MOVIE REVIEW - WALL * E

Pixars new summer, animated movie WALL*E opens in theaters this weekend and it's right on time. I think we have all been looking for something at the movies this summer to take the entire family to and really have a fun time. In this summer so far of really not funny flicks, WALL*E is here to clean things up! Rated G.

From my view, I think it's very difficult to review movies like WALL*E. These kind of movies and made for families to go to and we need more of that. There is no target audience, and no one is excluded. These are the kind of movies that many critics of Hollywood are asking for, and here it is. I will tell you right up front, WALL*E is not anything like you'll think it is when you buy your ticket. If you've read nothing about it, you will be surprised on the unexpected journey you're about to go on.

WALL*E is the only robot in the 27th century left on earth. His job is to clean up all the junk that humans have left behind, that has made earth uninhabitable. He goes to work and does his job. He's also lonely. His pet cockroach is good company, but he longs for companionship. Enter Eva. She is a more modern probe robot that WALL*E meets when a space ship sends her down to scan earths remains. A robot romance ensues and so does the action and space adventure together.

For the kids, WALL*E is just flat out fun and funny. Our hero is totally endearing and engaging. Pixar again hits a home run in developing characters you've never met or seen before. That to me is the real challenge presented to Pixar or Deamworks animation these days. How to make all these animated movies, and not have the same type of characters in every one. WALL*E is certainly new and fresh! The packed theater today had laughing, smiling, curious kids in it who were riveted to this 90 minute gem.

For the adults, WALL*E has a very strong Eco message and anti big-business message as well. I was surprised at the depth of the story. Much of that depth will sail right over the heads of the very young, but it's OK. The entire family will enjoy every frame of WALL*E as I did. Toss in a big time soundtrack, and some really brilliant animation, and you've got a real winner. Skillful movie making too in the fact there is very little dialogue at all in this flick.

WALL*E. It's all for fun, and fun for all. Well done!