Movie Description
Based on poet Ted Hughes' 1968 children's book, former SIMPSONS producer Brad Bird's adaptation proves to be a work of art the family can enjoy together--simple and visually captivating enough for kids and sharp and touching enough for adults. Hogarth is a young boy in 1950s Maine. When he finds a kind and very large robot (of unknown origin), a strong bond of friendship is formed between the two. It isn't long, however, until a government agent is on their trail, wanting to destory the robot. A beautifully rendered fable.
| Credits | | Producer: | Allison Abbate | | Cast: | Christopher McDonald, Cloris Leachman, Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, M. Emmet Walsh, Vin Diesel |
| Details | | Edition: | Special Edition |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 5.1 - French
Editorial Reviews
"...Genuinely moving....One of the more emotionally satisfying films of the year..."
Sight and Sound - p.54 - Leslie Felperin
"...A visually appealing, well-crafted film..."
Variety - p.33-4 - Lael Loewenstein
"...THE IRON GIANT is a smooth, skilled example of animated filmmaking..."
New York Times - p.E11 - Lawrence Van Gelder
"...This family film is filled with humor, suspense and situations everyone can relate to....THE IRON GIANT, like its eponymous android, has a warm soul..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Box Office - Dwayne E. Leslie (09/01/1999)
"...Well-crafted and distinctive....Cool....GIANT has the mettle to match its metal..."
USA Today - Susan Wloszczyna (08/04/1999)
"...Straight-arrow and subversive, made with simplicity as well as sophistication, THE IRON GIANT remembers the wonders of being a child and understands how to convey that in a media-savvy age..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (08/04/1999)
"...An enchanting animate feature....An involving story that has something to say..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (08/06/1999)
"[T]he heartfelt tale teems with baby-boomer touchstones..."
Entertainment Weekly - Steve Daly (11/19/2004)
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