The Iron Giant (1999)
I remember when this came out and I thought I was probably too old for that kind of stuff at the time. Well, now I am old enough again to appreciate what this is and it is just a great animated little science fiction story with a classic 50s homage feel to it. It is impressive how much personality and expression they create with a big chunk of metal that barely utters a word. I really liked the balance of well paced drama and action with well placed humor. It has a story structure that feels very similar to Spielberg’s ET, but I like this one better. It is more fun and plays on clumsiness rather than sentimentality and cuteness. The animation is also pristine quality. The colors are lovely, especially the autumn forest looks stunning.
Rating: 4.5