itself is a great character, who only becomes MORE interesting as the film continues (another huge break from Disney). No scene is wasted in this film, either; every set piece, even the really funny ones, helps either to establish the "world" of the movie, or to advance the plot.
At no time do you feel that you are merely waiting for the story to crank up again."The Iron Giant" is funny, exhilarating, and touching as well.
This review of The Iron Giant (1999) was written by Mohamed A on 01 Dec 2012.
The Iron Giant has generally received very positive reviews.
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