Computer Animation in Film
Wall-E (animation film)
Imagine yourself being in a group of friends who organize movie nights every weekend. It's your turn to host this week and, being the hardcore animation fan that you are, without any hesitation you decide to pick WALL-E (Andrew Stanton, 2008) for the movie night. Your friends arrive at your place with excitement, until they learn of what they're in for. The boys laugh at you and tell you to grow up; the ladies are a little bit nicer, but you can tell they definitely aren't impressed. The show must go on, however, so your friends reluctantly honor your decision and begin to watch the TV screen as a trash-collecting robot appears. Ninety-eight minutes later, you have successfully added new members toyour animation fan group.
As an animated movie, WALL-E is understandably appealing to young viewers. But how exactly does it manage to win the heart of millions of viewers of varying ages and demographics worldwide?
A Disney and Pixar Animation Studio production, WALL-E is a 2008 computer-animated science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton. Since its release, WALL-E has been met with overwhelming appraisal among viewers and critics, with an astounding approval rating of 96% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. It grossed $534 million worldwide. Its long list of accolades includes the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature as well as five other Academy Awards nominations. WALL-E also ranks first in TIME's "Best Movies of the Decade," ahead of the likes of Avatar, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Lord of the Rings.
As mentioned above, despite its nature as an animated movie, WALL-E is still able to attract audiences regardless of age. As it is often the case for a Disney/Pixar production, the technical aspects such as design and animation are top-notch. In WALL-E's case, Andrew Stanton takes it to a whole new level by implementing deep layers of meanings behind what is shown on screen. He enjoyed great success subtly mixing profound themes into a supposedly simplistic plot. This essay will dissect WALL-E's plot and analyze the underlying themes that accompany the story. A little child can laugh at the animation and adore the cuteness of WALL-E; a grown-up can sit back and ponder the messages in the form of critiques that Stanton leaves in his movie; a couple can enjoy the romantic moments in the heart-melting love story of WALL-E and EVE. WALL-E truly is a movie for all ages, and one that will reign for the ages.
As mentioned above, despite its nature as an animated movie, WALL-E is still able to attract audiences regardless of age. As it is often the case for a Disney/Pixar production, the technical aspects such as design and animation are top-notch. In WALL-E's case, Andrew Stanton takes it to a whole new level by implementing deep layers of meanings behind what is shown on screen. He enjoyed great success subtly mixing profound themes into a supposedly simplistic plot. This essay will dissect WALL-E's plot and analyze the underlying themes that accompany the story. A little child can laugh at the animation and adore the cuteness of WALL-E; a grown-up can sit back and ponder the messages in the form of critiques that Stanton leaves in his movie; a couple can enjoy the romantic moments in the heart-melting love story of WALL-E and EVE. WALL-E truly is a movie for all ages, and one that will reign for the ages.
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